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Out of thousands of reviews for 150 products, over 200 people recommended Tripods specifically for Compact. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 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
17 People Recommend
"the original is much smaller, though my girlfriend reports that it works just fine with her more compact camera.…"

- Amazon.com User

"first of all, i use this with a canon powershot s3is which is a rather heavy digital camera, so it you've got a light and compact camera, you might not have the problem i'm having.…"

- Amazon.com User

"part of the problem is that i am often taking pictures where there is no good place for a tripod to stand, specifically boats, yet i still want the mobility of a small, compact tripod that i can…"

- Amazon.com User


No 2 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
17 People Recommend
"small and compact makes it easy to take a tipod on a trip for those long exposures.…"

- "Raldo" at Adorama.com

"the original is much smaller, though my girlfriend reports that it works just fine with her more compact camera.…"

- Amazon.com User

"part of the problem is that i am often taking pictures where there is no good place for a tripod to stand, specifically boats, yet i still want the mobility of a small, compact tripod that i can…"

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Yellow) $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
13 People Recommend
"read someone's review that said it would tip over because it wasn't balanced or whatever, but that is not the case with a very compact camera (4 oz.) the camera doesn't cause it to drop of anything.…"

- Amazon.com User

"the original is much smaller, though my girlfriend reports that it works just fine with her more compact camera.…"

- Amazon.com User

"part of the problem is that i am often taking pictures where there is no good place for a tripod to stand, specifically boats, yet i still want the mobility of a small, compact tripod that i can…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Green) $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
13 People Recommend
"read someone's review that said it would tip over because it wasn't balanced or whatever, but that is not the case with a very compact camera (4 oz.) the camera doesn't cause it to drop of anything.…"

- Amazon.com User

"first of all, i use this with a canon powershot s3is which is a rather heavy digital camera, so it you've got a light and compact camera, you might not have the problem i'm having.…"

- Amazon.com User

"the original is much smaller, though my girlfriend reports that it works just fine with her more compact camera.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red
Joby Gorillapod Mini Tripod Black/Red $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
13 People Recommend
"read someone's review that said it would tip over because it wasn't balanced or whatever, but that is not the case with a very compact camera (4 oz.) the camera doesn't cause it to drop of anything.…"

- Amazon.com User

"first of all, i use this with a canon powershot s3is which is a rather heavy digital camera, so it you've got a light and compact camera, you might not have the problem i'm having.…"

- Amazon.com User

"the original is much smaller, though my girlfriend reports that it works just fine with her more compact camera.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Canon 100 Monopod
Canon 100 Monopod $15 - $40 Compare Prices
  • Type: Monopod
  • Head Type: Ballhead
  • Maximum Height: 64.5 in.
  • Maximum Load: 4.4 lbs.
  • Released over 3 years ago
7 People Recommend
"compact, lightweight, low price grt performance, opens quickly, strong construction best uses:…"

- Adorama.com User

"compact, lightweight, opens quickly, strong construction best uses:…"

- Adorama.com User

"compact, lightweight, opens quickly, strong construction bottom line:…"

- Adorama.com User


No 7 190XPROB Pro Aluminum
Bogen Communication Bogen 190XPROB Pro Aluminum Tripod $138 - $178 Compare Prices
  • Maximum Height: 57.48 in.
  • Maximum Load: 176.37 lbs.
  • Released 1 year ago
6 People Recommend
"i purchased the bogen/manfrotto 190xprob tripod legs in november, 2007, along with the 804rc2 3-way pan/tilt head and the 486rc2 compact ball head.i became used to heavy, bulky tripods in the 1970s…"

- "Perfesser Bear" at Adorama.com

"when folded it makes for a compact package that's ergonomically easy to carry, even in one hand.…"

- Amazon.com User

"paired with a good ball head (mine is the bogen-manfrotto 486rc2 compact ball head with rc2 rapid connect system), it will satisfy most value-conscious serious amateur photographers.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 8 685B Monopod
Bogen Communication 685B Monopod $133 - $159 Compare Prices
  • Type: Monopod
  • Maximum Height: 66.9 in.
  • Maximum Load: 33 lbs.
  • Released over 2 years ago
6 People Recommend
"a tank but is amazingly light and relatively compact.…"

- Bhphotovideo.com User

"those seeking a light, compact monopod should look elsewhere, however.…"

- Shopping.com User

"using a compact ball head with quick release offers quick mounting and dismounting.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 9 Bogen Imaging MDeVe 754
Bogen Imaging MDeVe 754 Compare Prices
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Height: 59.8 in.
  • Maximum Load: 13.2 lbs.
  • Released 1 year ago
6 People Recommend
"my quest for a highly compact tripod to use with my canon powershot g9 led me to this manfrotto unit, which is actually quite sturdy given its size.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it was used for the first time at an auto race where i needed compact portability without sacrificing stability.…"

- Amazon.com User

"all in all, highly recommended accessory for all compact slr and digicam users.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Vanguard International VS-41
Vanguard International VS-41 Tripod $1 - $5 Compare Prices
  • Type: Tripod
  • Maximum Height: 4.3 in.
  • Released over 3 years ago
5 People Recommend
"compact enough that it fits in my pocket and allows me to attach in seconds with my digital compact camera for a good shot of the whole family.…"

- Amazon.com User

"takes up about as much storage space as a pair of aa batteries, so it fits nicely into a compact camera bag: you won't even know your carrying it.…"

- Amazon.com User

"my camera (panasonic fz7) will tip it very easily, but the fz7 is an dslr like, so it is bigger than most compacts.…"

- Amazon.com User


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