[osmyth]

Could someone recommend a mini tripod for a Sony HC96 please.

Requirements would be:
usable on a car bonnet or similar on holiday
smooth pan action for 180 degrees, either on the screw or by some mechanism
folds to 5 or so inches

Have looked at the Jessops one for £13, which will be the choice if nothing better comes along. It had adjustable legs, a ball joint and a quick release pad. It was just about ok, but the action could have been slightly better.

thanks, Owen.

[redsox_mark]

Very small table top tripods (5 to 6 inches long) either have no head at all, or a simple ball and socket like the one you looked at. In this size range I don't think you'll find anything with smooth panning.

If you go a little larger (12 inches long folded), something like this
http://www.jessops.com/search/viewpr...PRODUCT=VELCXM
has a 3 way pan head... ok not a fluid one, but should be better than a ball and socket. I've not seen or used one of these but have looked at similar larger Velbon tripods. Velbon make good value tripods.

Mark