Joby GorillaPod 1Kvs Element MII Aluminium Tripod with Ball Head
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Element MII Aluminium Tripod with Ball Head
From £120
Best for Landscape, portrait & long-exposure photography
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Which should you buy?
Landscape, Portrait & Long-Exposure Photography — Element MII Aluminium Tripod with Ball Head: The Element MII is what most photographers should buy as their first full-size tripod. Manfrotto quality, proper ball head, 8kg capacity and 152cm max height at an accessible price. It does everything a landscape or portrait photographer needs without breaking the bank.
Who should buy what
Element MII Aluminium Tripod with Ball Head
- Landscape photographers who need a stable platform for long exposures
- Portrait photographers who want hands-free shooting capability
- Videographers who need a flat, stable base for panning shots
- Anyone wanting a reliable full-size tripod at a reasonable price
Quick take: The joby gorillapod 1k is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Joby GorillaPod 1K | Element MII Aluminium Tripod with Ball Head |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £45 | £120 |
| Stabilisation | — | Fluid ball head — smooth repositioning, arca-swiss quick release, 8kg load capacity |
| Weight | 215g | 1.5kg (with head) |
| Dimensions | — | Folded: 48cm / Max height: 152cm / Min height: 7cm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Joby GorillaPod 1K | Element MII Aluminium Tripod with Ball Head |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — |
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