NEEWER BASICS TP17B 64"/162cm Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Monopod

Excellent carbon fiber tripod for outdoor work. The carbon fiber construction makes it very lightweight and strong, allowing me to detach one of the legs to convert it into a monopod, which I use for photography at baseball and soccer games. I love the stability it provides; even at its maximum height of over 60 inches, the head moves very smoothly and fluidly. It includes a phone mount if needed. I highly recommend it; it's very sturdy, stable, and lightweight. Excellent product by Neewer.

This carbon fiber travel tripod is very lightweight, which makes it easy to carry and use as an everyday tripod. The adjustment mechanisms are straightforward, and it folds down compactly enough to attach to or fit in a backpack without taking up much space. The monopod feature is useful, though the section feels a bit short compared to what I expected. Still, for a compact travel setup, it works well for quick shots or situations where a full tripod isn’t practical. Overall, it’s a convenient and portable option for travel or casual photography, with solid weight savings and simple usability.

Tripod folds up compactly and assembles easily. I appreciate the twist leg tensioners rather than the levers my old tripod had. I think this one will last much longer.I wasn’t sure I’d like the ball adjustment on top to pivot the camera mount to the desired angle, but it works perfectly. Once you are used to it, it provides more than adequate flexibility to get whatever shot you want.The phone-mount is a nice final touch on top of this very solid tripod. It connects to the camera mount securely, and holds the phone solidly in any position.Overall I'm very happy with this tripod. The value for the price paid is good (not great), but it appears to be of a quality that deserves a more premium price. They even include a nice bag for travel and storage.

My first impression of this carbon-fiber tripod was its remarkably light weight—exactly what I was hoping for in a travel tripod. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that only a few parts, shown in red in the photos, are metal. Most of the remaining components, including the Arca-Swiss plate, are made of carbon fiber or other synthetic materials. This extensive use of non-metal materials is clearly what keeps the tripod so lightweight.After testing it indoors, I found it to be reasonably sturdy even when fully extended. Because of its low weight, you’ll likely need to hang a bag or some additional weight from it to lower the center of gravity and improve stability, especially when using it outdoors. Still, I’m very happy with this compact, lightweight tripod and will definitely bring it on my next outdoor photo shoot.As for the two-section center post, it may not add much stability, but it’s definitely useful when a bit of extra height is needed to position the camera at a better vantage point.I probably won’t use this tripod for bird photography with long, relatively heavy telephoto lenses, but for landscape shooting it provides adequate support. My only concern at this point is how well the non-metal components will hold up over time with regular use.

This highly flexible little support unit looks and feels sharp. Metal parts speak to its ruggedness and the monopod detachment can even be used as a chonky selfie stick! Its size makes it great for travel. Perfect for day long jobs with uncertain terrain.In the land of strange brand names, this one actually means something good. I like their products.

What I like about this one:- Very tall- Lightweight (1150 grams)- Very functional. Has a bubble level and lots of adjustments- The capability to use a foot as a monopod is a plus (free monopod, basically)- The carbon fiber looks great and is easy to adjustWhat I like less:- Monopod height is marginal. Good in a pinch but I would have liked 2ft more. It's still OK in a pinch, or for short people maybeNoteworthy:- Also comes with a phone mount- Also comes with a carrying caseOverall it's a good product, the addition of the monopod significantly increases the value for money

Fantastic. I had not realized my expectations were set so low. This blew them out of the water and I definitely recommend it. It's built with precision and I am able to set it up with no flex at all. I would say the weakest point on it would be the knob which holds the phone angle set in place. That's not even bad or anything just maybe the weakest point. Truly everything else is genuinely robust. The tube sizes are proper for the stability needed at the heights this reaches. That a key to keeping it stable. Basically, I think it's overbuilt in a good way. The carbon tubes are even slightly thicker than I know would have been needed, so it's entered professional class in my mind.When I set this up I was surprised to find how high this goes and how sturdy it is at that level. It is perfectly at eye level for me and it's obvious this was the intent with this design. This is perfect for making video. The range is huge, it can work as low as maybe 1.5 feet and go all the way up to about 6 foot. Sturdy the whole time. This is such a good design. Love all the adjustability and how well designed all those points are. The securing mechanism has threaded locks, not latch locks, which gives a perfect hold against the carbon tube. It's definitely fit for professional use in the field. For what you get this is hands down an excellent value. I really think buyers will covet this as a professional tool. They could upgrade it to have nicer knobs, but overall this is a stellar product.The monopod is epic. That is so useful for recording interviews. I had no idea. This is definitely an industry driven professional design. The phone holder is super basic. Seems like just an add in compromise adapter to what otherwise is a fully well engineered tripod/monopod. It will accept other adapters. I am really happy to have this. It is so ridiculously lightweight. I could go on and on.... The spiral on the carbon tubes is a particularly cool design. It's not a weave and seems high end. The red anodized aluminum looks and functions perfect. This is worth the investment, for sure. Far better than any previous tripod I have had.