Slik Tabletop Travel Tripod

by Slik

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 4 x 3 inches ; 11.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C16R5
• Item model number: MINIPROIII
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #17 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Legs
  • #92 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Heads
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

When folded, the Slik MINI series tripods are about the size of a standard telephoto lens. They can be carried in your camera bag all the time so tripod support is always at hand!

Besides traditional tripod use, the Slik MINI series tripods have another great feature: the ability to use the tripod as a "Chest-Pod" camera support! To use as a chest-pod, first loosen the locking collar around the center column, pull out (raise) the center column at least one inch and tighten. Then, with the legs spread, place the feet of the legs against your upper chest. Loosen the tripod head and position the camera so you can see through the viewfinder comfortably. This will better stabilize the camera and help avoid image-degrading "camera shake."

The bottom of the center column has a suction cup, which can be used to mount Slik MINI series tripods on a clean smooth glass surfaces, including windows. Stick a MINI series tripod to a window for a higher angle picture or take photos in low light with a slow shutter speed.

All Slik MINI series tripods have 2-section telescoping legs to make the tripod more stable and get the camera up just a little higher.

Please Note:
The suction cup will not hold up cameras weighing more than 10 ounces! Check your camera's specification to learn its weight. Be sure the surface is clean before trying to adhere a Slik MINI series tripod to any glass surfaces! Do not leave a Slik MINI series tripod stuck to any glass surface for more than 60 seconds, because the weight of the camera could cause it to fall.

Same legs as the MINI PRO and MINI PRO-II Uses a newly designed Compact Ball Head
Same head that is used on the SPRINT and SPRINT PRO tripods.
Features a precision milled aluminum ball for smooth reliable camera movements.
Can easily handle a camera up to 4.5 pounds in weight.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best tripod I have ever owned, January 4, 2009

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xyzzy (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slik Tabletop Travel Tripod (Electronics)

I recently discovered that I had lost my original Slik Mini Pro ball-head tripod, which I had owned for over 10 years. Looking for a replacement, I found this updated version: the Slik Mini Pro III (which is the same tripod but with an updated ball head). This little tripod is one of the most versatile pieces of camera equipment I own (besides my cameras).

For a tripod, it's compact size gives it a huge advantage. I never take my larger tripod on vacations, because it's much too bulky. On the other hand, I take my Slik Mini everywhere, as it's small enough to fit in my backpack, luggage, and even my jacket pocket. I've taken it to multiple continents on multiple trips, and it has never failed me. A very sturdy tripod, with expandable legs and a raisable center column, it's the best compromise I have found for stability, portability, convenience, and size in a tripod.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Slik!! Love it! Getting few more!, February 10, 2007

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S. alexander (miami, fl) - See all my reviews
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Guys, I shoot all the time and all the time I shoot. I love the street and most of it when the night comes with all its sparkling lights and colors. Finally, with the Slik Mini-Pro, I am able to shoot the most unique photos in most complex and restricted places. Sure, if at least the Pro camera is allowed to be used and I use Nikon D200. I have no worries of taken the Slik Mini with me and highly recommend it to every beginner, advancer and pro. It can be used with the external flash as well due to the standard size bolt. Love it! Use it! Recommend it! Getting few more for self and presents! PS..I have JOBY Pro for $60 as well, but when it comes to solid stand still need, it is only Slik Pro! [s.alexander, miami, fl]

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Small Tripod, July 4, 2009

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Kenneth R. Depree (Sosua, Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews
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This is a great little tripod. Small enough to be carried in my camera bag and versatile enough to be used in a variety of situations. I have a Canon SX10IS, which is about the size of a dslr. The small tripod that I had previously was not able to give proper support because the legs did not extend out far enough. The camera would tip over when on the tripod. This is not a problem with this tripod. The camera is very secure. The instructions that come with the tripod explain how to use it by bracing it against your chest. I have tried this several times and it is very effective. In low light situations, for example, using the tripod in this way makes the camera much more stable so there is less likelihood of blurring due to camera shake with low shutter speeds.