Hama Traveller Compact Pro Tripod

I have bought this for my trip to California, and on first inspection it appears to be well made, robust and have all the features that I think I need of a travelling tripod. I haven't yet use it in anger or travelled with it, but for the money I have paid for this item I am already very pleased with my choice. I think it is balanced about right between weight and flimsiness - i.e. the lighter you go the less rigid and more susceptible the tripod is to the weight of the camera. The travel case is a useful addition. I like the locking system for the quick release plate on the ball head, however, it takes practice to work the mechanism and may be too fiddly to do with gloves on in cold weather. Once I have travelled with this and lugged it through airport and then to photo sites I will be better placed to comment on its full practicality but as it stands now I believe this is a sound purchase with the potential to satisfy all of my needs. Maybe 5 stars after functional testing.I can now add that this is a great tripod - its quick and easy to set up and the detachable plate to the ball head is brilliant for fast moving between tripod and hand held use of the camera. Its very stable and extra weight can be added to the hook to improve stability in windy conditions. The ball head is excellent and easy to use and set. I had a very challenging photo session at the Grand Canyon as light changed by the second and I was able confidently and quickly shift the camera from portrait to landscape aspects very quickly and confidently - so I did miss some of the spectacular shots as a massive thunder storm approached. Now a worthy 5 stars for price, value, functionality and usability.

Received my sub £35 Hama tripod today.First impressions? Well, I'm impressed. It appears solid. I bought this tripod because of the reviews I read and because I couldn't get within a flying fart of the bids on ebay for the likes of Manfrotto, Slik or Velbon :-)This tripod, for the money, is not far off the above mentioned tripods (lower end priced one's that is). I have previously owned a Velbon - didn't like, a Manfrotto 055 - did like. But at lower extensions of the legs this Hama tripod is very much on a par with the 'well known' brands. I have tried the 'tip' test with my 80mm scope attached and it's pretty darned good in comparison. Extended to full height it's a wee bit wobbly, but for £35 for a travel tripod, I should have no complaints.I'm not sure about the ball-head yet, as I've never really used one before. But I've noticed Amazon are flogging Velbon fluid heads for £21ish anyhoo. So if I can't get on with this ball thing, I'll get one of those.This tripod for the money on first impressions represents excellent value for money. Most parts seem to be well engineered, the locks work, it's sturdy lower down and I like the fact it doesn't weigh a lot and with a 'bungee' carry strap will not (probably) put me off the yomp to Blakeney point :-)Will update in a while, when it's been properly field tested.

Like most photographers, our gear is important to us, we handle them carefully most of the time taking steps to ensure our equipment stays in one piece. So it makes sense to buy a good tripod that wont fall over easily.I own a Manfrotto 190 something or other, which does everything a good tripod should do, but it is so cumbersome, after carrying it around for an hour you soon know its there, so i decided a while ago to buy a new tripod, something a bit more lightweight.It wasn't until 3 weeks ago when i bought a new Leica that i decided now would be a good time to get another tripod, so i had a good look around and this Hama one kept popping up. The reviews here are positive, and i watched a couple of videos on youtube reviewing it before i ordered one.Eventually i did, and it arrived this afternoon. First thing i noticed was its weight, it probably weighs half of what the Manfrotto does, if not more.Extending the legs fully gives a great working height, which surprised me by being higher than the Manfrotto, even with the neck tucked in and not extended, so its got the height i need. It actually feels quite sturdy, seeing as its constructed of lightweight materials, it feels rather solid, as does the ball head, which is a joy to operate. But lets be real about this, it is by no means a solid construction, there is noticeable movement even with the tripod legs un-extended, there is a little bit of wobble, but unless you are using exposures longer than a second, you probably wont care very much.I only plan to use my Leica V-Lux 3 with this, not my Canon DSLR's and bulky lenses, though i am sure it could easily handle them as well as my smaller Leica.I highly recommend this tripod to anyone who wants a go anywhere, flexible but fairly sturdy tripod. The bag that comes with it also means you dont have to carry it in your hands, though if you do there are foam guards in place to keep your hands relatively warm when working in cold environments.One thing i will point out, when the tripod arrived the legs didnt feel as firm as they should have, i simply tightened up a couple of the screws on the underside of the shoulder with an alan key, now no more floppy legs =)And yes, i do know tripods have 3 legs, i just wanted a witty title and sadly came up with that shocker!

Une notice aurait été la bienvenue.De multiples réglages, (frein sur la colonne réversible, angle des pieds, griffes, rotule Multi-directionnelle, attache rapide) auraient mérité un minimum d'explications pour les novices.Pour les autres, c'est un trépied d’excellente facture,robuste et stable, après avoir resserré la tête (livrée pré assemblée).A moins de 60 € c'est une affaire.Mon seul regret, la tête n'est pas une vraie tête panoramique, elle tourne, oui, mais avec la colonne que l'on aura au préalable desserrée, avec le risque d'un glissement vers le bas.

Io l'ho trovato ottimo..portatile non microscopico un ottimo compromesso anche in termini di dimensioni, solido e con tante possibilità di regolazione, la testa è snodata ottima sia per video che per foto!!

Da ich sehr lange und intensiv nach einem Geeignetem Stativ gesucht habe, muss ich wirklich sagen das dieses Stativ super ist.Ich habe ca 2 Wochen gelesen und gelesen, war hin und her gerissen welches ich kaufen soll, von Cullmann zu Mantona bis Manfrotto, je mehr ich gelesen habe umso unsicherer wurde ich, wegen den Rezensionen.Was war mir wichtig:Stabilität: Es soll eine Spiegelreflex drauf passen also mit normalen Objektiven max 4-5 KG ohne zu wackeln für Langzeitaufnahmen.Mit wenig Wind kann man das Stativ voll ausgefahren verwenden, ansonsten die Mittelsäule nicht ganz ausfahren.Die max. Höhe: Ich bin 1,78 für mich ist es hoch genug, denke ab 1,85 wird es unpraktisch. Ich bin voll und ganz zufrieden.Einen Haken für den Rucksack: Hat er und er hält auch ;-)Mittelsäule umdrehbar: Für Makroaufnahmen kann man es ohne viel Kraft auf den Kopf drehen auch Super!Spikes: Hat es auch unter den ein und ausdrehbaren Gümmifüssen. (Nicht abnehmbar!)Schnellwechselplatte: Sehr Stabil und es sitzt bombenfest (Andere hatten da mit diesem Stativ wohl Probleme) Ich nicht ;-)Zwei negative sachen sind mir aufgefallen!Ist die Kamera drauf, sieht man die Wasserwage nicht mehr.Der Kugelkopf sackt ein wenig nach dem spannen nach unten.Da ich keines der anderen Stative gesehen habe, möchte ich die anderen nicht Schlecht machen, jedoch haben mich die Rezensionen zu diesem Stativ gebracht und ich kann sagen es war kein Fehlkauf!Wer ein Hohes, Stabiles und Rel. Leichtes Stativ sucht kann hier fast nichts Falsch machen! Und falls euch der Kugelkopf auf dauer nervt so wie mich Kauft einfach ein anderes ;-)Ist um einiges Günstiger als ein Manfrotto + Kugelkopf oder 3D Neiger.Ich hoffe das ich euch den Kauf ein wenig leichter machen konnte und wünsche euch viel Spass mit diesem Stativ.

Très satisfait de ce trépied :Pour les + :- léger- sacoche pratique- rapide à installer- renfort mousseux agréable pour la prise en main- partie supérieure en métal donc solide- bonne rotule + niveau à bulle- crochet- possibilité de dévisser les bouts des pieds pour avoir des pics à planterPour les - :- les pieds sont peut être un peu cheap et faut voir dans le temps et l'usage si ça tient- trépied peu stable quand il y a un peu de vent, malgré le crochet l'ensemble reste branlant et les photos de nuit à 30sec d'ouverture vont vous rendre fou, dommage car tout le reste est magnifique, surtout pour le prix.

Si estás empezando y no quieres desembolsar mucho dinero, este es tu trípode. Puede resultar un poco débil en algunos puntos, pero el precio es muy ajustado, y si lo tratas con cuidado no habrá problema. Está muy bien hecho, tiene todos los elementos que un trípode puede tener, buena altura, nivel, rótula de esfera, extracción de cámara, puedes poner la cámara entre las patas sacando la barra central, con gancho para mejorar su estabilidad, reducido tamaño y peso,...yo sólo le veo ventajas, teniendo en cuenta, repito, que se trata de un trípode sencillo.