![]() The TFA-01 was used to brace the camera against the railing in order to take 5 different long exposures that were then blended together in Photomatix. This HDR photo was taken in New York from the deck of a bar in Hell’s Kitchen. Not long ago, I published a quick review of the Really Right Stuff Safari Clamp, a support accessory that’s recently found a permanent place in my travel kit due to its small size, but high load capacity. Well today I thought we’d take a look at the other pocket-sized RRS item that I carry around a lot, the TFA-01 Pocket Tripod. In fact, I’ve had the TFA-01 for a lot longer than the Safari Clamp, and I’ve mentioned it several times in older posts like 21 Essential Items For The Travelling Photographer. A more detailed look at it has been on my to-do list for some time, so here we are! The BC-18 is smaller, cheaper, lighter and actually holds heavier weights without creeping. I no longer use the BH-25, and have switched entirely to the BC-18 for use with clamps and tabletop tripods. ![]() ![]() Since then, RRS launched the BC-18 MicroBall, which I think is far better suited as a pairing with the tripod. NOTE 2: When I first reviewed the TFA-01, I used the BH-25 ball head with it. The olde one is still fine, but I love the added stability of the Ultra version, and truly believe it’s worth the additional money. Much of what is said in this review is still relevant to the very similar Ultra version too, but I felt that I should now clarify that I would actually recommend the new version to everyone, unless you genuinely only plan to use it with a tiny camera like a GoPro or a point and shoot. As soon as the Ultra version came out, I picked one up, and have since stopped using the older version. The price difference between the regular version (reviewed on this page) and the Ultra version is about $20. This means that its capacity to hold heavier camera setups are a variety of leg angles is greatly increased. It’s the same size as the original, but it features a ratcheting leg lock system instead of relying solely on friction. NOTE: In 2016, RRS introduced a new version of the TFA-01 called the TFA-10 Ultra.
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