Name: SmallRig AP-20
Brand: Smallrig
SKU: B0CF56FKWF
Price: 119.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (228 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The SmallRig AP‑20 is a carbon‑fiber travel tripod weighing just 1.2‑1.25 kg, featuring a detachable reversible center column and an integrated Arca‑Swiss ball head. It offers a compact folded length of 40 cm, a load capacity of up to 12 kg, and quick‑setup flip‑lock legs, making it ideal for on‑the‑go photographers and videographers.

✓ Best for: Travel photographers, videographers, vloggers, and hikers who need a lightweight (≈1.2 kg), compact (40 cm folded) support system for small‑to‑medium rigs up to 10‑12 kg. Ideal for outdoor adventures, low‑angle macro work, quick monopod swaps, and mounting accessories like microphones or monitors on uneven terrain.✗ Not ideal for: Heavy‑duty cinema or broadcast rigs that exceed 12 kg, users who require a larger, more robust ball head for large telephoto lenses, and photographers who prefer twist‑lock leg mechanisms for fine‑tuned positioning.

Pros

✓Extremely lightweight at only 1.2‑1.25 kg while supporting up to 10‑12 kg of gear, ideal for travel and hiking.
✓Four‑section flip‑lock legs set up quickly and provide three angle stops for versatile shooting positions.

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$119.20

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Specifications

Accessories

Included AccessoriesTripod, carrying bag, user manual, Arca-Swiss quick-release plate

Design

ColorBlack

Dimensions (HxWxL)113 mm × 113 mm × 403 mm

Folded Length40.3 cm (15.8 in) mm

Working Height Range44.0 cm – 158.0 cm (17.3 in – 62.2 in)

Max Height158 cm (62.2 in) mm

Features

Ball Head TypeArca-Swiss quick-release panoramic

Ball Head Pan Range360° degrees

Ball Head Tilt Range90° degrees

Ball Head Horizontal Scale360° scale

Leg Threaded Hole1/4"-20

General

BrandSmallRig

ManufacturerSmallRig

ModelAP-20

Weight1.49 kg (3.28 lb) g

Load Capacity (Tripod)10–12 kg (22–26.4 lb) kg

Head

Ball Head TypeArca‑Swiss quick‑release panoramic

Pan Range360° pan, 90° tilt

Horizontal Scale360° graduated scale

Legs

Threaded Accessory Holes1/4‑20 on each leg for accessories

Column

Center Column FeatureDetachable and reversible for low‑angle shots

Dimensions & Weight

Height4.4488188931 Inches

Width4.4488188931 Inches

Depth15.8661417161 inches

Weight3.28047845856 Pounds

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