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MFG# MKBFRTA4GTFB-3W
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The Manfrotto Befree GT PRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod with a load capacity of 13.2 lb and a maximum height of 66.1". This tripod leg set has 4-section legs with twist-lock joints and rubber feet. It has a built-in leveling column for

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Adaptable, capable and clever. The Manfrotto 190X Tripod with 804 3-Way Head and Quick Release Plate is the ultimate tripod with head kit for professionals looking for an innovative stand and photo head combo. Recently updated to ensure it’s perfect for the latest equipment, this clever set can be easily...
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The Benro SuperSlim Carbon Fiber Series 1.5 Tripod with PHVF3 Hybrid Flip Head is a versatile and compact tripod designed to meet the needs of all types of photographers, both in the studio and on location. This compact carbon fiber tripod can handle up to 13.2 lb of equipment while still being

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The Explorer Photo and Video EX-EXP Expedition Carbon Fiber Tripod with Monopod and BX-33 Ball Head is a lightweight feature-packed tripod for explorers and adventurous photographers.  The large load capacity of up to 16kg (35.27 lbs) ensures high stability in a multitude of conditions. 10X layer carbon

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The Benro TMA27C Series 2 Mach3 Carbon Fiber Tripod features 9x Carbon Fiber legs. Constructed from 9 layers of carbon fiber, these legs maximize the strength-to-weight ratio of the tripod legs, which gives you the sturdiness you require without weighing you down.

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MFG# 127VS
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The Manfrotto 127VS Variable Leg Spread Portable Tripod Dolly is designed for light and medium weight tripods. The 76mm wheels have a sure-lock feature that raises the wheels free of the ground so that the dolly rests on separate feet. The 127VS Spreader allows variable spreading of the legs....
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Designed for camera users who want maximum performance and stability for photo and video use, the Manfrotto Befree 3-Way Live Advanced Tripod
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The Sirui P-325FL Carbon Fiber Monopod with VH10X Head
 is a versatile, feature-laden carbon fiber tripod with a load capacity of 13.2 pounds and a maximum height of 70.7 inches. The monopod extends and folds quickly thanks to the ergonomic flip-lock joints. The head plate incorporates a quick...
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MFG# FRHN14CVX20
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The Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber One Series Travel Tripod with VX20 Head
combines a lightweight and versatile carbon fiber leg set with a dual panoramic ball head. With a reverse folding design, it is extremely portable and is equally suited for the studio, outdoors, and travel. The legs offer ind...
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MFG# ST224
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The Sirui ST-224 Waterproof Carbon-Fiber Tripod
 is a lightweight and versatile carbon fiber tripod with load capacity of 33 pounds. Its unique waterproof construction and reversible center column make it an ideal choice for landscape and travel photography. It can be used in harsh and wet locations...
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MFG# TAD28C
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The Benro TAD28C Series 2 Adventure Carbon Fiber Tripod features 8x Carbon Fiber legs. Constructed out of 8 layers of carbon fiber, these legs offer high levels of strength and very low weight. It supports up to 26.5 lb, weighs 3.2 lb, extends up to 61.4", and folds down to 20.7". Its 4-section...
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The Benro SuperSlim Aluminum Series 0 Tripod with PHVF2 Flip Head is a versatile and compact tripod designed to meet the needs of all types of photographers, both in the studio and on location. This compact aluminum tripod can handle up to 8.8 lb of equipment while still being lightweight enough

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The Benro SuperSlim Carbon Fiber Series 0 Tripod with PHVF2 Flip Head is a versatile and compact tripod designed to meet the needs of all types of photographers, both in the studio and on location. This compact carbon fiber tripod can handle up to 8.8 lb of heavy equipment while still being li

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MFG# P325FL+VA5
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The Sirui P-325FL Carbon Fiber Monopod with VA5 Head is a versatile, feature-laden carbon fiber tripod with a load capacity of 6.6 pounds and a maximum height of 70.2 inches. The monopod extends and folds quickly thanks to the ergonomic flip-lock joints. The head plate incorporates a quick release

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MFG# MK290XTA3-2WUS
Samy's Part# S-044219
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The Manfrotto 290 Xtra Aluminum Tripod with 128RC Micro Fluid Video Head comes in a kit with a lightweight aluminum fluid head with pan bar and quick release camera plate complete with secondary security. It features smooth, fluid movement, pan and tilt locks. This head is ideal for cameras up...
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Samy's Part# S-037256
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The Zacuto VCT Tripod Plate adapts any standard tripod head into a VCT-14 style tripod. This tripod Plate will accept the VCT Universal Baseplate and allow for quick transitions between shoulder mounted and tripod shooting. It is highly recommended for use with Zacuto Next Generation Recoil rigs.

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MFG# MHXPRO-3WG
Samy's Part# S-037700
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For passionate photographers looking for portable supports with extremely precise framing control. Specifically designed for outdoor use, this head by Manfrotto weighs a mere 0,75 kg (1.65 lbs) but can support a payload of up to 4 kg / 8.8 lbs. Its Adapto body, a strong and rigid technopolymer,...
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MFG# MT190XPRO3
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The key feature of the Manfrotto MT190XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod is its 90° center column mechanism, which allows the column to be extended vertically as normal, or horizontally to open up a wide range of framing and shooting possibilities; this makes the 190XPRO3 an extremely versatile tripod, suitable...
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MFG# 327RC2
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The Manfrotto 327RC2 Joystick Ball Tripod Head is constructed of magnesium, providing superior performance and durability, making it the best choice for advanced users with high-end and full frame cameras.

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MFG# 3028
Samy's Part# S-074968
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The Ulanzi Zero Y Lightweight Travel Tripod is a lightweight yet stable solution for camera support that easily reconfigures for diverse conditions. Boasting impressive specs, the tripod height adjusts from 6" (15.3cm) to 61.69" (156.7cm), folds down to only 16.65" (42.3cm), holds up to 39.6lb (18kg),...
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MFG# TSSL08APHVF2
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The Benro SuperSlim Aluminum Series 0 Tripod with PHVF2 Flip Head is a versatile and compact tripod designed to meet the needs of all types of photographers, both in the studio and on location. This compact aluminum tripod can handle up to 8.8 lb of equipment while still being lightweight enough

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MFG# TMA47AXL
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The Benro TMA47AXL Extra Long Series 4 Mach3 Aluminum Tripod features aluminum leg construction making them both lightweight and sturdy. Also included both a functional dust cover and a beautiful carrying case with each Mach3 tripod. It is extremely simple to convert one of the Mach3's tripod...
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The Manfrotto 808RC4 3-Way Tripod Head with 410PL Quick Release Plate incorporates new elements while maintaining all the features you need in a 3-way Tripod Head. There are two balance springs in the vertical tilt (forward/backward) and horizontal tilt (left/right) movements. These springs enable...
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The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Al Tripod with Ball Head (Lever Locks, Black) is the ideal solution for advanced hobbyist photographers who want maximum performance and stability at all times - including when they're travelling. Its ergonomic design makes operating the Manfrotto Befree advanced...
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MFG# TAD28AIB2
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The Benro TAD28AIB2 Series 2 Adventure Aluminum Tripod with B2 Ball Head features aluminum leg construction making it both lightweight and sturdy. The Velocity tripod kit includes a triple action ballhead with quick release plate. With separate controls for pan lock, drag, and ball lock, this...
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The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Al Tripod with Ball Head (Twist Locks, Red) is the ideal solution for advanced hobbyist photographers who always want maximum performance, including when they're travelling. Its ergonomic design makes operating the Manfrotto Befree advanced intuitive and fast,...
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The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Al Tripod with Ball Head (Twist Locks, Black) is the ideal solution for advanced hobbyist photographers who always want maximum performance, including when they're travelling. Its ergonomic design makes operating the Manfrotto Befree advanced intuitive and...
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The Fujifilm GFX 100 is setting a new bar for medium format, mirrorless cameras. With a camera of this value, you should get the best plate to compliment the camera. The answer: the Really Right Stuff BGFX100-L plate. 


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A lightweight video head made for photographers and content creators who frequently switch camera orientation, the Benro Photo/Video Series 3 Hybrid Flip Head
 provides a load capacity of 13.2 lb and allows dual panning for smooth capturing. The Arca-compatible clamp provides secure mounting and...
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The Manfrotto 131DDB Tripod Accessory Arm for Four Heads mounts onto the center column of tripods with 3/8" threads. The platforms feature 3/8" screws, which allows a standard tripod head to be mounted on either or both sides. In addition, the horizontal bar features 3/8" screws on both ends,...
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The Sirui ST-124 Carbon Fiber Tripod is protected from water, dirt and dust. In addition, it has a newly designed locking mechanism for comfortable operation and a spirit level for accurate alignment. The tripod tubes are manufactured from 8-layer carbon fibre (reduced weight, increased stability,

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The Benro GD3WH 3-Way Geared Head is designed to offer precision control of camera movement and is ideal for studio still life photographers as well as those landscape photographers chasing golden hours at sunrise and sunset. The GD3WH delivers separate, precision movement in three directions.
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An advanced ball head that provides excellent stability and a load capacity of 26.4 lb, the Benro NOVOFLEX NBBH Series 4 Ball Head
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What distinguishes an ordinary shot from a great one is the effort put into it including the thoughtful selection of tools to create that piece of art. The new Manfrotto
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The Benro TAD28AHD2A Series 2 Adventure Aluminum Tripod with HD2A 3-Way Panhead is an all-purpose four-section support with flip leg locks that open, so you can extend the legs along with the rapid center column to a maximum height of 65.7". The tripod's legs splay out to a second lower position

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The Really Right Stuff Modular L-Set for Nikon Z 8 is precision machined from solid blocks of 6061-T6 aluminum. Fully compatible with any RRS quick-release system, our plates feature precisely contoured anti-twist flanges for a perfect fit that prevents twisting between the camera and our plate.
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Camera tripods and heads are fundamental camera accessories that provide the stability you simply can't achieve when shooting by hand. If you are struggling to get crisp photos during your shoots, a tripod may be the answer. A tripod acts as a stable base for the camera that allows you to capture images using a slow shutter speed or in situations where you want to capture the exact same image multiple times at different exposures. Camera tripods are particularly important to studio photographers repeating shots and in astrophotography where there is not enough light to hand-hold the camera.

Not only do camera tripods provide stability, but a quality tripod head allows you to make precise adjustments to your camera angle to customize and repeat shots that would otherwise be impossible. Ball head tripods are the most popular type and give you near total freedom to adjust your shooting angle. Fluid head tripods are typically used as video equipment, but many photographers use them to capture beautiful panoramic shots. Here at Samy's, we offer a wide selection of fluid head and ball head tripods that will help you improve your photos.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Do I Need a Tripod for Photography?

While you don't need a tripod to take great photographs, they do help you get the most out of your camera for specific applications. A camera tripod paired with a quality tripod head lets you shoot in low light with a slow shutter, create beautiful long exposure shots, and take photos with long lenses.

Are Tripod Heads Universal?

While not universal, most quality tripod heads feature a threaded 3/8"-16 base mount and a 1/4"-20 male thread to match the 1/4" female thread found at the bottom of most modern cameras. If you are unsure if your camera or tripod is compatible with the head you want, be sure to check their product specifications.

What Are the Different Types of Tripods?

There are various types of tripods available, each designed for specific uses. Traditional tripods are the most common and versatile, suitable for both photography and videography. Travel tripods are lightweight and compact, designed for on-the-go shooting. Monopods are single-legged supports used when mobility is critical, such as in sports photography. Studio tripods are heavy-duty tripods designed for stability in controlled environments. Finally, tabletop tripods are small tripods that can be placed on a flat surface, ideal for vlogging.

How Do I Choose the Right Tripod for My Needs?

Choosing the right tripod depends on your specific needs and the type of photography you do. Consider factors such as the weight of your camera and lens, as heavier equipment will require a more robust tripod. If you travel frequently, a lightweight and compact travel tripod may be ideal. If you're into landscape or long-exposure photography, a sturdy tripod that can withstand wind and other environmental factors is a must.

What Is the Purpose of a Fluid Head Tripod?

A fluid-head tripod is often used in videography because it provides smooth and steady movements when panning or tilting the camera. This results in more professional-looking footage, free from sudden jerks or instability. Fluid heads are also great for photography, especially when capturing panoramic shots or tracking moving subjects with predictable movement patterns.

Can I Use a Tripod in All Weather Conditions?

Most tripods are designed to withstand a variety of weather conditions, but it's always a good idea to check the manufacturer's specifications. Some tripods are specifically designed to be weather-resistant, with features like sealed leg locks to prevent sand or moisture from getting inside. However, regardless of the tripod, it's always important to clean and dry it properly after use in harsh conditions to prolong its lifespan.

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