This tripod setup is a great travel tripod setup. I used it to easily support a K20d+16-50mm. I have also used it with my now sold 50-135mm. Just the legs can fold down to a hair under 12" and with head 13.5". I have carried this to over 5 countries and never got stopped at the airport if i took the head off. The legs come without a center column because i never used it and lost it. The tripod was too unstable with the center column. With the legs extended fully it is more than enough tall and just required a bit of hunching. It also weighs under 1.75 lbs.
Slik Sprint mini II - retails 76$
Slik | Sprint Mini II GM 4-Section Tripod w/ SBH-100DQ | 611806
Benro BH-0-M - retails 46$
Benro | BH-0-M Ballhead with Quick Release | 450-722 | B&H Photo
I paid 125$ for this setup less than 5 months ago and am just moving to carbon fiber now that i have saved some money. Looking for 95$ shipped.
Picture taken with a 16 ounce beer bottle to show how small it is.
Last edited by jleecifer; 02-06-2010 at 08:39 AM.