Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Mk2 Versa Series 3 heavy-duty ground tripod

Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Mk2 Versa Series 3 heavy-duty ground tripod for low-level precision

Sometimes you don’t need a huge three-legged monster, but a compact heavy-duty ground tripod that simply does what it’s supposed to do: keep your camera absolutely stable close to the ground. This is exactly where the Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Mk2 Versa Series 3 shows its strengths. It is a ground tripod, table tripod, and full-fledged three-legged tripod in a very compact format, designed for serious use in telephotography, low-level work, and precise macro photography.

With its maximum working height of about 0.349 m, you stay close to the ground but can still work comfortably. At the same time, with a minimum working height of around 7.5 cm, you can get extremely low when you want to photograph mushrooms, insects, or products virtually at eye level with the subject. It is a classic three-legged tripod with two leg sections per leg, but radically optimized for stability and rigidity at low height.

Improved ergonomics for faster work

The Mk2 version offers a noticeable improvement in ergonomics. The leg locks can now be locked and unlocked even faster, more easily, and more securely. The newly designed twist locks are significantly more grippy, so you can get a solid hold on them even with cold fingers or thin gloves. Internal threads with integrated wipers ensure that dirt and dust do not adhere as easily and impair functionality. That may sound unspectacular, but it makes a big difference in everyday use, especially if you are regularly out in the field.

Each tripod leg also has a vent hole. This allows the leg sections to move without uncomfortable pressure build-up, making extending and retracting the legs noticeably smoother. Especially if you often switch between different working heights, you will quickly come to appreciate these small comfort details.

Made in the USA, uncompromising manufacturing quality

On the TVC-32G Mk2, the core remains unchanged: very high manufacturing quality and consistent assembly in the USA. The workmanship is precise, the fits are spot on, nothing wobbles, nothing feels half-baked. It is a full-fledged member of the RRS Versa Series 3, both in terms of manufacturing quality and load capacity as well as modular design. If you are already familiar with other components from the series, you will feel right at home.

The wide leg attachment in the tripod shoulder ensures high torsional rigidity, especially when panning with fluid-damped video heads or heavy telephoto lenses. This is particularly important if you don’t want micro-vibrations or slight oscillations when shooting telephoto or video. Here it becomes clear that the tripod is not just “small and light” but is also seriously designed for high loads.

Lightweight carbon and high load capacity for telephoto and macro

The TVC-32G Mk2 is made of high-quality carbon leg tubes and weighs only about 1.1 kg. At the same time, it supports at least 23 kg, even with the legs fully splayed when the lower section is not extended. This ratio of own weight to maximum load capacity is typical of RRS Versa tripods and is particularly impressive on the TVC-32G Mk2 because it remains so compact.

Whether a heavy DSLR with telephoto lens, a high-end mirrorless camera with a macro setup, or a massive video head: the load capacity is designed so that you hardly have to worry about stability. Especially for low-level shots with long focal lengths or highly detailed macro photography, this reserve of stability is worth its weight in gold, because even the smallest movements become immediately visible.

Compact packed size and flexible range of use

With a packed length of about 26 to 30 cm, the TVC-32G Mk2 fits easily into many backpacks, camera bags, or even larger messenger bags. It is small enough that you can “just take it along” without having to think much about whether it will still fit somewhere. Nevertheless, it remains a fully-fledged heavy-duty tripod for low-level use, not a toy.

The maximum working height is around 34.9 cm, the lowest about 7.5 mm above the ground, so you can cover everything from a very shallow angle to a comfortable working height in the low-level range. This range is extremely practical, especially for macro photography, product shots on the ground, or low-level landscape photography. You can switch very quickly between “right down low” and “relatively low but still comfortable to operate.”

Modular system of the Versa Series 3

The TVC-32G Mk2 is fully integrated into the modular concept of the Really Right Stuff Versa Series 3. This means you can retrofit additional components as needed, such as leveling bases or other adapters. It is compatible with the optional RRS 75 mm half-ball adapter TA-3-VB, which is not included but allows you very fast, precise leveling, for example for video or panoramic shots with a suitable head.

Thanks to this modular design, you can adapt the tripod to your way of working instead of having to get used to a rigid system. If your equipment or your requirements change, the TVC-32G Mk2 simply grows with you instead of having to be replaced.

Stability even with legs fully splayed

An important detail: the specified load capacity of 23 kg is also achieved when the legs are fully splayed and the lower section is not extended. This is exactly the configuration you use for many low-level setups. So even in this very low position, you can work with heavy cameras, telephoto lenses, or complex macro rigs without having to worry about stability.

Especially with low-level perspectives where the center of gravity of the equipment is often somewhat “unfavorable,” this reserve of stability pays off. The tripod remains steady even when you handle the camera, adjust the framing, or fine-tune the focus.

Technical data at a glance

For those who like things straightforward and clearly arranged, here are the key specifications of the Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Mk2 Versa Series 3 heavy-duty ground tripod:

• Tripod type: three-legged tripod, ground tripod, can also be used as a stable table tripod
• Leg tube material: carbon
• Leg sections per leg: 2
• Maximum load capacity: 23 kg
• Maximum working height: approx. 34.9 cm
• Minimum working height: approx. 7.5 mm or 7.5 cm depending on configuration
• Packed length: about 26 to 30 cm (without 8 mm mounting stud)
• Weight: approx. 1.1 kg
• Compatible with optional RRS 75 mm half-ball adapter TA-3-VB (sold separately)
• Recommended for: telephotography, low-level work, macro photography

All in all, with the Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Mk2 Versa Series 3 you get an extremely stable, lightweight, and very ergonomically operable heavy-duty ground tripod that has been specially developed for low-level use and at the same time integrates seamlessly into the modular RRS system.