NEEWERLITETRIP LT32 62" Travel Tripod Carbon Fiber with ±15° Leveling 360° Panorama Head, Detachable Center Axis, Fast Flip Buckle, Arca QR Plate Compatible with Peak Design Capture V3, (Former TP62)

I probably own too many tripods, but I'm consistently on the hunt for the 'ideal' tripod.I started out with the Peak Design tripod -- although, I opted for the alumnium version. I'm pretty heavily invested in Peak Design hardware and have a lot of their mounts so finding something that is compatible with a Peak Design mount is a requirement. The Peak Design is great from a compactness standpoint, and the rotating ball head and control is great. However, I wasn't willing to pay the $$$ for the carbon fiber, and one of the biggest critiques of the Peak Design approach is that there's no pan mode.Next, I picked up a Ulanzi Zero Y -- this one is carbon fiber, offers a pan capability, has a similar profile to the Peak Design, so it's super portable. It does work with the peak design mount, but it only locks the plate in place on one axis, so if you aren't careful, the camera could theoretically slip out or come loose in the mount along the non-secured axis. There are lots of ways to compensate for this, but when you have a nice camera and lens on the tripod, it's something you should not have to worry about. The mount on this is also not a quick release so it relies on the screw for tension. On the plus side, it offers many of the same capabilities as the Peak Design tripod along with mount points for accessories, AND, you can pan with it.So, why buy the Neewer? Well, for one, the price is exceptional. Neewer comes in cheaper than both Ulanzi and Peak Design by a long margin. The quality of build is great - the clips on the leg are made of metal (far better than the plastic clips that break over time with usage). The Neewer comes with a quick mount that works really well with the Peak Design mount, albeit, with some limitations. The quick release is super secure and motion is restricted in all directions. The one downside is that the mount will not necessarily work with other arca style mounts that can have a wider footprint. This is not an issue for me, but just something to call out. The ballhead stem is also slightly different than the other manufacturers. Neewer's stem is round -- the advantage of that is you can actually pan the camera by just loosening the stem lock (although the stem can't be extended when doing this). It was a nice 'feature' to discover.Other than that, the Neewer checks all the boxes -- the carbon fiber material reduces the weight, it has the quick mount, it has the quick positioning ball head, has accessory mount points and much more!

After several weeks of researching and comparing options, I was looking for a multipurpose tripod with an emphasis on portability for travel and hiking, but that could also serve well for indoor photo and video use. After all that searching, I finally decided on the NEEWER LITETRIP LT32, and I couldn’t be happier or more satisfied with my choice. It was absolutely the right call.One of the standout features is its lightweight carbon fiber build. It folds down compactly, easily fitting into any backpack or travel bag. And thanks to the removable center column, it can be folded even tighter, saving more space — something most tripods fail at due to their bulkier leg angles.The Spring Flip Buckles are hands down the best leg-locking mechanism I’ve used. They’re fast, reliable, and give you visual confirmation that each section is securely locked — a big advantage over twist locks, which can sometimes leave you guessing.Despite its portability, the tripod is impressively sturdy. It firmly supports my setup — a camera paired with a large Sigma 150-600mm lens, totaling about 3 kg. It’s rock solid, even with that weight.I did choose to replace the original head with the Neewer GM27, which created a fantastic combo for both video and photo work. The tripod’s ability to detach the center column and mount any head is a huge plus in terms of versatility.Another nice detail is that, being carbon fiber, it doesn’t get cold to the touch in low temperatures — a big improvement over aluminum tripods when shooting outdoors in cold weather.Lastly, a great bonus is the inclusion of two 1/4” screw mounting points, perfect for attaching a magic arm, ball head, or other accessories based on your needs.Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compact, professional, and well-thought-out tripod.

Good and not-so-good points. Good: Carbon Fibre as promised, so very light. Very small and compact. Great for travel and packing. Feet are replaceable. Lever locks are sturdy and work well. Good: Sufficiently tall without centre column extended due to 4-section legs. Not-so-good: Due to 4-section leg components, those sections are quite thin so stability is a bit wobbly. Not-so-good: Has a completely non-standard (ball) head that tilts only 15 degrees. Good: Non-standard head can be removed and replaced with an included adapter that takes a standard ball head (1/4" or 3/8" screw). Not-so-good: Non-standard ball head can't be used anywhere else as it's severely non-standard and will fit only onto this tripod. Not-so-good: Center column can't be easily reversed for low angle shots. Good: Most of the center column can be unscrewed and removed so that some sort of low angle shots are possible by angling out the legs significantly. Not-so-good: One leg does not detach for a monopod option. So, no monopod option here. All in all, about 4 stars and a good option if compact traveling is the primary objective.

I took this tripod on my solo trip to Hawaii earlier this year, as I didn't have any else to hold my camera for me. This tripod was light and small enough to put inside my small sports bag, and the material was sturdy. I was confident in placing this on any terrain: it rained a lot when I was in Hawaii, and there was no problem placing this on muddy, slippery, or rocky ground.There were also many days with extremely strong winds. Thankfully, there's a little hook in between the three legs, so I was able to fill up my sports bag with random rocks on the ground, attach it to the hook, and serve as a counterweight to the wind trying to tip over my tripod and expensive camera!Overall, this tripod was worth the money I spent on it, as it helped me take amazing pictures and wasn't too heavy to carry around all day.