Best Tripods For Canon 70D – Top 5 Picks For Any Use

In the photography and videography world, there are tons of equipment to choose from.

The most common mistake people do when they hit it off in the photography industry, is they tend to get everything from lenses to bags and filters.

But, they always neglect one essential piece of kit.

The lovely tripod.

I have listed what I think are the best tripods for Canon 70D. Hopefully, I give you guys a clue and prove to be helpful in picking the best tripod option possible.

A Quick Look At My Favorite Canon 70D Tripods

Image	Product	Features	Price
Best Budget	Amazon Basics Lightweight Tripod	10	Check Price On Amazon
Best Compact	Manfrotto Compact Action	9	Check Price On Amazon
Best Value	K&F Concept	8.6	Check Price On Amazon
Best for Traveling	Peak Design Travel Tripod	8.5	Check Price On Amazon
Best Overall	Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AB 100	8.6	Check Price On Amazon

The 5 Best Tripods For Canon 70D

5. Amazon Basics Lightweight Tripod (WT3130T+WT3111H) – Best Budget

If you don’t want to break the bank, and you are looking for a lightweight tripod that has a lot of versatility and great features, then your search is over with the introduction of Amazon Basics Lightweight Tripod (2018 version).

The Tripod from Amazon Basics is made out of strong yet lightweight aluminum materials. Yes, it is designed to last, even though it comes at a cheap price. The low-priced tripods struggle on leg adjustment, this fella from Amazon Basics pulls out smoothly and stays in place perfectly, thanks to the rubber feet.

It is quite lightweight and compact, measuring 16.73 x 3.15 x 3.15 inches and weighing 1.25 pounds, resulting in great portability.

But don’t let the lightweight blueprint lie to you, it is one tough boy capable of supporting 4.4 pounds, still not recommended for use with heavy, high-end DSLRs (should be pretty fine, for the Canon 70D which weighs only 1.6 pounds.)

The legs of the tripod, which are 3 can be fully raised to a height of 50 inches. The quick-release mountain plate makes it really easy to remove the camera from the tripod, rewarding with fast transitions between shots.

As I mentioned above the maximum height would be 50Inch (127 CM ) and the minimum 16.5 inches (42 cm) (it means in collapsed mode).
It features a basic crank-up height adjustment, making it quite easy for everyone to reach the perfect height. The handle gives you the freedom to move it, tilt, and swing the scope vertically.

Above the legs, you will find the built-in bubble levels that allow you to determine when the base of the tripod is on the right level. Something that comes in handy, if you use the tripod for a still or a digital camera.

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4. Manfrotto Compact Action Aluminum 5-Section Tripod (MKCOMPACTACN-BK) – Best Compact

If you are into photography, I think you already are aware of one of the “Big Dogs” that provide tripods, the Manfrotto.

Among their best tripods, you will find the MKCOMPACTACN-BK, it is a compact tripod that comes at an affordable price.

It measures 20 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches and weighs 2.65 pounds, while it is built with high-quality aluminum and premium plastic.

Manfrotto bills the Compact Action version of the MKCOMPACTACN-BK, like a tripod that is best for movies, thanks to its ergonomic and versatile capabilities. When it comes to tripods weight, it makes it featherweight in its category, quite light it doesn’t feel flimsy or unstable even at its maximum height.

And the reason behind its high-quality materials is so that it can easily support even heavy DSLRs without any risk. Its load capacity is 3.3 pounds. Note that it will struggle with high-resolution bulky cameras and telelens, it was made in mind with DSLR that are beginner/mid-entry just like the case with our beloved 70D.

In collapse mode or minimum height, it reaches 17.3 inches (44 Centimeters) and the maximum height would be 61.02 Inches (155 Centimeters)

On the top of the tripod, you will find the joystick grip, which gives you the ability to grip the tripod and move it around, it fits comfortably in hand and is made out of ABS plastic.

There’s also the innovative circular quick release plate that is perfect to attach the camera in an effortless way, without having to bother with coins or screwdrivers.

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3. K&F Concept 62 Tripod (TM2324) – Best Value

K&F Concept was founded in 2011 and strives to offer cost-effective photography equipment.

That’s also the case with their tripod the TM2324, which is a balance between quality and price or wait, I think it might bring more value than it is supposed to. Let’s find out.

It comes in a matte black finish, with gold accents on the important components. It measures 5.31 x 5.31 x 20.75 inches and weighs 2.97 pounds. In terms of the build quality, the tripod has a mixed finish between both aluminum and magnesium alloy, while keeping the plastic usage at a minimum ( only at the leg’s quick-release clips and on the tripod’s head).

Thanks to the way the legs are attached, its body can be set up low to the grounds with legs wide, rewarding in return with great stability. The Minimum height it can reach is 16 inches ( 40 Cm), and the maximum at 62 inches (158 Cm).
The base of the legs is covered by hard rubber, not only do they increase the stability but at the same time, they prevent damage.

Even though it was made to be a lightweight travel tripod, it has a maximum load capacity of 22 lbs (10kg). As for the ball head, it is a standard one that allows free adjustment on all axis, and besides that, this ball head also includes a simple liquid bubble level.

The quick-flip leg lock allows you to achieve a rapid release lock, so you can simple operate and reduce the set time of the tripod.

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2. Peak Design Travel Tripod (TT-CB-5-150-CF-1) – Best for Traveling

Peak Design, a name we know well thanks to its highly innovative products on the market. The Peak Design Travel Tripod is their most impressive complex and product.

The latter one released in 2020, lives up to Peak Design’s name and doesn’t fail to impress yet again. No, they didn’t just slap a sticker on the same tripod like a lot of companies do, the Peak Design folks really took their time to build it from scratch.
Besides looking great in a carbon fiber version, it is as robust as they come. it weighs only 2.84 pounds and measures 19.65 x 8.15 x 8.03 inches, making it easy to fall into the lightweight category. Its materials and workmanship are definitely superior and premium ( so is the price ) to all other generic, rip-off brands that re-package the same basic tripod every time.

Despite being tiny and compact, it gets surprisingly tall. It can rise up to 60 inches (150 cm), yet again really impressive for a tripod that shrinks down to just 15.4 inches (39 cm). It supports 20lb weight capacity, optimizing at best for full-frame DSLR + telephoto lenses.

The star of the show here is the head of the Peak Design Tripod, it is really unique, I can go as far and say bizarre and genius. It is totally integral to the tripod itself, topped off with a ball while the clamps sit right on top. When the Peak Design is totally collapsed, the clamps slip down in between the leg platform, space-saving goes to the maximum with this feature.

No doubt, that is one of the best tripods in the market currently and it sure comes with a price that is hard to swallow for a tripod.

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1. Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AB 100 – Best Overall

Yet again, another well-known name in the tripod market, the Vanguard Alta.

This time we are looking at its aluminum Alta Pro2+.

The one I decided to pick is the aluminum version, but there’s also the carbon-fiber build you can choose.

As the name implies it is made out of aluminum and measures 5 x 5 x 29 inches and weighs 5.1 pounds (while the carbon version weighs 3.7 pounds). Extended it can reach a height up to 68.2 inches (173 Cm) and folded 29 inches (73 Cm).

The re-designed Alta Pro sees a big change with its addition of the 4th angle that ensures perfect positioning and balance on any surface.

That’s not all, the new twist lock technology makes it easier, faster, and more secure than ever to set up without wasting time.

The tripod canopy is fitted with a 3/8 threaded connector, that welcomes additional accessories on the tripod itself, like lighting equipment and articulated or flexible arms.

And in the end, there’s the Alta BH-100 ball head with 360 degree panning, that has an ergonomic friction control with 2 bubble levels included.

For some reason, Altra Pro doesn’t include a bag hook as many tripods do at this price point, and it’s a bit heavier than some rivals. Nevertheless, it remains one of the best tripods currently on the market, it sure does deserve a spot on the ” Big Dogs ” group.

The Use of a Tripod:

Here I’ll list a few reasons, why a tripod is an important equipment.

• To shoot at difficult or impossible angles that you can’t with your hands.
• Recording content without having vibrations or distortions.
• Taking panoramic shots that require the exact same framing and precision.
• Taking self-portraits with the camera timer
• To rest heavy DSLRs(or cameras in general) and their long telephoto lenses.
• Yet again, to hold other objects like flashes, reflectors, etc.
• To greatly increase the sharpness and depth of field in your images by keeping the camera still in a low-light environment.

But we should also account some disadvantages of using a Tripod.

• They are quite heavy, and you have to carry them around with you always
• Quite difficult to use in crowded environments
• They take time to set up, resulting in you missing key moments.

The Two Main Factors When Buying a Tripod

Weight:

I have heard a lot of cases where novice photographers buy a tripod that they are not aware of how much weight it can support. You pretty much know what happens later – the whole tripods collapse from the heavyweight ending up destroying the camera and the lens. I would really suggest buying a tripod that supports 2x the weight of your camera.

Also, the weight of the tripod itself is important too, the lower the weight the easier the “transportation” and set up is.

But if you don’t travel a lot a heavy tripod also has its own benefits. They tend to offer a lot of stability in return.

Height:

Even though might be a bit hard, always try to find a tripod that matches your height, so you won’t have to bend to look into the viewfinder (Yeah, you don’t want the back pain problems)
Also, another important factor is the height of the tripod when it is folded. You want to make sure it fits your carry-on bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Words:

You guys should not mistake a tripod for luxury camera equipment, if you taking landscape photography or whatever the scenario might be, a tripod is definitely a necessary gadget.

Unlike cameras, lenses, or other equipment, in general, come and go, but a good tripod is a once in a lifetime investment.

So if you taking photography seriously, please do not hesitate on purchasing an expensive tripod, the cheap/budget ones will cost more in a long run.