Great set of tripods mate, the TC9 looks robust as & also love the RRS ballhead. The build quality of that is exceptional, could easily support my brick ( 1DX🤣) as well. Glad you showed the pgytech thingo, I had been considering getting that for a while, looks awesome. P.s stop having stiff balls , I mean ballheads, the center column should be like that🤣
@twinsbabyinvillage84282 жыл бұрын
Join me thanks
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
LOL. Yeah, the TC9/BH-55 combo is awesome. Built like a brick shit-house!
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
The Mantispod isn’t cheap, but it’s very useful. I’ve already used it with my R6, iPhone and GoPro, and it’s just brilliant.
@photoman35795 ай бұрын
KING JOY C86....best for landscapes !
@peterfritzphoto5 ай бұрын
Never heard of them, but checked out the C86, and it sure looks nice!
@TocTocTrax2 жыл бұрын
Again a great video!! Keep up the excellent work! I'm looking forward to another awesome upload! Take care and stay in touch! 🌻😍🌻
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
That’s so nice of you - thank you. 😄
@ranjithchimmani1672 Жыл бұрын
super peak design
@MeAMuse Жыл бұрын
I generally hate using tripods. I have about 4, but gave up on most of them because they are either not stable enough, or I just get frustrated with the 'dance' you have to do with legs. I ended up with a Sirui W2204 tripod that is working height without center column raised (but packs down to fit in a carry-on when travelling), and then I found the FlexShooter Mini tripod head... which is kind of like both a gimbal and a ball head. I love it because you the ball means you don't have to do the dance with the legs. It is definitely not the best for a landscape photographer... but amazing for people that do a mix of landscape, sports, and wildlife.
@peterfritzphoto Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’ve done a few shoots recently without a tripod, and in some ways it’s easier, simpler, and more enjoyable. I’ll be doing more, for sure.
@JWhyte1232 жыл бұрын
thanks Peter. Great video actually!
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@bobdodge19962 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, great job. That short lever between the legs on the iFootage TC9, is your levelling base,,, for levelling the top of the tropod without necessarily having to adjust the legs when setting up on uneven ground. Very handy especially when shooting pano's. Enjoy your new kit.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bob. Yeah, I love the TC9!
@georgedavall94497 ай бұрын
Nice watch @ 04:58. 👍
@peterfritzphoto7 ай бұрын
Ah, my old Victorinox Maverick. Haven’t worn that in ages.
@coastalbay4k2 жыл бұрын
I really like the Peak Design one. I've been thinking of getting that one. Thanks for the video Peter!👍
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
No problem, Michael. It's definitely worth the money. 👍
@plpm2 жыл бұрын
Great video - very helpful!!
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Paul. 🙂
@KurtisPape2 жыл бұрын
I agree, if you had the TC6, you may as well go the T9. This video helped me and I just ordered a TC7 as my first tripod, should be perfectly eye level for me once I add the my gimble head, I don't think I would utilize the legs if they were any bigger.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Great choice, Kurtis. I think the TC7 is the sweet spot. My TC9 is such a beast, I suspect I’ll have it forever. If I was walking more than a couple of miles, though, I think it would become very tiresome very quickly.
@AwesomeVideobyG2 жыл бұрын
I watched in full (and sub too).. I am looking for a tripod, so your reviews were very helpful. Thanks for showcasing what you had. 😊😊👍👍👍
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 👍
@ScottymanPhoto2 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial, Peter! I do love a tripod video. Always a hot topic. At some point, I plan to share my experience on the subject as well.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Michael.
@TravisVarga2 жыл бұрын
That mantis is sick.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
They’re bloody clever. 👍
@vladepast4936 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video, very funny! Thank you!
@peterfritzphoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you. 😄
@georgedavall94497 ай бұрын
Leofoto LS 284 C Pro - 1300 mm height, 10 Kg capacity, 1.2 Kg weight, and 4 position leg angles, with metal waterproof twist leg locks. And it’s solid and stiff, with the latest CF technology. ‘Nuff said. 😊
@skymakai2 жыл бұрын
I love my TC7!
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Yep - that’s the one I should have bought in the beginning! 👍
@briansbuildsandoutdoors49362 жыл бұрын
Funny thing, I don't mind spending on a camera but baulk at paying a lot for a tripod. I think I have this mental block when it comes tripods, weird. All the best, Brian.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Lol. I did, too - right up until I got the Peak Design - then I saw the value in them. 👍😄
@ts76751 Жыл бұрын
Describing the TC9 did you just say at 6.29 “I got this malaka here” ?? Lol nice comparison by the way. Thinking of the TC9 for a big 600mm lens. Hopefully can handle it
@peterfritzphoto Жыл бұрын
Yep, you heard correctly. That TC9 will hold up a house. A 600mm lens should be a doddle. 👍
@ts76751 Жыл бұрын
@@peterfritzphoto awesome thank you Peter. Ordered 👍🏽
@robertklein53982 жыл бұрын
I have equipment from Rollei. It's not so quality high like yours but i am 99 % handheld shooter. The only time i use a tripod is at night an maybe when i shoot a panorama. but nice review. If you give your tripod away always think every day a good act. That means send it to meeee 😂😂😂👍
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
LOL.
@mverick1602 жыл бұрын
I have the TC9. And had a TC7 but sent it back. The issue I have with it is the bubble level for the 75mm bowl leveling head is on top of the head not off the side of it. Once you put a Ball, Pano, Gimbal head on it. They better have a bubble level too or you have no way to level the head. Because Ifootage put the bubble underneath the head when it's mounted. Bad design that could easily be fixed by a different ball head. I went to LeoFoto tripods. Their halfballs have the bubble level off to the side. I also now have a LeoFoto 75mm half ball with side bubble level and bottom mount on my Ifootage TC9. As it fits and I now can balance the ball after I mount it with a head. The Quick screw mount for the Ifootage halfball won't work on Leofoto. Ifootage requires a much longer screw. I also now have extra 75mm Leofoto Halfball mounts. I leave my different heads mounted to the half balls. This way I just grab the head I want and change it in the tripod and don't have to screw and unscrew it to the head. I also can swap which tripod I want to bring easily. Grab a mounted Head and ball. And grab the tripod I want. Off I go.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’ve notice a number of tripods’ bubble levels are all but useless. For my kind of photography, I rarely use a bubble level - preferring instead to use my eye, then refine through the viewfinder. Thanks for your insights. 👍
@AlergicToSnow Жыл бұрын
It’s eye level for you but I have no idea how tall you are.
@peterfritzphoto Жыл бұрын
Good point. I’m 177 cm.
@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
A tripod for all occasions Peter, loved the simple review. I'm in the market for a travel tripod at the moment so this came at the right time... cheers 🙏🙏🙏
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Izzy. The Peak Design is pricy, but it's bloody good.
@IzzyAbuleelaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
@@peterfritzphoto cheers buddy will check it out 🙏🙏🙏
@bunkermagnus2 жыл бұрын
This is an area I've stuggled with for my photography over the years, tripods, gone through a handful of monopods and tripds. One or two gorillapods. I find that I never really get completely satisfied. For now I'm using a Sirui carbon travel tripod that is both sturdy and actually smaller than the Peak design, although not quite as slim as the peak design one. It's small enough to stick into the sidepocket of my Peak design backpack and light enought to bring with me most of the time. I find my laziness prevents me from setting it up most of the time unless I need to for long exposures, I should probably use it more than I do. Thanks for showing your tripods, I believe the tripod companies actually thrives on us photographers buying and trying all their "imperfect" products. I find that most photographers overbought and have a handful of tripods in their closets, at least that's the story that the local classified ads tell.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
I think that story is an accurate one. It’s taken me years to figure out what I really need/want, and it’s still not perfect. Same with heads. I love the accuracy of a geared head, but hate having three seperate controls. Ball heads are simple, but they flop about. Ugh. Thx for watching, Magnus. 😄
@isotechimages.91302 жыл бұрын
I use a fairly new kid on the block a chinese mob Leofoto, good quality and affordable product.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've heard they're quite good. China makes a lot of high-quality photography gear these days - including the the tripods in this video. :-)
@isotechimages.91302 жыл бұрын
@@peterfritzphoto Tripods are like cameras there never seems to be a perfect one, it folds in nice as has no center column but comes up a few inches short. You can add a screw on center column quick enough but ahhhh you know.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
@@isotechimages.9130 Yep. Maybe we’re too damn fussy. If we were born just 50 years earlier, it would be a whole different story.
@isotechimages.91302 жыл бұрын
@@peterfritzphoto 50 years ago a tee pee would have been closest thing to a tripod.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
@@isotechimages.9130 Yep - we’re lucky to be alive and shooting in this era. Truly.
@fuad.kh93 Жыл бұрын
What do you think of a pellet bag above the triple base? Is it as good as the patella
@peterfritzphoto Жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't know what you mean.
@alexven924 ай бұрын
Random question but do you bring those big tripods separately with you on a plane? With your carry baggage I mean. I’m stuck on this issue whether I need to find a tripod small enough to fit in my suitcase or whether I can just bring it under my arm with me on the plane if that’s allowed.
@peterfritzphoto4 ай бұрын
I never take a large tripod on a plane, and I very much doubt you can walk on a plane with one under your arm. I use a travel tripod like the Peak Design, iFootage TC3B, or Freewell Real Travel Tripod (just reviewed last week), and place them inside my my carry-on bag.
@alexven924 ай бұрын
@@peterfritzphoto Thank you that's what I suspected 👍
@georgedavall94497 ай бұрын
Late comment here… TC 9 is a ‘systematic style’ tripod. Looks to be a nice piece of kit. Don't know what the long term reliability/ durability will be for these iFootage sticks? LOL @ 08:42. 😂 @ 09:22. Only one leg downhill Peter! More stable mate! LOVE Your Videos and Your ‘style.’ Count me as a NEW SUBscriber! Check out Leofoto! Cheers
@peterfritzphoto7 ай бұрын
Thanks, George. Yeah, I haven't tried Leofoto. I know they're supposed to be pretty good, though. I've owned iFootage for a few years, now. So far, so good.
@RauriBarron2 жыл бұрын
“big bastard ball head” 😂 does look like it, the TC7 / TC9 were on my short list, the TC7 was my second choice but ended up getting the Benro as I’m used to twist locks and also got a deal on it 😆 Still think the iFootage is better for that bowl head and the spiked/rubber feet, way easier than swapping the feet out each time. Nice video mate.
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I’ve had a couple of twist lock tripods, but I tended to tighten them too hard. At least with lever locks, I can’t. I love that hilltop location - I might have to make it my outdoor product review studio! 😄👍
@twinsbabyinvillage84282 жыл бұрын
New friend😊
@davidsapsford2 жыл бұрын
Peter, what are your thoughts on the Peak Designs travel tripod in aluminium? thanks
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
I hear they’re fine, but because a tripod purchase is a multi-year/decade ownership proposition, I’d spring for the CF version and enjoy the extra benefits (not as cold, lighter, prettier 😄).
@davidsapsford2 жыл бұрын
@@peterfritzphoto haha, Love your reasoning but sadly not sure I can run to the cf version. Just got their slide lite and clutch. The reviews of the tripods are very good and I need portability
@peterfritzphoto2 жыл бұрын
@@davidsapsford All good, mate. Seriously, you won’t be disappointed either way. The things that make the Peak Design tripod so good are the same across both versions. It’s a very clever design and well made. 👍