The SmallRig AD-120 tripod offers three-section carbon fiber legs with FreeSpeed locking – one flip lock per leg. Working height is available from 58cm (22.8″) to 197cm (77.5″). The included DH12 fluid head features an adjustable 6-step counterbalance system (1-8kg) and step-less damping system for pan and tilt. The quick-release plate is compatible with the DJI RS series and Manfrotto plates. The tripod kit with both mid-level and ground spreaders and a carrying bag is available now for $475.15. The Chinese company SmallRig is known for producing affordable and “well-thought-through” camera accessories – cages, grip arms, clamps, etc. Nowadays SmallRig produces a wide variety of products including LED lights, batteries, and even microphones. When it comes to tripods, SmallRig is a relatively new player in the field, but the company already managed to launch some interesting products. Last year, for instance, we reported about the SmallRig FreeBlazer tripod for up to 8kg payloads. At this year’s NAB show, we made a video about a Smallrig x Potato Jet collaboration resulting in a hydraulic tripod called Tribex (available from July 2024). Now, SmallRig officially launched another new tripod called AD-120. Let’s take a quick look at its features and specs. SmallRig AD-120 heavy-duty carbon fiber tripod The words heavy-duty are part of the tripod’s name – that is how SmallRig calls their line of video tripods. How heavy-duty the tripod really is, of course, has to be tested in hands-on reviews. Perhaps the most notable design feature of the tripod legs...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 31 May, 2024