This tripod offers some nice features like extendable legs. Unfortunately, those legs are not very strong. I lightly stepped on one with my toes and it snapped with very little force. Manfrotto doesn’t offer replacement parts. A Gorilla Pod with a ball head is far better and nearly indestructible.

This tripod offers some nice features like extendable legs. Unfortunately, those legs are not very strong. I lightly stepped on one with my toes and it snapped with very little force. Manfrotto doesn’t offer replacement parts. A Gorilla Pod with a ball head is far better and nearly indestructible.

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I really wanted to love this mini tripod because I have the smaller version (the one that doesn't extend) and I thought this one would be as sturdy and amazing as the other one, HOWEVER when I first tried it, I noticed that the legs are very loose and they make a lot of noise (Check the video to see what I mean). I don't think it's a big deal, but it's just something that I wasn't expecting when I bought it.The good thing is that it's able to hold a lot of weight without bending or the ball falling to the sides.It's all made out of plastic except for the ball which I think is aluminum.It's not too light and not too heavy. Just right. Size wise is not huge, but big enough to give you a good grip.

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I really wanted to love this mini tripod because I have the smaller version (the one that doesn't extend) and I thought this one would be as sturdy and amazing as the other one, HOWEVER when I first tried it, I noticed that the legs are very loose and they make a lot of noise (Check the video to see what I mean). I don't think it's a big deal, but it's just something that I wasn't expecting when I bought it.The good thing is that it's able to hold a lot of weight without bending or the ball falling to the sides.It's all made out of plastic except for the ball which I think is aluminum.It's not too light and not too heavy. Just right. Size wise is not huge, but big enough to give you a good grip.

I use it for solo bicycle camping ("bikepacking") when I want to take a selfie at camp. It's great for setting on top of a picnic table or stump and taking pics. Realize its limitations. It's mostly made of plastic. It's not going to hold a lot and you have to make sure it's super steady before you walk away. I've even crammed other things in front of/around it to give it just a little more stability. I use it with a Nikon D7200 and either the Nikon 18-300 VR or a Sigma 17-50 2.8 (heavy lens) with no problems. It's so small I can stuff it in any of my bicycle bags.

I use it for solo bicycle camping ("bikepacking") when I want to take a selfie at camp. It's great for setting on top of a picnic table or stump and taking pics. Realize its limitations. It's mostly made of plastic. It's not going to hold a lot and you have to make sure it's super steady before you walk away. I've even crammed other things in front of/around it to give it just a little more stability. I use it with a Nikon D7200 and either the Nikon 18-300 VR or a Sigma 17-50 2.8 (heavy lens) with no problems. It's so small I can stuff it in any of my bicycle bags.

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I looked for a compact but heavy duty tabletop tripod to hold my camera for maintenance/cleaning.This one has load capacity of 2.5kg and my camera is about 2.3kg with full set up so I tried this one.Pros: Compact for its load capacity (2.5kg)Adjustable height with leg length and angle.Dial screw is easy to put camera on.Cons: Neck isn't very rigid. (package indicate good with DSLR with kit lens)Screw fixing (side screw) feeling isnt' good and worris if it it will be too tightand broken. feeling no screwing end. ( I didn't try so much not to brake it)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It holds my camera well for maintenance but not really for shooting photo with it.Its neck (small bar from the ball) is not very rigid and that the only part makes camera vibrate long.Legs are looking cheap but actually quite well made and solid when putting heavy camera on it.My camera is too heavy for vertically position with it of course but other than that it holds quite tell.I took off my flash and replace lens to 50mm then it hold in vertical position as well.If you are seriously trying to shoot photo with it, I do not recommend it because the neck is not rigid at alland see my short movie, visible vibration won't even stop in 2 sec (short timer shotting setting) need10 sec timer and have to be very quiet on table. If you focus manually with x10 enlarged screen, the vibrationalmost never stop. Even with it's shutter, it make quite big vibration by its self with my camera set up.This neck deflection also make problem when you try to position your camera to shoot a point.hold camera and fix it and leave your hand, then camera will aim at quite much downward.so you need to experiment how much it would aim downward first and need to aim high with consideringhow much it will aim down. This is quite stressful if you try to shoot picture seriously with your heavy camera.If camera isn't so heavy or doesn't have long/heavy lens it will not be a real issue but then I believe you cango for much inexpensive tabletop tripod.I normally use Canon 2470 F2.8 ii but to take photo with this tripod, I need to change lens to much lighter one.

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I looked for a compact but heavy duty tabletop tripod to hold my camera for maintenance/cleaning.This one has load capacity of 2.5kg and my camera is about 2.3kg with full set up so I tried this one.Pros: Compact for its load capacity (2.5kg)Adjustable height with leg length and angle.Dial screw is easy to put camera on.Cons: Neck isn't very rigid. (package indicate good with DSLR with kit lens)Screw fixing (side screw) feeling isnt' good and worris if it it will be too tightand broken. feeling no screwing end. ( I didn't try so much not to brake it)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It holds my camera well for maintenance but not really for shooting photo with it.Its neck (small bar from the ball) is not very rigid and that the only part makes camera vibrate long.Legs are looking cheap but actually quite well made and solid when putting heavy camera on it.My camera is too heavy for vertically position with it of course but other than that it holds quite tell.I took off my flash and replace lens to 50mm then it hold in vertical position as well.If you are seriously trying to shoot photo with it, I do not recommend it because the neck is not rigid at alland see my short movie, visible vibration won't even stop in 2 sec (short timer shotting setting) need10 sec timer and have to be very quiet on table. If you focus manually with x10 enlarged screen, the vibrationalmost never stop. Even with it's shutter, it make quite big vibration by its self with my camera set up.This neck deflection also make problem when you try to position your camera to shoot a point.hold camera and fix it and leave your hand, then camera will aim at quite much downward.so you need to experiment how much it would aim downward first and need to aim high with consideringhow much it will aim down. This is quite stressful if you try to shoot picture seriously with your heavy camera.If camera isn't so heavy or doesn't have long/heavy lens it will not be a real issue but then I believe you cango for much inexpensive tabletop tripod.I normally use Canon 2470 F2.8 ii but to take photo with this tripod, I need to change lens to much lighter one.

Love this little mini tripod

Love this little mini tripod

After not using it for a long time, the three legs are loose and the damping feeling is missing.

After not using it for a long time, the three legs are loose and the damping feeling is missing.

After using this off and on for several years, I cannot endorse.The problem isn't the build quality, it's just that this is way to expensive for a desk camera tripod in the world of Zoom meetings and podcasting.At full extension, it's only good to elevate your camera 7" off the desk. And even then, it occupies a good 1 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot triangle of space on your desk!Unless you have desk space to burn and want to be looking down at the lens, dealing with double chins perpetually even though your BMI is 19, keep going.The smaller (less expensive) Pixi from Manfrotto basically does the same thing at half the price.OTOH, if you want a proper desktop stand check out the NEEWER desk tripod. Very adjustable, gets you up to proper eye height while occupying less space on the desk for slightly less money.

After using this off and on for several years, I cannot endorse.The problem isn't the build quality, it's just that this is way to expensive for a desk camera tripod in the world of Zoom meetings and podcasting.At full extension, it's only good to elevate your camera 7" off the desk. And even then, it occupies a good 1 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot triangle of space on your desk!Unless you have desk space to burn and want to be looking down at the lens, dealing with double chins perpetually even though your BMI is 19, keep going.The smaller (less expensive) Pixi from Manfrotto basically does the same thing at half the price.OTOH, if you want a proper desktop stand check out the NEEWER desk tripod. Very adjustable, gets you up to proper eye height while occupying less space on the desk for slightly less money.

I bought this primarily for tabletop photography. This mini tripod has several features that I like: a ball head, extendable legs, and especially the two-position angle adjustment. With many other mini tripods, you fold out the legs without the ability to adjust the height or the angle. So why only three stars? The construction doesn't inspire confidence. It's a bit flimsy and legs don't give the impression that it can take hard use. They flex too much and feel as if they might snap off or bend. Extendable tubular legs would probably be a better design. The Manfrotto tripods and monopod that I own are solidly constructed and are quality pieces of equipment. Not so much with this mini tripod, unfortunately. Only time will tell if PIXI EVO will last. Great design but not-so-great construction. I'd award three-and-a-half stars if that were possible but since it's not I'm grading tougher since I expect better from Manfrotto.

I bought this primarily for tabletop photography. This mini tripod has several features that I like: a ball head, extendable legs, and especially the two-position angle adjustment. With many other mini tripods, you fold out the legs without the ability to adjust the height or the angle. So why only three stars? The construction doesn't inspire confidence. It's a bit flimsy and legs don't give the impression that it can take hard use. They flex too much and feel as if they might snap off or bend. Extendable tubular legs would probably be a better design. The Manfrotto tripods and monopod that I own are solidly constructed and are quality pieces of equipment. Not so much with this mini tripod, unfortunately. Only time will tell if PIXI EVO will last. Great design but not-so-great construction. I'd award three-and-a-half stars if that were possible but since it's not I'm grading tougher since I expect better from Manfrotto.

With an iPad bracket attached, this is perfect for Zoom/Facetime/Teams video conferences. The extendable legs widen its stance so a top-heavy iPad setup won't topple, and the leg-angle choice lets the iPad set up at a perfect height for conversations on a tabletop.It's a good shorty tripod for other cameras too. If you're looking for a way to make video calls easy & stable, this is perfect.

With an iPad bracket attached, this is perfect for Zoom/Facetime/Teams video conferences. The extendable legs widen its stance so a top-heavy iPad setup won't topple, and the leg-angle choice lets the iPad set up at a perfect height for conversations on a tabletop.It's a good shorty tripod for other cameras too. If you're looking for a way to make video calls easy & stable, this is perfect.

I had a gorilla pod that I gave to my son. I replaced it based on a recommendation. It is sturdy, but limited. The gorilla pod had a quick release, stood taller, could mount on uneven surface or wrap the legs. This is very limited - it holds a camera but lacks the versatility compared to other tripods in the same price.

I had a gorilla pod that I gave to my son. I replaced it based on a recommendation. It is sturdy, but limited. The gorilla pod had a quick release, stood taller, could mount on uneven surface or wrap the legs. This is very limited - it holds a camera but lacks the versatility compared to other tripods in the same price.

.. though it's a bit bigger than the last one I had. I'm a mountain biker and this is a great little tripod to toss in my pack to mount my action camera or full size to. With the re sizable legs an ball head it really helps to get the angle I want on uneven terrain. Definitely worth the money I spent on it even though it's a bit bigger than the last one I had.