Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very easy to use and adjust, but it can't work as a dolly or span.

Easy to use and very flexible. Strong and dependable

I have wanted a tripod like this for a long while. It is great

If you are using a powershot camera, then this tripod is for you. I would not recommend it for a bigger DSLR with bigger lenses.

it is a sturdy but light weight tripod that holds my scope in place very well.

For over 20 years as a professional photographer I swore that I'd never buy a consumer level tripod. No, it wasn't a snobbish attitude. I just never came across a tripod for under $300 that wasn't garbage. In addition to some pro-line Manfrotto gear, I own a couple professional tripods. The tripods are like tanks, great for the studio and weddings, but quite heavy and not very mobile. For personal photo outings, like family events, hiking, and such I've never found a small tripod good enough to take along. That all changed when I saw the Manfrotto Compact Action Series Tripod one day at Best Buy. At first glance, I thought there was an error in their in store price listing. I even asked one of associates to please double check the price. A Manfrotto ball head tripod for under $100? I tested out the display model with a DSLR fixed to the head. It was lightweight, compact, and very sturdy. I rushed it to the cash register to pay, still thinking it was all too good to be true. Actually I didn't just buy the tripod, I bought a Veloce series backpack to go with it. The tripod fits perfectly inside the pack with room for a camera and other gear. Two months have gone by and my positive opinion of this tripod stands. For casual use, the Manfrotto Compact Series tripod has surpassed its expectations. For the price this is the best consumer level tripod that I've seen. For years Manfrotto and Bogen have been at the top of the industry for tripods, catering primarily to professional photographers. But recently Manfrotto has developed a whole new line of gear for the consumer and amateur users. It's all been quite impressive; a stylish and yet very functional array of products. For professionals, it's great equipment for your everyday shots, allowing you to enjoy the art of photography from a personal perspective. I didn't log on to this site today to write a review. I went online to purchase another of the Compact Series tripods and another Veloce bag for my teenage daughter. She is very impressed with this new gear as much as I am. We plan on traveling this summer and as she said, this is cool stuff. After I checked the local store availability I saw a negative review posted on the Best Buy site, and was shocked. Unfortunately there were no specific complaints detailed on the review, so take it with a grain of salt. In another site review someone said the ball head was noisy. Buy honestly it isn't nearly as noisy as the auto-focus on a DSLR. Quiet fluid heads are a much more complicated design. They are out there, but of course expect to pay a lot more money. The only thing Manfrotto could do to make this tripod better or easier for the amateur consumer is to send a company representative to take the photos for you. For beginners it is always beneficial to take an introductory class or two in photography to understand the equipment before you head out to take photos. If you have any questions on this tripod that a store associate can’t answer, contact Manfrotto directly. They have a very high level of customer service. In conclusion, yes this is a great tripod. And yes, I plan to purchase more products from Manfrotto’s exciting new line of photo gear.

Great quality product. And the quick release come in handy!

Durable and sturdy it was easy to use and it is portable.

GREAT TRIPOD I BOUGHT 1 UNITS FOR MY HOBBIE AND USE ALL TIME

Great product. Does all that it says it will do. Great price.

This is great cheap but still works pretty well for Astrophotos

One of the best tripod I have. Very sturdy and easy to use.

Really easy to move and set up. Easy to pack and store.

It's adjustable and very sturdy. Easy to use and portable.

It works. I like it because it is easy to put it away after each use.

This is a lightweight and very easy to use Tripod.

This pod is good for all types of adjustments IE- angles , Horizontal , vertical , lateral and side to side settings. The legs also can be adjusted for bumps, holes and hill side settings but be mindful of the balance when using the unusual adjustment setting to keep it from tipping over. The weight is a little heavy if being carried for long distance.

Easy to carry around and nice and light. The trigger works very good.

This Tripod is very good. Love the size works very well.

Easy set up..As advertised... Solid, did not collapse