Magnus TM-11B DuraPod Mini Tripod with Ball Head

Have used mine to hold a Blackmagic video assist (1.7 ibs- this says rated for 2.2) for probably under 100 hours and the rapid column has crapped out and ball head becoming more flimsy. It surprised me because it looks and feels sturdy. Just didn't hold out long. I won't say it's a bad stand...just wouldn't trust the 2 pound rating for prolonged use..

This is the perfect tripod for holding a ring light just above my laptop monitor. It's lightweight but fairly sturdy. I wouldn't put much weight on it, but a light LED light is fine.

I bought this tripod for holding speed-lights for product, macro, and fill light photography. I knew it wasn't meant to support pro cameras etc. The tripod, in my opinion if flimsy. The legs extension are loose - the first extension is locked in with an internal spring plug (two little round top pins stick out on each side of the leg). In order to open and close the legs you have to pull / push fairly hard. In the pulling open process two of the three legs have come off the tripod - right at the base. I used super glue to re-attach them - but still??? When I attached a speed-light with a receiver for wireless triggering the tripod head constantly wiggled - it wasn't that much weight - a Nikon SB-700 and Godox receiver. Not worth the hassle to send it back but not a tripod/brand I would try again.

I've been looking for this specific ball head for a while and it comes included with this little tripod. I've used the tripod a couple of times so far and it's a nice versatile little piece. No complaints

This mostly all-metal mini tripod is a nice buy for the money. It is specified to only hold 2.2 pounds / 1 kilogram of weight which is not a whole lot. But the nearly all-metal construction is decent with one exception. The ball is too smooth and does not adequately lock up. This has been reported in some negative reviews. However, there is a simple fix to this issue. By taking apart the ball head (one wing nut and a smaller thumb-nut that retains a spring), one can lightly sand the metal ball with 120 grit sandpaper to scuff-up the smooth surface. The mating surface on the interior of the housing is molded to be slightly rough so no sanding is needed there. When the ball head is reassembled, if sufficient scuff marks were made on the smooth ball, lockup should now be easily achieved. For the rest of the mini tripod, the legs extend and retract easily and the center post raises and lowers easily as well. Overall, I really like this mini tripod so far. It would have gotten a five star rating had I not had to sand the ball to achieve lockup. Other than that, I have found no other issues. This is a nice addition to my arsenal of camera accessories. If you are looking for a table-top tripod and you do not have too heavy of a camera, this mini tripod may just be what you are looking for.