SmallRig’s New Tribex SE Tripod
- The Magazine For Photographers
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read

SmallRig launched a more compact, budget-friendly version of its popular tripod made in collaboration with filmmaker Potato Jet, called the Tribex SE. Like the original, the big selling point here is the one-handle hydraulic design that lets you adjust all three legs at once, meaning you can set it up or adjust it with one hand, even on uneven ground.
The SE is still built mainly from carbon fibre, but it’s a bit lighter than the original, about 3.7kg including the head. It has a height range from 25cm all the way up to 168cm (so just under 10 inches to about 5.5 feet), and it actually folds down smaller than the first version, which makes it a lot easier to pack in a backpack or suitcase. SmallRig says it’ll fit into 28-inch luggage, no problem.
The head is a bit more compact too, but it still gives you full 360° panning, tilts from -65° to +90°, and can handle camera setups up to 6kg (about 13 pounds). You can also quickly swap between Manfrotto and DJI RS plates with a switch. Now, there is a trade-off: the max weight the tripod can handle overall is down from 25kg to 15kg (so from 55 to 33 pounds). Pricing is $400, about half of the original Tribex.
You can see full details on SmallRig’s website here
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