{"product_id":"caruba-travelstar-143-carbon-tripod","title":"Caruba Travelstar 143 Carbon Tripod","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCaruba Travelstar 143 Carbon Tripod | Compact support for travel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 360-degree ball head gives the Caruba Travelstar 143 Carbon Tripod flexible framing in a lightweight travel format. It’s a good match for photographers and videographers heading outdoors who want a tripod that can also convert to a monopod. The ball head’s full rotation is useful when composing a broad landscape or making a panorama, while the tripod provides a fixed camera position for long exposures, night photography and astrophotography. Its carbon-fibre construction keeps the support light to carry between viewpoints. For steady video, it offers a stable platform for a stationary shot; for landscape work, the adjustable head accommodates changes in framing across the scene. The conversion to a monopod adds another way to use the same support when a tripod stance isn’t suitable. It’s a travel-focused design with useful details for both stills and video, rather than a tripod limited to one kind of shoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section=\"features\"\u003eOn location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-fibre construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lightweight material is welcome on walks between shooting spots, especially when your camera kit is already taking up space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e360-degree ball head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn the camera through a full circle to adjust your framing, including when working across a wide landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel and degree scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e These built-in references support consistent camera alignment and measured rotations when creating panoramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonopod conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tripod can be changed into a single-leg support, giving you another way to carry and position the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounterweight hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach a counterweight here when you want added weight on the support for a long-exposure setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 kg is the monopod’s load limit, so I’d keep that configuration for a lighter camera setup and use the tripod legs for heavier gear. For a night-sky frame, I’d set the camera on the tripod and use the hook for a counterweight during a long exposure. The full-turn head is also handy for composing a stitched landscape; I’d use its scale to keep each rotation consistent and leave overlap between frames. I’d recommend this Caruba to travel-minded landscape and astro photographers who value a carbon support that changes roles. The monopod’s lower capacity is the point to keep in mind when choosing which configuration to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section=\"extra\"\u003eHeight and load\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tripod reaches a maximum working height of 143 cm and can be set as low as 34 cm. Folded, it measures 34 cm, a compact length for packing with travel equipment. Its maximum load as a tripod is 8 kg. These figures give you a clear sense of the height range and carrying capacity when planning a setup for landscapes, long exposures or video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaruba Travelstar 143 Carbon Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-release plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Caruba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Travelstar 143 Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum working height: 143 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum working height: 34 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded length: 34 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum tripod load: 8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum monopod load: 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall head rotation: 360 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Caruba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453507117396,"sku":"D209571","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/D209571_01.jpg?v=1791321392","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/ar\/products\/caruba-travelstar-143-carbon-tripod","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}