Slightly smaller than the Peak Design Pro Tripod yet considerably more stable than the Peak Design Travel Tripod, the Pro Lite Tripod is the ultimate balance between pro-level performance and go-anywhere packability. Pro Lite has the exact same architecture, ball head, materials, and features of Pro Tripod, but with more compact legs for improved portability. Pro Lite is still plenty strong enough to hold heavy pro rigs and shoot pro-level content—35lb weight rating compared to 40lb for Pro Tripod and 20lb for Travel Tripod—but thinner/shorter leg sections mean a smaller packed-down volume and weight for enhanced portability. Developed in collaboration with renowned photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin, Pro Lite Tripod offers professional features like fluid panning, video support, and fully CNC-machined aluminum hardware, as well as meticulously engineered refinements to every single lever, knob, and touchpoint. No other professional tripod on the planet is this capable, packable, and downright delightful to use.
With the unique and patented Tilt Mod accessory (sold separately) Pro Lite Tripod can instantly convert to a fluid pan & tilt video tripod. Effortlessly switch between photography and filming in the field or studio without lugging around multiple tripods or a bulky video head. Video has become an integral part of the pro photography workflow, and no other tripod in the world offers the ability to quickly switch between the two—let alone do it with an accessory that’s compact enough to fit in a lens compartment of your camera bag.
Unmatched portability
- Groundbreaking architecture eliminates dead volume
- Packs down significantly smaller than any tripod in its class
- Portable design lets you take your tripod more places, and venture further
- Anchor points for connecting any Peak Design camera strap (sold separately)
Professional stability without the bulk
- 40lb weight capacity, capable of stabilizing heavy pro rigs in demanding environments
- Stability and vibration damping comparable to much larger tripods in it’s class
- Nonslip, shock absorbing polyurethane feet
- Built-in load hanging hook
Switch between photo and video instantly
- Instantly convert to a full fluid pan/tilt video tripod by installing Video Adapter accessory (sold separately)
- Video adapter features fluid drag, spring loaded counter balance, extendable handle, and angle locking knob.
- Attach/detach Video Adapter instantly, and stow it in any camera bag.
Lightning-fast setup and pack-down
- Upgraded quick-action leg locks allow you to unlock legs in 3 swift motions
- Setup and packdown in half the time it takes for traditional twist-knob tripods
- Low and inverted configuration modes allow camera to sit just inches off ground
Intuitive Pro Ball Head with next-level usability
- Single, ultra-smooth omnidirectional head adjustment ring with no bulky/confusing knobs
- Integrated buttery-smooth fluid panning with integrated angle gauge
- New camera quick-lock grips camera instantly for a faster, tighter hold than ever before
- New camera cinch ring & tension gauge lets you instantly increase holding force and stability
- New safety toggle engages to totally lock in your camera
- Easily operate with gloves on
- Compatible with all PD plates and most Arca-type plates
- Removable pins for use with most Arca-type L-brackets
- Always-visible omnidirectional bubble level
- Ballhead has +/- 15 degrees of adjustment even when center column is fully stowed
Brilliantly integrated tools
- Included 4mm + 2.5mm hex tool magnetically stows away in center column
- Collapsible mobile mount (sold separately) also can stow in center column
- Store 1 tool in your center column, and the other in your tripod bag
Durable, fully serviceable, and guaranteed for life
- All components are weather and impact resistant
- Slim, protective carry sleeve with integrated shoulder strap & handle
- All parts are fully serviceable, cleanable, and replaceable
Pro/Lite/Tall primary differences vs. Travel Tripod
- Much greater stiffness, stability, and weight capacity
- Fully CNC-machined aluminum w/ recycled 6061-T6 aluminum (Travel Tripod has a few cast/powder coated parts)
- Completely overhauled Pro Ball Head with feature & usability improvements including:
- Integrated fluid panning
- New quick-lock system grips camera faster & tighter
- New cinch ring & tension gauge to quickly increase grip strength
- New safety toggle for total security
- Always-visible bubble level
- 15 degrees of adjustment even when center column is fully stowed
- Leg lock levers, center column knob, & angle adjusters tuned for smoother, faster, stronger operation
- Redesigned carry sleeve with integrated strap
- Leg levers & sections much easier to disassemble/reassemble for cleaning & maintenance
Specs and Materials
Weight: 1.7kg
Weight Capacity:15.9kg
Collapsed Length: 48.4cm
Collapsed Diameter: 8.5cm
Deployed Height:
Max height (center column raised): 162.5cm
Max height (center column down): 133.2cm
Min height (low mode): 15.8cm
Leg sections: 4
Leg locks: aluminum cams, updated design for improved stiffness and easier cleanability vs. Travel Tripod.
Materials:
Ballhead, hub, load hook, leg locks: CNC-machined & anodized 6061-T6 recycled aluminum (no die cast parts)
Legs: 3K Weave Carbon Fiber (2x2 Twill)
Center Column: 3K Weave Carbon Fiber (2x2 Twill)
Hardware: Stainless Steel
Feet: Non-slip TPU
In The Box
1x Tripod (legs + ball head)
1x Tripod Bag
1x Standard Plate
1x Hex Tool (4mm + 2.5mm hex wrench)
1x Load Hook (installed in center column)
