Peak Design Launches Three New Tripods

credits: Peak Design

Peak Design just launched a brand new lineup of tripods built in collaboration with the adventure photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin. Here are three new models: the Pro, the Pro Tall, and the Pro Lite. All of them are built primarily from carbon fiber and come with a redesigned, CNC-machined center hub and thicker legs that make a huge difference in overall strength and stability. Peak Design says these tripods can now handle up to 40 pounds and the tallest version can extend up to just under two meters. Despite all that, they still fold down small enough to slide into a backpack.

A major part of the update is the new ball head. It now includes fluid panning for smoother video shots, an Arca-Swiss-compatible clamp, a bubble level that cleverly doubles as the lock switch, and a large control dial that feels solid and intuitive. Peak also introduced a new Tilt Mod accessory that plugs into the head and turns the whole setup into a pro-level pan-tilt system, which is perfect for filmmakers or anyone needing more controlled framing.

While the design has gotten a lot more rugged, usability hasn't taken a back seat. Even with the centre column fully stashed, you still get a decent amount of movement, and there's now a Pro Leveling Base option if you want to ditch the centre column altogether and use your own tripod head. As with most of Peak Design’s major launches, the Pro Tripods are going live first on Kickstarter at a discounted price. After that, they’ll be hitting retail shelves in early 2026 with the Pro Lite priced at $799, the standard Pro at $899, and the taller Pro Tall version landing at $999.

You can see full details on Peak Design’s website here