VT-20 Aluminum Mini Tripod, 20" Desktop Tripod with 360° Ball Head, Compact Desktop Tripods for DSLR Camera Video Camcorder, Load up to 13lb/6kg

The SmallRig VT-20 absolutely exceeded my expectations. Despite its compact size, this mini tripod feels incredibly solid and well-built. The aluminum construction gives it just the right weight for stability without being cumbersome. The 360° ball head is smooth and precise, allowing for easy angle adjustments when shooting both video and stills. I’ve used it with a DSLR and a compact camcorder—both stayed perfectly stable even when tilting the head at aggressive angles. The claimed 13lb weight capacity seems accurate; it holds serious gear with confidence. It also shines on a desk or table for overhead shots or livestreaming setups. The footprint is minimal, the legs extend quickly, and the locking mechanisms feel reliable. If you're looking for a portable but pro-level mini tripod, this one is a winner. Great for travel, desktop use, or even backup field work. Highly recommended!

The SmallRig tripod has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of gear. Built from durable aluminum, it’s lightweight yet sturdy, making it extremely portable and easy to carry around for different shooting setups. Despite its compact size, it offers an impressive height that allows me to handle various situations without needing a heavier, bulkier tripod. One of the standout features is its versatility. The tripod head allows for quick camera attachment, and if you’re using a camera cage, you can easily switch between vertical and horizontal orientation in seconds. It also comes with multiple knobs to fine-tune adjustments, giving you precise control over positioning. The foam grips on the legs make it comfortable to handle, and they add an extra layer of stability when setting it up on different surfaces. Overall, it feels like a premium and thoughtfully designed tripod that adapts to almost any scenario. So far, I honestly haven’t found any downsides—it has performed perfectly in every use case. ✅ Pros: Lightweight yet strong aluminum build Highly portable and compact Quick camera attachment system Easy vertical/horizontal switching with camera cage Multiple adjustment knobs for precision Comfortable foam grips on the legs Surprisingly good height for its size ❌ Cons: None at the moment

This is a really nice piece of gear and just what I was looking for as a small travel tripod. Yes, I have a 3LeggedThing tripod which is much nicer but when I want to go light....well... its not the lightest. The VT-20 is small and doesn't take up much space but can hold my mirrorless camera and travel zoom lens without trouble. While I do like the Vt-20 there are some, um..., oddities, there are round knobs for most things except for the ball head which had a butterfly type twist knob. Why? imo, a round twist knob would be easier. Extending the legs was a learning experience. The first time I had to pull much harder than I expected and its more of a 1/4 twist-pull-1/4 twist-pull-etc etc instead of a twist and pull to full length. Once I move the legs in and out a few time the legs are much easer to adjust. You can lock the legs at any extension length and have a solid tripod. It does all the things it says it does. and the Arca-swiss plate from my Pgytech sling works perfectly with the VT-20. Even thought it not a full size tripod I think this is going to work very well for what I want and hold things still When I'm taking multiple exposures. Oh and the bubble level... its tiny and unless you are aware of how you mounting you camera you might just cover it up. I did the first time I put my camera on this tripod. Honestly I'm not sure how useful the bubble will be but better to have it than not, I guess.

Very happy with this tripod. Got it for hikes and light use with my Canon Rebel and it has served nicely. The compact nature is great and the included latch makes putting it on a bag is very nice. The swivel the latch is on can tend to be squeaky but some graphite powder solved it instantly. It can be heavy for long distance use but for a short day hike, it'll give you some rock steady shots. It's very easy to use and adjust the tightness of the joints. The legs are nice and stable when set and the main swivel mount lets you set your own resistance. The reversable main shaft is great as well for low shots and when you need to keep center of mass low. The main shaft is hollow as well which allows you to keep the hex key in it. The included level is very nice as well. For the price I am very happy with this tripod and have gotten some very nice shots with it. Definitely worth the price in my opinion.

A solid 5. The tripod is beautifully made, of all metal parts, with design features that make it extraordinarily versatile. Operation is smooth and solid. Very much worth the price, and a better tripod than some costing far more. Only one thing of note for users who are accustomed to camera or telescope tripods -- there is no panning arm. There is a panning lock thumbscrew which works well, but panning will require grabbing the attachment head or the attached device. This is not unusual for smaller devices such as this. The locking thumbscrew can be removed and replaced with any rod machined to the standard screw size, if someone wants to do that. It would have been nice if something like that had been included as an option. Oddly, the kit includes an allen wrench which fits the hex bolts that attach the legs to the body, though I can't imagine why it would ever be needed -- and if it were, it's an ordinary standard size and allen wrenches abound in most homes. Of more importance is the tripod's stability. It is excellent. I don't know what the weight capacity is, but the legs can be extended and locked in place nearly horizontal, providing a very broad base.

Super sturdy, well made. Holds my z6lll with the 28_400 at max zoom. Wow.

Fisicamente, me gusto su peso y tamaño compacto, ya que es de la altura de un S23 ultra. Se siente firme y cumple su objetivo. El mio en particular, es documentar mis partidos de Padel, y por eso no necesito que el tripie sea alto para poder ver a "nivel de piso" los golpes que se hacen durante un partido, pero sobretodo, poder guardarlo en mi maleta de padel. Ahora, un detalle para los que andan indecisos entre comprar este tripode o un selfie stick tripode: el selfie stick puede extenderse mas PERO para poder ponerlo, tiene que haber un piso parejo para extender las patas del selfie stick, y lo que he notado que en algunas canchas de padel, atras del vidrio, no tiene piso parejo, o a veces es un pedazo de piso plano y termina mas abajo con piedras o tierra, y aqui es donde el poder extender las patas de manera individual favorecen al SmallRig. Para el video, utilizo una camarita steren 4k que uso de dashcam (que dura 85 mins la pila) y cumple con mostrarme los golpes, movimientos y posiciones de los jugadores: no necesito verle la cara a los jugadores del fondo. Quizas, un cambio de camara podria ser insta360 ace pro, pero por lo pronto la steren 4k cumple. Ahora, porque 4 de calificacion?... por su sistema de seguro de las patas. Es la parte que se siente menos fuerte del tripie, porque cuando quito el seguro para extender la pata, a veces la pata no extiende por completo y hay que darle otro giro para liberar la pata, y no se si estoy al limite de la rosca del seguro. Aun asi, estoy muy contencto con el SmallRig y planeo cuidarlo mucho ya que su portabilidad es lo que me satisface mas. Esta por llegarme una bolsa para guardarlo y que no ande golpeandose dentro de la maleta de padel.

Light weight well made travel tripod.

Solid build quality and easy to carry. I’d recommend buying a quick-release head to go with it.

I like this mini-tripod a lot. It can extend to an impressive height for a mini-tripod. It is very solid even when extended to maximum height. It is nice and light. It can hold an impressive load.