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Adorama has 56.3" Manfrotto Element Traveller Aluminum 5-Section Tripod Kit w/ Ball Head for $62.50. Shipping is free.
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Decent aluminum travel tripod, regular price hovers ~$120

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N079WTU?th=1 OOS, See FP Post for another option

Manfrotto' s element Traveler Small is the perfect choice for enthusiast photographers looking for an extremely Small travel tripod that is reliable, lightweight and easy to carry. a telescopic mechanism extends the column up to a height of 56.3", making it the perfect compromise between portability and performance. since lightness is a travel tripod must, photographers can rely on the spring-loaded hook located at the bottom of the Centre column to add additional weight for extra stability when needed. Manfrotto element Small is ideal for CSC cameras and easily holds payloads up to 8.8 lbs. The aluminum ball head is engineered to deliver the smoothest movements when framing a desired shot and firmly locks equipment exactly where you need it. if you're into landscape photography, you'll love the separate head's pan lock that allows photographers to take amazing panorama shots easily and precisely thanks to its 360° pan index. the ball head mounts an Arca-type quick release plate with a 1/4''-20 camera screw on top that ensures equipment is balanced when using zoom lenses. weight 40.56 Oz material aluminum safety payload weight 8.82 lbs. min height 14.17 in maximum height 56.3 in maximum height (with center column down) 50.2 in closed length 12.6 in head type ball head legs tube diameter 0.39- 0.51- 0.63- 0.75- 0.87 in leg sections 5base diameter 1.46 in leg angles 21.5°, 54.5°, 83°top attachment 1/4″ screwball locking yes bubble spirit level yes friction control no front tilt +90°/-32°independent pan lock yes lateral tilt +32°/-32°leg type single leg lock type twist lock maximum working temperature 140 minimum working temperature -22 panoramic rotation 360quick release yes upper disc diameter 1.52 in
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Well, this is a case of a normally high-end brand that makes their carbon fiber stuff in Italy going for the lower-end consumer market by making an aluminum one from China.


That said - China (currently) makes almost everything and the build quality can be very high (Apple) because of the requirements. Other phones are manufactured in the same plants, but it costs more, so those are your better phones.


On a sub-$100 aluminum tripod? I'd say that the name brand from the brand's store it's a solid buy.


From the details, it actually fits Arca Swiss plates, which all of my stuff was switched to a long time ago, so I'd call it a win.


Is it an 055 pro? No; it's not meant to be.
Okay,..is that bad? Serious question.

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rammgasm
11-23-2021 at 12:24 PM.
11-23-2021 at 12:24 PM.
Quote from blueseashore :
I like the word "prefer". I assume you know when "made in italy" shown in the tag today you usually need to pay 3-5 times the cost.

Many ppl like you don't care about that cost, of course. But I think most of them would just go to some high end/luxury stores and pick up the most premium ones instead of going to SD, find a sweet deal with much lower price but solid made in China from well known brand.
I bought 2 tripods made in Italy for $40 on craigslist
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11-23-2021 at 12:28 PM.
11-23-2021 at 12:28 PM.
Some factors to consider with this that may make this a deal or not for you:
1) The lower sections of these travel tripods are super thin and are the usual suspects when the tripod starts being shaky. Keep those last section closed off and you'll have a bit more stability at the expense of height.
2) The main limitation on the weight limit is typically the holding strength of the ballhead. I've used mine with a 70-200 f/4 lens and full-sized DSLR by changing out the ballhead to something bigger while still fitting within the folded legs.
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11-23-2021 at 12:38 PM.
11-23-2021 at 12:38 PM.
Thanks OP. I ended up buying below directly from manfrotto - italy made.

https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/b...a4cam3-bh/
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11-23-2021 at 01:10 PM.
11-23-2021 at 01:10 PM.
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Okay,..is that bad? Serious question.
Flimsy and short for FX camera.
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chizcwish
11-23-2021 at 02:17 PM.
11-23-2021 at 02:17 PM.
OOS on Amazon. Still avail on Adorama and B&H.

I am 50/50 about this, but want the flexibility of free return shipping from Amazon.
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11-23-2021 at 02:29 PM.
11-23-2021 at 02:29 PM.
Quote from SeriousSparrow693 :
Flimsy and short for FX camera.
Nonsense.

Not necessarily the best - but will hold a full-size camera. Second - height is subjective... this is clearly a small, travel type tripod, so it's generally going to be shorter than others.
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11-23-2021 at 02:36 PM.
11-23-2021 at 02:36 PM.
Quote from ResidentPony :
Knowing exactly nothing about optical hobbies, would this plus the Celestron binocs be a good first "telescope" for a budding suburban astronomer?

The binoculars have great reviews for quality and ease of use but a tripod is recommended. Don't know if the tripod needs particular features, or if even a $30 unit can do it.
Wouldn't you want a taller tripod so you could stand upright and gaze through your binoculars?
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11-23-2021 at 05:16 PM.
11-23-2021 at 05:16 PM.
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Wouldn't you want a taller tripod so you could stand upright and gaze through your binoculars?

When birdwatching, especially with a tripod, it's best to sit in a low-set lawn chair so they don't see you.


Oh wait, AVIAN birds . . . LMAO yeah, beats me
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11-23-2021 at 05:48 PM.
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Quote from dstppy :
When birdwatching, especially with a tripod, it's best to sit in a low-set lawn chair so they don't see you.


Oh wait, AVIAN birds . . . https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima.../emot-LMAO.gif yeah, beats me
the person specifically stated they were using it for 'astronomer' uses... so ya, there's the context that applies... never saw the term avian anywhere.
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tanman99
11-23-2021 at 08:15 PM.
11-23-2021 at 08:15 PM.
This is not a Manfrotto tripod. It's sad they've diluted their name so much. It looks exactly like a generic Prima tripod I bought three years ago for $40.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...194374-REG

That being said I actually really like this tripod and use it the most. Way more then my actual Manfrotto BeFree tripod. It's super compact so I just keep it in my car. It's also super fast to set up so perfect for family portraits where not everyone wants to stand around while you set up your tripod. I use it with a Sony mirrorless a6400 usually with sigma primes and have great confidence in the tripod. I wouldn't use it in windy conditions though. Since it has a ball head and adjustable legs it's more versatile then you'd think too. It can get pretty low with the legs not extended and folded out. Also, I'm not a videographer by any means, but the panning action is quite smooth and adjustable especially for this price range.
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11-24-2021 at 04:04 AM.
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the person specifically stated they were using it for 'astronomer' uses... so ya, there's the context that applies... never saw the term avian anywhere.

It was a peeping-tom joke . . . Wave
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11-24-2021 at 06:52 AM.
11-24-2021 at 06:52 AM.
Does anyone else hate the twist leg adjustments? In the field, it's very clumsy to adjust leg height. I much prefer the click-lever clamp style leg adjustments in other models.
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11-24-2021 at 10:56 PM.
11-24-2021 at 10:56 PM.
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Okay,..is that bad? Serious question.
Lol, practically everything is made in China now.
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