SmallRig was showing its new FreeRover Carbon Fiber Photo Tripod Kit AP-100 at Inter BEE 2023 in Japan.
The SmallRig FreeRover Carbon Fiber Photo Tripod Kit AP-100 was designed specifically to be a lightweight and compact travel tripod. It features a one-step tightening and quick adjustment system that allows you to extend each individual leg out all the way without having to undo all three locking mechanisms.
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Key features
- One-Step Tightening & Quick Adjustment
- Lightweight and sturdy carbon fiber legs with a large load capacity
- Minimalist style and compact
It is made of 1.2mm thick carbon fiber, so it is very lightweight and it collapses up into a very compact size which is handy for travel. The tripod weighs 1.38kg / 3.04 lb yey it can support a payload capacity of up to 15kg / 33.06 lb. This allows you to use anything from a mirrorless hybrid up to a small to mid-sized digital cinema camera.
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The maximum height the tripod will reach is 150cm / 59.1″ and it will collapse down to 46cm / 18.1″.
With a ball head, it isn’t going to be the best option for shooting video if you need to pan and tilt, but for attaching a second camera for a locked-off shot it could work well.
The ball head features a quick-release design for use with Arca-Swiss plates. and smaller-sized manfrotto plates.
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The quick-adjust center column has a detachable short column that allows users to invert the ball head if they need to shoot very low to the ground.
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The tripod is also able to be spread out so that it goes very low, which is handy for certain shots.
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The tripod also has 1/4″-20 threaded holes for accessories, and silicone feet pads with hidden spiked feet if you need to use it on uneven terrain.
Price & Availability
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The FreeRover Carbon Fiber Photo Tripod Kit AP-100 is now available to purchase for $239 USD.