The Sunwayfoto Hermes Carbon Fiber Tripod XB-38 Ball Headfrom Sunwayfoto Hermes Carbon Fiber Tripod XB-38 Ball Headis a versatile, feature-laden tripod, suitable for use in almost any photographic application. It has a robust load capacity of 35 pounds and a maximum height of 56.3". It weighs only 3 pounds and folds to a compact 19.7" for easy storage and transport. The carbon fiber legs have flip-lock joints for quick setup, and each leg has a 1/4"-20 threaded receiver on its hinge for adding accessories like monitors, extension arms, and more. The legs have independent spread and provide three preset locking angles, for a variety of heights and to help achieve level even on uneven terrain. Each leg has a rubber foot, and a set of steel spikes are included for traction on slick surfaces.

The dual-threaded head mounting stud is reversible and can mount any head with a 3/8"-16 or 1/4"-20 mounting base. The head platform feature a hollowed-out design to minimize weight, and also features three 3/8"-16 threaded accessory mounts to expand and customize your setup. The short center column allows wide leg spread for low-level shooting, and features a counterweight ballast hook for added stability.

Load Capacity: 35 lb    Working Height Range: 11.3 to 59.3"    Folded Length: 22.7"    Arca-Type Low Profile Ball Head    4-Section Carbon Fiber Legs, Flip Locks    Easy Link Attachment Threads    Weighs 3.8 lb

• Quick action flip-lock leg joints with adjustable tension

• Independent leg spread

• 3 locking leg angles: 23, 50, and 70°

• Rotating, 4" center column with counterweight hook

• Hollowed-out design minimized weight

• Grey and green color ideal for wildlife photography

• Reversible 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 tripod head mounting stud

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the tripod legs be splayed out for low to the ground shooting?

A: The tripod legs on the SmallRig AP-10 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head can't be spread out for low to the ground shooting. The tripod has a minimum working height of 21.3" / 54 cm.

Q: 2. What is the total weight of the tripod and the ball head?

A: Mine weighed in at 3.01 lbs. The description is misleading as it implies that the system only weighs 2.2 lbs. Even the legs alone weighed 2.4 lbs. The ball head weighed about 0.6 lbs.

Q: 3. Can someone at B&H physically weigh this tripod in response to the multiple weights mentioned in the Q&A?

A: The weight of the Sirui A1205 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Y-11 Ball Head is 2.82 lbs, according to the Sirui website.

Q: 4. What kind of material the ball-head is made from?

A: Unfortunately, the specifications of the National Geographic Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head do not list what material the ball head is made of. It is made of metal, in my opinion it is aluminum.

Q: 5. Would the Leofoto PG-2S Compact Mini Folding Gimbal Head work with this tripod??

A: Yes, the Heipi W28 3-in-1 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head can support the Leofoto PG-2S Compact Mini Folding Gimbal Head.

Q: 6. I just bought this tripod. I am trying to replace the rubber feet with metal spike. I haven't been able to remove rubber feet. Any tips or tricks? It seems like they are glued or something.

A: These feet are removable. They should not be glued or the like. Twist and pull counter-clockwise to get them off.

Q: 7. Aside from the included center column, is there an optional short column available?

A: Yes, the Benro CSC0 Carbon Fiber Short Center Column for 0 Series Tripods (BECSC0) is compatible with the Benro TSL08CN00 Slim Carbon-Fiber Tripod with Ball Head.

Q: 8. Can the center column be removed and the head attached directly to the apex of the legs? This tripod has a 2-section center column. Can the top section of the center column be removed and the head attached to the bottom section of the center column?

A: Unfortunately not. This is not a systematic tripod and will not allow for the head to mount directly to the legs.

Q: 9. can a gimble head be attached to this tripod?

A: Yes a gimbal head can be attached to this tripod.

Q: 10. Will this support the weight of my canon rebel with a sigma 150-600 lens?

A: The National Geographic Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head will be able to support the weight of the Canon Rebel DSLR camera with a Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Canon EF, but we recommend a sturdier tripod (preferably with a gimbal head) for your set up.