The MeFoto tripod is not a cheaply manufactured tripod. I bought it based on all the glowing reviews and the fact that I need a light and transportable tripod for traveling and walking around. I have a Slik tripod that weighs about 3 times as much and is much bigger folded and in general size. I wasn't sure what to expect but I was very pleasantly surprised.
My concern was finding a tripod that was A) lightweight and good for traveling and carrying around without much fanfare. B) can hold a full-frame DSLR comfortably with a decent size lens without fear of bending or toppling over and can support up to 20 lbs. (Nikon D700 with grip + bigger lenses) C) can support any ballhead and/or comes with a decent one that truly can support some weight. The MeFoto happlily meets all my criteria!
The ballhead the tripod comes with is removable and you can easily screw on any head you want. I tried one of my "ballheads" (more like a ballhead with pistol grip) which I love, and it just didn't make sense on this tripod. I found the ballhead on the MeFoto to be more than adequate to hold my D700 with Grip + Tamron 70-300 lens without a slight budge. This small ballhead is incredible. It is smooth, easy to operate, and I am in love. I wish I could find the exact replacement ball head for my other tripods and monopod. I'd buy a few. If anyone knows of a replacement only available for purchase, please hit me up here!
The Road Trip comes with 5 extendable legs. I was leary about "twist" legs, coming from the lever type, and I find i really do love these legs! The legs are easy expand or collapse and hold in place firmly. I can easily get these legs out and setup before my old slick tripod with the "lever" type of legs. I find I prefer to setup by expanding 4 of the 5 legs, and leave the last segment collapsed. It seems to keep the tripod a little more steady when using a heavy setup. Not that I wouldn't setup all five legs and trust them. Just for my purposes of testing and use, this works for me so far. If I extend the column I can see fine through the viewfinder without much discomfort and may have to bend a little. I am 5' 10" and have no problems with it.
A nice nylon zipped carrying case comes with this package. Inside the case is a little pocket for storage. This pocket also contains a set of spiked leg caps for rough landscape terrain like water, sand, snow, dirt, ice and mud. There is an allen wrench for making adjustments as needed.
There is a hook at the bottom of the column that you can hang a bag on for stability. I have used this and hung my 20 lb. camera bag on it without any problem. This allowed for great anchoring of the tripod and limited movement in windy situations. The monopod idea is also an awesome idea. I have tried to assemble the tripod by unscrewing the padded leg and column and putting it together, which took 30 seconds tops. I haven't tried using it for any real world projects yet, but I see no issues with it.
The Slik stays in my truck and can go on small excursions or landmarks close by. I want a tripod I can attach to a backpack or throw into some luggage without taking up a lot of room and creating a lot of weight. I want a tripod that is sturdy and doesn't cause me any worry. I want a tripod that will prove to be durable and easy to use. The MeFoto Road Trip is that tripod. You'd be hard-pressed to find a tripod within this class and price-point featuring this fit, finish, usability, and features. I'd highly recommend the MeFoto Road Trip series for most DSLR's out there!
For pictures of the MeFoto set up and size, please see the comments section of this post.
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Sleek DesignWe 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 PanningAccurate panoramas can be easily orchestrated using the graduated panning scale for accurate image alignment. |
Supports up to 17.6 lbsWeighs just 3.6lb yet strong enough to support a full DSLR and telefoto lens |
Travel FriendlyThis 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 |
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CompactThe tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180° making it small enough to carry just about anywhere. |
Twist Lock Legs with Anti-Rotation SystemMeFOTO's innovative rubberized locking grips combined with anti-rotation legs enable fast and fumble-free set-up plus weather and dust-resistance. |
Also a MonopodWho 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 includedEach 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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Light Weight-Great for Hiking
I was surfing the web looking for a light weight tripod for my Olympus OM-D camera when I came across the MeFOTO Roadtrip. It fit my budget; I wanted a tripod light enough for hiking, and strong enough to carry the load; reading the reviews I purchased it. And I have no regrets- it's exactly what I wanted. There are a couple little downers about the unit. The bubble level can be difficult to work with BUT that's mostly because the camera can block the users view or make it hard to read the level depending on the angle you want to shoot from. When using the tripod with the OM-D the knob that secures the camera, fits a little close to the lens cover, when the cover isn't extended. You can see what I'm talking about in the first picture. However, it's not that big of a deal and overall it's a great buy. I'm happy with it.
Top reviews from other countries
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Excelente tripié!!! Super profesional y duradero
Reviewed in Mexico on July 18, 2019
Rainer Lippert
Ein tolles Stativ, mit vielen Extras
Reviewed in Germany on January 9, 2015
