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Out of thousands of reviews for 125 products, over 60 people recommended Tripods specifically for Basic. These 9 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-
Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-Tripod $18 - $23 Compare Prices
  • Maximum Load: 6.6 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
8 People Recommend
"as for being a basic tripod, it works flawlessly.…"

- "kansasvmax94" at Adorama.com

"even when using it as a basic tripod, the flexibility allows you to use it on any surface, whether it's flat or not.…"

- Amazon.com User

"actually it's a really useful photography tool, basically a short tripod that has flexible legs with lots of little joints that can wrap around things and hold onto a wide variety of surfaces.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 2 Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red
Joby Gorillapod Mini Tripod Black/Red $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
7 People Recommend
"even when using it as a basic tripod, the flexibility allows you to use it on any surface, whether it's flat or not.…"

- Amazon.com User

"actually it's a really useful photography tool, basically a short tripod that has flexible legs with lots of little joints that can wrap around things and hold onto a wide variety of surfaces.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i rate is 4 because, it doesn't come with a basic head to it.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Yellow) $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
7 People Recommend
"even when using it as a basic tripod, the flexibility allows you to use it on any surface, whether it's flat or not.…"

- Amazon.com User

"actually it's a really useful photography tool, basically a short tripod that has flexible legs with lots of little joints that can wrap around things and hold onto a wide variety of surfaces.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i rate is 4 because, it doesn't come with a basic head to it.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible
GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras $31 - $40 Compare Prices
  • Maximum Load: 0.60625 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
6 People Recommend
"actually it's a really useful photography tool, basically a short tripod that has flexible legs with lots of little joints that can wrap around things and hold onto a wide variety of surfaces.…"

- Amazon.com User

"even when using it as a basic tripod, the flexibility allows you to use it on any surface, whether it's flat or not.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i rate is 4 because, it doesn't come with a basic head to it.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Green) $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
6 People Recommend
"even when using it as a basic tripod, the flexibility allows you to use it on any surface, whether it's flat or not.…"

- Amazon.com User

"actually it's a really useful photography tool, basically a short tripod that has flexible legs with lots of little joints that can wrap around things and hold onto a wide variety of surfaces.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i rate is 4 because, it doesn't come with a basic head to it.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Sunpak 6601UT
Sunpak 6601UT Tripod $22 - $28 Compare Prices
  • Type: Tripod
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Height: 58.3 in.
  • Maximum Load: 4.4 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"nice basic relatively light weight tripod.…"

- "Walt" at Adorama.com

"for the basic need of family, or short shoots, it is good.…"

- Amazon.com User

"not enough of a hassle to justify spending any more on a basic tripod though.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 7 Sakar TR60
Sakar TR60 Tripod $9 - $25 Compare Prices
  • Type: Tripod
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Load: 77.16 lbs.
  • Released over 2 years ago
3 People Recommend
"the head of the tripod is basically metal/pvc construction, it doesn't pan/tilt very smoothly, so this shouldn't be your camcorder tripod.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it comes with its own soft carrying case with shoulder strap (basic, but does the job), and also has a carrying handle permanently mounted on the tripod itself.…"

- Amazon.com User

"great bargain for your basic tripod.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 8 Sakar iConcept TR-1N
Sakar iConcept TR-1N Tripod $11 Compare Prices
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Height: 52 in.
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"the head of the tripod is basically metal/pvc construction, it doesn't pan/tilt very smoothly, so this shouldn't be your camcorder tripod.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it comes with its own soft carrying case with shoulder strap (basic, but does the job), and also has a carrying handle permanently mounted on the tripod itself.…"

- Amazon.com User

"great bargain for your basic tripod.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 9 Sunpak 9002DX Photo & Video
Sunpak 9002DX Photo & Video Tripod with 3-Way, Quick Release Pan Head, Supports 6.6 lbs. $35 - $57 Compare Prices
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Load: 6.6 lbs.
  • Released over 2 years ago
1 People Recommend
"this is a very basic tripod for anyone interested in mounting a camera or camcorder.…"

- Amazon.com User

"the platform and the quick-release mechanism are rather basic and delicate.…"

- Amazon.com User

"the platform and the quick-release mechanism are rather basic and delicate. …"

- Amazon.com User


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