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MEFOTO RoadTrip Classic Lightweight 61.6" Aluminum Travel Tripod/Monopod w/Case, Twist Locks, Triple Action Ballhead w/Arca Swiss Plate - Black (A1350Q1K)

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Brand Benro
Color Black
Compatible Devices iPhone, Camera
Material Aluminum
Item Weight 3.6 Pounds
Weight Limit 17.6 Pounds
Maximum Height 220 Centimeters
Tripod Head Type Ball Heads
Minimum Height 72 Centimeters
Number of leg sections 5

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  • The MeFOTO RoadTrip is a compact travel camera tripod that folds up inversely and turns into a monopod. When incorporated with the MeFOTO SideKick iPhone tripod mount (not included), the RoadTrip makes the perfect choice. Available in several colors.
  • 360-degree Panning: Accurate panoramas can be easily orchestrated using the graduated panning scale for accurate image alignment. Two Leg Angle Positions: For an extra measure of flexibility, tripod legs can be independently locked into place at two different angles to enable shooting in cramped quarters, on irregular surface areas, or at ground level.
  • Recessed Center-Column Hook: A spring loaded recessed hook, located in the bottom of the center-column, allows you to hang additional weight from the tripod's center of gravity for increased stability. Separate Head and Pan Lock: Individual head tension and lock knob as well as pan lock help make the right adjustment.
  • Precision Matched Q Series Ballhead: Dual action heavy duty ballhead with Arca-Swiss style compatible quick release plate. Integral Bubble Level: Allows adjustment to prevent uneven pans and head movements. CompactThe tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180 degrees making it small enough to carry just about anywhere.
  • Five Leg Sections: Get the height you need and ultimate versatility. Twist Lock Legs with Anti-Rotation System: MeFOTO's innovative rubberized locking grips combined with anti-rotation legs enable fast and fumble-free set up plus weather and dust-resistance.

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Sleep Design

360-degree panning

Supports up to 17.6 lbs

Travel Friendly

Sleek Design

We were tired of the all black tripod, so we came up with something that's smaller, lighter, and doesn't weigh you down, topped off with a spritz of color.

360-degree Panning

Accurate panoramas can be easily orchestrated using the graduated panning scale for accurate image alignment.

Supports up to 17.6 lbs

Weighs just 3.6lb yet strong enough to support a full DSLR and telefoto lens

Travel Friendly

This little number folds down to a quarter of its extended size, making it small enough to fit in your carry-on, shoulder bag, or backpack

Compact

Twist Lock legs

Monopod

Carry Case

Compact

The tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180° making it small enough to carry just about anywhere.

Twist Lock Legs with Anti-Rotation System

MeFOTO's innovative rubberized locking grips combined with anti-rotation legs enable fast and fumble-free set-up plus weather and dust-resistance.

Also a Monopod

Who says you can't teach a tripod new
tricks? The RoadTrip tripod converts into a monopod. The removable leg and center column combine to make a full size monopod without tools.

Carry Case included

Each MeFOTO comes with its own carrying case for transport and protection.

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Product Weight (lb) Aluminum: 2.6 lb Aluminum: 2.5 lb Carbon Fiber: 2.2 lb Aluminum: 3.6 lb Carbon Fiber: 3.1 lb Aluminum: 3.4 lb Carbon Fiber: 2.9 lb Aluminum: 4.6 lb Carbon Fiber: 3.7 lb Carbon Fiber: 3.5 lb
Leg Material Aluminum Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Aluminum or Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber
Maximum Load (lb) 8.8 lb 13.2 lb 17.6 lb 17.6 lb 26.4 lb 26.5 lb
Folded Length (in) 12.2 in 13.19 in 15.4 in 13.98 in 16.1 in 15.75 in
Minimum Height (in) 16.5 in 13.2 in 15.4 in 14 in 16.1 in 15.7 in
Maximum Height (in) 51.6 in 54.7 in 61.6 in 59.4 in 64.2 in 61.6 in
Head Type Ball Head Ball Head Ball Head Ball Head Ball Head Ball Head
Quick Release Type Arca-Swiss Style Arca-Swiss Style Arca-Swiss Style Arca-Swiss Style Arca-Swiss Style Arca-Swiss Style
Monopod Conversion ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Colors Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Purple Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Purple Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green Black, Titanium

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MEFOTO RoadTrip Classic Lightweight 61.6" Aluminum Travel Tripod/Monopod w/Case, Twist Locks, Triple Action Ballhead w/Arca Swiss Plate - Black (A1350Q1K)

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Product Description

The MeFOTO RoadTrip is a compact travel tripod that folds up inversely and also turns into a full size monopod without the use of any tools. It's available in eight different colors and can be used for many different style cameras such as: point and shoot, mirrorless and DSLR with a zoom lens. The RoadTrip comes with a dual action Q series ballhead with Arca-Swiss style quick release plate. Carry case with shoulder strap included.

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The MeFOTO RoadTrip Travel Tripod Kits provide an exceptional combination of materials, construction and features - plus a splash of color!

Great for point & shoot, mirrorless, micro 4/3 and DSLR cameras, plus converts to a monopod in seconds. Only 15.4" when folded yet 61.6" when extended, it weighs 3.6 lbs and can support up to 17.6 lbs.

The RoadTrip tripod converts into a full size, 64" monopod by screwing together the removeable center column and tripod leg. The tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180° giving it a compact size of 15.4". Five extendable leg sections give you a height range of 15.4"-61.6". The RoadTrip only weighs
3.6 lbs. but can support up to
17.6 lbs. making it perfect for your mirrorless or DSLR cameras. Two leg angle posititions provide flexibility and enable shooting in cramped quarters or on irregular surface areas. Twist lock legs with anti-rotation system, paired with rubberized locking grips enable fast and fumble-free set-up plus weather and dust resistance. Comes with a precision matched Q series ballhead, Arca-Swiss style compatibility quick release plate and integral bubble level to prevent uneven pans and head movements. Separate head and pan lock secure your camera at any desired angle and obtain accurate panoramas with 360-degree panning. Choose from 8 colors: black, blue, gold, green, orange, purple, red or titanium. Comes with a carry case for transport and protection.

Backed by MeFOTO's 5 year warranty: 2 years at purchase + 3 years after registration.



Maximum Load 17.6 lbs (8 kg) Max Height (24° Leg Angle) w/ Column Extended 61.6 in (1565 mm) Minimum Height 15.4 in (390 mm) Folded Length 15.4 in (390 mm) Max Height Converted to Monopod 64 in (1625 mm) Number of Leg Sections 5 Leg Lock Type Twist lock Center Column Yes. Attaches to leg section to convert to full size monopod. Tilt Range -45° / +90° Drag Control Yes Panning Range 360° Spiked Feet Yes Separate Panning Lock Yes Quick Release (QR) Plate Arca-Swiss Style (PU50) Bubble Level Yes Head Mount Thread Size 1/4”-20 Weight 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg)

Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the portability, ease of use, quality and performance of the camera tripod. For example, they mention it's lightweight, compact, well built and performs perfectly. They appreciate the value, ease to setup and foldability. That said, some disagree on stability.

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98 customers mention82 positive16 negative

Customers like the quality of the camera tripod. They say it's well-made, sturdy, and excellent for the price. Some customers also mention that the ball head design is nice.

"...Nothing about this tripod feels cheap. You can unlock each leg section five at a time quite easily. Try doing that with lever locks...." Read more

"...It extends to a decent height and is very stable, the center column has a spring loaded hook that you can attach extra weight to in breezy..." Read more

"...The legs and center column are nice and stable. It's light, compact, capable of standing really tall or getting really low...." Read more

"...The whole thing is very solid and super adjustable. The ball head is smooth and tight, and the quick release is nice...." Read more

60 customers mention52 positive8 negative

Customers like the portability of the camera tripod. They say it's lightweight, compact, and sturdy. Some say it works great for mid-weight DSLRs and mirrorless cameras with a small or mid sized lens. Overall, customers are satisfied with the port ability of the product.

"...The tripod does vibrate a good bit. It is very light weight and this should be expected...." Read more

"...The legs and center column are nice and stable. It's light, compact, capable of standing really tall or getting really low...." Read more

"...It's short enough it can fit in any pack, but it extends far enough that I barely have to bend down to look through my DSLR viewfinder...." Read more

"...On the plus side, it is nice and compact. It's lighter then most other tripods out there...." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the value and function of the camera tripod. They say it's a great buy for the price, and well worth it. The carrying case is a nice, albeit cheap, bonus.

"...Most of the reviews I read were very positive, the price was more than competitive, and it seems that MeFoto is/was a sister company of Benro...." Read more

"...Carrying case ##The case is a nice albeit cheap bonus. The strap is flimsy and not padded...." Read more

"...Its' well worth it. My wife, who is more weight conscious than i am about gear completely wrote off the Benro after touching the MeFoto...." Read more

"...She seemed impressed by the quality for the money and the Monopod feature was what sold her but she also mentioned the load capacity was great...." Read more

16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

Customers find the setup of the tripod easy. They say it's sturdy, easy to open and set up, and works well. Customers also like the easy-to-attach coupler for the camera body and say it is convenient.

"...Very easy to open and setup. If you practice this, you can do it quite rapidly...." Read more

"...This tripod folds up pretty compact and attaches easily on my Case Logic SLRB100 DSLR Backpack...." Read more

"...2. Setting up the tripod is very easy and quick; just make a 1/4 twist on the leg and extend all the segments; tighten each segment with 1/4..." Read more

"...First, converting to a monopod was time consuming and not easy...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera tripod. For example, they mention it performs perfectly, is packed into a small but effective and functional package, and works well with their cameras. Some say it's a great all-around performer and works great for museums and parks.

"...different uses, and this is a great small tripod that works great for museums and parks (Disney) where carrying around a larger tripod just isn't..." Read more

"...A lot of durability is packed into a small but effective and functional package...." Read more

"...recommend this tripod to anyone that needs an easy to carry and very functional tripod for their photography and video...." Read more

"Nice, moderately price tripod. Works well with my SL!. Haven't found any issues at this point - such as movement when larger lens is attached." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the camera tripod easy to use. They mention that it's well built, has a smooth ball head, and is lightweight. Customers also say that the controls are pleasant to operate.

"...leg locks are wrapped in a soft material that makes the controls very pleasant to operate. Nothing about this tripod feels cheap...." Read more

"...The ball head that came with the tripod is very fluid and easy to use..." Read more

"...Ball head was easy to use and smooth. Price wasn't bad either and a 5 year warranty is outstanding...." Read more

"...Extremely well built and easy to use. Light weight, but I have no concerns on its ability to support my camera and lens. Very nice case...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the foldability of the camera tripod. They say it can be folded up to fit in their carry-on for travel, and that it's easy to carry in its bag or strapped to a camera.

"...This tripod folds up pretty compact and attaches easily on my Case Logic SLRB100 DSLR Backpack...." Read more

"...Here are my experiences:1. The MeFOTO folds up into a very compact package; it comes in a well padded carrying bag with nice shoulder strap...." Read more

"...Entire tripod is sturdy enough for what I'm doing, and it folds up into a tiny package...." Read more

"...It collapses to a compact unit which is easy to carry, in its bag or strapped to a camera bag. I'd give it 5 stars if it had lever action legs." Read more

19 customers mention9 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the stability of the camera tripod. Some mention it feels more stable, secure, and holds steady for long exposures. However, some say the ball movement was stuck and would not budge. Additionally, some customers report that the joints are prone to movement and the plate is terrible.

"...This unit feels more stable. The two units are the same size when closed and just about the same girth but the MeFoto is heavier...." Read more

"...the tension setting control for the ball movement was stuck and would not budge, I had to break it loose with a pair of channel locks and an old..." Read more

"...I like the Manfrotto mounts as it feels more secure and has a better mounting method with safety clip...." Read more

"...As reviewer C. Scholz mentioned, the ball shifts as you lock it in...." Read more

Tripod leg bad assembled
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Tripod leg bad assembled
It is a great tripod, lightweight but sturdy, however one of the segments of one leg was bad assembled. Each segment have two plastic stops and one was missing and the other is broken...., I wonder if these plastic stops can be obtained from the vendor.Update: I contacted the Mefoto Customer and they have send me the missed nylon shims. Awesome service!!!
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Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Tripod!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2015
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First impressions:

These are my first impressions. Hopefully after using the tripod a few times in the field I will fine tune this review.

I had a hard time deciding between the Roadtrip and the larger heavier GlobeTrotter. In the end I bought the Roadtrip because it is one pound lighter and I have no camera or lenses that would, when combined, exceed the 17 pound plus capacity of the tripod. Not even close.

Materials and Construction-
The tripod seems well made. The controls for the ball head as well as the leg locks are wrapped in a soft material that makes the controls very pleasant to operate. Nothing about this tripod feels cheap. You can unlock each leg section five at a time quite easily. Try doing that with lever locks. I prefer the twist locks and these seem very nice. The level is a little small for my aging eyes. That’s about my only complaint on the materials. The ball head is very nicely made and machined. There is a tension control for panning and although this tripod is not designed for video, you could do an occasional pan quite smoothly. All if this is in a sub 4 pound package. Very nice!

Operation-
Very easy to open and setup. If you practice this, you can do it quite rapidly. After the wrap, the fun drops considerably, but the nice tiny package you end up with is well worth the small amount of work you put into collapsing this thing and putting it away. One or more have complained about the quick release plate not gripping a DSLR tight enough. I would suggest mounting the plate horizontally across the camera bottom. This has two advantages. First it covers more surface area and the grip is considerably better. If you tighten up the plate occasionally, your camera will stay put in the vertical position. At least mine (Nikon D7100) does. The other advantage is that you can see the tripod level, if your eyes are good enough. The tripod does vibrate a good bit. It is very light weight and this should be expected. Using the included self-retracting (spring loaded) hook and some weight would help with this as would something other than the shutter button to fire the camera off. If you want something a bit sturdier, get the GlobeTrotter. Get the carbon fiber version if you want to have the weight of the Roadtrip, but you are going to spend close to $400 on it. I've got a Bogen 3021 for my rock solid needs. I've also got a pickup truck to haul it around. I think the Roadtrip will suit me just fine.

Value-
Exceptional is the only word I have to describe the value of this tripod. Yes it is made in China, but those who think everything coming out of China is junk are fooling themselves. You usually get what you pay for, but in this case you are getting a tripod that could be sold by someone else for a lot more than you pay for it. The main reason why I picked this tripod was the great reviews at Amazon. The fact that there was a well-designed web site with contact numbers and addresses impressed me. I had a chance to try out their customer service a few days ago. The warranty for this thing is 3 years, but if you fill in the registration they give you an extra 2 years. This can all be done on their web site. The problem I had was I couldn't find a serial number on the tripod to put in the registration. Last Saturday, I emailed them and asked where it was. On Monday at 9:44 AM I received a reply and they told me where to look for it. That’s a .75 business hour response time. You don’t get much better than that. I feel confident that should I need a part or warranty service on this thing, I will be able to. By the way the serial number on my tripod was located at the top of the sticker on one of the legs in dark ink on a dark background. You have to look for it harder than I originally did.

Summary: So far I have only tested this thing in my home, but my impressions are very positive. I really don’t have anything negative to say about this tripod.
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Michael Silvia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great travel tripod for a great price!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2013
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I was looking for a somewhat light weight travel style tripod and ended up running into the MeFoto A1350Q1K. I did a bunch of research (reading reviews, price comparisons, who is MeFoto, etc.) Most of the reviews I read were very positive, the price was more than competitive, and it seems that MeFoto is/was a sister company of Benro. This tripod folds up pretty compact and attaches easily on my Case Logic SLRB100 DSLR Backpack. The ball head that came with the tripod is very fluid and easy to use (my only issue was that the tension setting control for the ball movement was stuck and would not budge, I had to break it loose with a pair of channel locks and an old wash cloth as to not mar the surface.) It extends to a decent height and is very stable, the center column has a spring loaded hook that you can attach extra weight to in breezy conditions to help prevent shake (I clip my backpack to it.) I opted for the basic black version because I'm somewhat conventional but they do have several colors available. I'm still getting used to the twist locks for the legs, they were a little cumbersome at first. It is very solid and supports my gear, even with the big zoom lens on it stays rock solid. I am very pleased with the purchase and would highly recommend this tripod to anyone looking for a good travel tripod.
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Chris
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent companion for MFT shooters
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014
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## Overview ##

This tripod is decent at what it does. The legs and center column are nice and stable. It's light, compact, capable of standing really tall or getting really low. Panning is nice and smooth. For a micro-four-thirds shooter, the load capacity should be more than you'll ever need. If you're shopping for your first tripod, this is a great value for the price. There are cheaper tripods out there, but if you buy one, you'll end up finding that the frustration outweighs the savings.

Overall, I'm content with my purchase, but it's not without flaws. Considering the price point, though, most of them are forgivable. There are only two major flaws in my opinion: 1) the ball head shifts as you tighten the locking knob 2) there's no bubble level on the tripod shoulder.

## Why I chose the Mefoto Roadtrip ##

I recently sized down from a Canon 7D to an Olympus E-M1. A friend of mine who also uses a CSC suggested this tripod, noting its ability to convert to a monopod. While this tripod is much better than my hand-me-down Sunpak, there manages to be some features I miss from that piece of junk.

I'll review the tripod from top to bottom:

## Quick release plate ##

The QR plate is attached using the included hex wrench (or a coin); I wish it had a D-ring screw, but since they're Arca-Swiss, there may be a third-party option that does have one. The rubber grip is lacking. It's not terrible, but if you don't loosen the pan-locking knob all the way before panning, you might loosen the plate. I'd be concerned setting the camera vertically with an SLR and a big lens, but a CSC should be fine.

## Ball head ##

The QR locking knob is quite close to the bottom of my lens, so it's a little awkward to turn (if you mount the camera the other way, the lens covers the bubble level). As reviewer C. Scholz mentioned, the ball shifts as you lock it in. It seems to tilt toward the locking knob, so compensate by tilting it a little in the opposite direction. I bought this to be able to lock in precise compositions, so this is my biggest gripe.

## Panning ##

Regardless of whether the camera is oriented horizontally or vertically, the head pans horizontally. This is great for stitching vertical shots into a panorama for higher resolution.

## Center column ##

To get really low, you can reverse the center column. I find using a camera upside down to be awkward, so I bought the optional short column (ASC31); I reviewed that separately.

## Legs ##

There's no bubble level on the tripod body. I could attach another bubble level, but even my awful Sunpak had this built in. Leveling the camera by the head alone is a rookie mistake that may lead to damaged gear, so this should be compulsory for tripod manufacturers.

Fully extended with the center column raised, I can shoot at eye level, and I'm nearly 6' tall.

I'm a bit wary about the bottom section. When used as a monopod, I feel especially cautious about bending/breaking the last section by putting weight on it. Speaking of caution, I find myself always double checking the twist locks. I prefer flip locks because you can easily tell if a section isn't locked, but Mefoto doesn't offer that option.

My old tripod didn't have independent angle locks, so I'm not sure if this is typical, but I found it strange that the angle locks keep the legs from opening but not from closing.

## Feet/Spikes ##

At first I thought I didn't receive the spiked feet or the hex wrench, but they turned out to be in a zipper pocket inside the carrying case.

My previous tripod had built-in spikes with retractable rubber pads, which is much more efficient than having to unscrew 3 rubber feet and then screwing in three spikes.

I have to be careful not to touch the threads on the screw ends of the pads/spikes because there's sticky residue on them. It would be a pain if I got that stuff on my fingers and then accidentally touched the front element of my lens.

## Carrying case ##

The case is a nice albeit cheap bonus. The strap is flimsy and not padded. There's a large gap in the plastic rectangular piece, so it's prone to twisting/folding weirdly. The orange trim is a bit loud for my taste.

## Conclusion ##

I realize this review contains a lot of criticism, but overall, I'm content with my purchase. It falls a little short on the grander scale of things, but for the price point it's pretty decent.
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CT
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this tripod!
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2018
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Very good price for a solid sturdy steady tripod. Folded to fit INSIDE my backpack easily. Very quick to deploy. I would trust my multi grands gear on it!
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El Turro
5.0 out of 5 stars Un eccellente treppiedi da viaggio
Reviewed in Italy on August 4, 2017
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La principale dote di un treppiede dovrebbe essere la stabilità, necessaria per ottenere foto perfettamente nitide senza il fastidioso micro-mosso; per chi intende portarsi il treppiede in giro, anche peso e compattezza sono doti essenziali. Posso affermare tranquillamente che questo RoadTrip soddisfa tutte queste caratteristiche.

Composto da tre gambe a 5 sezioni, pesa circa 1.5kg e ne porta 8kg: in realtà è sempre bene considerare anche il peso della testa e comunque stare un bel po' sotto a questo limite. C'è da dire che una normale configurazione da fotoamatore da viaggio (reflex + obiettivo) di solito resta ampiamente entro i limiti. In giornate ventose, la leggerezza del treppiede potrebbe renderlo instabile: per questo, in fondo alla colonna centrale è presente un gancio al quale è possibile appendere un peso (come ad esempio una borsa o uno zaino) per aumentare la stabilotà complessiva.

Ripiegato nella sua custodia è alto 39cm, mentre con le 5 sezioni e la colonna centrale alla massima estensione raggiunge l'altezza di 156cm. La colonna centrale può essere anche montata "a testa in giù", ad esempio per macrofotografia,
Oppure la colonna centrale può essere staccata e montata sulla gamba principale (a sua volta staccata dal resto della struttura) ottenendo una configurazione "monopiede" che raggiunge i 162cm.

Il blocco delle sezioni è del tipo ad anello (Twist-Lock): personalmente ho sempre avuto delle perplessità circa questa soluzione, ma devo ammettere che il RoadTrip - finora - mi sta facendo ricredere: le chiusure sono sempre solide e senza problemi.

Molto interessante la possibilità di smontare i piedi in gomma e sostituirli con punte in acciaio, più adatte a superifici soffici (terra, sabbia, neve...): ho già provato a smontare e rimontare i due tipi di piedi, operazione eseguita velocemente e senza alcun problema, ma non ho ancora potuto provare l'efficacia dei puntali.

Il treppiede comprende inoltre una testa a sfera (ball-head) che garantisce solidità, per lo meno dopo che si è capito bene come usare la doppia frizione di blocco. Questa è stata forse l'unica cosa che mi ha richiesto qualche prova per riuscire ad usarla come si deve: in ogni caso, parliamo di alcuni minuti (10, forse 15, non ricordo bene), non certo di ore o giorni. Sul piano orizzontale la testa può ruotare per 360°, mentre su quello verticale per 180°. La piastra di attacco rapida presenta una bolla per il livellamento.

Infine, la dotazione è completata dalla borsa per il trasporto, appena poco più ingombrante del treppiede completamente ripiegato, con tracolla a cinghia regolabile: in una tasca interna si trovano il manuale (secondo me, poco utile vista la semplicità di utilizzo), i puntali in ferro ed una brugola.

Concludendo, si tratta di un eccellente compromesso tra prezzo e prestazioni: non a caso, è spesso presente nelle classifiche dei migliori treppiedi da viaggio su diversi siti di fotografia; sicuramente è possibile trovare qualcosa di meglio, ma in ben altre fascie di prezzo.
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Client d'Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Très satisfait
Reviewed in France on July 26, 2016
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C'est mon premier trépied, je n'ai donc pas de référence de comparaison.
Il peut se mettre en mode monopode assez facilement, mais ça prend un peu de temps.
Le système de verrouillage des éléments de pieds n'est pas très rapide, mais efficace.
Livré avec des embouts de pied en caoutchouc, mais un sachet d'embouts métalliques est présent dans la housse.
Passe de la top-case de la moto.
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Simon
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my setup!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2015
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I have a Sony mirrorless A7ii camera and a selection of legacy lenses from 17mm up to 400mm. I bought both the RoadTrip and the GlobeTrotter MeFoto tripods. On paper, the GlobeTrotter isn't all that much bigger - and so I was surprised at how much smaller/lighter the RoadTrip actually *feels* in the hands.

The RoadTrip is well able to hold my Sony A7, with a 400mm lens, using the lens tripod mount. The ball head is solid and able to hold that setup without any slipping. Everything is well lubricated, nice to the touch and and feels nice to twist and turn. The panning is smooth and feels really professional to me.

The legs are easily able to hold the weight and would hold more, I reckon: it would hold a SLR camera with a moderate size lens I think. I sent the Globetrotter back because this RoadTrip is a little smaller, a little lighter, fits into its case nicely and is more than enough for my needs. This is a perfect little tripod. If you have a heavy SLR and like to use long, fast lenses, then the GlobeTrotter would be a better bet for a portable tripod - but that's not a comment based on actual experience of that setup. (You're also likely to have a bigger budget and will be looking at a more expensive market of tripods!) But for a smaller setup, like mine, this is proven perfect.

It's small, stable, has a good quick-release plate, extends high enough, is able to hold a moderate weight and is easy to carry.

Great value!
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LittleBoss
4.0 out of 5 stars Gran calidad, pero un pelín grande plegado
Reviewed in Spain on December 14, 2014
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Lo terminé devolviendo y comprando el backpacker, más pequeño y compacto. La verdad que me parece un trípode estupendo como trípode único, pero si viajas mucho con mochila como yo, teniendo el backpacker al lado, opto por el backpacker.
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