Manfrotto Compact Tripod

I’ve had this tripod since probably 2018 or so. It’s currently holding up my whole camera/teleprompter apparatus on a monitor arm, which says something about its build quality. I really like the clip-style leg adjustments for height. They’re fast and easy. It also has an extra center column extension for additional height without having to spread the legs all the way out, which is handy.

The top fully articulates, and it has a quick-release plate that you screw into the bottom of your camera. Flip a tab and the camera pops right out. There might be slightly better options now since this thing is several years old, but it’s been a solid tripod. Nothing fancy, just reliable.