INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Peak Design is best known for its camera bags, straps and innovative clips that simplify carrying your kit, but the company has now decided
to take on a less specialized accessory category: tripods.The Peak Design Travel Tripod has been four years in development, and is described
by its maker as the product of a complete reexamination of traditional tripod design
The idea was to eliminate the dead space within the typical tripod, and the result is billed as the "world's most portable, packable, and
easy to set up tripod".While it's marketed as a travel tripod, and has a maximum extension of 152.4cm with the center column raised, the
legs don't invert in the same way as on most travel tripods, but follow the more conventional design for speedy set up.The tripod can
support 9.1kg in total, which satisfies the vast majority of DSLR/mirrorless camera and lens combinations, and collapses down to just 39.4cm
adjustment ring allowing for a full 360-degree rotation, while compatibility with all Peak Design plates and most Arca-type plates is also
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of 10Image credit: Peak DesignImage 9 of 10Image credit: Peak DesignImage 10 of 10Image credit: Peak DesignOther features include a bubble
level, a hook to enable the user to weigh the tripod down for stability, and even a universal phone mount
The tripod is also set to arrive with its own soft carry case as standard.A Kickstarter campaign for the Travel Tripod has been launched,
and prospective purchasers are able to select either carbon fiber or aluminum alloy leg constructions
The carbon fiber option carries an RRP of $599, while the aluminum alloy option is a more affordable $349; pricing for other territories
hasn't been made available yet
company claiming that previous campaigns have netted a combined total of $20.2m
As with any crowdfunding campaign, it's advisable to familiarize yourself with the process before pledging any money.
