Testing a cheap(ish) travel tripod - The Rollei Compact Traveller no 1

There are so many travel tripods out there, so I’m starting to review a few, and this one is …… well, spoiler alert; I’m keeping it as my main travel tripod!
➡️ Rollei Compact Traveler No 1: amzn.to/3PRFGPa
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[@Gerrit-Chr]

I bought one, 7 Month ago. Last Week, I lost a Part of one Leg. I called them to ask, if I can buy Parts. They told me to send them a Picture and a Copy of the Bill, so they give it to me for free. And 2 Days later, they sent me a complete new Leg. The Tripod wasn´t damaged. I must haven´t tightened the Screws enough. It was only my Fault. And they took the Costs. So I can not only recommend the Tripod, I recommend the whole Company.

[@finnibat]

Had this one for about 3 years now - still looks like new and works perfectly!
And btw. Rollei is a fairly serious company - they are the one with the Rolleiflex and existed since 1920.

[@TerryLivesey]

Nice to know some the of the history 😊

[@nunomartinho5475]

I have one for more than 3 years, and love it, still like new

[@TerryLivesey]

It's soooo good 👍🏻

[@grafixnetz]

My first experience with this kind of locking mechanism was a disaster, so i was reluctant to get this one. What a pleasant surprise; the locks work VERY well.
TIP: If using heavy cameras get a head that doesn't 'drift' when it's in position.
Otherwise, a very good choice indeed.

[@TerryLivesey]

Cool, glad you liked it and thanks for the tip 👍

[@chrisbrim8933]

Looking for a compact tripod for fishing trips. I was looking at this and following your review will definitely get this one. Great review👍

[@TerryLivesey]

Still loving mine 👍

[@mietto]

Very nice review! I got an aluminium and it is also very nice albeit slightly heavier

[@TerryLivesey]

Thanks 😊 They are great compact tripods 😀

[@shahidyt]

Is this the same company as Rolleiflex? Who made very nice medium format TLR film cameras. I still wish I had one, even just for the nostalgia

[@TerryLivesey]

Owww don't know about that, interesting history to the company if it is.

[@kayrahanshaman8121]

teşekkürler dostum şuan türkiyede çalışıyorum elimde soundcam 2.0 desibel ölçüm cihazı var tripodu rollei marka amirim onu kutusuna koymamı söyledi ve ben onu kutuya nasıl sığdıracağımı bulamadım youtubede ararken senin videonda ayakları ters çevirdiğini gördüm ve sorunumu çözdüm şuan kutusunda 👍👏

[@TerryLivesey]

Brilliant, glad it was able to help 😊

[@berndschubert1426]

Benutzt ihr das Stativ auch mal draussen ? Ich meine, nicht auf der Couch ?

[@TerryLivesey]

Ja 🤣, die ganze Zeit. Es ist so leicht und tragbar, aber auf der Couch funktioniert es am besten 🤦‍♂️

[@Stefan126]

Thanks for the video! I hesitate between this and the C5i Carbon. Can the Traveler Compact be used with a Sony A7 III in combination with a Sigma 100-400 lens (without gondola)?

[@TerryLivesey]

Not sure what the weight of all that is so would check that against what they recommend. I wouldn't want to guess and give you the wrong info 🧐 sorry if that's not helpful enough.

[@Stefan126]

@@TerryLivesey No problem, understand, thanks!!

[@rawpow1]

Thanks for the video, very helpful! Just wondering, what's the material of the screw-tighten rings on the leg joints? I've seen rubber, metal, and plastic in other models and can't tell with these

[@TerryLivesey]

Owww great questions. I've just took it apart to look at for you. It's a plastic thread with an outer rubber ring for grip. The internal shims are made of plastic as well. At least they won't rust in salt water 👍

[@rawpow1]

Thank you very much!