The AD-120 Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit from SmallRig is a durable and portable video tripod system for professional photographers, videographers, and vloggers. The system includes the DH12 professional fluid head and heavy-duty carbon fiber tripod legs. A carry bag is included to store and transport the entire system, and a smartphone holder to conveniently mount your phone.

The durable fluid head features a Manfrotto 501PL-type quick release plate with a Touch-and-Go design, a 75mm half ball base that can support up to 17.6 lb, a 6-step counterbalance, stepless 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 22.9 to 77.6" in height. It folds down to 38.5" in length for transport.

Professional 75mm Ball Fluid Head    Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs    Manfrotto Touch-&-Go Quick Release Plate    22.9 to 77.6" Height Range    Ground & Mid-Level Spreaders    Interchangeable Spiked & Wide Feet    360° Panning, +90/-60° Tilting    6-Step Counterbalance, Stepless Drag    Adjustable Pan Bar, 17.6 lb Maximum Load    Includes Carry Bag, Smartphone Holder

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. 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: 3. Does this have one-step height adjustment?

A: Yes, SmallRig FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod System tripod legs adopt a one-step locking system - operating a single toggle can lock two legs quickly, with a height ranging from 37"-78" (94 cm-197cm) and a folded length of 39" (99cm).

Q: 4. 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: 5. I know The SmallRig AD-01 The SmallRig AD-01 Tripod head has a fixed counterbalance. But can the spring inside be removed?

A: The SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head (B&H# SM3751) does offer a counterbalance mechanism, but it's not especially strong, and in our opinion it would be very unlikely to be bothersome to anyone. As you mentioned, the counterbalance cannot be changed. The head is not designed to be taken apart, nor the spring removed.

Q: 6. Is this tripod sturdy enough to work with a Blackmagic Design URSA Broadcast G2 Camera with a Fujinion broadcast lens?

A: Yes, the SmallRig FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod System has the payload capability of the Blackmagic Design Broadcast G2 Camera with a Fujinon broadcast lens.

Q: 7. 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: 8. Will this work with the Manfrotto 504 head ?

A: The SmallRig FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod System uses a 75mm bowl mount for it's fluid heads, so you would need to use a 75mm half-ball adapter to mount the Manfrotto 504X Fluid Video Head with Flat Base to the tripod. Compatibility is possible but not guaranteed.

Q: 9. What tripod pan handles work with this tripod? I need a second but small rig doesn't sell theirs separately.

A: Unfortunately, the SmallRig FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod System has a proprietary pan bar that is not yet available separate from the full system.

Q: 10. Can a Peak Design PL-S-3 Standard Plate be used with this tripod?

A: The SmallRig FreeBlazer tripod plate style is not Arca Swiss compatible, and will not directly work with the Peak Design PL-S-3 Standard Plate. However, you could work with the Falcam F38 Quick Release Bottom Plate which will accept Peak plates. Just attach the F38 bottom plate to the camera plate that is included with the FreeBlazer tripod to make it compatible. Falcam F38 Quick Release Bottom Plate BH #FAF38QRBP