Meerkat Tripod

Lightweight Integrated Pan and Tilt Compact Tripod

The Meerkat Tripod is a robust manual compact tripod / pan and tilt unit designed to support and control the line of sight of thermal imagers, night vision equipment, video and still cameras and other optical equipment.

The primary design objective of Meerkat was to minimise size and weight to produce a support system that was truly man portable with minimum effort. The Meerkat Tripod is available in a range of sizes between 16 and 150cm working height and of either aluminium or composite material construction.

The Meerkat features independent adjustment of leg angle and length to provide great versatility in use and high levels of stability on many different surfaces.

The pan and tilt facility, with a precision quick release interface or standard 1/4” or 3/8” camera interface, enables smooth controlled movement of the mounted payload in azimuth and elevation. Independent axis brakes enable the payload line of sight to be locked in any position.

Main Advantages & Features

• Combined lightweight tripod with pan and tilt capability
• Short stowed length
• Independently adjustable leg angle and length (telescopic)
• 10kg nominal payload*
• Very lightweight – truly man portable
• Independent brakes for pan and tilt
• Standard 1/4” or 3/8” camera interface or quick release interface versions available
• Digital magnetic compass compatible
• Expandable – Payload adapters are available to suit most payloads
• Rugged and durable, easy to use and deploy
• Ground anchor capability via optional foot plate and pin set

The Meerkat Tripod is part of Instro’s Meerkat range which includes the Meerkat Fine Adjust Tripod for precise alignment.