Eckla Camdisk floor tripod

Eckla Camdisk ground tripod for low-angle perspectives

You notice it quite quickly when you seriously get into nature photography or telephoto work: the most exciting images are often created right down low, just above the ground. This is exactly where the Eckla Camdisk ground tripod plays to its strengths. It is a compact skimmer ground tripod that allows you an extremely low camera position while remaining stable, pleasantly mobile, and surprisingly straightforward.

Instead of lugging a heavy three-legged tripod across meadows, dunes, or through damp forest soil, you simply place the Camdisk where you want to work. Done. Especially when working close to the ground with long focal lengths, this feels like a small liberation, because you can focus more on the subject and less on wrestling with bulky equipment.

Made in Germany, solid construction for everyday photography

The Eckla Camdisk is manufactured in Germany and relies on a robust design clearly geared towards practical use. The ground tripod is made of steel and produced using a pressing process, which provides a very stable, torsion-resistant base. With a diameter of 25 cm and a height of about 4.0 cm (around 38 mm), your camera sits extremely close to the ground while remaining securely supported.

The weight of around 0.82 kg ensures that the Camdisk sits firmly without adding unnecessary bulk. Especially on sandy ground, gravel, forest floor, or in urban environments on paving stones, the contact surface remains steady and gives you a reliable platform for calm, sharp shots.

Traditional company focused on outdoor photography

Eckla is a traditional company that has been developing accessories for outdoor photographers and nature observers for many years. You can tell from the Camdisk that the people behind it know what it feels like to lie in damp grass early in the morning waiting for the perfect moment. Many small details seem inconspicuous but make a difference in the field, such as the well-thought-out shape, the sturdy threaded mount, and the easy handling during transport.

Especially if you regularly work in wildlife photography, macro photography, or with telephoto lenses, the Camdisk fits very well into a setup designed for reliability and long service life. It’s not a showpiece, but rather a tool that, after a short time, you simply take for granted in your backpack.

Innovative products for low-angle work

Although the concept of a ground tripod seems simple, the Eckla Camdisk shows how well-thought-out details can turn into innovative products. The tripod is designed as a skimmer, meaning a flat, gliding base that you can easily pull or move across the ground when needed, without having to completely realign your entire setup each time.

For low-angle work, this type of tripod is ideal because it keeps you very flexible. You can shift the camera slightly for a series of shots without constantly extending and retracting legs. Especially in telephoto work, when you want to track animals or birds with only minimal changes in the frame, this is a very comfortable way to work.

Manufacturer of the classic “Beach Rolly” – experience you can feel

Eckla is also known as the manufacturer of the classic Beach Rolly, a transport cart that has been used for years by photographers, anglers, and beachgoers. This experience with outdoor equipment that really has to work in everyday life also flows into the Camdisk. It’s not about flashy effects, but about robust, practical solutions that stand up to wind, sand, and moisture outdoors.

If you already know other Eckla products, you will recognize the typical combination of stability, ease of use, and durable materials. The Camdisk fits seamlessly into this line and is a very useful addition to existing equipment.

Technical details of the Eckla Camdisk ground tripod

The Eckla Camdisk is designed as a ground tripod for cameras with standard mounts and offers you a reliable interface to your existing equipment. In the center there is a 3/8" UNC photo thread mounting bolt that serves as a mount for tripod heads. You can therefore mount your existing ball head, tilt head, or gimbal with a 3/8" connection directly and align your camera as usual.

With a diameter of 250 mm, it provides a generous contact surface that ensures a stable stand. The height of only about 38 mm or roughly 4.0 cm keeps the center of gravity very low, which is a real advantage especially with heavy telephoto lenses. The weight of approximately 850 g or 0.82 kg is a good compromise between stability and ease of transport.

Thanks to the steel material used and the pressing manufacturing process, you get a very durable ground tripod that retains its shape even with frequent use in the field. It is designed to regularly travel in your backpack or car trunk and to be set down a bit roughly from time to time without reacting sensitively.

Flexible use: nature photography, telephoto work, and more

The Eckla Camdisk ground tripod is particularly recommended for telephoto work and generally for low-angle shooting. If you photograph ground-dwelling birds, small mammals, reptiles, or insects, the extremely low perspective allows you to achieve a much more intense visual impact. Many subjects appear more natural and immediate from this height, almost as if you were at eye level with them.

In landscape photography as well, for example when shooting grasses, rocks, streams, or beach structures, the Camdisk provides exciting viewpoints. Thanks to the stable support, you can easily work with longer exposure times without your image suffering from camera shake. In combination with a solid tripod head, you get a very steady, controllable setup.

Easy transport and practical handling

The Eckla Camdisk comes with a matching storage bag in which you can transport the ground tripod protected. This keeps the rest of your gear in your backpack or suitcase clean, even if the Camdisk has come into contact with sand, soil, or moisture during use.

There is also a stainless steel carabiner hook included, with which you can easily fasten or secure the Camdisk. For example, you can attach it to a backpack, a camera bag, or secure it in the trunk so it doesn’t slide around. Especially on longer trips, this is a pleasant detail because you don’t have to keep searching for a loose item.

Scope of delivery of the Eckla Camdisk ground tripod

The set includes everything you need for immediate use, without having to search for accessories. The package includes:

• Eckla Camdisk ground tripod
• Stainless steel carabiner hook for fastening or transport
• Practical storage bag for protection and easy transport

This allows you to integrate the Camdisk into your existing setup right away and try it out directly in the field, for example on your next trip to the forest, the lake, or the coast.

Areas of use and practical benefits in everyday photography

In practice, the Eckla Camdisk really shines when you spend a lot of time outdoors and don’t want to set up a large tripod every time. For spontaneous subjects that change quickly, such as animals in motion or shifting light conditions, it is very helpful when you can simply place your camera on the ground tripod and only need to make minimal adjustments.

Even in situations where a classic tripod would be too conspicuous or too bulky, such as in tight spaces, when traveling, or for low-angle details in the city, the Camdisk shows its advantages. You can place it discreetly and still use a stable base. A particularly nice benefit of the flat design is that you can often work under obstacles, such as benches, low fences, or railings.

Conclusion: Compact ground tripod for serious nature and telephoto photography

The Eckla Camdisk ground tripod is a well-thought-out solution for anyone who regularly shoots close to the ground and values stability, ease of use, and a robust design. With its steel body, pressed construction, 3/8" UNC photo thread mounting bolt, and flat, wide contact surface, it offers a reliable base for telephoto lenses and creative perspectives just above the ground.

If you want to expand your nature or telephoto photography with new viewpoints without struggling with bulky tripods, the Eckla Camdisk is a very sensible addition to your gear. It’s one of those tools you take along once, then realize how practical it is, and afterwards you basically never want to leave it at home again.