OUR VERDICT
The SmallRig FreeRover Carbon Fiber Photo Tripod Kit AP-100 reflects a recent shift in travel tripod design pioneered the Peak Design Travel Tripod. The lightweight, cheap, and flimsy models of the past are gone. In their place is a new generation of high-quality, travel-supports. SmallRig is known for its overall design, which features beautifully finished metalwork and carbon fibre tubes.
The FreeSpeed Rotate’s design allows you to extend or retract the leg sections with a single twist, similar to how a hiking stick works. This product is also a great choice because of its additional features, such as the bag hook that’s a decent size, Arca compatible base plate and standard foot options.
What is SmallRig FreeRover carbon fiber photo tripod kit AP-100?
The SmallRig FreeRover Carbon Fiber Photo Tripod Kit AP-100, a mid-range tripod for photography and videography, is a travel tripod of a medium-range price. The Peak Design Travel Tripod is a popular tripod with a similar build. SmallRig innovated to differentiate this product, despite the similarities.
This tripod’s FreeSpeed Rotate feature is its most notable feature. It allows all leg sections to be tightened and released simultaneously with a single twist. This design speeds up setup as well as packing.
Benro, Manfrotto and other companies have also produced similar designs, but this tripod is a step above the rest, as it feels solid and stable when in use.
This tripod is designed for travelers or for those who are looking for a lightweight, user-friendly tripod that can be used for any type of photography. It is priced at $239/PS239, which puts it in the middle of the travel tripod range. It competes directly with the Peak Design Travel Tripod, which costs more, and the Neewer Travel Tripod, which is also similarly priced.