I recently purchased the 3-Legged Thing Punks Travis tripod, the bigger brother to the Corey. I was so impressed with Travis I turned around and ordered the Corey. The first one I received was defective - with a bad center column and one leg wasn't quite right. I returned it and it was immediately replaced with another Corey - this one is perfect!
Obviously, you can read the dimensions and see all the images on the 3-Legged Thing website, but to handle it in person and see the transformation from such a compact package folded up and then to extend it out - with the 2-section center column extended fully - at 5'10" I can very comfortably stand upright with only a slight crouch to look through the viewfinder in landscape orientation. When I open up "Travis" to what is full working height for me, it is only slightly higher than Cory is fully extended. This is quite a contrast to the Manfrotto BeFree tripod this is replacing. While folded they are very close in size, the Manfrotto was way shorter when completely extended.
The tripod is very solid for its size and weight, very well built, and honestly it is the coolest looking tripod around! The Arca Swiss compatible head and plates are very nice - the plates I received have the protruding bolt heads that act as a kind of safety - keeps the camera from sliding out should the clamp come loose. There is not a lever lock on the clamp - just a twist knob, which works fine for me.
The versatility is insane - three leg positions, the widest of which is practically flat out. You can reverse the center column - or remove it and put the head alone on the legs. That coupled with the widest leg position will get you super low to the ground. Set up and take down is really fast and secure. Some prefer the lever locks on tripods. I have used both and I prefer the twist locks like this - lever locks can loosen over time and if you don't have to tools to tighten them on a shoot you are screwed. The twist locks will ALWAYS tighten. The bag it comes with is ok, but I have ordered a more substantial bag with some padding. The bag that comes with the Corey and Travis are thin and offer no padding.
A good tripod should last a very long time - tripods I have owned lasted decades and still worked fine when I sold them. It is well worth it to invest a little bit in a quality tripod. These Punks series (entry level?) tripods from 3-Legged Thing are of surprisingly high quality for the money.
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Detachable MonopodCorey, like all 3 Legged Thing tripods, comes with a detachable monopod leg that can also be used as a microphone or camera boom. |
Shaping The FutureOur patented Tri-Mount plate offers three hollowed spurs for accessory attachments, and enables Corey to fold up, even when the column is detached. |
A Range of FootwearCorey has detachable rubber Bootz, which can be replaced with any of our foot accessories, for maximum stability on any terrain. *Footwear sold separately. |
Bubble Grips3 Legged Thing's unique Bubble Grip system provides better leverage, and greater rigidity, with an smooth, easy to use mechanism. |
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| Price | $279.99 | — | — | — | — |
| Folded Length | 450mm | 410mm | 350mm | 455mm | 450mm |
| Minimum Height | 110mm | 190mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
| Maximum Height | 1.65m | 1.87m | 1.5m | 1.65m | 1.65m |
| Leg Sections | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Tripod Weight | 1.38kg | 1.45kg | 1.55kg | 1.5kg | 1.6kg |
| Detachable Monopod | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Maximum Load Capacity | 18kg | 14kg | 14kg | 10kg | 18kg |
| Carbon Fibre/ Magnesium Alloy | Carbon Fibre | Carbon Fibre | Magnesium | Magnesium | Magnesium |
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| Sold By | — | Kellards | Outdoor Photo Gear | Outdoor Photo Gear | SIRUI USA | K&F Concept |
| compatible devices | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera | Smartphone, Camera |
| tripod head type | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads |
| material | Aluminum | Magnesium Alloy | Rubber, Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy | Carbon Fiber | Aluminum |
| minimum height | 51 centimeters | 18.1 centimeters | 5 inches | 18.1 centimeters | 2.75 inches | 52 centimeters |
| maximum height | 150 centimeters | 1.46 meters | 65 inches | 1.46 meters | 127 centimeters | 163 centimeters |
| weight | 1 pounds | 1.78 kilograms | 1.82 kilograms | 1.78 kilograms | 2.1 pounds | 1.15 kilograms |
| leg sections | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| max weight capacity | 22 pounds | 30 pounds | 40 pounds | 14 kilograms | 6 kilograms | 8 kilograms |
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Love it
It seems sturdy even with the long lense and spider plates. Didnt give 5 stars since I dont know how it will hold up over time.
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You will never look back at another brand name for the rest of your life.
Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2021Color: CoreyVerified Purchase
jtopping
Excellent sturdy and versatile tripod
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2021Color: CoreyVerified Purchase
Vernaz
Le meilleur trépied que j'ai jamais eu
Reviewed in France on June 21, 2021Color: Corey AnarchyVerified Purchase
