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Ultimate Food Photography

Tripod Guide
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$0 - 100
NEWER 70 INCH ALUMINIUM TRIPOD

Made of aluminum alloy, a 4 section tripod that


is sturdy and great value.

MAX HEIGHT: 131 CM / 51.57”


LOAD CAPACITY: 1.5 KG / 3.3 LB
WEIGHT: 920 G (HEAD INCLUDED) / 2.03 LB

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OBEN AC-1341

Lightweight, versatile and easy to use, this


aluminium 3 section tripod has a centre column
that can be reversed and can be split in two.

MAX HEIGHT: 150.5 CM /59.25”


LOAD CAPACITY: 5 KG / 11 LB
WEIGHT: 1200G / 2.75 LB

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$100-200

SLICK PRO 700 DX

Providing an excellent height for the price,


this aluminium, magnesium & titanuim blend
tripod is sturdy as well.
MAX HEIGHT: 180 CM / 71”
LOAD CAPACITY: 9 KG / 19.8 LB
WEIGHT: 2500 G / 5.5 LB

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MANFROTTO MT190X3

An aluminium tripod with 3 sections and a solid


build. Strong and reliable.

MAX HEIGHT: 160 CM / 63”


LOAD CAPACITY: 7 KG / 15.4 LB
WEIGHT: 2050 G / 4.5 LB

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$300+
MANFROTTO 058B TRIAUT

A beast, but one of the BEST tripods out there for


super tall flatlays and stability
MAX HEIGHT: 217 CM
LOAD CAPACITY: 12KG
WEIGHT: 6.7KG

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THREE LEGGED THING EQUINOX WINSTON

The tallest on this list, this carbon fiber tripod also


has the highest payload here. Lightweight and
strong, while looking the part too!
MAX HEIGHT: 185.5 CM / 73”
LOAD CAPACITY: 30 KG / 66 LB
WEIGHT: 1720 G / 3.8 LB

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Accessories
COMPLEMENT YOUR TRIPOD WITH
THESE USEFUL ACCESORIES

MANFROTTO 496RC2
BALL HEAD

This small ball head allows for easy flexibility when


setting up and changing the composition of your shots.

LOAD CAPACITY: 5.9 KG / 13 LB


WEIGHT: 420 G / 0.9 LB

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MANFROTTO MHXPRO-3W
3-WAY HEAD

A compact 3-way head with retractable levers and


friction controls, allowing for exact control and
precision in the composition of your shot.
LOAD CAPACITY: 8 KG / 17.6 LB
WEIGHT: 1000 G / 2.2 LB

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MANFROTTO 131D SIDE ARM

A simple tripod lateral side arm that allows you to


mount a tripod head on either end, or even two cameras
at once, at a perpendicular angle.

LOAD CAPACITY: DEPENDENT ON HEAD


WEIGHT: 1100 G / 2.5 LB

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