Zomei M8 Travel Tripod: Review & Test

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My in depth look at the Zomei M8 Travel Tripod; an affordable Magnesium Alloy tripod, the M8 has a transverse column allowing you to set the central column off at a 90 degree angle.

I show in detail the tripod, the set up and my opinion on the design and overall suitability for general purpose use.
Sample supplied via Zomei for an independent and unbiased review

Details from the maker:
ZOMEI M8 72 inch Portable Professional Aluminium Camera Tripod

3 Different Leg Angles: The aluminium alloy legs can be adjusted to 25, 50, and 80-degree angles to enable extreme low angle photography.

Compact Size: The tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180 degree, giving it a compact size of 18.9", save your space and make it small enough to carry everywhere.

Easy To Fold Up: The tripod provides a collapsible design. Just push the buttons on the top of the legs, the tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180 degree. The portable bag provided and its compact size contribute to carry the tripod everywhere.

Specifications:
• Material: Magnesium Aluminium Alloy
• Net Weight: 3.48lbs(with ball head)
• Sections: 4
• Head Type: Ball Head
• Head Material: Die-casting Metal
• Locking Type: Twist Lock
• Locking Material: Magnesium Aluminium Alloy
• Applicable Brand: Nikon/Sony/Pentax/Canon
• Applicable Model: Camera with 1/4”Mounting Screw
• Max Tube Diameter: 0.98”
• Max Height: 72.24”
• Min Height: 14.76”
• Load Capacity: 8Kg