NEEWER 2-in-1 Aluminium Alloy Camera Tripod Monopod 181 cm with 1/4" and 3/8" Screw Pan Head and Carry Bag, Compatible with Nikon Canon DSLR Video Camcorders Charge up to 26.5 LB

just unboxed mine today. gotta say this is a great tripod for the price. i've always went budget,(like really budget) on tripods for glassing and decided to spend a little more. here in AZ we spent hours glassing when hunting which is a standard so equipment is crucial. i didnt want to spend hundreds on something i use a couple of times in the year. i searched reviews and videos on this product and went with it. again, it is great and im impressed with the quality and sturdyness of it. the fluid head works awesome and smooth. its probably the heavyest of the unit but not too much. i like the tensions on the locks so you can tighten it and still move it around and it will stay in place. i wasnt sure about the feature on the head where when unlocked it will go back to the level position but with the binos attached, it stays where you want it. (i have a full size bino for glassing) but adjustments is easy if you wnt to lock it. it's about 4 lbs so not too bad in my back pack. i threw it in there and i feel no excess weight. all in all its a great product. buy it if you want a "budget" yet quality tripod. i have yet to take it to the field for the real test but as for now i am very satisfied with the purchase.

Over the years, I've used a lot of cheaper tripods, and while they've all handled still photography pretty well, it's pretty common for them to have issues with smooth movement, particularly if you try to pan and tilt at the same time. I'm well aware that higher-end tripods are better at this, but they can get mighty expensive. But this one here solved my problems. I love that I can pan and tilt with a single handle, and it's super smooth, not jerky at all. For anyone who is looking for a good video tripod under a hundred dollars, look no further. It's easily the best I've used in this price range.

The Neewer is a good Sturdy Tripod that is Travel ready, easy to use, versatile and very cheap given it full functionality. The legs are very Flexible and they do work well outdoorsI. Only thing I noticed was when legs are stretched out with heavy load the last lower leg link does bow some, still it held good. If you are just in need of a Strong, versatile, convenient, fairly light, compact travel tripod then here you go. Now, as to the “Fluid Head”, not so much. If you really need a strong Counter Balance for Semi-Pro to Pro Content Production then you are way off Base. Look, the Neewer can hold a Lot of weight. I put my heavy ass Sky Master Pro 20X80 Binoculars with phone adapter and more to see and it held the weight. Sure, I had to Crank the Tilt Lock almost All the Way, still it held the weight. The Neewer “Fluid Head” is not unlike most cheap so called fluid heads out there, I.e., it is really a Friction System Not a True Fluid Counter Balance where the fluid moves opposite of your motion to counteract and help maintain balance and keep your camera rig in place with Smooth action. However, if you are a Novice or using small optic setup then for the Price this combination may very well be what will work for you.

I'm finding this very nice for video use. It is sturdy and has a great height. The head is very smooth and easy to aim and hasn't tended to drift around when you let go as other tripods I've used do. It is on the heavy side so I wouldn't recommend it for travel or taking on longer hikes but if it's going to be mostly stationary then it's a great deal.

This Neewer is great. Super lightweight but sturdy. The tripod extends out to over 70" and collapses down to under 18" and it makes it super easy to travel with. This comes with a great smooth fluid head and a quick shoe plate. The legs can be removed and the tripod can be converted into a monopod. This is made of finely crafted aluminum alloy. This would make a great addition to any run and gun filmmaker.

Works very well. Like the fact converts to monopod. I dont even need to remove other 2 legs to do it. I just leave 1 leg longer than the others and shorter ones just get drawn together. Only thing I have to watch for is since it is light, as tripod if your hands remain on camera you Can see jerkiness/vibrations in your footage. Unlike metal heavy tripods this is sensitive To touching while filming. Once your in position and shooting, keep hands off as much as possible. Its hard to do when you need to do alot of zooming and panning.

If you’re considering this tripod, make sure to read my review and reviews of others. I wish I did. I bought this tripod specifically because of the “fluid head”, however, since I bought this in 2020, Neewer has come out with much better alternatives to this particular tripod and head combination. I would not recommend that you buy this particular combination. First of all the feet footings fall off very easily. Unfortunately there is no way to replace the footings as you can see in my photo, these are hollow legs with no threaded footings. Once you lose a footing, the tripod is essentially worthless, because it’ll always be out of balance and scrape whatever floor you’re working on. The fluid head has two problems: it is so tightly integrated with the base, that when you move this heavy head, it’ll also simultaneously unscrew the entire head from the tripod. The second problem is that the lever to loosen the metal fluid head is made of soft plastic, and so it strips quite easily. Finally, and I’m not sure if this is supposed to happen, but I don’t think it should. Is that the side of the head with the Neewer logo doesn’t completely attach to the head. It’s very loose and I never found a way to tighten it. Overall, make sure that if you’re looking for a fluid head, it has clear and separate levers that make the head independently movable and don’t interact with the rest of the tripod assembly, make sure the footings are replaceable somehow, because you never know when you might lose one, and that the levers or of a higher quality so that the plastic doesn’t strip.

I was looking for a new tripod in this price range and familiar with the brand on other products. If you do video a fluid head is the way to go. Ive used broadcast quality fluid heads before so I know what perfection is like and know I cant afford perfection. Pros -The up and down tilt of the head is very nice and fells smooth. -Quick release plate is an essential feature for me and appears to be compatible with other swiss arca style quick release plates -The monopod is very useful versatile, and portable option to have if your camera has a 3/8 mount to attach it to -All tightening knobs can be pulled out and rotated to change the position of the lever to make it easier to tighten, not expecting this feature, its hard to explain, but very handy. -Hook for adding weights -Carry bag is nicer than I expected and properly folded tripod is under 24" in length -Center column and fluid head assembly is removable/serviceable Cons -The legs do not lock when folded out and are not attached to each other to keep the legs from individually shifting -Panning left to right is not as smooth as tilting up and down. Its not terrible or unusable, but compared to how smooth up and down is it is a noticeable difference -Center column locking knob can come undone from over turning. Its easy to fix it comes loose and once I realized to focus on turning the black rubber part and not the whole assembly the problem is prevented. -Not super sturdy or rock solid. Part of this is because of the legs and overall weight. Its not going to fall over but aggressive panning and tilting or bumps will easily shake the tripod if your not aware, but you get a hook to hang weights if it is a big concern. -To properly close the tripod to fit in the bag you extend the center column all the way up and fold the legs up 180 degrees. Not a huge deal its just weird that somehow that makes the whole packed length a few inches shorter than just lowering the center column all the way and leaving the legs as short as they go.