Quality Wooden Tripods Ries Tripod

Ries Tripod, sets the benchmark for professional photographers all around the world.

Ansel Adams with A100 Wooden Tripod and A200 Tripod Head on top of his “Woody Wagon”. Photograph courtesy Cedric Wright.

Ries Tripods are hand crafted in our state of the art factory in Bremerton, WA, USA. All of the wood to make a Ries tripod is sustainable plantation raised. Our tripods are specifically made from “tone woods” or AKA; “tonewoods”, (look it up).

All of our tripods are sealed and are for use in all weather conditions.

Again, all weather conditions!

Rain, sleet and snow really bore us. We like saltwater, deserts, jungles and arctic conditions.

In the desert a wooden tripod will not burn you hand when touched. In the antarctic a Ries Tripod will not freeze your hands while handling it.

Reis tripod legs can be locked into any position. There are no pre-selected stops.

A wood tripod may have better vibration dampening characteristics compared to other materials, such as aluminum or carbon fiber, due to the inherent properties of wood. Wood is a naturally elastic material, which means it is able to absorb and dissipate energy when subjected to stress or strain. This property can help to reduce vibrations and stabilize the tripod, making it more suitable for use in environments where there may be movement or vibration.

In addition, the grain structure of wood is inherently stronger and more stable than some other materials, which can also contribute to its vibration dampening properties. The way the grain is oriented and the type of wood used can also affect the vibration dampening characteristics of the tripod.

Overall, wood tripods may offer a more stable and vibration-free platform for cameras and other equipment compared to other materials, making them a popular choice for photographers and videographers who need to capture sharp and clear images and video.

How to choose the right size Wooden Tripod and Head?

A100 Has 6 inch platter on left. J100-2 has 4 inch platter, on right

Go to our Products Page to find just the right fit.

A100 Wooden Tripod

For Large Format, and Heavy Medium Format Film & Digital, Best Choice for Reducing Vibration in Digital Backs

Heavy Large Format, Film & Digital, Best Choice for Reducing Vibration in Digital Backs

A100-2 Wooden Tripod

A100-ST in Standard Height configuration

For Heavy Large Format, Film & Digital, Best Choice for Reducing Vibration in Digital Backs.

A100-ST, The 3-in-1 Wooden Tripod

A100-ST in it’s 34 inch to 60 inch configuration

The A100-ST is one of the most versatile tripods we make. By itself it only stands 31 inches / 76 cm tall but when paired with the A700 extension legs,

A100-ST in it’s 12 inch to 31 inch configuration

which are Included, it can stand 80 Inches / 203 cm.

A900 Wooden Tripod

The A900 Tripod stands from 12 inches to 31 inches tall but can hold up to 100 pounds. Excellent for ground macro or low perspective photography. Also can be used as a portable desk with optional desktop, not shown.

J100 Wooden Tripod

Ideal For Large Format Field Cameras, and Medium Format Professional Film & Digital Cameras.

J100-2 Wooden Tripod

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Professional Photographer’s Choice and Industry Standard for Electronic Testing Laboratories – Lowest Vibration Tripod Made.

Our #1 Best Seller!

J100-ST The 3-in-1 Tripod

The J100-ST is one of the most versatile tripods we make. By itself it only stands from 12 inches / 30.5 cm to 31 inches / 79 cm tall. When paired with the A700 extension legs, which are Included, it can stand between 60 inches/152 cm to 80 Inches / 203 cm.

J600 Backpacker Wooden Tripod

Most Portable and Stable in size to Weight Ratio.

J600 Backpacker comes with it’s own bag that attaches to your backpack.

J900-2 Wooden Tripod

The J900-2 is just like the A900 except the crown size is 4 inches and can mount the Ries J Series Heads. The J900-2 is really short as low as 12 inches and with a maximum height of just 31 inches but can be very versatile when used with the A700 Extension Legs.