Rank #4 in Best Camera Tripods 2026: Nine Ranked, and the Spec Tables That Contradict the Copy
SMALLRIG 72-inch Tripod & Monopod, 15 kg Payload
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
SMALLRIG's 3935 is a four-section aluminium travel tripod that converts into a monopod, listed at £53.52 with a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 1,303 customers. It sits fourth in our guide to camera tripods, and the listing sells it as a 72-inch tripod carrying up to 15 kg / 33 lb.
The 72-inch figure is where this page argues with itself. The bullets say the working height adjusts from 23 inches to 72 inches; the specification table gives a maximum height of 71.65 inches and a minimum height of 17 inches. That 17 inches is the number the bullets use for the folded size, which the spec table lists separately as 16.93 inches. The payload claim is the one that holds up: 15 kg / 33 lb appears in the bullets and again as the maximum weight capacity in the specification table. Everything below comes from the Amazon listing, not from a tripod we tested ourselves.
How those 1,303 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £53.52 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,303 ratings |
| Working height (bullets) | 23 inches to 72 inches |
| Maximum height (spec table) | 71.65 inches |
| Minimum height (spec table) | 17 inches |
| Folded size (spec table, as listed) | 16.93 inches |
| Item weight | 1.53 kg |
| Maximum weight capacity | 15 kg / 33 lb |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“To be clear from the beginning, this tripod deserves 5 stars in the price and aluminium category! Comes with a great head and extends way above my needs. Versatile, sturdy enough for a heavy camera, monopod thing it's a bonus although I cannot see myself using it. Great case and comes also with phone holder. On a heavy side, I would keep it in the car rather than attached to my bag. Overall very pleased. The extra discount was a pleasant surprise.”
Verified purchase“Absolute brilliant tripod, very impressed with how compact and sturdy it is. I had it out at full extension to test it and was vey happy with it.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Camera Tripods 2026: Nine Ranked, and the Spec Tables That Contradict the Copy.
Questions people ask
How much does the SMALLRIG 3935 cost?
The listing shows £53.52.
What height range does it cover?
The bullets say the working height adjusts from 23 inches to 72 inches, while the specification table gives a maximum height of 71.65 inches and a minimum height of 17 inches.
How much weight will it take?
Both the bullets and the specification table give a maximum load of 15 kg / 33 lb, and the tripod itself is listed at 1.53 kg.
Can it be used as a monopod?
Yes. The bullets describe a 2-in-1 tripod and monopod with a 36 mm removable ball head, and say the central pole can be inverted.
What cameras fit it?
The bullets say it suits equipment with 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes, including DSLR, mirrorless and sports cameras, and that it can also be used with phones.
What is the folded size?
The specification table lists a folded size of 16.93 inches, which is the figure the bullets describe as a 17-inch folded size.
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