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MFG# MVMXPRO500US
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The Manfrotto XPRO Aluminum Video Monopod is a professional full fluid video monopod made to satisfy videographers who leverage the height of their monopod to get above crowds and to achieve a wide range of shooting angles. These state-of-the-art Manfrotto legs have inherited the perfect combination...
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MFG# GIT203
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The Induro GIT203 Grand Series 2 Stealth Carbon Fiber Tripod is a 2 series/3 Section modular, flat base tripod for the professional photographer. It can hold up to 44.1 lb along with the ability to reach up to 53.1" in height and sets down to 5.1". Featuring the new Stealth carbon fiber pattern,...
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MFG# ST124K10X
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The Sirui ST124 ST-Series Carbon Fiber Tripod with K-10X Arca-Type Ball Head
 is designed with mirrorless cameras in mind. Compact and lightweight legs combined with an Arca-type-compatible K-10X ball head to provide a versatile camera support solution.

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MFG# R2204E20
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The 2.9 lb Sirui R2204 Carbon Fiber Tripod with E-20 Ball Head
 is a 4-section support with carbon fiber-constructed tubes and a twist-leg lock system. You can disengage the locks; therefore, the legs are extendable, along with the rapid center column, to a maximum height of 64.2". With variable...
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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
 features a hybrid photo-video head ideally suited for travel photography and videography. Paired with the Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod, the 3-way...
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MFG# AIR25
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Setting a new standard; the Steadicam Air 25 Monopod brings versatility back to the monopod. With its gas powered spring, the Air makes it easy for professional photographers and cinematographers to raise their heights and never miss a moment. Available in two different configurations, a 25 lb.

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MFG# 330700
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The Superball M-1 is one of the strongest fixation devices on the market today. One large lever locks all and ensures simple and rapid operation. It locks down with just a twist. A panning base allows for easy and fast positioning.
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MFG# MVKBFRT-LIVEUS
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The Manfrotto Befree Live Video Tripod Kit with Twist Leg Locks is the most compact travel video tripod kit, dedicated to hobbyist videographers and vloggers who want maximum performance, even when they are on the go. It is easy to carry everywhere thanks to its compact size and it fulfils an...
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The Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head
 is a 4-section support with the twist M-Lock leg system that quickly unlocks with a 90° turn, enabling you to extend the legs along with the rapid center column to a maximum height of 64.6". The ergonomic leg-angle button...
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MFG# 634-519
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The Rolling Tripod Case is available in 48-inch length. Each case in hand-built in Tenba's Brooklyn, NY factory to provide the best protection available. Custom-made, air-channeld ABS walls and ballstic nylon exterior ensure amazing durability, and heavy-duty, ball bearing wheel assemblies make...
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MFG# BMRTPROCBLU
Samy's Part# S-069567
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For a sleek, portable travel companion, look no further than the Benro MeFOTO RoadTrip Pro Carbon Fiber Series 1 Travel Tripod (Pacific Blue). Jam-packed with incredible features and versatility, this one-of-a-kind tripod has everything you need when you're on-the-move. Weighing only 3.6 lbs,
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MFG# FTR28CB1GBLK
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The Benro Tripster Travel Tripod (2 Series, Black, Carbon Fiber) is a reverse folding travel tripod that also converts to a monopod. 
You can easily convert the tripod to a full size monopod by combining one of the legs with the center column. The Arca-Swiss style ballhead is attached via a 3/8"-16...
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MFG# AR3204
Samy's Part# S-076592
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The Sirui AR3204 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
is a lightweight and compact tripod that provides a maximum height of 59" and supports a load capacity of 55 lb. Mount your camera directly, attach a head to the flat base, or add a separately available center column for even greater height. The carbon...
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MFG# W2204
Samy's Part# S-039278
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The Sirui W-2204 Waterproof Carbon Fiber Tripod is specially designed to work in the bad weather with waterproofing. It features a Waterproof Sealing System to prevents water, dust, or other particles from entering the leg tubes. The 4-section legs are individually adjustable and are held in place...
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MFG# BALLNQ
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The Novoflex Ball NQ Ball Head is a precision ball-and-socket head that's manufactured in Germany and designed for ultimate precision and stability. The Ball NQ is intended for studio or outdoor photography – its corrosion-free materials ensure that it will survive any elemental rigors. The lo...
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MFG# TCBC15FS20PROC
Samy's Part# S-078608
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The Benro CyanBird Carbon Fiber Tripod with FS20PRO 2-in-1 Pan Head
 is a travel-friendly tripod that can go wherever your creativity takes you. Boasting a sleek ocean blue design, this lightweight and versatile tripod is perfect for photo, video, and content creation. It has a load capacity of...
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MFG# HYDRA2
Samy's Part# S-069564
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The Benro Induro Hydra 2 Waterproof Carbon Fiber Tripod innovative waterproof travel tripod caters to adventurous outdoor photographers needing a rugged all-weather support system for their camera gear. The Hydra 2 waterproof tripod provides maximum stability, in a compact, reverse-folding design, perfect for the t

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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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MFG# DST33
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The DST-33 Professional video tripod is a perfect fit for today’s generation of compact and lighter weight DV and HV DV cameras. The all-metal fluid head is constructed from the finest, precision-machined aluminum parts. These parts ride in a fluid head that makes for smooth and accurate camera...
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MFG# FBAT15AVX20
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The Benro 65.2 in. Bat One Series Aluminum Travel Tripod with VX20 Ball Head
 is a compact, lightweight tripod with a high load capacity and remarkable stability. The legs offer independent positioning with 5 available preset leg angles, allowing the legs to be placed in more positions that tra...
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MFG# MT190GOATB
Samy's Part# S-037408
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The Manfrotto 190go! Aluminum Tripod is a more compact and easy to transport version of the successful 190 tripod. Suited for hobbyists and professionals alike, the 190go! is the lightest and most compact 190 in the Aluminum range. The new 190go! closed size is 45 cm (17.7 in) and weighs 1,7 kg (3.74...
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MFG# MHXPRO-3WG
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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# R2004E20
Samy's Part# S-073467
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The 3.7 lb Sirui R2004 Aluminum Tripod with E-20 Ball Head
 is a 4-section support with aluminum-constructed tubes and a twist-leg lock system. You can disengage the locks; therefore, the legs are extendable, along with the rapid center column, to a maximum height of 64.2". With variable leg angles,...
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MFG# W2004
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The Sirui W-2004 Waterproof Aluminum Alloy Tripod has waterproof leg locks incorporate waterproof and leak-proof materials used in the automotive industry. The rubber locking components firmly grasp the legs without any gap when they are tightly locked - preventing water, dust or small particles...
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MFG# ST224
Samy's Part# S-075405
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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# PH10
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The Sirui PH-10 Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head is a great solution to the problem of shooting moving subjects with a long telephoto lens. Ball heads and 3-way heads can be cumbersome in fast-moving situations, but the gimbal head make a camera and heavy lens seemingly weightless and offers smooth and

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MFG# BH25LR
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A Really Right Stuff ballhead is the best choice for all general photography, and will give you fast and accurate control and solid support of your camera or lens. Aiming and horizon leveling can be accomplished as one instinctive motion, and rigid lockup takes just a quick twist of one control. As
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MFG# ET2004
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The Sirui ET-2004 Aluminum Tripod with E-20 Ball Head is built on the specifications of the TX series. Although they have flip locks instead of twist locks and are factory-fitted with a ball head. The tripods are extremely lightweight and have a very compact design. In every situation they are light to...
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MFG# RRS9000050
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The Really Right Stuff Modular L-Plate Set for Sony a7 IV
is a modular design composed of an Arca-type compatible base plate and L-component that facilitate easier, more stable switching between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations. Laser-engraved center marks on the back of the plate...
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MFG# GX35
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A perfect companion for your next shoot, the Benro GX35 Two Series Arca-Type Low Profile Aluminum Ball Head
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MFG# MHXPRO-2W
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The Manfrotto MHXPRO-2W is a standard 2-way pan/tilt head with the added feature of dual fluidity levels. This means you can choose between hard and soft fluidity when tilting your camera or scope. Hard fluidity will provide a slower tilt movement, while soft fluidity allows you to more quickly re...
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MFG# BA9LSDETALPHAA7RIII
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The Really Right Stuff L-Component for Ba9 Base Plate
is part of a modular system. The L-Component attaches to the left-hand side of the base plate, enabling the camera to be placed in a vertical position, and adding quick release functionality to the camera. Because of the dovetail mount, the...
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MFG# ET1204-E10
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The Sirui ET-1204 Carbon Fiber Tripod with E-10 Ball Head is built on the specifications of the TX series. Although they have flip locks instead of twist locks and are factory-fitted with a ball head. The tripods are extremely lightweight and have a very compact design. In every situation they...
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MFG# TCBA15FS20PROC
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The Benro CyanBird Aluminum Tripod with FS20PRO 2-in-1 Pan Head
 is a travel-friendly tripod that can go wherever your creativity takes you. Boasting a sleek ocean blue design, this lightweight and versatile tripod is perfect for photo, video, and content creation. It has a load capacity of 9.92...
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MFG# 613375
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The Slik Pro AL-523-3W Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Arca-Type 3-Way Pan-Tilt Head
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Crafted from Walnut to deliver the best of all worlds: exceptional beauty as well as superior performance. Prized by woodworkers for its strength, grain and color, our walnut is precisely machined and assembled with the highest quality anodized castings to produce a lightweight, strong, vibration-d
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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.


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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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