Now I have a Slik Sprint Mini II tripod. Actually, I wanted this tripod in the past, but then I preferred the DiC & MiC E302C. However, when used in the field, the E302C has some disadvantages.
So I decided to go with the Slik Sprint Mini II (Operating instructions in PDF). This is an old model, I found a used one in very good condition.
The Slik Sprint Mini II is compact in size. The folded length is about 370mm. It is like the Rekam RT-L39N, which is much worse.
The weight of the Sprint Mini II is 780g (without a case). It is made of aluminum.
The tripod has a removable ball head (SBH-100DQ) for 1/4" center column mounting.
The ball head is small but usable.
Unlike the SBH-100 ball head of the Slik Sprint Mini (previous model), the SBH-100DQ ball head has a removable "quick release" plate (with 1/4" thread mount).
This is a tiny plate called the Slik 6252:
You should use a screwdriver or coin as there is no handle on the mounting screw:
The center column is locked with a stopper and a locking nut.
The leg sections are fixed with locking levers (I wanted this way).
The maximum height is about 1085mm (when all four sections and the center column are extended).
But usually the lowest section and the center column are folded when I use the tripod. Then the height is about 685mm:
The center column consists of two parts. The lower part is removable.
Without the lower part the minimum height is about 150mm:
The center column is invertible as well.
I liked the compactness, the set-up speed, and the simplicity of the Slik Sprint Mini II tripod. And it is quite stiff. The only thing I dislike is the need to use a coin to attach a camera to the plate.
Of course, it is not a replacement for the E302C. I use all my tripods: the Slik Pro 500DX (for video), the DiC & MiC E302C (indoor), and this Slik Sprint Mini II (outdoor). It depends on the application and the shooting conditions.
p.s. The Slik Sprint Mini II has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the Slik Sprint Mini III BH and the Slik Sprint Mini III BHAC. The BHAC version uses an Arca Swiss style plate, which is a good advantage. But the new models are quite expensive and hard to buy for me.
See also related notes:
- Slik Sprint Mini II: Tripod mounting plate adapter (2025-05-07)
- SLIK PRO 340DX Tripod (with SH-705E head) (2024-11-04)
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