Capture stable images on your travels and achieve smooth tilting and panning with this slate gray X-Aircross 3 Lite Video Carbon Fiber Tripod from Fotopro. With a total weight of 2.3 lb including its fluid head, the portable X-Aircross 3 Lite Video folds down to only 17.9", making it ideal for travel. It can support a camera rig up to 11 lb.

The removable center column allows you to open the tripod legs so your tripod head until it is only 6.1" 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, an Arca-type plate, and rubber feet, and it can be adjusted for horizontal or vertical shooting.

Compact, Lightweight Carbon Fiber Tripod    Detachable Aluminum Fluid Head    Folds Down to 17.9" for Traveling    60.7" Maximum, 6.1" Minimum Height    11 lb Maximum Load, Weighs Only 2.3 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 60.7" in height and the center column can be removed to lower the height to 6.1" 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. 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: 2. Is it possible to use this tripod with a photo head? I'd like to purchase this for both video and photo use. I would use the 504HD for video work, then swap it out for a photo head. Is there any way to adapt this tripod for a photo head? Thank you!

A: You certainly can use this tripod with a photo head. Since the 536 has a 75mm bowl on top, you will need an adapter. This will adapt from the bowl to a flat base with a 3/8 -16 screw for mounting the photo head. Manfrotto 520BALLSH 75mm Short Half-Ball B&H # MA520BSH.

Q: 3. 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.

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. Is the 63'4" height measured to the apex of the tripod, or to the top of the gimbal head?

A: The maximum height of the Fotopro E7 is taking the gimbal head into account.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Which dolly works with this for mostly cinematography work? Also if legs are taken to the lowest height, will it still fit on the dolly?

A: The following Manfrotto dollies are compatible with this tripod: 114, 127, 127VS

Q: 8. Are these legs compatible with the manfrotto 556 leveling center column ?

A: Sorry, the 536 Carbon Fiber Video Tripod since it has a bowl top cannot accept the Manfrotto 556B Leveling Center Column. So that we may be of further assistance with your application, please email us provideo@a href= http://bhphoto.com target= _blank bhphoto.com./a

Q: 9. Is there a taller version? I'm 6 ft. tall and the max height on this is only 5'3".

A: If you are looking for an option from Fotopro and you are looking for an option with a gimbal head, then no, they do not have a taller option. If the gimbal head is not a requirement, the Fotopro T-Roc MAX Professional Tripod, B&H # FOTROCMAX, has a maximum height of 67.3 inches, and would be the tallest option offered by Fotopro in our inventory.

Q: 10. 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.