I was in the market for a decent travel tripod that I could stuff in my suitcase when I travel and actually provide me with some stability and function without sacrificing space. I must have read a dozen reviews on this tripod and its bigger brother, the Mefoto Globetrotter. I usually use a Canon 5DmkII, and I wanted a tripod that could support that body and a 70-200mm lens if needed.
After using this tripod for the better part of a month, I'm sold! I took this out on a wedding shoot, half a dozen hikes, brought it to a studio rental, and did a fair share of urban shooting. This tripod is solid, even when extended all the way up and supporting that big zoom lens. I was shooting some static video shots as well and this tripod held my 5DmkII perfectly still, even in some strong winds and questionable terrain (hanging off a cliff :P).
The legs extend fast and have two angles you can set them to. With some practice, you can get this tripod setup and level within 20 seconds. I'm not sure how well they will hold up after years of abuse, but for the price and abuse I've put my tripod through already I'm betting it'll last a while.
The ball head was questionable when I bought it, and I almost elected to use one of my trigger heads or put on a fluid head (the included head screws off and has a universal mount). However, most of the time I just keep this one attached. It folds up nicely and I've never been in a position where it was advantageous to change it out for a bigger trigger head.
I do carry a Manfrotto fluid head with me so that I can get some panning shots. If you are planning to do some video with this tripod, make sure you hang some weight on the center column (there's a hook under it) for some additional stabilization. If I was doing only video, I would probably get the more expensive Globetrotter just to have something beefier. This wasn't designed for video in mind, but it beats carrying around a bulky video tripod around.
The monopod is definitely a cool feature, and you can get it assembled pretty quickly if you want to switch between the two. It's quite sturdy.
The tripod comes with a nylon case, some adjustment tools, and a set of spikes if you want to change out the feet. It really folds up under 16 inches, and with the nylon case I am able to tuck it in the back of my luggage when I travel. That size is a God-send when you're hauling a camera up the side of a cliff face. I barely noticed it strapped on my bag.
For a tripod in the hobby class, the Roadtrip is well worth the price. My professional photography friends even went ahead and picked up a Roadtrip for their weekend/hobby kits. Plus...colors. Who says your awesome gear can't come in colors other than black/grey?
One last thing: make sure you register the tripod on Mefoto's website, too! You get 5 years in total, which is crazy for a consumer-class tripod.
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Sleek DesignWe were tired of the all black tripod, so we came up with something that's smaller, lighter, and doesn't weigh you down, topped off with a spritz of color. |
360-degree PanningAccurate panoramas can be easily orchestrated using the graduated panning scale for accurate image alignment. |
Supports up to 17.6 lbsWeighs just 3.6lb yet strong enough to support a full DSLR and telefoto lens |
Travel FriendlyThis little number folds down to a quarter of its extended size, making it small enough to fit in your carry-on, shoulder bag, or backpack |
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CompactThe tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180° making it small enough to carry just about anywhere. |
Twist Lock Legs with Anti-Rotation SystemMeFOTO's innovative rubberized locking grips combined with anti-rotation legs enable fast and fumble-free set-up plus weather and dust-resistance. |
Also a MonopodWho says you can't teach a tripod new tricks? The RoadTrip tripod converts into a monopod. The removable leg and center column combine to make a full size monopod without tools. |
Carry Case includedEach MeFOTO comes with its own carrying case for transport and protection. |
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| Product Weight (lb) | Aluminum: 2.6 lb | Aluminum: 2.5 lb Carbon Fiber: 2.2 lb | Aluminum: 3.6 lb Carbon Fiber: 3.1 lb | Aluminum: 3.4 lb Carbon Fiber: 2.9 lb | Aluminum: 4.6 lb Carbon Fiber: 3.7 lb | Carbon Fiber: 3.5 lb |
| Leg Material | Aluminum | Aluminum or Carbon Fiber | Aluminum or Carbon Fiber | Aluminum or Carbon Fiber | Aluminum or Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
| Maximum Load (lb) | 8.8 lb | 13.2 lb | 17.6 lb | 17.6 lb | 26.4 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Folded Length (in) | 12.2 in | 13.19 in | 15.4 in | 13.98 in | 16.1 in | 15.75 in |
| Minimum Height (in) | 16.5 in | 13.2 in | 15.4 in | 14 in | 16.1 in | 15.7 in |
| Maximum Height (in) | 51.6 in | 54.7 in | 61.6 in | 59.4 in | 64.2 in | 61.6 in |
| Head Type | Ball Head | Ball Head | Ball Head | Ball Head | Ball Head | Ball Head |
| Quick Release Type | Arca-Swiss Style | Arca-Swiss Style | Arca-Swiss Style | Arca-Swiss Style | Arca-Swiss Style | Arca-Swiss Style |
| Monopod Conversion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Colors | Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Purple | Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green | Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Purple | Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green | Black, Titanium, Blue, Red, Green | Black, Titanium |
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I Found my Travel Tripod!
I've been looking for this tripod, I didn't know it was this one, that's what took me so long. Wow what a nicely engineered travel tripod. It has everything you could want for travel. It folds up nice and short, I can stick it in any bag I own. It has the ability to become a mono-pod if you really want to go lite. Comes in colors I like. Not too heavy 3.6 Lbs, but heavy enough to do the job well, it can handle over 17 Lbs of equipment. Very sturdy even fully extended. Has a leveling bubble, head included. I was worried about the sturdiness vs the lightweight, my fears are put to rest. It is not a studio tripod but for the traveler, hiker, wilderness explorer, it can be managed. Perhaps a little heavy if you are going to backpack on a long strenuous hike, although I think I could manage it, well worth the effort.
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Good product good price and delivery.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2019MattDay2u
Love the color and it holds my Canon 5D Mark ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2017Style: Carbon FiberColor: BlueVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Germany on February 19, 2018Style: Carbon FiberColor: RedVerified Purchase
