SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head $135 (Reg $192)

Richard Cox
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If you are a Transformers fan, this may be the video tripod for you. For today only, B&H Photo has on sale the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head (Bumblebee Edition) for only $134.99, a savings of $57 from its regular price of $191.99.

Key Features

  • Aluminum Tripod with Fluid Head System
  • 17.6 lb Load Capacity, Weighs 8.8 lb
  • Standard & DJI RS Quick Release Modes
  • 75mm Ball Head, Pan & Friction Knobs
  • 33 to 74″ Working Height Range
  • Bubble Level, Manfrotto QR Plate
  • 1/4″-20 & 3/8″-16 Camera Screws
  • 1/4″-20 & 3/8″-16 Accessory Threads
  • Carry Bag with Shoulder Strap

Details

With a 17.6 lb load capacity at a weight of only 8.4 lb, the AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head Bumblebee Edition from SmallRig is a durable and portable support option for professional photographers, videographers, and vloggers. The three-stage tripod is constructed with durable, lightweight aluminum and features a 33 to 74″ adjustable height range and easy flip locks. It folds down to a compact length for simplified transport in the included carrying bag.

The fluid head allows you to use the included Manfrotto-style quick release plate or the DJI RS 2/RS 3/RS 3 Pro compatible quick release plate with the flip of a simple switch. The 75mm half ball head can pan 360° and tilt +90/-60°, and the quick release plate features 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 camera screws to accommodate all camera types. Other features include a bubble level, 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 accessory threads, and a fixed pan bar. A carry bag with a shoulder strap is included to store and transport the system.

Additional Details

  • Lightweight aluminum tripod and fluid head system.
  • Weighs only 8.8 lb.
  • Maximum working height adjustment range of 33 to 74″; folded length of 35″.
  • Manfrotto-style quick release plate with 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 camera mounting screws.
  • A switch on the head changes the mount configuration to accommodate a DJI RS 2 quick release plate.
  • 17.6 lb maximum load.
  • 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threads on head and legs to mount accessories.
  • 75mm bowl base.
  • 360° panning, +90/-60° tilting.
  • Fixed pan bar.
  • Bubble level.
  • Carry bag included.

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Richard has been using Canon cameras since the 1990s, with his first being the now legendary EOS-3. Since then, Richard has continued to use Canon cameras and now focuses mostly on the genre of infrared photography.