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Velbon Ultra Rexi L Travel Tripod

4.5 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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Brand Velbon
Compatible devices Camera
Special feature Lightweight
Material Magnesium Alloy, Aluminium, Carbon Fibre
Item weight 1300 Grams
Weight limit 4 Kilograms
Maximum height 153 Centimetres
Tripod head type Pan Heads
Minimum height 10.5 Centimetres
Leg diameter 30 Millimetres

About this item

  • Compact ultra lightweight travel tripod
  • Detachable 2 section centre column - Ideal for low angle photography, especially macro
  • Strong TSS (Trunnion Shaft System) leg design
  • High quality 5-section aluminium legs - Hard wearing and extremely stable in all shooting environments
  • Includes Soft Pouch Case
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Technical Details

Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎50.2 x 11.4 x 11.4 centimetres
Package Weight ‎1.82 kg
Product Dimensions L x W x H ‎10 x 10 x 10 millimetres
Item Weight ‎1300 Grams
Brand ‎Velbon
Model year ‎2010
Part number ‎Rexi L
Guaranteed software updates until ‎unknown

Additional Information

ASIN B003N3VLU4
Item model number Rexi L
Date First Available 16 Oct. 2010
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Product Description

Pushing the boundaries of technology, the REXi L delivers a professional-quality tripod that is ultra compact when folded but provides a full-size extended height and professional load bearing capacity whilst remaining ultra lightweight through its magnesium alloy collar construction.

The REXi L incorporates Velbon’s Patented Trunnion legs (5 sections) to create a tripod just 36cm long when folded, extending by 4.25 times its size, to an extended height of 153cm. Its solid construction and 30mm top leg sections give outstanding support with a professional recommended load capacity of 4Kg, whilst using magnesium alloy components to keep weight down to just 1.3Kg, comparable to many carbon fibre tripods with a similar Maximum height.

The REXi L also has multi-angle legs so it is especially useful for macro photography, or for use on uneven surfaces when walking or travelling. The splittable, reversible centre column with quick-lock lever will accept any tripod head with 1/4” or 3/8” thread so you can make your own perfect combination.

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Customers find the tripod compact and easy to carry on hikes, with high-quality components and a super-stable platform. They appreciate its excellent design, useful height, and good value for money. Customers disagree on the ease of use, with some finding it very easy to handle while others note that unfolding takes some getting used to.

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29 customers mention ‘Compactness’24 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the tripod's compactness, noting it's light enough to carry with them and easy to transport on all-day hikes. One customer mentions that the legs fold down into a very compact package.

"...It really is light and will fit inside many camera bags...." Read more

"This is quite a good tripod, very sturdy and compact...." Read more

"...I like:- Lightweight and compact when collapsed - compact enough for plane carry on luggage...." Read more

"Anyone who wants a lightweight, cheap, yet stable tripod will often be told to choose only 2 of those 3 criteria...." Read more

26 customers mention ‘Build quality’25 positive1 negative

Customers praise the tripod's build quality, describing it as solid with a super-stable platform and high-quality components, with one customer noting it can support heavy pro DSLR cameras.

"...Solid, wide diameter legs (30mm top section) - Stable, even with all 5 sections extended -..." Read more

"...Overall, it is light and compact while remaining quite sturdy (On par with my old Manfrotto 190B, and better than the newer 190XB)...." Read more

"...Otherwise the tripod is stable, light weight and extends to a very useful height for such a compact tripod...." Read more

"...And to top it all, it is amazingly sturdy even with a Canon 7D/100-400L zoom on it (about the heaviest combo I own) - in fact I would say it is a..." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Design’18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the tripod's design, describing it as nice and superb, with one customer noting that it looks and feels professional.

"Great tripod, I'm satisfied with my purchase - it is very flexible and at the same can extend to great height...." Read more

"Excellent product but possible design fault..." Read more

"...It looks like a toy but it is a pro grade accessory in terms of being a highly useable and moveable tripod...." Read more

"This is a nice, compact tripod and could have been excellent, were it not for a few niggles and iffy manufacturing quality...." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Height’11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the tripod's height, noting that it extends to a very useful level, with one customer mentioning it's short enough when collapsed to fit in a suitcase.

"...head with this and it makes a very transportable option with good height to boot...." Read more

"...Feels stable and solid, given its lightweight. Surprisingly tall, given its collapsed size. Easy to carry on an all-day hike...." Read more

"...Otherwise the tripod is stable, light weight and extends to a very useful height for such a compact tripod...." Read more

"...The height it offers me is perfect (I am 5'11") for using and I spent a weekend using it on the hills in Scotland without any issues - both in..." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Size’11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the tripod's compact size, with one mentioning it's small enough to fit inside most camera backpacks.

"This is a great tripod for travelling. It is small and light enough to carry with you...." Read more

"...It really is light and will fit inside many camera bags...." Read more

"...It comes with a shoulder strap tripod bag which is long enough to contain the tripod with a ball head attached." Read more

"...No problem. Also you have two sizes of Allen keys and two lengths of Grub screws. So what are they used for?..." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Travelability’9 positive0 negative

Customers find the tripod suitable for travel, with one mentioning it's ideal for plane use, while another notes it's convenient for short distances like moving from car to shoot.

"This is a great tripod for travelling. It is small and light enough to carry with you...." Read more

"...is a pro grade accessory in terms of being a highly useable and moveable tripod...." Read more

"...attaching to the front of my camera bag and also for carrying short distances from car to shoot...." Read more

"...enough to fit inside most camera backpacks so it's an ideal solution for plane travellers..." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Value for money’9 positive0 negative

Customers find the tripod to be good value for money.

"...It came fast and well packed at a reasonable price ." Read more

"...Unlikely you would be disappointed with this model. superb value for the price." Read more

"...It is very compact and light unit, and it is very cheap compared to a ball head which will cost more than the tripod...." Read more

"Anyone who wants a lightweight, cheap, yet stable tripod will often be told to choose only 2 of those 3 criteria...." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Ease of use’8 positive5 negative

Customers find the tripod easy to handle and quick to set up, though some mention that unfolding takes some getting used to and there are no operating instructions provided.

"Very easy to handle once you get used to it. A bit on the heavy side if you have to carry it all day. But very stable and versatile." Read more

"...I found the tripod in its own carrying bag, and there were no operating instructions, although they are not needed as the tripod is so simple to..." Read more

"...That said I have found it very quick and easy to put up - much quicker than my friend who has a traditional tripod...." Read more

"...mount on the tripod needed to be reversed, but this was easy using the supplied spanner...." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • R Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent very clever compact full size tripod
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2014
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    I read a few praiseworthy independent reviews before purchase and was greatly encouraged to buy although sceptical. I have owned numerous high end and heavy Gitzos in the past but wanted the holy grail of compactness sturdiness reach and height. It does not seem to make sense but it actually fits the bill!. There is some extremely clever engineering going on here. I recommend a light spray of silicone lubricant on the twist leg locks before taking it out. and also a good study of the twist and lock mechanism before going on assignment. It really is light and will fit inside many camera bags. I use a Manfroto pistol grip head with this and it makes a very transportable option with good height to boot. It looks like a toy but it is a pro grade accessory in terms of being a highly useable and moveable tripod. I have had some cheap and rickety Velbon tripods in my youth this one is in another league. Unlikely you would be disappointed with this model. superb value for the price.
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  • Waypoint Charlie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice tripod, let down by a few niggles and manufacturing shortcuts
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2015
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    This is a nice, compact tripod and could have been excellent, were it not for a few niggles and iffy manufacturing quality.

    I've owned the tripod for over two years and am on my second one. I returned the first after three months because a leg came unstuck from the centre section (not uncommon) and I recently had to repair the second one (cracked centre column sleeve). I suspect those who praised the manufacturing quality wrote their reviews before having used it much.

    I like:-
    Lightweight and compact when collapsed - compact enough for plane carry on luggage.
    Feels stable and solid, given its lightweight.
    Surprisingly tall, given its collapsed size.
    Easy to carry on an all-day hike.
    Can get down low (particularly if you reverse the centre column).
    Tripod screw is reversible between 1/4" and 3/8" (which is stronger than using 1/4" with an adaptor).
    Ability to lock the head to the column with a pair of grub screws (supplied) to prevent it twisting off.

    I don't like:-
    Can be fiddly to set the leg lengths, particularly on uneven ground.
    The clutch twist locking mechanism. I've no objection to a twist lock as such, but I'd like one with a positive click, rather than tighten as far as you dare. Tighten too much and you risk damaging the lock or, if you're gripping by the centre of the tripod rather than the top of the leg, you risk twisting the leg off the rest of the tripod (it's only glued in place, not welded). Tighten too little and the leg starts to collapse as you place weight on the tripod.
    Not suitable for really mucky conditions. The legs are only sealed up to about 30cm and the twist lock grips are at the bottom of the leg sections, meaning if the tripod has been in anything messy, that messy gets transferred to your hands when you collapse it.
    The twist grip rings are glued to the legs and with time can work loose and slip around (possibly if the glue gets water damage).
    I don't normally raise the column but if you do, the two-part column is liable to unscrew at the joint, making a nonsense of having screws to lock the head.
    The plastic sleeve in which centre column slides is not very durable and in time will crack, meaning the column is no longer gripped tightly. It seems penny pinching not to have used a metal sleeve.
    It could do with retractable spiked feet.

    In summary, I do like the tripod. It's such a pity it's let down by manufacturing cost savings which reduce its longevity. I've since acquired a 20 year old Uni-loc which, in contrast, is a wonderful, solid piece of engineering that feels it will outlive my grandchildren (if I had any) and is marvellous for use in the sea and mucky locations. However, it's still the Velbon I'll turn to when setting out on a long walk or flying - I suppose that's why it's called a 'travel' tripod!
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  • Buster
    3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product but possible design fault
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2014
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    I would have awarded 5 stars if it were not for the fact that when I received mine today one of the legs is completely loose from the top holding socket. It appears that the legs are glued in rather than mechanically fixed. I am returning mine for a replacement as I really like the tripod, but I do not think that such a design will be reliable after extended use, and I would not be surprised if it happens again. From the other reviews it appears that I am not the only person to experience this fault.

    Otherwise the tripod is stable, light weight and extends to a very useful height for such a compact tripod. I think the lack of a ballast hook is an oversight as the tripod, although stable, is so lightweight.

    It comes with a shoulder strap tripod bag which is long enough to contain the tripod with a ball head attached.
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  • Michael Watts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can any more be said about the Velbon Ultra Rexi L Tripod?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 June 2011
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    To start with, I ordered my tripod from Camera King on Saturday; it was dispatched on Monday, and delivered on Thursday. Not bad going for a Cyprus delivery address.
    On opening the box, I found the tripod in its own carrying bag, and there were no operating instructions, although they are not needed as the tripod is so simple to operate.
    What you do get is a small spanner, and the first thing I had to do was to change the thread from 3/8" to 1/4". No problem.
    Also you have two sizes of Allen keys and two lengths of Grub screws.
    So what are they used for?
    If anyone else has bought this tripod and has instructions, or knows what they are for, please write a review to explain their use, to put me and perhaps others out of their misery.
    The operation of extending the legs is very simple, and if you extend all the legs before you tighten them then they wiggle around, but with one twist on each leg section then they become rock solid. The extension sections are 30. 27. 23. 20. 17 mm. and the centre column diameter is 28 mm. The height adjustment is very simple with a quick lock lever. It is a well built piece of equipment.
    For me I either take landscape or portrait photographs so I have fitted the Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head. This has a quick release unit with a lockable hinge which will swing the camera from a landscape to portrait position, and anything in between. It is very compact and light unit, and it is very cheap compared to a ball head which will cost more than the tripod.
    None of my lenses are "Image Stabilised" but if you have the "IS" type then you should switch the function off before using any tripod.
    To me this tripod is the "Bee's Knees", there is another phrase but I won't go there.
    OK so it is a Velbon, not a Manfrotto, Gitzo or Giottos. But with these other manufactures you will pay a lot more money for their name and it will perform the same task.
    It has a 5 year warranty.(Nothing indicated on or in the box, about this, I looked on the website).
    Thanks to its design, you're likely to take out and use rather than leave at home.
    For the price I don't think you can go wrong with this tripod.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars キワモノ？ぜんぜん！
    Reviewed in Japan on 17 February 2011
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    以前からレバーでバチッと止めるタイプを使ってました。
    昔樹脂製のが割れたことがあるので金属製のにしていましたが、
    すごく頑丈な代わりに重くって、車でないと持ち出せませんでした。

    旅行用にも使える軽量でコンパクトなもの、しかし重量級カメラでも
    ブレない剛性のあるものを、という無茶な選択基準で探していたところ、
    見事に合致するのはこれだけでした。しかも脚のみなら安い！

    手持ちのこれまた軽量な自由雲台をつけたところ、収納袋に入れても
    2kgありません。しかもたたんで48cmですから旅行かばんにも入ります。
    それが伸ばすとエレベーターを出さなくても身長164cmの私には
    アイレベルになりますので、常用するにも十分かと。

    普段使っているα900はもちろんのこと、中判のペンタックス6X7でも
    十分ホールドできるだけの剛性があるのは意外でした。パイプ断面が
    丸ではなく特殊形状をしているせいでしょうか、あるいはトップが
    30mm径なのに対して、５段式であるにもかかわらず先端径が18mmもあるのも
    大きなポイントでしょう。

    伸縮にはコツがあるので、「慣れれば」通常のレバー式より素早くセット、
    素早く撤収できるのも気に入ったところです。不満があるとすれば
    脚カバーはないのでこの時期持つとかなり冷たいこと。革巻きにでもします！
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  • Stefan Rudersdorf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super Stativ, leicht und perfekt für unterwegs
    Reviewed in Germany on 14 January 2013
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    Es ist mein erstes Stativ und ich habe wirklich lange gesucht. Es ist klein und leicht, hat aber ausgefahren trotzdem eine ordentliche Höhe. Es macht einen sehr stabilen und hochwertigen Eindruck. Ich wollte erst kein Stativ mit diesem Drehmechanismus der Stativbeine, aber das System überzeugt und man hat es echt schnell aufgestellt. Die Tasche ist perfekt um das Stativ inkl. Kugelkopf darin zu verstauen. Ich nutze das Stativ mit dem Sirui K-20X Aluminium Kugelkopf und beides zusammen bekommt von mir die absolute Kaufempfehlung.
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  • Anthony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo Tripod da trasporto!!!
    Reviewed in Italy on 1 October 2012
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    Ottimo treppiedi molto stabile e leggerissimo da treasportare in giro... La stabilita è degna dei ben più noti e blasonati marchi dai costi improponobili!!! Lo consiglio a tutti.
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  • __JROMEO__
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen tripode y muy robusto para paisaje
    Reviewed in Spain on 6 July 2014
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    Muy buena relación calidad-precio, excelente relación robustez-ligereza e inmejorable relación altura total-plegado..
    Totalmente recomendable tanto paisaje como macro pero para tanto para llevar de senderismo o de viaje yo aconsejaría el modelo VOXi
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  • Stephan TOURNIER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bien et meme très bien
    Reviewed in France on 22 June 2015
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    Bon trépied, j'ai déjà beaucoup de trépieds, Gidzo, Manfrotto etc......, mais pour le voyage ce trépied est super, et surtout très stable
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