For your situation, I’ve honestly had the best luck with the Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod. It’s basically the gold standard for compact setups like yours. It only weighs around 190g but has a 1kg load capacity, so it handles the ZV-E10 II and kit lens comfortably... literally perfect for tabletop shots. If you wanna spend a bit more for convenience, the Sony GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip with Wireless Remote Commander is actually amazing cuz it has the Bluetooth controls built right into the handle—super helpful for vlogging. I’ve been using the PIXI for years and it’s super solid for handheld filming too since you just fold the legs together. Tbh, it’s cheap and basically indestructible. You really can’t go wrong with either, but the PIXI is the best budget pick imo. gl!

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yo, congrats on the new camera!! oh man, I remember when I first started vlogging with a similar setup and used a super cheap stand that basically collapsed mid-shot... total nightmare lol. since youre looking for technical specs, here is what I recommend: • Ulanzi MT-11 Flexible Tripod: this thing is actually amazing cuz it handles a 2kg payload capacity. it has these grippy legs and even a cold shoe on the side for a mic or light. seriously solid for tabletop shots.
• Joby GorillaPod 1K Kit: i love it cuz it only weighs about 197g but handles 1kg easily. basically perfect for the ZV-E10 II kit lens and easy to wrap around stuff. i guess the lesson I learned is u gotta check the ball head tension... if it is loose, your gear will sag. anyway, hope this helps!! cheers

To add to the point above: those flexible legs are seriously a game changer when you're trying to get a shot in a weird spot! Honestly though, after doing this for years, the main thing I've learned is that reliability is everything. I once had a super lightweight stand that seemed fine in my living room, but the second I took it to a windy pier, it started wobbling like crazy. I almost watched my whole camera setup tip right into the water... talk about a heart attack! lol. Nowadays I'm way more picky about how the legs actually lock. My current setup is a bit beefier than what I started with because I just dont trust those flimsy plastic joints anymore when I'm out in the field. Nothing ruins a trip faster than gear hitting the pavement because a leg slipped. Just make sure whatever you grab feels sturdy enough that you arent constantly hovering your hand over it in fear!