The SmallRig AD-Pro8 Fluid Head Tripod Kitfrom SmallRig AD-Pro8 Fluid Head Tripod Kitis a durable and portable video tripod system for professional photographers, videographers, and vloggers. The system includes the PH8 professional tripod fluid head and heavy-duty carbon fiber tripod legs. A carry bag is included to store and transport the entire system.

The durable fluid head features a Manfrotto 501PL-type quick release plate with a snap-in plate design, a 75mm half ball base that can support up to 17.6 lb, 6-step counterbalance, 4-step pan/tilt drag settings, 360° panning, and +90/-60° tilting. A telescoping pan handle extends from 13.8 to 20.9" in length, and it can rotate 360° on the right or left rosette.

The carbon fiber legs feature removable spiked feet, a mid-level spreader, and a ground spreader for added stability options. It allows you to extend your camera rig from 22.8 to 77.2" in height. It folds down to 38" in length for transport.

Professional Tripod 75mm Ball Fluid Head    Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs    Manfrotto Snap-In Quick Release Plate    22.8 to 77.2" Height Range    Ground & Mid-Level Spreaders    Interchangeable Spiked & Wide Feet    360° Panning, +90/-60° Tilting    6-Step Counterbalance, 4-Step Drag    Adjustable Pan Bar, 17.6 lb Maximum Load    Includes Carry Bag

Lightweight professional tripod system

PH8 professional fluid head

Carbon fiber tripod legs

Manfrotto-style quick release plate with snap-in style design

75mm half ball base

360° panning, +90/-60° tilting

6-step fluid counterbalance

4-step pan and tilt fluid drag/damping

Telescoping pan handle with rosettes on left and right sides

22.8 to 77.2" height range

Removable mid-level and ground spreaders

Interchangeable flat wide and spiked feet

38" folded length

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The size of the Hot Shoe is the same as the manfrotto?

A: The SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head (B&H# SM3751) will accept the Manfrotto Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw (B&H# MA501PL): https://bhpho.to/3hbQ201

Q: 2. does the tripod work with this baseplate in combination with the red komodo? B&H #8S15BRPB5AD ' MFR #8-15BP+8-RPB+8-5ADP

A: Yes, The 8Sinn 15mm Baseplate B&H #8S15BRPB5AD has mounting points that would work with most any tripod model, including the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head.

Q: 3. What is the distance between 2 feet when the legs are fully extended?

A: Unfortunately this info is not provided at this time from Smallrig. We will update this request as soon as the info becomes available.

Q: 4. What pan bar handle does this use and where can I find a second one?

A: The pan bar for the SmallRig AD-Pro8 Professional Fluid Head Tripod Kit is proprietary and can only be obtained from SmallRig themselves.

Q: 5. Can the head fully tilt, and hold 90 degrees for portraits? I'm looking for a tripod that will be suitable for video/stills

A: Yes, the style of the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head is designed for video recording, but can be used for photography. The fluid head has a tilt range of +90° to -75°, which can be locked into place.

Q: 6. Are the leg locks made of metal or plastic?

A: The leg locks of the SmallRig AD-Pro8 Professional Fluid Head Tripod Kit are made of metal.

Q: 7. Can the half ball adapter be removed from the included head and used with another head that has a flat base (Manfrotto 502)?

A: Yes, you will be able to remove the head from the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head. The bowl mount is 75mm and should work with other heads that support 75mm bowl mounting. To use the Manfrotto 502AH head on this tripod you would need to add the adapter listed below. Manfrotto 520BALLSH 75mm Short Half-Ball BH #MA520BSH

Q: 8. Is there a way to disable the spring in the small rig AD-01?

A: There is no adjustable counter balance on the SmallRig AD-01.

Q: 9. What are the length of the legs when folded, without the head attached?

A: The total length of the SmallRig AD-01 tripod when closed/folded is 35 inches.

Q: 10. Can the head be removed? If so, what are the length of the legs, minus the head?

A: The maximum height including the head, the head can be removed, the height of the head with bowl is 130mm, the head can not be flat. 130mm is about 5"