--- product_id: 10543174 title: "15mm Carbon Fiber Rod - 30cm 12 inch" brand: "smallrig" price: "VT10189" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Smallrig" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10543174-15mm-carbon-fiber-rod-30cm-12-inch store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # High rigidity & durability Ultra-light 37g per rod Standard 15mm compatibility 15mm Carbon Fiber Rod - 30cm 12 inch **Brand:** smallrig **Price:** VT10189 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Lighten your load, sharpen your focus with SmallRig Carbon Fiber Rods! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 15mm Carbon Fiber Rod - 30cm 12 inch by smallrig - **How much does it cost?** VT10189 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10543174-15mm-carbon-fiber-rod-30cm-12-inch) ## Best For - smallrig enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted smallrig brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Carbon Fiber Power:** Superior rigidity beats aluminum rods—less deflection means precision gear alignment every time. - • **Featherweight Strength:** At just 37g, these rods dramatically reduce rig weight without sacrificing durability. - • **Matte Finish, No Glare:** Redesigned smooth, non-shiny surface minimizes reflections and adds a sleek, professional look. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Perfectly engineered for all 15mm rod clamps, follow focus, and matte boxes—plug and play your setup. - • **Pack of Two, Double the Flexibility:** Two 12-inch rods included so you can customize your rig or keep a spare for on-the-go shoots. ## Overview SmallRig’s 12-inch 15mm carbon fiber rods offer a lightweight (37g), ultra-rigid alternative to aluminum, designed for seamless integration with standard 15mm rod systems. Featuring a matte, non-reflective finish and sold in packs of two, these rods enhance camera rig setups by reducing weight and vibration, favored by professionals seeking precision and durability without threaded ends. ## Description desertcart.com : SmallRig 15mm Carbon Fiber Rod for 15mm Rod Support System (Non-Thread), 12 inches Long, Pack of 2-851 : Electronics Review: Solid pieces for follow focus - Good functional rods for follow focus. Carbon fiber makes it lightweight and strong and the design/pattern of the carbon fiber looks great. Nice and short size makes it compact and the perfect fit on appropriate rod holders make it easy to mount. No complaints. Review: WOW! great set of rods. - WOW! These are light and hold well. Time will tell how they hold up, but the initial impression is very positive. Nice matte finish. I bought three sets to replace/change my aluminum rods. These definitely deflect much less than aluminum making installation of other gear easy. They can't/don't have stopper caps, but their grippy matte surface should alleviate the need for those things. Update: Over a year later, and I keep ordering these for all my rigs. They are great. They don't have threads for expansion, but are these prices, who cares. Buy the length you need, or buy long ones and cut them to size(s). The more I shoot, the more I want to lighten my rig. The more I buy and use these rods. Every bit of weight savings helps, and these are no more than aluminum rods. Plus, these don't clank, are quieter than aluminum, and don't ever feel really hot or really cold. Plus, who doesn't love the look of carbon equipment? They are superior to aluminum in every way except having threaded ends. If you don't need threaded ends, you need these. ## Features - It is the new version of carbon fiber rod with the more smooth surface. - It fits 15mm rod clamp but its surface is not shiny anymore because we have redesigned it based on some customers' advice. - The carbon fiber rods are much lighter than stainless steel rods, but carbon fiber rods are incredibly rigid and durable. - Standard 15mm, can be used with 15mm rod clamp, follow focus, matte box, and so on. - Weight: only 37g; Package includes: 2 x carbon fiber rod. Please note that the carbon fiber rods do not feature female thread ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00O5U1Q5E | | Audio Recording | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #10,528 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #2 in Carbon Fiber Rods | | Brand | SMALLRIG | | Built-In Media | 2 x Carbon Fiber Rod | | Color | Carbon Fiber Rod - 12" | | Compatible Devices | Camera | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,749) | | Folded Size | 8 inches or more | | Item Weight | 0.07 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | SMALLRIG | | Manufacturer Part Number | Rods-851-30cm-2pcs | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 74 Grams | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Model Name | 851 | | Model Number | 851 Carbon Fiber Rod | | Screen Size | 12 Inches | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SMALLRIG - **Color:** Carbon Fiber Rod - 12" - **Compatible Devices:** Camera - **Folded Size:** 8 inches or more - **Item Weight:** 0.07 Kilograms ## Images ![15mm Carbon Fiber Rod - 30cm 12 inch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514LQ-L+4bL.jpg) ![15mm Carbon Fiber Rod - 30cm 12 inch - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JpAptCdiL.jpg) ![15mm Carbon Fiber Rod - 30cm 12 inch - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71inTxyMyAL.jpg) ![15mm Carbon Fiber Rod - 30cm 12 inch - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Rkv9DBTHL.jpg) ![15mm Carbon Fiber Rod - 30cm 12 inch - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gzXWYnrRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these rods threaded inside and if so what is the SmallRig part # for the rod caps and extension pieces that can screw & connect two rods together?** A: Hi,they are 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods.All of our Carbon Fiber Rods are without female thread/inner thread.Can not connect this two rods together.And,not recommend to connect two Carbon Fiber Rods becoz it may be easy to break due to its material. We recommend choosing aluminum alloy rods with female thread like smallrig 1053(M12-30cm) 12inch.connect two rods with a smallrig rod connector. **Q: ID is 11mm or 12mm? Thanks for clarification.** A: Hello the inner diameter is 10mm **Q: Are these rods 15mm id or od and what is the thickness of the carbon fiber?** A: Hi.These is pair of carbon fiber rods 15mm diameter od,thickness 2mm(appro). **Q: I've had Carbon fiber rods in the past. my question is, do they slip in the clamps? I had that problem and it was very annoying.** A: Hi,SmallRig Carbon fiber support rods are precision crafted to be 15mm diameter and do not slip in the clamps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid pieces for follow focus *by T***A on September 27, 2024* Good functional rods for follow focus. Carbon fiber makes it lightweight and strong and the design/pattern of the carbon fiber looks great. Nice and short size makes it compact and the perfect fit on appropriate rod holders make it easy to mount. No complaints. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW! great set of rods. *by T***Y on February 4, 2016* WOW! These are light and hold well. Time will tell how they hold up, but the initial impression is very positive. Nice matte finish. I bought three sets to replace/change my aluminum rods. These definitely deflect much less than aluminum making installation of other gear easy. They can't/don't have stopper caps, but their grippy matte surface should alleviate the need for those things. Update: Over a year later, and I keep ordering these for all my rigs. They are great. They don't have threads for expansion, but are these prices, who cares. Buy the length you need, or buy long ones and cut them to size(s). The more I shoot, the more I want to lighten my rig. The more I buy and use these rods. Every bit of weight savings helps, and these are no more than aluminum rods. Plus, these don't clank, are quieter than aluminum, and don't ever feel really hot or really cold. Plus, who doesn't love the look of carbon equipment? They are superior to aluminum in every way except having threaded ends. If you don't need threaded ends, you need these. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SmallRig Support for the Elgato Prompter *by J***M on March 2, 2024* I built an "All-In-One YouTube Studio" on a light stand. Part of that setup includes an Elgato Prompter (lens mounted). I decided to support the camera and lens with a SmallRig support system. Here are the SmallRig parts: 1. DH10 Heavy Duty Tripod Fluid Head 2. 5" Quick Release Plate for Manfrotto 3. Universal 15mm Rail Support System 4. Adjustable Lens Bracket 5. Two 15mm x 8" carbon fiber rods SmallRig parts are an industry standard and simply stated, they are high quality, durable, and economical. You can't go wrong with SmallRig parts for your camera needs! Now, I can rest assured that the camera and lens are properly supported when I attach the Elgato Prompter to the camera lens. ## Frequently Bought Together - SmallRig 15mm Carbon Fiber Rod for 15mm Rod Support System (Non-Thread), 12 inches Long, Pack of 2-851 - SmallRig Camera Base Plate with 15mm LWS Rod Rail Clamp, Baseplate for Sony A6500 A6600 A6300, for Canon R5 R6, for Sony A7SIII / A7III, Both for Cameras & Cages - SMALLRIG V Mount Battery Plate, V-Lock Battery Plate with Dual 15mm Rod Clamp, 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Threaded Holes V Mount Battery VB99 SE / VB99 / VB99 Pro, for Neewer PS099E --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10543174-15mm-carbon-fiber-rod-30cm-12-inch](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10543174-15mm-carbon-fiber-rod-30cm-12-inch) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*