Tripod: compact, lightweight

If you or anyone else ever uses an iPhone there is a carbon fiber model that weighs 10 or 11 grams. It’ really works. I carry one.

https://pocket-tripod.com

for DSLR I have my old Gitzo carbon fiber mountaineer that set me back $850 20 years ago but the pocket tripod for phones was very inexpensive and much lighter.

How much does your DSLR weigh? Do you already use/own a ballhead?

If you want a tripod to reach eye level and provide stability for the camera plus ballhead, it probably is not going to be all that small.  You might be better off going to your local camera shop and trying out what is on the floor.

Perhaps one of the smallish carbon fiber travel tripods from Sirui, Benro, MeFoto, Peak Design, or (my favorite) FLM Canada would work.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1456057-REG/sirui_suet2204l_et_2204_tripods_legs.html

https://flmcanada.com/product/flm-cp26-travel-ii-kit/

I went through this a couple of years ago.  I ended up with

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431254-REG/oben_ctt_1000_carbon_fiber_tabletop.html

for my Panasonic G5 with a small lens.  Using my own head got the weight down to 17.73oz.  For time lapse.  Otherwise, I would just bring something smaller.

Thank you everybody. That Oben model looks like it might fit the bill.

I found this tripod to be ideal when I wanted something smaller than a full size tripod but larger than a table top.  It’s pretty light and compact and has integrated spiked feet.

AOKA 28in/1.1lb Lightweight Compact Carbon Fiber Tripod

TAMARAC ZIPSHOT MINI TRIPOD – (9oz)

https://photographylife.com/reviews/tamrac-zipshot

I had the same problem and ended up designing my own ultralight tripod. It’s just under 600g, goes up to 130cm, and has a panorama ballhead. I also added a 25cm center column for a bit of extra height for taller folks. We might put it on Kickstarter soon.

I had the same problem and ended up designing my own ultralight tripod. It’s just under 600g, goes up to 130cm, and has a panorama ballhead. I also added a 25cm center column for a bit of extra height for taller folks. We might put it on Kickstarter soon.