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Technical Details
- Professional Magnesium Alloy 4-section legs
- Quick Release Ball Head 360º orientation groove
- Mount camera on top or below for macro shooting
- Max height: 1425mm, Bubble level, Max load: 4 kg
- Free Carrying Case
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Hähnel have designed the Triad 30 Lite with the new generation of SLR’s in mind.
Camera models such as the Panasonic G1 and the Olympus E-450 are now more compact and lightweight and therefore require a robust tripod with a stable construction.
The Triad 30 Lite is a professional magnesium alloy, 4-section tripod which is both lightweight and sturdy. The quick-lock, fully adjustable legs are extendable at 3 different angles and legs fold down allowing the tripod to easily fit into the carrying case supplied making this tripod extremely portable.
The Triad 30 Lite is also supplied with a quick release ball head, +90º / -90º orientation groove.
Product Description
The Hahnel Triad 30 Lite tripod provides class beating features and exceptional value for money. Constructed from a combination of aluminium and magnesium alloys, it can support devices upto 4kg with ease.
With a maximum height of 142cm, folding down to just 56cm, and weighing just 1.2kg, the Hahnel Triad 30 Lite is an incredibly compact and versatile tripod.
The included alloy ball head is a particularly nice piece of kit - lightweight, yet clearly robust and well made, the ball moves smoothly, while the ergonomic locking knob grips the ball firmly and securely meaning there is none of the "creep" that can be detected with other less-well-made heads.
Supplied with a quick-release plate - with extra quick-release plates also available seperately. The head is attached using a 3/8 thread, meaning it can be unscrewed from the legs - something not possible with most tripod/head combinations in this price range - which means you can use other heads on these legs, or this head with other legs if you desire.
The 4-section legs are independently adjustable for both height and angle, and the centre column is reversible for low-angle work - both features usually reserved for more expensive tripods. Also featuring easy-to-use flip-lock lags and an integrated spirit level, this is a quality tripod.
Supplied complete with carry case.
With a maximum height of 142cm, folding down to just 56cm, and weighing just 1.2kg, the Hahnel Triad 30 Lite is an incredibly compact and versatile tripod.
The included alloy ball head is a particularly nice piece of kit - lightweight, yet clearly robust and well made, the ball moves smoothly, while the ergonomic locking knob grips the ball firmly and securely meaning there is none of the "creep" that can be detected with other less-well-made heads.
Supplied with a quick-release plate - with extra quick-release plates also available seperately. The head is attached using a 3/8 thread, meaning it can be unscrewed from the legs - something not possible with most tripod/head combinations in this price range - which means you can use other heads on these legs, or this head with other legs if you desire.
The 4-section legs are independently adjustable for both height and angle, and the centre column is reversible for low-angle work - both features usually reserved for more expensive tripods. Also featuring easy-to-use flip-lock lags and an integrated spirit level, this is a quality tripod.
Supplied complete with carry case.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
This is one of the best buys I've ever made. I couldn't imagine I was buying a tripod with such a awesome quality considering the price. I already had a cheap tripod and I can say that was metal garbish.
I received the tripod well packaged, in a black box just like the pictures, it has a nice transport bag, but nothing fancy and an allen key.
I'm really impressed with the steadiness even with the legs and central column fully extended. The ball head is very precise, it locks with just a quarter of a turn. The panoramic rotation is very precise to, you can rotate the camera very smooth, ideal for panoramic pictures but is also fine for videos. You can also turn the camera 90 degrees for portraits.
The leg locks are the only thing in plastic, but they have a good strength feel, I assume they will last for years. Everything else is magnesium alloy.
This is an ideal tripod for a small DSLR, I use it with my Fuji S1500 and a Canon EOS 300 (18-55mm).
I recommend it to everyone looking for a first good light tripod.
I received the tripod well packaged, in a black box just like the pictures, it has a nice transport bag, but nothing fancy and an allen key.
I'm really impressed with the steadiness even with the legs and central column fully extended. The ball head is very precise, it locks with just a quarter of a turn. The panoramic rotation is very precise to, you can rotate the camera very smooth, ideal for panoramic pictures but is also fine for videos. You can also turn the camera 90 degrees for portraits.
The leg locks are the only thing in plastic, but they have a good strength feel, I assume they will last for years. Everything else is magnesium alloy.
This is an ideal tripod for a small DSLR, I use it with my Fuji S1500 and a Canon EOS 300 (18-55mm).
I recommend it to everyone looking for a first good light tripod.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
When I initially received the tripod I was a bit bemused - its quite a lot smaller than I imagined. At first I was worried that the slim legs would be easily bendable and flimsy. The truth is quite the opposite - the metal (aluminium magnesium alloy) is very dense and strong, making the whole thing a good bit heavier than you'd think. This is only good though - its a compact, portable tripod, but is strong and very sturdy. The entire thing just screams quality. I've seen tripods worth twice as much that are flimsier and less sturdy than this little beauty.
The ball head action is smooth and precise and making small, minute adjustments is a breeze. The horizontal panning is also very smooth and equally as precise.
The "professional" in the title is accurate - any professional would be happy to have a compact tripod thats this quality. All in all, this tripod is amazing value for money. If Hahnel's entire product catalog is as high in quality as this, they'll be getting a lot more of my cash!
The ball head action is smooth and precise and making small, minute adjustments is a breeze. The horizontal panning is also very smooth and equally as precise.
The "professional" in the title is accurate - any professional would be happy to have a compact tripod thats this quality. All in all, this tripod is amazing value for money. If Hahnel's entire product catalog is as high in quality as this, they'll be getting a lot more of my cash!
59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
I ordered this 29th of January 2011. It arrived today, and it was everything I expected; nothing too shabby and the built is quite good. I only have minor experiences over tripods, but already so much that I can tell what I think of this one.
Pros:
+ the legs are sturdy, which means that they are not going to flip easily. I had to use minor force to set them up correctly. Which is great because you need to have a stable tripod for great shots.
+ the quick release lock is quite good. I attached the quicklock onto my 550D (EOS Rebel T2i), so I can swiftly attach the DSLR on top of the tripod if there will be a need to do that.
+ ball joint feels well built enough for the time being, it is precise and locks easily.
+ size and weight, only 1200 grams
+ adjustability
+ value for the money
Cons:
- legs do bend a little. I didn't try to bend them too much as I fear I would use too much force so it really would snap.
- the stableness isn't the best when the tripod is set up as high as possible (quite obvious thing), so you need either stable hands or have to use a remote controller / selftimer to get a really steady shots
- the leg clips aren't as good as I imagined. They are not as sturdy as one might want, but they lock up easily and tight.
I didn't have the time to really use the tripod in many situations YET. I will inform you guys after a months use or so, and update this review. For the time being, I couldn't be happier for my purchase. It is small in size, low in weight, cheap for what you get and great looking. I would definitely recommend this product for someone who's thinking of buying a good, cheap and light tripod. It's not the best you can get, but great value and might be the best tripod for new photographer.
New addition to review:
After 5 days of use I've made up my mind. This is the best tripod for that sum of money. I tested 6 different cheap tripods between the days, and every single one of those other tripods were flimsy, bendy, not anywhere near to be called sturdy or stable, and just plain weak. This tripod has great structure, it's legs are stable, it does not fall if some you're outside and the wind blows a bit harder (those other tripods I tested would...). The tripods I tested were cheapos, and some of them cost even more than this one (on a Finnish photographing store)! So this is definitely one of the best buys you can get. Full five stars.
Pros:
+ the legs are sturdy, which means that they are not going to flip easily. I had to use minor force to set them up correctly. Which is great because you need to have a stable tripod for great shots.
+ the quick release lock is quite good. I attached the quicklock onto my 550D (EOS Rebel T2i), so I can swiftly attach the DSLR on top of the tripod if there will be a need to do that.
+ ball joint feels well built enough for the time being, it is precise and locks easily.
+ size and weight, only 1200 grams
+ adjustability
+ value for the money
Cons:
- legs do bend a little. I didn't try to bend them too much as I fear I would use too much force so it really would snap.
- the stableness isn't the best when the tripod is set up as high as possible (quite obvious thing), so you need either stable hands or have to use a remote controller / selftimer to get a really steady shots
- the leg clips aren't as good as I imagined. They are not as sturdy as one might want, but they lock up easily and tight.
I didn't have the time to really use the tripod in many situations YET. I will inform you guys after a months use or so, and update this review. For the time being, I couldn't be happier for my purchase. It is small in size, low in weight, cheap for what you get and great looking. I would definitely recommend this product for someone who's thinking of buying a good, cheap and light tripod. It's not the best you can get, but great value and might be the best tripod for new photographer.
New addition to review:
After 5 days of use I've made up my mind. This is the best tripod for that sum of money. I tested 6 different cheap tripods between the days, and every single one of those other tripods were flimsy, bendy, not anywhere near to be called sturdy or stable, and just plain weak. This tripod has great structure, it's legs are stable, it does not fall if some you're outside and the wind blows a bit harder (those other tripods I tested would...). The tripods I tested were cheapos, and some of them cost even more than this one (on a Finnish photographing store)! So this is definitely one of the best buys you can get. Full five stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Good Tripod
I got interested in photography just recently. For me the choice of tripod was based on recommendation from two professionals, internet reviews and value for money. Read more
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Bought this item for my wife who has started photography as a hobby and she is really pleased with this tripod. Has all the features required and is really easy to set up. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mr. Gerald Graham
Superb Quality product
This is an excellent tripod for the money. It is extremely functional and the amount of adjustment that can be made would satisfy the most demanding of users.
Published 9 days ago by golfergirl
Far better than i expected
I have had a very heavy duty aluminum tripod dating from the 70's that would take a hurricane to blow it over.
also not used much because of it's weight and size. Read more
also not used much because of it's weight and size. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Ian Mulhall
Hahnel Triad 30 Lite
This is a good tripod for the entry level hobbyist. Recently I purchased the Nikon D7000 and needed a relatively inexpensive tripod to get me started. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marc
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Fantastic tripod, light, strong very sturdy and so easy to use. Quick release is great and tilt action is perfect. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. El Friday
Does exactly what I wanted and more..
I was after a light tripod for my new Canon 550. I knew if it was too bulky I would not use it. After reading many many reviews I opted for this one and decided to avoided... Read more
Published 1 month ago by clr
Hahnel Triad 30 - Top value
I looked at quite a few tripods including the possibly of getting another manfrotto, but a smaller lightweight version for going out, but I couldn't come to terms with the prices. Read more
Published 1 month ago by James Vagabond
Unbeatable Value For Money!
I was really impressed with this! It's hard to believe that Hahnel can produce, sell and make a profit on this product selling it for less than £30 (plus p+p)! Read more
Published 1 month ago by James C
A great disappointment
I would advise people who require a reliable ball & socket head/tripod to stay clear of this. It let me down badly when I used it with my Nikon D90 with the kit lens which both... Read more
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