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MFG# MHXPRO-BHQ2
Samy's Part# S-042242
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The Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2 XPRO Ball Head with 200PL Quick-Release System is the perfect union between innovative technical solutions and design. XPRO Ball Head features a new triple locking system which guarantees camera position stability, avoiding drifting thanks to three wedges which enclose...
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MFG# TMA37AL
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The Benro TMA37AL Long Series 3 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 legs into...
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MFG# MHXPRO-3W
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The MHXPRO-3W 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head is Manfrotto’s most compact, precise and reliable 3-way tripod head.

The compact closed size that makes the X-PRO so easy to pack and carry is down to its retractable levers that can be extended when needed. With the levers retracted and folded for transport, the space occupied by the head...
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MFG# B1DXMKIILCOMPONENT
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Really Right Stuff camera body plates are all custom designed for each camera body and 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
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MFG# TSSL08CN00P
Samy's Part# S-079694
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The Benro SuperSlim Tripod Kit (Carbon Fiber) is a versatile and compact tripod designed to meet the needs of all types of photographers. Compact and Lightweight: Benro tripods are known for their ability to handle heavy equipment while still being lightweight, whether you choose the aluminum or carbon fiber
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MFG# MBMBAG100PN
Samy's Part# S-002054
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The Manfrotto MBAG100PN Padded Tripod Bag is a padded ballistic nylon bag designed to carry a Manfrotto tripod with a head up to 39" long. Thermoform padding holds the tripod in place and protects it, especially the head, during transport. It also serves a double purpose by protecting the tripod's...
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MFG# ET1004
Samy's Part# S-051641
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The ET series travel tripods combine low weight with an extremely compact design. Stay flexible with a tripod that makes no demands but simply does its job: Holds your camera steady and secure. Its intuitive handling and steady support on almost any terrain makes the ET tripod an uncompromising...
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MFG# PROVISTA7518XB
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Combined with the FM18 Fluid Video Head, the Davis & Sanford ProVista 7518 Tripod provides rigid support for those who need strength more than versatility in height options. It assembles to its working height very quickly thanks to a 75mm claw ball and self-aligning quick-flip leg locks.
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Samy's Part# S-082952
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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 Manfrotto
Befree Advanced AS lever aluminum tripod is the ideal solution for advanced hobbyist photographers who are looking for the perfect...
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MFG# GX25
Samy's Part# S-069230
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A perfect companion for your next shoot, the Benro GX25 Two Series Arca-Type Low Profile Aluminum Ball Head
delivers uncompromising strength, functionality, and value. This head features an intuitive design with a dual panoramic pan head for precise movements, and rounded operation knobs enable...
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MFG# 613359
Samy's Part# S-063367
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The Slik Pro AL-323BH4 Tripod with SBH-400 Triple Action Ball Head (Matte Black)
 is a three-section support that is always ready to travel. With its flip leg locks and two-section center column, the tripod's height can be rapidly adjusted to its maximum of 63.2", collapsing just as quickly to a folded...
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MFG# 634-507
Samy's Part# TENB634507
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The Tenba TriPak TTP46 case makes it easy to transport and carry your light stands and tripods while offering your gear substantial protection. The TriPak TTP46 offers generous space inside while surrounding your equipment with light padding. Accommodates tripods and stands up to 45" in length.
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MFG# L20S
Samy's Part# S-041624
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Tilt heads are a perfect solution for levelling the camera, and are especially effective as a partner to a monopod. The Sirui L-20S 2-Way Pan/Tilt Head can be tilted by 90 degrees in two directions, with an etched scale to help with positioning. A built-in spirit level helps with camera alignment....
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MFG# 615504
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The Slik 504 QF II shares its leg set with the Able 300 DX, but it comes complete with a solid Slik 2-way fluid pan head incorporating an easy to grip pan handle with full angle adjustments. The panhandle is long enough to give excellent leverage for smooth panning. There is a bubble level built...
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MFG# B3
Samy's Part# S-039489
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With 360-degree Panning, accurate panoramas can be easily orchestrated using the graduated panning scale for accurate image alignment. The Built-in Bubble Level allows adjustment to prevent uneven pans and head movements. Separate Locking and Drag Control adjustment knobs help to avoid confusion...
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MFG# TAD28A
Samy's Part# S-038802
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The Benro TAD28A Adventure AL Tripod features aluminum leg construction making it both lightweight and sturdy. Where ever possible the adventure tripod family employs magnesium castings making it one of the lightest tripods on the market. The Adventure tripod or monopod family utilizes high grade,...
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MFG# 9000194
Samy's Part# S-079766
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Elevate your vision with the Really Right Stuff MC-LS Universal L-Bracket,
 which was designed to be the one plate that works seamlessly with any camera, any time. The MC-LS is the ultimate universal choice for capturing your world with unparalleled confidence. This customizable L-bracket can be...
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MFG# TMA27A
Samy's Part# S-039606
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The Benro TMA27A Series 2 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 legs into a m...
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MFG# LAUTKTBA
Samy's Part# S-078925
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Introducing the Tether Tools Lindsay Adler Ultimate Tethering Kit, your essential companion for seamless and efficient tethered photography. The kit has all of Lindsay's favorite Tether Tools products in one specialized kit. Designed to elevate your shooting experience, the kit includes TetherPro...
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MFG# MPMXPROA4US
Samy's Part# S-052743
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The Manfrotto MPMXPROA4US Aluminum XPRO Monopod+ is a professional photo camera monopod made to satisfy photographers 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 of rigidity and...
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MFG# 634-508
Samy's Part# TENB634508
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The Tenba TriPak TTP34 case makes it easy to transport and carry your light stands and tripods while offering your gear substantial protection. The TriPak TTP34 offers generous space inside while surrounding your equipment with light padding. Accommodates tripods and stands up to 33" in length.
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MFG# TSSL08AN00P
Samy's Part# S-079695
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The Benro SuperSlim Tripod Kit (Aluminum) is a versatile and compact tripod designed to meet the needs of all types of photographers. Compact and Lightweight: Benro tripods are known for their ability to handle heavy equipment while still being lightweight, whether you choose the aluminum or carbon fiber version
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MFG# KS30
Samy's Part# S-081522
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Presenting the Sirui KS-30 Ball Head, the zenith of ingenuity tailored for the discerning photographer who prioritizes unparalleled stability, adaptability, and robustness in their photographic gear. This ball head, a product of precise engineering, marries superior-grade materials with an intricate

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MFG# NISINM180
Samy's Part# S-074607
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The compact NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-180 with 360-Degree Rotating Clamp
 provides precision camera-to-subject distance control for macro photography using still- and video camera and lens combinations up to 11 pounds. The integrated Arca-type quick release set rotates a full 360° for full control...
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MFG# PB10
Samy's Part# S-061565
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Create spherical or panoramic images with the 8.3" 
Sirui PB-10 Multi-Axial Panoramic Head that consist of a 360° panning base, vertical and horizontal rails, and a swing arm with an Arca clamp. The 14.8 oz head's load capacity is 6.6 lb, which is suitable for mirrorless and compact DSLR systems, and degree...
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MFG# KB-ARRI-DP
Samy's Part# S-078893
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Use the
perfectly symmetrical Kondor Blue 12 in. ARRI Lightweight Dovetail Plate (Space Gray) when balancing front- or back-heavy camera loads with a smooth back-and-forth slide. Safety release buttons on each side prevent your equipment from accidentally sliding off the plate. There are plenty...
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MFG# MBMBAG80PN
Samy's Part# S-003773
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The Manfrotto MBAG80PN Padded Tripod Bag is a padded ballistic nylon bag designed to carry Manfrotto tripod with a head up to 31" long. Thermoform padding holds the tripod in place and protects it, especially the head, during transport. It also serves a double purpose by protecting the tripod's...
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MFG# MH496BHUS
Samy's Part# S-057784
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For all 
photographers looking for a portable yet powerful ball head, the Manfrotto 496 Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate enables smooth and precise camera positioning. The 496 Center ball head is ideal for anyone looking for a quick and reliable solution that helps frame shots precisely. This tripod head is made of highly...
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MFG# B1
Samy's Part# S-010850
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The BENRO B1 Double Action Ballheads feature dual independent manual drag and locking controls, a Universal Arca-Swiss style Quick Release mounting plate system, and smooth panning control - all with positive locking knobs. Supports up to a 26.4lb Load.
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MFG# 611903
Samy's Part# S-081835
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The Slik Sprint Mini III Travel Tripod with SBH-100AC Arca-Type Ball Head can be summed up with one word “compact”. With a folded length of 14 inches and a weight of 2 pounds it is easy to fit in most if not all bags when traveling. The Max Height of this tripod is 42.7 inches and it has a load

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MFG# MAD38C
Samy's Part# S-038805
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The Benro MAD38C Adventure Series Carbon Monopod features 8x Carbon Fiber leg sections. Constructed out of 8 layers of carbon fiber these sections offer high levels of strength and very low weight. The Adventure tripod or monopod family utilizes high grade, reinforced flip locks for drastically...
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MFG# KS20
Samy's Part# S-081521
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Presenting the Sirui KS-20 Ball Head, the zenith of ingenuity tailored for the discerning photographer who prioritizes unparalleled stability, adaptability, and robustness in their photographic gear. This ball head, a product of precise engineering, marries superior-grade materials with an intricate

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MFG# FS30
Samy's Part# S-082436
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The Benro FS30 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release is a game-changer. Designed to effortlessly handle heavier camera setups with remarkable ease, its precision-engineered design enables seamless vertical adjustments and ultra-smooth panning via a unique top panning feature ensuring photographers
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MFG# FTR09AB00GBLK
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The Benro Tripster Travel Tripod (0 Series, Black, Aluminum) 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# HD2A
Samy's Part# S-056978
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The popular HD series of 3-Way tripod heads provide more precise camera movement and positioning than ball heads, and now the Benro HD series has been refined, remodeled and offers greater versatility than before.

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Folding up to just 8.7 inches(222mm), this travel-size tripod is perfect for photography, self-recording, virtual video meetings, and much more. With three individual adjustable leg settings, you can shoot in tight spots, or capture low angles with ease. Simply press the side button on the leg,...
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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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