SmallRig Lightweight Travel Tripod AP-01 - Review

SmallRig Lightweight Travel Tripod AP-01 Review - A Versatile and Solid Camera Tripod for Travel Photographers

SmallRig has been a well-known brand in the camera accessories market for years, providing photographers with high-quality tripods, camera cages, and other accessories. SmallRig believes that great equipment is essential to great photography and has recently launched its latest product - the SmallRig Lightweight Travel Tripod AP-01. I got my hands on one of these tripods to test and provide an honest review to photographers who are searching for a perfect travel tripod.

Design and Features

SmallRig Lightweight Travel Tripod AP-01 is a compact and practical travel tripod designed for travel photographers who need lightweight and sturdy equipment to carry on long trips. This tripod is made up of solid aluminum alloy, which gives it a sturdy construction that can handle a load capacity of up to 33lbs/15kg. The tripod is a non-circular tube design, which reduces wasted space and ensures maximum stability. The overall weight of the tripod is 2.4lbs/1.09kg, and the minimum storage diameter is only 1.97"/50 mm.

The tripod has no center column design, which makes it more compact and easier to store. Despite its compact size and lightweight construction, the tripod is still exceptionally stable. The foot tube has four sections of height adjustment that can be locked quickly by pulling the leg tube's locking mechanism. The working height of the tripod is 4.33"-50.79"(11cm-129cm), which gives you a versatile range of shooting positions.

The tripod uses a quick angle adjustment plate buckle that can adjust three shooting angles of 23°/55°/87°. This flexibility enables the tripod to meet a wide variety of needs, such as landscape, portrait, and low angle shots. The travel tripod's 360° detachable ball head is equipped with a plate buckle locking mechanism, which locks and levels the ball head quickly. Two gradienters are built into the ball head, making it convenient for leveling to achieve a vertical shot scene. The top of the tripod has a 1/4" - 20 mixed 3/8" - 16 screw that can fit various cameras and camcorders, providing great adaptability.

The bottom of the ball-head has a 360° horizontal scale that helps to improve positioning accuracy. Another innovative feature of this travel tripod is that the connection of three legs features a 1/4 "- 20 expansion threaded holes which can be used for attaching other equipment, such as microphones, monitors, and image transmission devices.

The feet of the SmallRig 3987 tripod have hidden metal foot nails that ensure maximum stability in different terrains by adding traction. By removing the silicone foot pad, these hidden foot nails can be quickly deployed to adapt to complex terrains such as sand, mountainous forests, and snow, ensuring a steady and robust camera placement.

In the Box

The SmallRig Lightweight Travel Tripod AP-01 comes with a travel bag that makes it easy to store and transport the tripod on your travels. The bag has a strap and carrying handle that can be slung over your shoulder for comfortable travel. The tripod is easy to assemble and disassemble, making it easy to quickly pack up in the bag and move on to your next location.

Conclusion

Overall, the SmallRig Lightweight Travel Tripod AP-01 is a versatile and sturdy tripod that performs very well. It's perfect for those who prefer a lightweight and compact tripod for traveling, and it's ideal for photographers who want an all-purpose tripod that can handle different shooting scenarios. Whether you're photographing landscapes, portraits, or low angle shots, this tripod is an excellent choice. The non-circular tube design, hidden foot nails, and threaded holes make it an innovative and adaptable tripod for different terrains and equipment needs. Moreover, its load capacity of up to 33 lbs/15 kg allows you to use heavier setups. The tripod's only downside is that it may not be suitable for extremely tall photographers since the maximum height isn't very tall. However, for most photographers, the SmallRig Lightweight Travel Tripod AP-01 is a highly recommended travel tripod for its versatility, portability, and solid construction.

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SmallRig Lightweight Travel Tripod AP-01

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