Introduction
This tripod was purchased through retail channels. I was no paid by any party to write this review, and the opinions are entirely my own.
| Name | RRS TVC-33S |
| Class | Systematic |
| Yaw Stiffness | 1787 +/- 10 Nm/rad |
| Yaw Damping | 0.819 +/- 0.082 Js/rad |
| Pitch Stiffness | 4891 +/- 12 Nm/rad |
| Pitch Damping | 0.662 +/- 0.066 Js/rad |
| Retail Price | $990 |
| Weight | 3.85 lbs (1.748 kgs) |
| Manufacturer weight rating | 50 lbs |
| Maximum Height | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 4.0 in (10.2 cm) |
| Center Column | No |
| Base Diameter | 3.0 in (7.6 cm) |
| Folded Length | 22.7 in (57.7 cm) |
| Folded Circumference | 15.0 in (38.1 cm) |
| Folded Volume | 406.0 cu. in. (6.7 liters) |
| Leg Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Leg Sections | 3 |
| Primary Leg Angle | 24.5 deg |
| Leg Locks | Twist |
| Top Tube Diameter | 36.8 mm |
| Second Tube Diameter | 32.6 mm |
| Third Tube Diameter | 28.6 mm |
| Exchangeable Feet | Yes |
| Foot Type | Rubber |
| Bottom Hook | Yes |
The test results are included here as I consider them to be part of the tripod’s specification. For full discussion of the stiffness and damping, see the test results page of the review.
Specs Discussion
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