Versatile Wonder: All-Terrain SUNWAYFOTO T3650CM Tripod Review
In this Sunwayfoto T3650CM Tripod Review, I am going to show you my experiences with this stunning tripod of the Master Series from Sunwayfoto.
My first recommendation when it comes to camera equipment is always to get a good tripod during your first steps in photography. A sturdy tripod is a key to getting sharp photos and in many types of photography is essential, like architectural photography.
As a professional architectural photographer, I look for three things when choosing a tripod: stability, ease of setup and versatility. On my day-by-day, my tripod is, without a doubt, the piece of equipment that I use the most and the one holding thousands and thousands of dollars, so I need one that I can fully trust.
This Sunwayfoto T3650CM Tripod fulfils all my needs, so let’s see why! Also keep reading to get a discount code for any Sunwayfoto product.
SPECIFICATIONS
At a glance, these are the specifications of the Sunwayfoto T3650CM Tripod:
Model: T3650CM
Number of Leg Sections：5
Tube Diameters（mm）：36/32/28/25/22
Height with legs folded：52cm
Height with legs extended：9-160cm
Platform Diameter：81mm
Weight：2.1KG
Load Capacity：25KG
Leg angles: 23°, 55°, 85°
Mounting Screws: 3/8＂
RRPP: USD 579
WHY DID I CHOOSE THIS TRIPOD?
The factors that tipped the balance of this tripod were weight, payload and size when folded. At 2.1kg weight, this carbon fibre tripod is fairly light so it allows me to move around houses and areas without aches in my back, yet solid and sturdy.
Holding up to 25kg, this tripod allows me to pair it with a geared head ( I use the Sunwayfoto Geared Head GH-PRO) and heavy camera gear like tilt-shift lenses, telephotos or even panorama heads. I also pair this T3650CM Tripod with my star tracker when shooting Astrophotography where stability is crucial.
Packing compact is one of my particular requirements so I can fit the tripod in the boot of my car without any issues but also pack it when travelling for work or my astrophotography adventures. Normally, the more sections the more shaky and unstable a tripod is, but this tripod with just over 50 cm when folded, as a result of the 5 sections, is still reliable and well balanced with no signs of shakiness.
( Note: As you will notice in this review, I’m using a Sunwayfoto T3650CM Tripod with 6 sections. I contacted Sunwayfoto beforehand to see if there was a chance to add an extra section as I needed a bit more height and they were more than happy to help me and test the tripod for me. The max height of this customized tripod is about 190cm. If you have any ideas or special requests give them a shout and they will be more than happy to assist you.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
The Sunwayfoto T3650CM Tripod comes with a quality tripod carrying bag, a 75mm bowl adapter, 3 x Spiked feet and 3 Allen keys.
KEY FEATURES
We have gone through the main specifications of the Sunwayfoto T3650CM Tripod, but these are the features that I am enjoying the most about this tripod and are making my day-by-day way easier:
Quick action twist locks