Peak Design Pro Tall Tripod Black

Peak Design Pro Tall Tripod Black Summary

The Peak Design Pro Tall Tripod Black is the largest and most stable carbon fibre tripod in the Pro range. It is for creators who require extra height when shooting, and for those who want to avoid extending the centre column where possible, for maximum rigidity.

With an extended working height of 197.4 cm and a load capacity of 18.1 kg, it handles heavy cameras and long lenses with ease, while being as easy to work with as the other Pro tripods from Peak Design.

Like the rest of the range, the Pro Tall is made with 3K carbon fibre with CNC-machined 6061-T6 recycled aluminium hardware, which makes the tripod extremely solid. Despite this it’s compact enough to fit into most travel backpacks, measuring 58.1 cm when folded down for travel. The included and updated Pro Ball Head provides smooth, fluid-style panning, features a quick-lock Arca-compatible plate, and has refined tension control, which Peak Design developed for this series.

For professional photographers, filmmakers, and hybrid creators who often work with large rigs, studio setups, or prefer to shoot at standing height without needing a centre column, this version offers the most leeway. The Pro Tall offers compatibility with related accessories, including the Tilt Mod accessory and Pro Levelling Base, allowing you to switch easily between photo and video work on any assignment.

Peak Design Pro Tall Tripod Key Features

• Tallest model in the Pro range, with a 197.4 cm maximum height
• Supports up to 18.1 kg
• 3K carbon fibre legs and CNC-machined aluminium hardware
• Integrated Pro Ball Head with fluid panning, quick-lock Arca plate and bubble level
• 58.1 cm folded, with a 9.3 cm diameter for storage
• 4-section legs with flush angle adjusters and improved leg locks for faster setup
• Non-slip polyurethane feet offer stability on a range of surfaces
• Compatible with the Tilt Mod, Pro Levelling Base, spike feet and other accessories
• Also available in regular Pro Tripod and Pro Lite Tripod variants

Peak Design Pro Tall Tripod Black in More Detail

Pro Tall

The Pro Tall Tripod is for photographers and filmmakers who want extra height or maximum stability without needing to extend the centre column. It’s especially useful when working with heavier rigs or for shooting from eye-level for taller users.

The longer legs provide added rigidity and reduce vibration, while still folding into a relatively compact size. This version is the most stable in the range and offers the highest working height from Peak Design’s pro tripod line-up.

Professional Stability and Build

The Pro Tripod increases stiffness and reach compared to the highly popular Travel Tripod, while keeping a compact folded-down shape. It features 3K 2x2 twill carbon fibre legs with an all CNC-machined 6061-T6 recycled aluminium hub, locks and hardware.

A flanged centre column adds rigidity, and the tripod supports loads of up to 18.1 kg, catering to full-frame camera bodies, longer lenses and even compact video setups. Non-slip polyurethane feet are also included, which help with grip and vibration damping when shooting on hard ground.

Included Pro Ball Head

The included Pro Ball Head has been completely redesigned for smoother movement and more precise control. It now offers fluid panning with a dedicated pan lock, omnidirectional ball movement, and there’s an always-visible bubble level to get the horizon level, as well as a quick-lock camera connection with a safety toggle.

You can adjust the head’s holding force via an adjustment ring and locking ring cinch guide, while still achieving up to 15 degrees of adjustment, even with the centre column stowed. The Arca-compatible geometry uses a plate lock ring and removable plate pins, with a clear safety lock indicator and insertion indicator to keep your gear 100% secure.

Faster Setup and Easy Maintenance

The leg lock levers have been re-designed for a smoother, stronger action, which also helps to ensure that setup and pack-down are really quick with this tripod. Flush-sitting leg angle adjusters keep the packed profile more flush, and are simple to use with a push button.

The redesigned leg sections also disassemble more easily for cleaning after beach or winter shoots, and users can adjust the legs for low and inverted modes, for low-angle shooting when needed.

Compact Carry

Despite the pro design, the packed-down shape is compact, with minimal wasted space, so it slides into and straps onto a backpack without getting caught. There are even anchor point, which let you attach Peak Design camera straps if you prefer to carry it between locations hands-free.

Integrated Tools and Accessories

A magnetic dual-ended hex tool is stowed in the centre column, ready for when you need to make any quick adjustments. A mobile mount is available as an optional accessory that also sits inside the column.

The system works with the Tilt Mod Ball Head Video Adapter, which gives fluid pan and tilt with a compact handle and counterbalance, and with the Pro Levelling Base if you want to a dedicated video, gimbal, geared or three-way head. Optional Pro spike tripod feet and a carrying case complete Peak Design’s Pro ecosystem.

Hybrid Tripod for Photo and Video

This is a hybrid support that caters to both stills and video. The ball head has integrated fluid panning for simple moves, and with the optional Tilt Mod attached you can smooth pan and tilt with fluid drag and a spring-loaded counterbalance.

Pro Tripod vs Travel Tripod

Compared with the Travel Tripod, the Pro Tripod is stiffer, more stable and rated for double the load capacity. The Pro is CNC-machined aluminium, while the Travel tripod has some cast, powder-coated parts.

The upgraded Pro Ball Head adds integrated fluid panning, a faster quick-lock, a clearer tension gauge, a safety toggle and 15º adjustment even with the column stowed. Pro tripod controls such as the leg locks, centre column knob and angle adjusters have been adjusted for smoother action, and leg sections are simpler to strip down for cleaning.

The Pro Tripod weighs around 1.9 kg, closes to 50.1 cm, and reaches 168.4 cm high with the column up. By comparison, the Travel Tripod Carbon comes in at about 1.27 kg, packs to 39.4 cm, reaches 152.4 cm with the column up, and has 5-leg sections (vs 4) with a 9.1 kg capacity. The Pro is ideal for when you need more height, stiffness and capacity, while the Travel tripod is perfect when size and weight are your priority.

What’s in the box

• x1 Peak Design Pro Tall Tripod
• x1 Tripod Bag
• x1 Standard Arca Plate
• x1 Hex Tool (4 mm + 2.5 mm dual wrench) / Load Hook (installed in centre column)

Peak Design Pro Tall Tripod Black Specifications