Novo Helix T50 Carbon Fibre Tripod

Adam Waring discovers an unfeasibly small yet feature-packed travel tripod

- Adam Waring

Good things come in small packages and the Novo Helix T50 tripod is a prime example of this. Packing down to just 35.5cm with the legs wrapped neatly around the head, it extends to a decent, if unremarkable, operating height of 140cm and weighs in at a relatively lightweight 1.84kg with the BHP-32 ball head attached.

The tripod is available as a legs-only option but the kit is good value, saving around £50 ($50) over buying the legs and head separately.

When choosing to purchase a travel tripod, there are several aspects you need to consider as a photographer. Unsurprisingly, the overall weight is at the top of the list - indeed, that's probably the main reason you'd find yourself googling the phrase 'travel tripod' in the first place. However, versatility and maximum load are also important characteristics. While it's less of a problem with newer mirrorless cameras, which are lighter by nature, a tripod still needs to be sturdy in a firm breeze.