Manfrotto 209 Tabletop Tripod with 492 Micro Ball Head Kit

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For non standard usage.
We use it to hold a Rode NT2A microphone for fieldwork. The tripod is stable and strong enough although the mic is bulky and over 1kg. We probably use it to it's limit. We have purchased from B&H previously and find them honest and reliable, and to be complimented on the extensive range. Good people to deal with, shipping to Aus trouble free.
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Perfect for Bench Rest
Works perfect at the shooting range to support a Bushnell Legend T-Series 15-45x60 Tactical Spotting Scope.
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Just what I was looking for
Plenty of tabletop tripods, but most have a ball head. I use this on the bottom of the Zhiuyn Crane and didn't want to worry about a ball head letting the gimbal fall over.
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Yes, I would buy this again and recommend it!
Manfrotto products are really well made. I use this for our MEVO camera and with the extension it is perfect. I was surprised by the thread size which is not 1/4-20 but 3/8-16. I'm glad I had an adapter.
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5-Star mini tripod
This is exactly the solid mini-tripod with a swivel head that I was looking for. Excellent product.
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Good design, bad material.
Awesome design made with terrible materials. Build this mount with aluminum or actually steel and it is worth it.
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Fine for level surfaces, but....
The legs open full spread, cannot use them other than fully spread out or you risk collapse. The picture shows open to an intermediate spread, but that is not locked and the weight and/or angle of the camera can cause one or more legs to just slide out and collapse the entire setup. For non-level surfaces, would need to have the base adapt to the angle and use the bullhead to level the camera, and even then I'd be nervous. A good tripod but I find its use significantly restricted. Am looking at an alternative.
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Solid and small
As someone who has long preferred ball head tripods, I was hoping for solid construction and pleasantly enough, got it. All parts are well-constructed and the cordura case is small enough to slip in my camera bag. A perfect fit for my Sony RX100iii.
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Great for travel
I saw this tripod at the photo group session on traveling light. Bought it immediately and am very happy with it. Weighs very little, yet is very stiff and solid.
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Best Small Support Going for VR 360 camera
I bought this small tripod base to screw into a light stand for use with my Rico Theta S 360 degree camera. With five 22 inch sections for the light stand, the whole thing extended puts the camera up to about 9.5 feet in the air. When a 360 degree shot is made the tripod stand is so tiny that it is not seen and I have found that I can also place my foot on one of the legs to really hold it steady and still the stand nor the tripod can be seen. It is the perfect solution for me and the whole almost 10 foot stand is nothing to carry around.
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Terrific
I love this little thing. It actually is only 6 when broken down so you can stick it in a small bag with your micro 4/3 camera for example, as I do. I take mostly pictures of dogs so this is great for steadying the camera at their level. If you want to do landscapes, well...look elsewhere. It has the Manfrotto 492 ball head which is very nice. And a little tube that will attach in 4 seconds for a little more height. A GREAT take-with-you-all-the-time-in-your-bag tripod.
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Little Titan
I have been using 709b for about 4 years and love it. Don't let the small size fool you. It is very strong and sturdy. I had mounted gopro, flash to pro dslr with 70-200mm. No problems. Of course I won't rest my weight on it like I would as though it is a 055 or 190 for added stability. Recently, I managed to break off one of the legs rather spectacularly while using it with gopro. Disappointed, far from it. I am very rough with it. So, I immedia... Show More
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Awesome Tripod
Wanted a compact, sturdy easy to use tripod for my Sony RX100. It is very well made, smooth in operation and provides a secure, stable mount for traveling light. Unlike many of the other table top tripods I looked at, it is evident that there was more attention to detail in the manufacture of this product than many of it's competitors. The castings (legs) and machining (ball head) are very nice, resulting in a smooth operation...
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Great!
I use this with a DSLR remote camera set up. Perfect for getting a low angle when used with a ballhead. Also, your lens can't be too long or it will tip over the tripod. If you don't have a ballhead you can prop it up with with your lens cap.
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Best Tabletop Tripod
Sturdy, robust, light weight, unbreakable I have owned one for over 30 years of travel without a problem. I bought this one for my travel companion.
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Wonderful product
Great product and very useful in situations when you can not use the full size tripod. I found it handy ,easy to use, sturdy and light weight. It supported very well ( with the head came with it ) my camera Canon 60-D and a lens loaded to it ( Canon 18-200 mm ).
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Excellant compact trupod
This is perfect for when I need to mount my camera to something steady. I shoot with a Nikon d7100 and it's stable enough the keep it supported well, just have a leg directly under the lens.
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Manfrotto 209 tabletop tripod
At first I was worried that this tripod might be too small for a Canon VIXIA HF G20 video camera but it has been quite stable. (It is important to understand that the G20 is lighter than many high end SLR's with a zoom lens attached). Coupled with the Manfrotto 128LP micro fluid head, the setup gives me the flexibility to shoot low angles in odd positions. I also have the 209B 10 extension that allows more up and down movement but stability is so... Show More
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Tiny Tripod
Known manufacturer with ideal product. I wanted a tripod to put in my camera bag and this works. I carry everything for on the street tabletop video recording.
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Nice and sturdy
I love this tripod for macro tabletop shots. It is not extremely adjustable but sturdy, and very compact to fit nicely in my kit, definitely recommended for heavier camera and lens combinations.
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too limited
After using this leg set (and separate center column)I think it is suitable for indoor use and for smaller cameras. Outdoors there isn't enough adjustment in the legs to be stable. Also, the footprint of the extended legs isn't large enough to adequately support a full size DSLR + macro lens. While the components are sturdy enough, I had difficulty getting the mounting plate collar tight enough to stay put; same problem with the center column.
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Legs--need ballhead, too!
Even though the reviews are separate, the legs and the baby ballhead can be purchased together (as I purchased them.) I have had this outfit before and gave the old one to a friend. Invaluable for travel. Works well for a chestpod to help steady with a tele, too.
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solid & compact
I use it with Manfrotto 492 Micro Ball Head. It's sturdy and compact, and does a good job of holding a microphone or a second camera under 1kg.
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Small but sturdy
This is smaller than I imagined. It has a 125mm (aprox. 5 inches) radius with a 45 mm height. The extension for an extra $ is very useful. Both pieces are strong and well made. I put the Manfrotto 128RC head on it plus a spotting scope and it works despite some shaking. I put a small dslr on it and it was very stable.
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