TABLETOP TRIPODS
FIVE THINGS TO LOOK FOR…
1 The limiting factor of a mini tripod can often be a titchy ball head. A larger ball is easier to clamp securely.
2 A tripod with multiple leg angles or extension options gives you the choice between extra height and stability.
3 With load ratings of up to 5kg, good-quality mini tripods can support even a DSLR and a telephoto lens.
4 Joby’s GorillaPod is a mini tripod that isn’t limited to the tabletop: you can wrap it round all kinds of objects.
5 Bundled mounts to take a GoPro camera or a smartphone are nice, as is an extending centre column.
Benro BK10
£24/$31 www.benroeu.com
Benro’s ultra-portable BK10 mini tripod weighs only 300g and is a mere 19cm long when folded; yet, thanks to a seven-section telescopic
