Bogen-Manfrotto 709B Digi Table Top Tripod with Ball Head (Black) Reviews

The rigid metal legs fold out individually

Excellent construction

Price hard to justify

The rigid metal legs fold out individually, and they're fixed to a good-sized ball and socket head. It only takes a few seconds to set the tripod up, and position the camera ready to take a photograph

Sturdy and compact

My quest for a highly compact tripod to use with my Canon Powershot G9 led me to this Manfrotto unit, which is actually quite sturdy given its size. True, the legs fold out only to one position, but that gives the unit its strength despite its small size....

Very stable

This tripod's broad base gives the setup a very low center of gravity - sturdy enough even for a Canon 20D with 70-300 IS lens mounted. I have to stabilize the setup in portrait orientation, but still - I don't know any other tripod of this class that cou...

Costly but worth it

This tripod is a bit pricey in my opinion. However, it is more than durable-very lightweight, a great convenient (very well made)tool. Great for use when you want to be in the picture and you are away from home (away from my tall Bogen tripod her