Finding a sturdy support that won’t weigh you down is a common struggle for travelling photographers, and the Slik Rover C 3 legs 159cm 1.52kg Camera solves it with a lightweight carbon-fiber tripod that carries up to 5 kg while folding to just 36 cm. It gives you the stability you need for sharp images without adding bulk to your kit.
Usages of a 159 cm tripod
Whether you’re shooting street scenes, landscape vistas or video interviews, the 159 cm height lets you work at eye level or lower for creative angles. Its compact fold makes it easy to slip into a backpack, so you can set it up on a café table, a rocky outcrop or a crowded event venue in seconds.
Benefits of Slik tripod
- Portability: The carbon-fiber build keeps the weight to 1.52 kg, making it effortless to carry on long trips.
- Load capacity: Supports up to 5 kg, so you can use heavy lenses or video rigs without worry.
- Versatility: Convert to a monopod by attaching one leg to the centre column for quick, high-reach shooting.
- Stability: Semi-automatic leg lock prevents accidental collapse and keeps the legs firm on uneven ground.
- Quick adjustment: Built-in pre-tension ball head lets you swing and lock the camera smoothly, reducing set-up time.
Why Choose a Slik tripod
Choosing this tripod means you get professional-grade rigidity without the bulk of traditional aluminium models. The carbon-fiber legs resist flex, so your composition stays steady even in windy conditions, and the reversible leg sections let you shrink the package to a pocket-friendly 36 cm. This balance of strength and compactness is ideal for photographers who move often and need reliable support wherever they go.
The included ROVER Exclusive Ball Head adds another layer of convenience. Its 5 kg load rating matches the tripod, and the Arca-Swiss compatible plate means you can swap it onto other rigs without hassle. The pre-tension mechanism safeguards your gear by preventing sudden drops when you release the lock, giving you confidence during rapid angle changes.
Key Features of a 159 cm tripod
- Material: carbon fibre. Provides high rigidity while staying lightweight.
- Weight: 1.52 kg. Easy to transport for travel or field work.
- Maximum height: 159 cm. Lets you shoot at comfortable eye level.
- Minimum height: 37 cm. Ideal for low-angle or macro photography.
- Folded length: 36 cm. Fits neatly into a backpack or camera bag.
- Leg sections: 5 per leg. Offers smooth extension and compact folding.
- Leg angle lock: semi-automatic ratchet. Secures leg position and prevents accidental opening.
- Ball head load: 5 kg. Handles most DSLR and mirrorless setups safely.
- Centre column: adjustable. Gives extra height when needed or can be used for monopod conversion.
- Leg tip thread: 3/8". Accepts optional spikes or rubber feet for different surfaces.
Specifications
| Features |
| Product colour | Black |
| Lift range | 370 - 1590 mm |
| Number of leg sections | 5 |
| Number of legs | 3 leg(s) |
| Adjustable center column | Yes |
| Purpose | Digital/film cameras |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Folded length | 36 cm |
| Weight | 1.52 kg |
| Height (max) | 159 cm |
| Height (min) | 37 cm |
