Tripods, Monopods and Other Supports Photography Equipment Reviews

A review of the Manfrotto MT294A3 tripod with the 804RC2 three-way pan & tilt head.

We test the M-Plate Unviersal Tripod Plate System.

The Gomite Tiltpod Mobile is designed for use with the iPhone 4/4S making it possible to shoot steady videos and take photos with yourself in the shot.

Our test of the Vanguard Nivelo 245BK aluminium tripod with swiveling macro centre column.

We look at the versatile V4 boom arm from Velbon.

Peter Bargh takes the Giottos MTL9351B Professional Aluminium Tripod with MH5011 three way head out in the field for a thorough ePHOTOzine test.

We review the stylish, compact and funky looking Phottix Three Axis Spirit Level for your camera with a flash hot-shoe.

John Gravett of Lakeland Photographic Holidays tests the Hejnar PHOTO Arca style quick release system with a Manfrotto 405 / 410 head adaptor.

Daniel Bell reviews the Breffo Spider Podium from MyMemory.

We take a look at the Tunemount Bicycle Mount which is designed to be used with a smartphone.

We review the ultra compact Joby Gorillapod Micro 250 tripod and find out how it copes stuck to a compact camera.

Daniel Bell tests two unique products from Gary Fong - the Flip-Cage and iPhone 4 tripod adapter.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the brand new Panasonic Lumix G X VARIO 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. Micro Four Thirds lens for Panasonic and Olympus cameras.

Sample photos from the Leica M Monochrom - the new black and white Leica with a full frame 18 megapixel sensor.

Sample photos from a production version of the Leica X2 - the camera features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C sensor and f/2.8 lens.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the brand new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD Lens with Vibration Correction and UltraSonic Silent Drive.

A Canon users review of the new Nikon D800. Paul Ward found that Nikon's latest camera, the D800 was enough to tempt even a die hard Canon user.

We have a look at the brand new Panasonic Lumix GF5 - the new camera has a number of new features and promises ultra fast focus speeds.

We've uploaded a number of full size sample photos from the new 36.3 megapixel Nikon D800 Digital SLR.

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 is Fujifilm's first compact system camera and features not only a hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder, but also a newly designed 16 megapixel sensor and three new lenses.

The Canon Powershot G1 X is the latest serious compact from Canon and features a large 14.3 megapixel sensor. Find out how it performs in our review.

The Sony NEX-7 is the highest resolution mirrorless camera with a 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, Joshua Waller finds out how it performs in our review.

With an adjustable centre column and three way head, the Manfrotto 055x ProB & 804 RC2 head are a combination as flexible as a boneless gymnast. Matt Grayson dons his tights to take a look.

What has 17 legs and a big head? Matt Grayson doing a tripod group test.

After winning a trophy using the Manfrotto 190CX Pro4 tripod, award winning technical writer Matt Grayson gives his review.

The Giottos Vitruvian VGR range offers a tripod and monopod in one. Two models are available and Matt Grayson tries out the carbon-fibre version.

There's no two ways about it. Either you're a ball & socket man, or you live and shoot by the three-way pan & tilt head.

The new range of Giottos tripods arrive and Duncan Evans is there to welcome them off the boat.

We test the Velbon Ultra REXi L - a full size professional quality tripod with an ultra compact design.

Selecting the right tripod can be a minefield. So we've got three here for around £200 to see which offers the best value for money in construction, features and ease-of-use.

Tripods are an integral part of photography, but good quality doesn't have to cost the earth. Here we test three all under £150.

We test the compact photo kit tripod from Manfrotto, with 5 sections and aluminium construction, the tripod is easily transported.

We test the aluminium Manfrotto 390 Series MK393-H Photo / Movie Kit QR Tripod to see how this tripod performs.

A review of the Manfrotto MT294A3 tripod with the 804RC2 three-way pan & tilt head.

The Giottos Vitruvian VGR range offers a tripod and monopod in one. Two models are available and Matt Grayson tries out the carbon-fibre version.

Matt Grayson gets to look at the Optera 460 from Trek-Tech. Something else with ridiculously bandy legs.

Who needs a tripod when all you need is the delightfully simple SteadePod, asks Will Cheung