Tripod

LensVid.com takes a look at all the new tripods, monopods, ballhead, and fluid heads including announcements, previews, reviews, and roundups.

What is the best studio tripod? what is the best travel tripod? what is the best all-around tripod? which tripod is the most cost-effective and which is the best high-end tripod? we try to answer all these questions (which of course keep changing as a tripod and head technology evolves) as well as bringing you info on new tripod/head gear and reviews plus our buying guide for tripods which should help you understand some of the basic terms associated with tripods and what you need to know to get the tripod/head that fits your needs.

Genesis C3 Tripod Kit Review

by LensVidLensVid Exclusive Photo Gear Product Reviews & PreviewsJuly 21, 2016November 11, 2020

Today we are extremely happy to bring to you the first actual review of our Tripod/head series. In this video review, we look at a kit of an all-around tripod…

The Ultimate Tripod Buying Guide

by LensVidGear Guides LensVid Exclusive Photo GearJuly 5, 2016November 11, 2020

Today we are extremely proud to announce the start of a new and ambitious review series here on LensVid that will look at tripods and heads from all the major…

FLM CP-Travel – The Ultimate Compact Travel Tripod

by LensVidNew Products Photo GearJune 30, 2016November 11, 2020

Boutique German high-end tripod manufacturer FLM just announced a new Indiegogo campaign for a special travel tripod with some very exciting features including super strong 10 layer carbon fibre and…

Platypod Pro MAX – A Flat Heavy Duty Camera Support

by LensVidNew Products Photo GearJune 5, 2016November 11, 2020

Max is a new versatile mini “tripod” designed to hold large cameras when steady shots are needed from the ground or in tight spots where standard tripods can’t be used….

Miggo Splat Flexible Tripod Review

by LensVidLensVid Exclusive Photo Gear Product Reviews & PreviewsOctober 19, 2015November 11, 2020

Today we are extremely proud to bring to you the first-ever review of a new product by Miggo called “Splat”. This tiny flexible tripod can carry serious weight and attach…

KONOVA Tripod Stability Arm for Sliders

by LensVidHDSLR New Products Photo GearMay 7, 2015November 11, 2020

KONOVA just came up with a simple yet super practical solution to a problem many photographers face when using a slider with a single tripod – how to make sure…

Joe McNally: Acrobatics on a Gitzo Tripod

by LensVidBehind the Scenes Photo Inspiration PhotographersMay 2, 2015November 11, 2020

In this video, pro photographer Joe McNally shoots two amazing Cirque du Soleil performers on… a tripod. We have seen our fair share of bizarre photography but this is certainly unique. For…

Joel Grimes: Why I Use a Tripod

by LensVidPhoto Tips TechniqueJanuary 3, 2015November 11, 2020

Professional photographer Joel Grimes admits he almost always use a tripod – either in the studio or when he is shooting outdoors – here is why. Lots of people don’t…

FotoDiox Pro Tabletop Mini Tripod Review

by LensVidLensVid Exclusive Photo Gear Product Reviews & PreviewsDecember 24, 2014November 11, 2020

A few weeks ago we received a small package containing one of the smallest and lightest tripods we ever used – the FotoDiox Pro Tabletop mini Tripod. After spending some time…

Creating Simple DIY Lights and a look at Tripods for Video

by LensVidDIY Gear Gear Guides Photo GearNovember 5, 2014

On this video, Ryan Connolly from Film Riot takes take a look at two topics – the first is a simple inexpensive way to create your own LED light and the other is…