Capture stable images on your travels and achieve smooth tilting and panning with this flame orange X-Aircross 3 Video Carbon Fiber Tripod from Fotopro. With a total weight of 2.4 lb, including its fluid head, the portable X-Aircross 3 Video folds down to only 18.2", making it ideal for travel. While the tripod itself can support up to 22 lb, the head can support camera rig loads up to 11 lb.

The removable center column allows you to open the tripod legs so your tripod head until it is only 6.6" off the ground. The end of the center column features a utility hook and, when removed, reveals a hidden smartphone holder to mount your smartphone onto the 1/4"-20 accessory thread on the tripod. The head also features a bubble level and an Arca-type plate, and it can be used for horizontal or vertical shooting.

5-Section Carbon Fiber Video Tripod    Detachable Aluminum Fluid Head    Folds Down to 18.2" for Traveling    59.4" Maximum, 6.6" Minimum Height    11 lb Load Capacity, Weighs Only 2.4 lb    Removable Center Column, Phone Mount    Horizontal or Vertical Shooting

Tilting and panning are smooth, and it can pan 360° and tilt for horizontal or vertical shooting. It features an Arca-type quick release plate with a 1/4"-20 mounting screw.

The 5-section legs allow you to extend the legs up to 59.4" in height and the center column can be removed to lower the height to 6.6" for very low-angle shots.

A single twist and one pull will get the legs open, locked in place, and ready for action.

Unscrew the removable center column and open the legs low to the ground to capture macro shots or creative eye-level water flow scenes.

The center column features a hook on the bottom, and the hook piece can be removed to reveal a hidden smartphone mount to mount your smartphone on the tripod.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this tripod compact enough to fit as carry-on for airplane travel?

A: The answer depends. The short answer is: probably not. The overall dimension of this tripod aren't provided by the manufacturer, but based on the other tripods around this size, I would estimate its size to be approximately 22.5" long with a apex diameter of about 5-7" around. It's not a compact tripod, relatively speaking. Technically, as long as you can fit that into a carry on that meets your airline's limit (typically 22 x 14 x 9 domestic and 21 x 13 x 8 international) it should not be an issue. The TS-84C comes with its own bag as well, which by itself is not guaranteed to meet your airline's overhead limit, likely due to the width of the overhead bin. Depending on many other factors, your airline might allow it, or subject it to check-in only or gate check, so it's best to contact your carrier directly and check how strict they are with their carry-on restrictions.

Q: 2. How long is the warranty on this product?

A: A Limited 2-Year Warranty is included from Manfrotto.A Limited 3-Year Warranty Extension with Online Registration is also offered.

Q: 3. Is there a taller version of this? I'm 6 ft. tall and max height of this model is only 5'3".

A: No, keep in mind the legs go up to 64" but the gimbal head adds another 7-8" and then the camera add another 5" or so.

Q: 4. Is there a mid-level spreader that is compatible with this tripod?

A: The Manfrotto 536 Carbon Fiber Video Tripod is not designed to be used with spreaders.

Q: 5. What is the difference between the Fotopro X-Aircross 3 Video and the Lite Video?

A: The Fotopro X-Aircross 3 Video Carbon Fiber Tripod holds 22 lb vs the 11 lb payload of the lite version.

Q: 6. Does the gimbal head, collapsable? or stay in that L shape 90 degree way, kind of hard to bag for travel?

A: In the Fotopro E7 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Gimbal Head you can remove the cradle that holds the camera from the gimbal. Will make it easier to pack it in a bag.

Q: 7. Does this come with a half bowl adapter for either a 75 or 100mm flat base fluid head?

A: Yes, this comes with a 75/100 mm half bowl adapter.

Q: 8. Is it 75mm or 100mm bowel?

A: It is a 100mm bowl but comes with a 75mm adapter that bolts into the bowl.

Q: 9. Whats the benefit for going with the shorter 500BALLSH over the 500BALL (or vice versa)? Personal preference?

A: They both work at the lowest tripod's position, but if the ground is not flat and has some important asperities like in the forest or mountain, I think the shorter the better, as it may avoid bumping on a root for exemple. I chose the 500BALLSH because I also use my Manfrotto head with the Manfrotto 529 Hi Hat. Same reason as above.

Q: 10. Does the quick release work directly with arca swiss cages, specifically the nikon zf smallrig grip?

A: If you are referring to the SmallRig Camera Cage for Nikon Zf, B&H # SM4261, as this cage has an Arca-type base, and as the ball head on the Fotopro X-Aircross 3 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with FPH-42QR Ball Head (Flame Orange) has an Arca-type quick release clamp, yes the SmallRig Camera Cage for Nikon Zf will work directly with the tripod listed above.