MeFOTO GlobeTrotter Convertible Tripod Kit with 5 Section Carbon Fibre Legs - Black

As Moose Peterson says, if you've got an expensive camera and a cheap tripod, you're nuts.Did my homework before buying. I really wanted a Gitzo, but couldn't afford one. I'm not saying that the MeFOTO is up to the quality of a Gitzo but amazingly it's not that far behind.Folds up small and is fairly light. Comes with a nice carry bag.The ball head is okay, a little fiddly, but can take a lot of weight compared to similar priced competition.If it's not stable, there's no point to a tripod. The MeFOTO is a rock.Really nice quality tripod. I've had cheap tripods before, when I first go interested in photography. They are a waste of money.For the money, the MeFOTO Globetrotter seems to be the best tripod out there.If you're rich, get a Gitzo.

Great travel tripod, and a bargain price for carbon. Sure you'll get sturdier, or lighter tripods, but they'll either be much bigger, or much more expensive.The ball-head is "OK", but for the price you can't really complain. Would perhaps have been nice if they offered it without a head so that you could fit your own.The main reason I don't give it 5 stars is the leg locking mechanism. They're a friction, twist to lock, which you have to make sure you've tightened fully. I would have preferred some form of snap to lock mechanism. There are also only two angle positions for the legs, three would have been nice and it wouldn't even have needed to add to the price.

The first one had a fault, one leg locking nut was seized and impossible to release. Returned it and waited 6 weeks for the replacement as out of stock. This one had a faulty bag. The next replacement one that came was almost certainly the one I sent back as it had the identical fault. Fortunately it came so quickly, I was able to get a working tripod and a bag and return the two faulty parts. It's ok now, but was hard work and shows that the quality control for this item is pathetic, which you don't expect, but particularly not with a high end, expensive item.

A great compact tripod for travelling.With extremely good customer service, the first one I bought had a fault with it and they sent out a replacement immediately.Beware that it's a bit light in the wind, but that is a small price that I'm willing to pay for the easiness of bringing it with me everywhere.

The travel tripod I was looking for when it comes to good compromise between lightweight, price and stability. You won't be disappointed.

Really, really happy with this tripod. It met all my expectations. Superb quality, fit and finish. Excellent working height (I'm 6') and supports my XT-1 plus telephoto extremely well.

Very sturdy and light. We travel a lot and weight is important for both my back and luggage allowances. This is a good product for this.

Nice and light. Great product