SmallRig AD-50 Lightweight Carbon Fiber Video Tripod System

A lightweight professional video tripod system designed for filmmakers who need proper fluid-head support without carrying a heavy studio tripod.

The SmallRig AD-50 combines carbon fiber legs with a dedicated video head, 65 mm half-ball leveling system and Manfrotto-style quick-release plate, making it a strong choice for mirrorless cameras and compact cinema rigs.

LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON FIBER DESIGN

At approximately 2.8 kg / 6.2 lb, the AD-50 is easy to transport while still supporting camera setups up to 6 kg / 13.2 lb.

This makes it especially useful for:

• Run-and-gun production
• Interviews
• Documentary
• Corporate shoots
• Commercials
• Music videos
• Travel productions
• Mirrorless and compact cinema cameras

FLUID VIDEO HEAD

The integrated pan-and-tilt head provides dedicated video movement rather than still-photo ball-head operation.

Features include:

• Independent pan lock
• Independent tilt lock
• Fixed counterbalance
• Fixed damping system
• Incremental pan adjustment
• Stepless tilt movement
• Tilt range from approximately +90° to -50°

Ideal for controlled pans, tilts and locked-off shots.

65 MM HALF-BALL LEVELING

The head mounts into a 65 mm half-ball, allowing you to level the camera without individually adjusting all three tripod legs.

That is especially useful when working quickly or setting up on uneven ground.

MANFROTTO-STYLE QUICK RELEASE

The AD-50 uses a 501PL-style sliding quick-release plate with both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting screws.

This makes it suitable for a wide range of mirrorless cameras, cages and compact cinema rigs.

WORKING HEIGHT

• Maximum height: 163 cm / 64.1"
• Minimum height: 72.9 cm / 28.7"
• Folded length: 79 cm / 31.1"

ACCESSORY MOUNTING

A built-in 1/4"-20 accessory thread allows you to mount additional production accessories such as:

• Monitor
• Wireless video transmitter
• Magic arm
• Smartphone holder
• Small accessories

without loading everything directly onto the camera cage.

CARBON FIBER LEGS

The three-section carbon fiber legs use twist locks and include removable spiked feet for use on different surfaces.

The system supports both ground- and mid-level spreader configurations.

IDEAL FOR

Interviews • Documentary • Commercials • Events • Music Videos • Corporate Video • Run-and-Gun • Mirrorless Cameras • Compact Cinema Rigs • Smooth Pans & Tilts

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• SmallRig AD-50 carbon fiber tripod
• SmallRig video fluid head
• 501PL-style quick-release plate
• Pan handle
• Smartphone holder
• Allen key
• Carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS

• Material: Carbon fiber
• Payload: 6 kg / 13.2 lb
• Tripod weight: 2.8 kg / 6.2 lb
• Maximum height: 163 cm
• Minimum height: 72.9 cm
• Folded length: 79 cm
• Head type: Pan & tilt video head
• Bowl: 65 mm half-ball
• Plate: 501PL-style
• Camera mounting: 1/4"-20 + 3/8"-16
• Bubble level: Yes
• Accessory mount: 1× 1/4"-20

PLEASE NOTE

The AD-50 is designed primarily for lightweight and midsize camera builds.

For heavier cinema rigs, large lenses or heavily accessorized camera packages, we recommend choosing a higher-capacity tripod system.