Are there any compact travel tripods recommended for the Canon EOS R8?

Question

Picked up the R8 for a last minute trip to Patagonia leaving Thursday and realized my old Manfrotto kit is just way too bulky for those 10-mile hikes... really need something super light that still handles long exposures since this body lacks IBIS. What compact travel tripods do you guys recommend for the R8 under $300?

bronxnative · Accepted Answer

Building on the earlier suggestion, winds in Patagonia are brutal! I once had a light stand tip over near Fitz Roy and barely caught my rig... honestly terrifying. Since the R8 lacks IBIS, you need something rock solid. Check out:

Leofoto LS-224C Ranger Series Carbon Fiber Tripod

Sirui T-025SK Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with B-00K Ball Head The Leofoto is amazing since no center column means less vibration during long exposures!

GatewayGuru · Answer

I learned the hard way that super lightweight can be risky in high winds. Took a flimsy stick to the coast once and almost lost my kit... honestly scary stuff. For your R8, i suggest:

Peak Design Travel Tripod Aluminum

Ulanzi & COMAN Zero Y Carbon Fiber Tripod Both are decent options that offer enough stability if you hang your pack on the center hook.

dorothy.hayes · Answer

Building on the earlier suggestion, ive tried many setups over the years. Honestly, just search YouTube for R8 travel tripods. I saw a video recently that covers everything you need to know.