GEEKOTO77’’ Tripod, Camera Tripod for DSLR, Compact Aluminum Tripod with 360 Degree Ball Head and 8kgs Load for Travel and Work

This is a really solid product! It's not a small item but it definitely shouldn't be for the price. It has some weight to it, and the functionality is amazing. It has a 360 range of motion which is awesome, the legs click with each degree of motion , it even turns into a monopod quite easy . There's also a clip at the bottom to hold your bag or lantern, etc.

I was looking for an economic replacement for my old tripod. A couple of months ago I was out of town and had forgot to pack my tripod. I stopped at Best Buy and picked out a similarly priced tripod. Even though it claimed to be able to support a DSLR weighing 11 lbs I was greatly disappointed. I tried it out and it felt like it was way too flimsy for my camera, which weighed roughly 5 lbs. I was afraid it would tip over. It definitely did not make me feel very secure. I returned it the next day.I considered going with a more expensive option after that experience but decided to browse some sub $100 options. I stumbled upon the Geekoto tripod and began reading the reviews. Those reviews convinced me to give the tripod a chance. I figured that if it was not sturdy enough I would give it to my daughter who recently got a Sony A6300 which is much lighter than my Canon 5D iv.Unpacking the tripod I was impressed with the quality compared to my previous purchase. It seemed to be a much higher quality. It's not quite as sturdy as my old tripod, but I knew that going in to this. I attached the quick release plate ( and here's one of my minor complaints, the piece of metal that you twist to tighten the plate seems a little thin). Once I secured the plate onto the ball head I was satisfied that it was solid enough to handle my gear. If I had larger lenses like the 100-400 or other similar lenses I would want a bigger, more robust tripod, but for my gear it seemed completely adequate. I use a Canon 24-105, Canon 135 L, Canon 16-35 2.8L and a rokinon 14mm. I shoot a lot of vertical landscapes, so I tested how the ball head would handle the weight. To my surprise it seemed very solid. It was easy to position and hold it's position.I live in Wisconsin and shoot a lot in the winter. My carbon fiber tripod used twist leg locks but in the cold sometimes they would stick. It would make adjustments to the legs very difficult and at times impossible. In the past I've avoided the lever locks like the ones on the Geekoto tripod, so I was curious how they'd perform in the cold. Well, today we had a blizzard and temps near 0°F so I headed down to the lake to shoot our local lighthouse. I was changing position quite frequently, changing from high to low perspectives. The lever locks worked well and I had absolutely no issues. I love to get low for some more unique perspectives, so I put the legs out to their widest position to see how low I could go without inverting the center column (which is still possible with this tripod) and was pretty happy. For most applications I don't think I'd need to invert the center column as it was low enough for my taste but it's nice to know it's an option if I need it.I haven't used a monopod much in the past but recently started experimenting with video and found myself wishing I had one. Well, the Geekoto can break down to one. I wasn't actively shopping for a monopod but having that included is awesome.Some other thoughts on this tripod : the hook to add weight is nice to have. I carry a sandbag in my car and with my old tripod I had to find a way to kind of wrap around the head.. it wasn't very secure. Having the hook will help greatly. The bubble level is one of my nitpicks.. it's hard to see. When the camera is mounted to the head (at least in landscape orientation.. I'll have to look in vertical) it covers up the bubble. If you look hard enough you can find it, but it is a little awkward. I use the level or grid on my live view anyway, so for me it doesn't matter too much. And one last thing, it's super light! I attached it to my backpack and the length and weight are not intrusive at all.So, after one fun test day I'd say I am very satisfied with the Geekoto. It's a good economical choice that doesn't punish you for saving some money.

I love photography and have been wanting to buy a tripod for quite a while now. The one thing that has always kept me from buying one was the cost. A high priced first tripod just doesn't sound ideal to me. Luckily I stumbled onto the Geekoto company. I do a lot of hiking and general outdoors walking. When I came across the Compact 77’’ Aluminum Tripod with 360 Degree Ball Head from Geekoto, I was very intrigued. What got me first was Compact! I could carry this along with me without too much hassle. I looked at the pics, the features...and the price. I was instantly sold. Don't get me wrong, I don't know much about the specifics. But what I read, I liked. It arrived a few days ago and I took it out to try along our canal. To be totally honest...it is worth every penny. The fact that it can go 77 inches high, as well as being able to do inverted shots is really nice. I found the varying of the stand to be even better. I have since used it on the Appalachian Trail and it balanced out perfectly. I was able to drop it down to grab pics off the overlooks without worry. I have only used it a few times so far but so far it is quite durable. The frame is very lightweight and you can barely even tell you are carrying it. Another nice feature for me as I like to go deep in the woods for pictures. The rotating ball head also allows you to grab many angles while not having to worry about it loosening up. Quite frankly, this is a great tripod for the price. I am now looking into other Geekoto products to see how they stand up. I am really happy with this purchase. For anyone out there that is on the fence, hop on over and try this. You won't disappointed. It is compact, durable, versatile, and "cheap" in price. I am super stoked about mine. I wish I would have known about Geekoto years ago.

The Geekoto 58" tripod is a solid choice when your primary concern is compact design and light weight. These qualities make it a great option as a travel tripod.The legs are easy to operate and extend quickly. The flip-locks are also easy to operate. However, the flip-locks lack tightening adjustments, so when these locks eventually wear out (hopefully not for a long time) there will be no way to make an adjustment and tighten the locks back down. This is a big miss by Geekoto.For the monopod function, it holds my weight (~190lbs) perfectly fine with the legs fully extended, and Geekoto smartly included a well-placed wrist strap so the monopod can function like a traditional hiking pole. The miss here is the connector bolt you must keep track of in order to transition to/from the monopod/tripod. This is an easily lost piece and would be unnecessary if Geekoto had just had the screw embedded within the detachable leg, instead of embedded in the tripod base.The tripod head is solid. The panning action is wonderful if you want to shoot video with smooth pans. It has a perfect amount of drag built-into this mechanism. The tightening knobs work well, but are nothing special and not as nice or comfortable feeling as my older Manfrotto head. The mounting plate is cheap plastic. I simply use my Manfrotto plate since it fits the Geekoto head.Overall, it's a solid choice for affordability, light weight, and compactness. If you're going to beat it up all day every day, you may want to look at a more substantial tripod, but then again, you could get this one, beat it up and break it, and replace it again cheaper than a lot of other travel tripods.