SmallRig CT180 Video Tripod
A 71-inch fluid-head tripod with a mid-level spreader and a 4 kg payload, the SmallRig answer to the Manfrotto 190.
Tracked 2026-10-01. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
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Our take on the SmallRig CT180 Video Tripod
The SmallRig CT180 is a video tripod that converts to a monopod, suited to a streamer who needs one stand for a desk, room or walking shots.
The tracked price is $109.99, flat across three points from August 26 to October 1, 2026, so there is no sale pattern to wait for. The listing gives a monopod height up to 188cm and a tripod height up to 183cm, with a 43cm stored length. The mini fluid head has fixed damping, 360 degree rotation and a +90 to -55 degree tilt. A smartphone holder is included. The bracket has 1/4 threaded holes for a magic arm or phone mount. It weighs 1700 g. Rated 4.2 across 241 retailer ratings.
- Converts between tripod and monopod
- Smartphone holder included in the kit
- 1/4 threaded holes on the bracket for add-ons
- Fixed damping on the fluid head
- Rated 4.2 across 241 retailer ratings
Where it fits in a build
Hold the rig steady without arm fatigue: gimbal, monopod, or shoulder mount. See every mount / stabilizer pick
| Type | Video tripod, fluid head, 71 in, mid-level spreader |
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SmallRig CT180 Video Tripod
$109.99Tracked 2026-10-01
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We do not lab-test hardware. Ratings and review counts come from the retailer listing and are labelled as such; stream-quality figures are conservative planning budgets from our published model. Prices are tracked at build time, not live, and were last refreshed 2026-10-22. How the numbers are derived: methodology. How picks are chosen: editorial policy.