NEEWER Portable Desktop Mini Tripod Aluminum Alloy 20''/ 50cm Desk Tripod with 360 Degree Ball Head, 1/4 inch Quick Shoe Plate for DSLR Camera Video Camcorder, Load up to 11 pounds/5 kilograms

I bought this little tripod to use with a new shooting chronograph that utilizes Doppler radar to determine how fast a projectile is moving. Since I'm restricted to shooting on an indoor range, I needed to mount the chronograph unit just behind and to the side of the firearm and about 4 inches below the muzzle. Shooting from a standing position, the Neweer tripod allows me to set it up on the shooting bench and position the chronograph exactly where I need it to be. I'm especially impressed with the apparent materials and build quality of the tripod. The tripod seems to be assembled very well and does not have a lot of "play" between moving parts. Once adjusted and set up, it's very sturdy. The included quick release mount with 1/4" screw is a nice bonus, as some tripods require that this piece be purchased separately. There is a leveling bubble included on the mount, as well, and I'm able to level up the tripod, mount the chronograph and get shooting in just a couple of minutes. Legs are sturdy and are easily adjustable. The rubber feet are twisted counterclockwise to allow the legs to telescope out in sections by pulling on them. On my particular tripod, these were very tight and I initially had to exert a respectable amount of force to get them to pull out. They've loosened up a bit with use, but they're still pretty tight. A sign of quality, I'm assuming. The tripod arrives in a small cardboard box, but I found on Amazon a set of 6 drawstring nylon bags that were exactly the right size and hold the tripod perfectly, allowing me to carry the tripod in my range bag, which affords it some protection and provides a convenient way to transport it. If you need a small tripod, this is the juice right here.

good tripod, heavier than i thought and that is good as it is long lasting so far. table top ability without being too intrusive

Wow this tripod is SOLID!! It's small size and infinite adjustability is what I bought this for as I mainly shoot products on a table. Quality materials, superior adjustability!! I am looking forward to using this a lot. The three legs can extend in length, but they also "lock in" at various angles allowing you to pick the camera height. The center also adjusts in height as well. Best part, it folds up to a very small package size when not in use. Great product!

The good:I've been searching for something compact and sturdy to support my Sony A7rIII and other cams for a while. This is pretty much it. It folds small enough (particularly if you remove the column and ball head and flip it around) to fit in most lens-sized pockets in a camera bag, is solidly built, extends tall enough to be used for almost any shooting scenario, is stable... It's a nice bit of kit and will be taking up residence in my travel bag.The not so perfect:First, the center column locking mechanism. This needs a bit of work to secure any camera of appreciable weight. The clamping force is not enough to prevent the A7RIII with and without grip and any average lens from drifting radially. It's easily bumped off-axis while simply adjusting camera settings or, if the tripod is on any slope and the column not vertical, the column will rotate fairly readily. This really needs a rethink to provide more clamping force. I would actually be OK with eliminating the column altogether as it really does not add appreciable height and mounting the ball head directly to the center yoke would both solve the issue, simplify the entire tripod, and make it even more compact.The second item is somewhat personal. I use a Black Rapid strap when traveling and as such, need a mount in the tripod socket to clip the strap to. Typically, I use Manfrotto RC2 quick release plates. These are perfect for a quick and seamless jump from strap to tripod. BR even makes a replacement mount (FR-T1) that is compatible with the RC2 plates. The included ball head functions well enough and the quick release is OK. But, there is not enough depth in the plate to accommodate a fixing screw with a loop like the FR-T1 to attach to the clasp on the strap. Removing the plate and replacing it with a BR screw for each transition is something that was not going to work for me. This is made a bit worse by the top of the ball head interface with the QR plate which has a keyed feature. Not a bad idea but, it eliminates the possibility of swapping just the QR assembly for the RC2. This meant I had to replace the entire ball head. So, the $40 tripod became a $100 solution. Still not a deal breaker though. If they fix the column clamping force and made the top of the ball head shaft universal, this would be a 5 star review.If you are using a smaller, lighter weight camera than the A7rIII and don’t mind the proprietary plate system, then this is a perfect and solid solution for travel.

I've purchased other tripods for my camera. They were, let's be nice and say insufficient. This tripod is built like a tank and very easy to adjust. I have great confidence that my camera and tripod are safe. The footprint can be compact or spread for security. My only gripe is that the bubble level is not placed properly and I had to get out a spirit level to make sure the mounting plate was level.

Lightweight but rugged. Bought for use with a Vortex Crossfire Spotting Scope which has a Arca-Swiss standard mounting scheme as well as a screw mount. The tripod adjusts easily to accommodate the scope and its legs spread more than enough to make the assembly impervious to tipping. Very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend it to other users.

The media could not be loaded. This thing is sturdy and mostly Aluminum ! It has all the options of full size tripod just smaller ! I am highly impressed!!