Spanning a maximum height of 173 cm and capable of supporting up to 8 kg, the GlobeTrotter Air is not that different from its brother in the Classic series - with one big difference - HyperLocks. The 5-section HyperLock telescopic design allows the user to quickly and easily set up and take down the tripod by simply turning the rubber foot in one direction to extend the leg and in the opposite direction to lock it to the desired length. This design also reduces the total weight of the tripod to 1.4 kg transportable.

Attracting both system camera users and smartphone photographers, the Air series is equipped with a few features that many users will find fashionable and functional. Initially, the Air series included a compatible Arca-type ball joint in matching color, which not only includes an Arca-type plate in color matching, but is also capable of independent 360 ° panoramas - a rare feature on a ball head of this compact . Second, the entire center column can be removed from the tripod and, using HyperLock technology, is able to extend into a self-contained selfie stick. A foldable smartphone adapter is included for convenience, as is a universal Bluetooth remote that can trigger the camera on most smartphones. Finally, MeFoto aims to make user manuals a thing of the past with new, intuitive icons on the tripod body. Each icon is placed at a point of interest or adjustment and details, in easy-to-understand pictograms, how to adjust the tripod for any shooting situation.

For those looking to use the GlobeTrotter Air for low-angle photos or on a table top, each of the anodized aluminum legs of the tripod can be deployed independently up to a minimum height of 30.5 cm. The 3-position leg angle stops allow the user to adjust the height of the tripod to suit almost any shooting situation. Additionally, a detachable spring hook is located in a recess at the bottom of the center column, allowing you to hang a variety of weighted items to increase the overall stability of the tripod.

As a travel tripod, the GlobeTrotter Air is designed to fold in an inverted style with the 3 feet collapsing up around the center column. This design allows the GlobeTrotter to reach a compact folded length of only 30.5 cm, which fits easily into the included soft carrying case.

Head
Head type Ball head
Camera mounting screw 1/4 "-20 male
Arca-Type Quick Release Plate Type
Friction control Yes
Independent panoramic lock Yes
Pan & Tilt range
Vertical tilt -45 ° to + 90 °
360 ° panoramic range
General
Load capacity 17.6 lb / 8 kg
Maximum working height 68.1 "/ 173 cm
Maximum height without central column 45.1 "/ 114.5 cm
Minimum working height 12 "/ 30.5 cm
Folded length 12.2 "/ 31cm
Materials Aluminum alloy
Weight 3.2 lb / 1.4 kg
Legs
Leg lock type Twist Lock
Independent leg spacing Yes
Leg sections 5
Central column
Rapid column extension type
Central lateral column / 90 degrees No