Compact Traveler No. 1 - carbon tripod

Travel tripods for photographers are usually masters of compromise and have to reconcile low weight and packing volume with the best possible stability. A photo tripod made of carbon can do that. The Compact Traveler No. 1 Carbon combines lightness and stability in a very high-quality, innovative travel tripod.

A travel tripod solves three challenges

Rollei has once again taken on each of these three seemingly contradictory requirements: the Rollei Compact Traveler no. 1 Carbon literally turns the conventional design of tripods on its head. The tripod legs, which can be extended four times, can be swiveled by 180 degrees and enable an amazingly small packing size of just 33 cm. In connection with the highly stable and light high-tech material carbon, the total weight of the Compact Traveler No. 1 Less than 1 kilogram, more than 980 grams, even the professional travel photographer does not need to reserve in his luggage. The carbon of the Rollei travel tripod is also responsible for the impressive load capacity of 8 kilograms, which corresponds to a weight/load ratio of 1/8! The pivoting of the tripod legs even allows macro shots in the ground area, which would otherwise require additional equipment..

The lightweight that doesn't show its power

The 360 panorama ball head of the Rollei Compact Traveler no. 1 Carbon easily accepts professional SLR housings with super-telephoto lenses and other accessories via the standardized and Arca-Swiss-compatible quick-release plate and allows quick changes of motif. Stable spikes with protective end caps guarantee a firm footing on any surface, a freely rotatable hook on the center column further increases stability when you attach your photo bag or any weight to it..

Ready to travel and fully equipped

The tripod legs are quickly extended to the maximum height of 142 cm with the quick-release screw connection. For particularly tricky situations, the Rollei Compact Traveler No. 1 Carbon travel tripod can also be used as a monopod. You will also receive all the necessary tools and a bag.

Tested and awarded in the tripod category

The magazinechip has already tested the compact travel tripod. The professional and independent test was carried out in the Tripods category. The Rollei Compact Traveler No. 1 Carbon has thus prevailed against high-priced tripod competitors with the grade VERY GOOD. The high stability despite the very light weight was particularly praised. The measured values resulted in a wind and retracted center columnStability of 98%. With the center column fully extended and under the influence of wind, the measured value drops to 87%. Nevertheless, a sensational value for the 980 gram light travel tripod.

The Compact Traveler No. 1 carbon on the result of a total of 92 points for stability. The Compact Traveler no. 1 Carbon more than satisfactorily as a city, nature and travel tripod. It is also included in the best list of all tripods at number 36. A real top performance for a travel tripod.

Easy to convert to a monopod

tripod height

Technical specifications

tripod

monopod

tripod head

quick release plate

scope of delivery

• 1x tripod
• 1x ball head
• 1xSmartphone holder II
• 1x Allen key
• 1x quick release plate
• 1x tripod bag

test seal

That  carbonTripod Compact Traveler No. 1 by Rollei was published in issue 02/2017 of Chip, in issues 04/2017 and 06/2017 of Fototest and in issue 07/22 ofDigitalPHOTOexcellent.