I have three Sirui, from the lightweight T1204X all the way up to the Monster R5214XL
@matthewacri56074 жыл бұрын
I like my Peak Design travel tripod. It's light and easy to setup, it's by no means perfect but it's great for traveling and I can get setup to take shot fairly quickly.
@tjsinva4 жыл бұрын
Vanguard for travel. The big one is from Andoer, which seems to be carried by Amazon and many others.
@Skymanfoob3 жыл бұрын
I love when these photographers talk about some great product which is something you definitely need, and then it costs as much as a mortgage payment.
@oldguyplaysbass65032 жыл бұрын
Right?
@adamaj744 жыл бұрын
Come on man...lol...I see you coming. No way I'm spending that kind of money on a tripod; I'd buy a new body or lens. That thing costs more than your X-T3, etc. lol. I've been using the same $250 tripod I got from B&H ten years ago and it has worked perfectly.
@hansolo19353 жыл бұрын
Brand and model?
@BIueWolf584 жыл бұрын
$1300 for a tripod is insanity! I've been using a SLIK AMT tripod that cost me $100, with a $400 Acratech ball head for over 10 years and it has worked so well for me that I bought a second set up for my second camera.
@Stop_Elitists_Wars2 жыл бұрын
$500 for your Tripod setup? 👀
@mikewilson8513 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree. There just no need to pay that sort of money to hold a camera still. Insanity is an apt term.
@zebraprinter4 жыл бұрын
Way too expensive. This costs more than the average guys camera. Take a look at a British one called 3 Legged thing. I just bought one and they are very well made and probably the best I have bought.
@NikoSavic4 жыл бұрын
And the 3LT support is great!
@davidrehm96813 жыл бұрын
Yes, bought the Brian model over a year ago. It is an excellent tripod that you can bring just about anywhere.
@robwasnj4 ай бұрын
@@NikoSavic couldn't agree more, I emailed them and they shipped me parts free that were worn out.
@PhullyNo14 жыл бұрын
1200 bucks...yeah it’s great, it better be. Cause that’s just a joke. I thought peak design had lost their mind.
@bobkoure4 жыл бұрын
Plenty of tripods have that same no column / removable center plate setup. Induro Grand series, Benro Combination series, Gitzo Systematic. All of these also have (like most tripods) set-screws beneath the head flange so you don't come unscrewed from panning left with some drag set. All have spare center plates available, making swapping heads easy. Benro, Induro, and probably Gitzo have leveling plates that can mount in place of the center plate (pretty handy if you need to pan horizontally to the horizon (video and panoramics).
@G0FUW4 жыл бұрын
Mark, I have no problem with you sharing your experience with a tripod you were gifted - it's your channel and your opinions. As an enthusiastic amateur, that price tag is beyond me, but so is a medium format DSLR, but it doesn't stop me watching KZfaq videos about them. Keep it real Mark and I for one thank you for sharing.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
You’re the best Steve - much appreciated friend!
@paulgrg4 жыл бұрын
Great news mark, happy for you! BUT I'm sooooo tired of photographers advocating and recommending stupidly and ridiculously overpriced tripods!!!! My £150 carbon fiber knock-off tripod does 95% of what that does, yes even branded screws because that's what makes a tripod functional, isn't it? Like seriously, stop supporting these brands and maybe they'll price their products reasonably
@jamesgjurovich78933 жыл бұрын
Made in China
@n8likesmath2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesgjurovich7893 lmfao you got me
@jamesgjurovich78932 жыл бұрын
Chinese knockoff
@unoengborg4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice tripod, I would probably have used it too if I got one for free. However, at that price level, I would probably go for a Gitzo with the same or better feature set. Not that it necessarily is better, but it will be easier to get spare parts if needed if you go with a more well-known brand.
@8bittim4 жыл бұрын
Oh cool, a tripod recommended by mark, lemme check it out. *Sees price tag* lemme just back up on out of this page before I click on something that will make my wallet cry... On another note, love your work mark and I'm happy to say that after a close decision between a Panasonic Lumix s5 and a Fujifilm x-t4, the x-t4 is arriving today 😀
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Enjoy your new gear!!
@hobbytake28454 жыл бұрын
Timothee Milano with his name on it no less🙄
@thomastuorto99294 жыл бұрын
Wallet cry alert! Haha, looks like a great system . Fuji puts out some great colors. Enjoy your new gear.
@patrickguilfoyle88844 жыл бұрын
I just purchased the Innorel RT90C tripod which is 40mm, 10 layer carbon fiber, has a 75mm bowl, bowl adapter & leveling head, reaches about 68 inches tall with additional flat mount head & spikes for about $330 on Amazon. This tripod is a beast which can hold 44lbs.
@domscape9704 жыл бұрын
I just got the RT90C a few days ago. Use a benro GD3WH geared head still trying to frigure out how to use my geared head instead of my old ball head. Do love the precision of that geared head.
@ItsWillLee4 жыл бұрын
I've had my RT90C for over a year, used extensively in and around salt water all year round, it's still like new, barring a few scratches on the twist locks. I wipe mine down when I finish for the day & give it a bath if its been in salt water. This is the most under rated tripod money can buy, I also have their massive 55mm ball head and it is solid too! All in total, the tripod and ball head cost me $500 Canadian, it will compete with the best of them...IMHO :) I also use mine to sight in my 30-06 rifle, and it doesn't flinch.
@thomastuorto99294 жыл бұрын
@@domscape970 Enjoy your new gear. think gear heads are excellent for really close up macro where super small adjustments are required. I went with a Manfroto video head. Works great eith long lens for wild life also. Enjoy.
@patr59914 жыл бұрын
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism I also bought an AS80C from Amazon. Very happy so far except the free bowl adapter is crap and I couldn't find a decent one anywhere but from Chine. But I eventually got it from China. The one that came with keeps unthreading as it has no set screws, which are a must with a fluid head or even my old ball head.
@patr59914 жыл бұрын
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism It really needed 3 set screws like most of them have to screw up into the base of the head. I didn't want to glue it. The base of the Manfrotto fluid heads are not totally flat and do not even grip that bit of rubbery surface that was on my bowl adapter. Also my old Manfrotto ball head started to unscrew fairly soon when using it on there too. I just ordered a replacement bowl adapter that did have the set screws and that fixed the problem. A pain tho as Vovid slowed down my access to one by months.
@rafaelsampaio73184 жыл бұрын
I won't watch this episode as i know he will bring a usd 500+ equipment that i will never ever have, so wait for next wednesday...
@shanesmithphotography4 жыл бұрын
First off, CONGRATS on being entered into the club of some awesome photographers Mark, well deserved mate 👍 I much appreciate your review on your new tripod, I can see why you chose that particular one. Instead of people complaining about the price they should be thanking you for your time and effort that you put into sharing all your videos. I for one appreciate you and your efforts for sharing your knowledge on photography, they have helped me A LOT......
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate ya friend! Hope you’re doing well
@simeonmarkfernandes14234 жыл бұрын
I get the promotional point of this video, but you mentioned you've never seen tripod legs that have the duo feet feature. I own an cheap tripod for 130USD that has those kind of feet. Even though it lacks the 'premium' quality, it provides me with functionality. I'm sure that there are many other tripods that have those kinda feet too. Also it is more expensive than most tripods, that are way better. Informative video, but definitely not the "BEST", as there can never be one.
@erichstocker83583 жыл бұрын
For over $1000 it ought to be made like a tank and have a lifetime guarantee. I'm perfectly happy with my x-tall Benro.
@BenjWarrant3 жыл бұрын
The reason I've never heard of this tripod manufacturer before is because like most people I'm simply not in the market for $1000 tripod.
@dangallagher8034 Жыл бұрын
Situations + Time dictates use of high quality gear. This is essential and worth every penny.
@thomastuorto99294 жыл бұрын
Looks good. I purchased the RRS TVC 34L2. with the RRS leveler about 6 months ago. I luv it. The leveler cuts down the leveling process 10 fold. Maybe you can mount (swap out) your RRS quick release on top of your new ball head.
@addsy63964 жыл бұрын
Looks good, but one of my motivations for going with a smaller and lighter mirror less system, was that it’d negate the need for a big, heavy and expensive tri-pod...
@lynneftw3 жыл бұрын
Well, this isn't meant to be the super portable travel tripod. I've got my Peak Design tripod for that (and yeah, overpriced and not perfect, though SHOULD be). I'm looking at the Fotopro tripods for non-air travel trips where stability is necessary, waterproof/dustproof carbon fiber legs are necessary, no center column needed. This one fits the bill, but I can find a few others that do this. Where I *REALLY* like Fotopro is their gimbal head, which is an all-in-one head for macro, wildlife, landscape, and sports photography. It comes on the E6 and E6L (long), and I'm just now comparing the head cost alone and lesser-priced tripods with the features I need, or if I should just get the tripod/head combo with Fotopro because it's comparable in price anyway. Their 1K carbon fiber is fantastic, and I'll be needing the strength for storm photography.
@stephendenagy33964 жыл бұрын
You haven’t heard of it because you can’t find it. B&H doesn’t have that tripod, and the first hit I saw was FotoPro Guangdong. So, is this a Chinese knockoff of something? The tripod is intriguing, but if the reports below are right, and it is really $1,200, I would rather have a RRS tripod or Gitzo, with all the features and legendary sturdiness. In particular, the lever release of the tripod head sounds intriguing and terrifying. Like, one more point of failure for me to track. When the sides of the lever wear, can the head just spring off? I like my screw threads. But hey, if someone gave me that for free I would probably use it? But I cannot see myself buying it. I will stick with my eminently portable Gitzo Carbon Traveller now at half the price, and packs way better!
@DominikSobieniak4 жыл бұрын
That thing with ballhead i can do for 3yrs on Benro tripod by now.... nothing new. And the purpose for it is not to shorten ur tripod but to mount leveling base =D
@akkarparkiamopas34013 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, When it comes to stability concern. The more heavier tripod is , the more stability will be, right? The one you review is about 3kg i think. Which is a bit heavy for hiking. (Provided that they made from the same carbon fiber , same maker ) Cheers
@anatolyivanov8903 жыл бұрын
6:38 - there are replacement levers for those screw-loaded quick release mechanisms. You just take off the knob and put the lever there. I have one chinese quick release with the knob replaced by lever, it's super convenient. BTW, my cheap lever even has safety button so it doesn't open accidentally.
@basilbcf Жыл бұрын
My current tripod is a carbon fiber Siri N2204X. It is a great tripod with rubber feet that has screw out metal spikes. The very compact and light weight but reasonable sturdy (I've successfully used it with a gimbal and Canon 7D 2 with 150-600mm Sigma lens. It would probably get a little shaky in windy conditions, so I would like to have a sturdier set, like the one in this video. Also, the Siruri has a center post that adds height, but also adds instability. I usually use it without the center extended at all.
@softailshorty89435 ай бұрын
Hi. I recently came acrossed your tripod review. When I shoot wildlife, I use a sigma 150-600 lens. I'm looking for a tripod and head combination that won't slowly start to drift down as I'm shooting with my lens pointing up in the air, such as shooting up into trees. I was wondering how this combination works for you, and if you have any problems with this using longer lenses? Thank you for any feedback you can give me. Keep up the great work with your videos. I very much enjoy them.
@louspeed14 жыл бұрын
A friend loaned me two Manfrotto tripods that I have been very happy with, though I would love the type of ballhead you use with the lever because, yes, it does feel more secure. My camera with a rented lens took a nose-dive off my tripod while in a crowd of photographers! Luckily, only my ego was bruised and the camera fell on a soft surface.
@27photogger3 жыл бұрын
Great content, but boy you tube is getting crazy with doubling the amount of commercials, it’s making me play a lot less than I would normally. Especially for short post
@SentimentalMo3 жыл бұрын
The lever clamp does have “in-between” setting: flip to the middle loosen the clamp but still keeps it “captured” and as every Arca Swiss plate has two screws to keep it from sliding out. The lever clamp is good for ballhead. But I don’t like it for pano clamp because the lever exerts “off axis” torque which can shift thing ever slightly.
@carlosenriquez2092 Жыл бұрын
I'm still using a modified surveyors tripod I picked up at a pawn shop for 60 bucks. I'd love to have one but as a hobbyist that can never happen.
@lynneftw3 жыл бұрын
Re: the feet of the tripod, my 10+-year-old Sirui tripod has rubber feet, that, when you twist the rubber feet, the spikes slowly come out. No need to remove anything! Love that design feature.
@lphilpot012 жыл бұрын
Looks nice but the head attachment seems proprietary unless there's a way to detach the actual head (and attach another) from the interface piece. What can I say. That tripod cost more than my camera... sad but true! Guess I'll be using my ancient Manfrotto / Bogen 3211 for a while longer -- Although I did convert the Manfrotto RC2 QR plate to Arca-Swiss for compatibility.
@royprasad Жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, useful review, thank you. Fotopro does make exceptionally high quality products. You may want to also see their innovative gimbal head (I think it's called the Eagle). On this tripod, do you know if the top clamp can be removed and replaced, e.g., with a RRS panning clamp? Also, once you remove the ball head, can you put it along with its platform into another tripod with a standard 75mm or 100mm bowl? (e.g., a Gitzo Systematic or a Leofoto ground level tripod for ground level shots).
@MichaelF10262 жыл бұрын
awesome video, I ordered mine and got it the other day. Thank you for the coupon code.
@bradleycozens13462 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Congratulations.
@zZola_Photography Жыл бұрын
is there anywhere those feet can be bough separately.. I have been looking for a good set of long spike with rubber covers
@kristoffmiller4 жыл бұрын
If you want to use your old lever quick release clamp on your new ballhead you can swap them by un screwing the middle part of the clamp using an allen key.
@DavidSenteno4 жыл бұрын
That TRIPOD is HUGE. Bonus points for carrying that out in the field. I'm still living in, a duct tape that leg back together I can't afford a new one, world but I think that TRIPOD would survive a nuclear attack. Roaches, corn and Fotopro. 😁
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Hahha! I agree - tough as nails!
@fuad.kh93 Жыл бұрын
What do you think of a pellet bag above the triple base? Is it as good as the patella
@huexley4 жыл бұрын
Actually it's my bank account that doesn't want to hear about it. /. I went to an innorel RT80C which is fabulous for the price and an Acratech head. I do some astrophotography with and it's not moving at all
@MrPhilbautista3 жыл бұрын
You need to check out the Innorel L54 ball head. It’s a little pricey at around a hundred bucks but it’s features make it worth it. It can handle 30 kgs (around 66 lbs) and has dual pan ability and both are dampened. The dampening can’t be adjusted but, for a Benjie, not too many gon offer that. There’s a smaller version called the L44 which has pretty much the same features but has a lower max at 20kg/44lb, but for just about 10 bucks less, why skimp?
@grantking46814 жыл бұрын
I'd be pretty happy getting a $1200 tripod too!!!
@roberthennessey1284 жыл бұрын
I’m with the quire here..a little too rich for this retirees blood....I have a ...Mefoto, which was a upgrade for me recently. So far so good. The two that I have owned cost me $220.00 total. The first one got attacked by the salt, I take a lot of pictures in or near salt water. The Mefoto newest one ..I baby and rinse off with fresh water after each use 😊. But thanks for the review Mark.
@daniellefernandes84234 жыл бұрын
I want a tripod that’s light packs down under 16” and gets taller than 60” without the center column but also one that isn’t dumb expensive
@patr59914 жыл бұрын
I bought an Innorel AS80C CF tripod on Amazon.ca $267.00 Can. Not sure it collapses to only 16" but is 60" tall and very light weight. Seems decent quality so far. Only problem it needs a 65mm bowl adapter and it is much easier to find 70mm ones. The one that comes with it is crap and doesn't work well. But I ordered one from China for cheap and it is great.
@stevetqp9152 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video, Mark! As a landscape and product photographer, I've been using Leofoto products for a few years (LN-254CT, NB-34, LS-365, LH-40), and find their build quality to be up there with "the big boys", i.e., Gitzo, RRS, etc.). I find that the Leofoto LS-365 tripod (no center column) plus the LH-40 ball head combo is supremely solid and robust (max payload 44 lbs). Once locked down, nothing moves at all...Looking foward to testing it with an eventual Nikkor 180-600 f/5.6-6.3 telephoto. Out of curiosity, what's the max payload of the model you reviewed? Thanks again!
@jamesgerboc3 жыл бұрын
I’m puzzled that you prefer a lever-lock on the camera but twist lock on the legs? Seems counterintuitive that you want to see the camera is secure from a distance but not the tripod. That tripod is stunning and so is the price. Is it common to use such a large tripod for landscape? I’m sure it is lightweight but can’t be as light as something smaller that straps to your backpack.
@robertnelson31794 жыл бұрын
Imagine you just happened to be recording and was able to use it as B roll here. 😂
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
🤣
@erichstocker41734 жыл бұрын
Isn't that a bit of overkill for your new smaller camera system? I could mount my 4 x 5 metal calumet camera on that and have no worries.
@musicdefinesgravity4 жыл бұрын
yes, this is overkill for a fuji system
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
In certain situations it is but it sure comes in handy when shooting at high elevations where it’s usually very windy👍
@juna614 жыл бұрын
I mean okay! Price is bit over the top even for a tripod like that. I know that the tripod is landscape photographers favorite tool. But you can get sturdy tripod with all the features you need with 300 €. I guess it all comes to how much you got in your pocket and how much you need it.
@europeon2wheels894 жыл бұрын
First thing to notice is he had not heard of it before and didn't buy one. They GAVE it to him.
@NikoSavic4 жыл бұрын
The Centennial Tripod 2-series made by Colorado Tripod Company, priced at $299, offers a great value for money.
@baldhaus2 жыл бұрын
This Tripod is the same as the Lion Rock 25 from Rollei that actually cost less than then half of this one.
@nocturnal-mp5gk3 жыл бұрын
Can you not flip the legs 180° on this so that the ballhead is 'inside' the legs and shorter when carrying? My travel tripod does this.
@sr.parrish66763 жыл бұрын
I have a Ifootage Gazelle Tc6 with a Leofoto Lh40 PCL. It's amazing trípode
@dimitristsagdis73404 жыл бұрын
Overkill for your Fujis and at camera not tripod prices.
@MannyScoot Жыл бұрын
I have a Fotopro Sherpa Plus and it has been good to me ......
@wahabdilawar4 жыл бұрын
WoW. Looks amazing BUT I am sure that it costs THREE legs. Thank you very much for your time and effort.
@alhaynes14984 жыл бұрын
You can put a RRS dovetail onto your BH-40 and a RRS quick release plate onto your tripod. Problem solved.
@518clipse4 жыл бұрын
Love Fotopro, used them for years now. I've tried every major brand and always end up back with Fotopro.
@viewfinderthis4 жыл бұрын
That ball head removal is genius. The Oben tripods also have the rubber feet covers that you can remove to show the spikes.
@claudiofasetti66143 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, first of all: thank you for your videos and all the tips and tricks and ideas and suggestions and advice... I like your channel and especially the way you teach and explain all the photographic topics. Thank you so much! Second: yes I ve subscribed and yes there is a "like" on all the video clips I watched! ahahah Third: my question: between a carbon fiber tripod and an aluminum one, which one you think is the best, considering I would like to take pictures going into the water, like river lake and especially sea? (I am from Italy but I live in the Netherlands) I mean, which one, based on your experience can last longer and is possibly easy to clean? Sorry if maybe is a silly question. Please consider also I have a camera with a weight around 2.5kg (pentax 645z) No worries too much no rush to answer my question and thank you in advance for your time and work! Take care Mark and stay safe!
@RatingARKReviews3 жыл бұрын
I think this one is very expensive ... if you want something good just search on Amazon's top-rated tripod and you will find the best tripods for a quality price.
@Graygeezer4 жыл бұрын
About that hook, seems to me hanging your bag there would create sail effect if a serious wind catches the extra surface area of the bag.
@mcbean14 жыл бұрын
you could just hang a sand bag or another kind of weight, if the wind was bad enought to knock over the tripod despite the added weight, that would be a fairly substantial wind
@thomastuorto99294 жыл бұрын
@@mcbean1 Or a rock bag. Like a soft shelf that hangs at the top of all 3 legs & can't sway to hit the legs. Any way my camera bag is about 35lbs fully packed out & if it was windy enough to sway enough to hit the tripod legs I probably would be shooting a scape unless the light was something special or at a once in a life time location. Enjoy.
@andresmiraglia79664 жыл бұрын
@@mcbean1 Please, come and spend some time in patagonia, and you will experience the uselessness of hanging any sort of bag from the hook. ;-)
@mcbean14 жыл бұрын
@@andresmiraglia7966 one is not compelled to use the hook, if it's that damn windy, handhold the shot because you'll be unlikely to get a stable shot from the tripod in any event, the hook is also good for keeping your bag off the ground, I've done a number of shoots down at Ocean Rock pools and not getting your bag wet with salt water saves a lot of time in cleaning
@stephendenagy33964 жыл бұрын
You need dirt or rocks, not camera bag. Physics demands mass to damp motion.
@drqandil2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great videos. I am watching them one by one. I like this tripod, but it seems that will only take the head that comes with it, which means I cannot use with a Colorado ball head or other screw in heads. Am I correct?
@benoloughlin15574 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, what I look for in a tripod is the mystical combination of stability, being light-weight and affordable! Some of the places I like to go are remote and take days to hike into and out of, and can be very physically demanding. I am also getting older! Unfortunately, what I would like is waaaay outside my budget. My current tripod is an old aluminium manfrotto 290 with a very simple ball head. And boy, does it weigh a ton! Thanks for the great video. Its always interesting to know what gear is out there. All the best! Ben.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for checking out the video Ben!
@scenic_shoots4 жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting for my Colorado tripod company centennial 4 series, but for now I'm using their medium ball head attached to my vanguard alta
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard great things about them👍
@donbosco90483 жыл бұрын
The best for landscape are light and strong. Traveling = landscaping
@paulkay89864 жыл бұрын
Yep, have to agree with so many others - way too expensive, and way too bulky!
@veergupta41413 жыл бұрын
@Mark curious to know where your favorite photography locations are in NC
@anamushabbir40864 жыл бұрын
Hope you do a comparison and suitability video on gears.
@garyplummer22064 жыл бұрын
Would you buy it if you were paying for it yourself?
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
I probably would. My current Really Right Stuff set up is roughly the same price as well.
@josiedonatelli7563 жыл бұрын
@@MarkDenneyPhoto I'm looking at the 64C and 74CL. Do you think the 64C can hold telephoto lens in wind or should I go with the 74CL?
@matssandquist92584 жыл бұрын
I think I have an even more clever solution on my tripod when it comes to the feet. If I screw my rubber feet the spikes will come out.
@lad785184 жыл бұрын
Mark, excellent video as always Love the tripod, just wish I had the money - there is no substitute for quality!!! I have learned a lot from watching your videos - thank you for posting them.
@Forthejoyofphotography4 жыл бұрын
It is an absolute 100% fact you are a brilliant landscape photographer and I watch all your videos - they are some of the best content on You-Tube. Now if I were a clever company with an undoubtedly superb tripod range. How could I get it very widely marketed and bring in sales volume. Go full out on a worldwide extremely expensive marketing campaign or give a very illustrious group of photographers with a very wide follower base a free tripod. No questions asked or required of them. Then wait. Clearly, they are going o like the tripod they chose. Even if just 10% do an 'unasked for' positive review, then the revenue in terms of orders they would receive and the publicity they would get would likely yield more than 10 fold the cost of the free tripods they gave away. Subsequently, they can claim that their tripods are used by some of the best 'elite' photographers in the world..a.' win-win'.......I do not blame you for taking them up on their offer...I would too....I am just a little cynical about a Tripod manufacturer's motives. I am absolutely sure this tactic is used by many manufactures, not just tripod or photography companies.
@AlexVisualMoments963 жыл бұрын
3hqtw th4 ball head and tripod like to use i use 3leggedthing punks patti but looking at a carbon fibre tripod was considering the benro mach3 with benro g2 ball head or k and f concept tripod or vanguard but then got recommended a brand clled rollei tripods but then got recomended this brand but after looking quite pricey and trying to save for a wildlife lens or my nikon z7 but would just like to as what your opinion is of the ball head and isit arca swiss compatile to stay safe
@kevinrstruck4 жыл бұрын
Way too expensive and while it looks like a excellent piece of equipment, $1300 for a tripod is crazy. I also wonder if you would have purchased one of these yourself if they didn't send you one for free. I will stick to my 3 Legged Thing tripod I purchased over 5 years ago and work great.
@jurajbenadik40494 жыл бұрын
Try Benro combination series, Mark. Basically the same, just 1/3 of the price. Okay, maybe half. I am using C3780TN (mouthful as well) and I really love it. With G2 ballhead it can do everything you wish with 100-400 mm lens with full frame camera and it's like 550 EUR? A bit heavy (2700 grams - 2160 legs and 540 head), but I feel this one's on heavy side as well. Thanks for all the videos, Mark, really love them!
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for checking them out!
@RonDonson4 жыл бұрын
I’m addicted to landscape panos. Any tripod that won’t allow me to mount an “RRS TA-2U LEVELING BASE | TA-2U-LB” is a show stopper. I’m very happy with my Sirui tripods and mono pod. For the record in 6’4”
@VladimirLem863 жыл бұрын
damn! $1200 tripod. I'll stick with Gitzo.
@insidetheviewfinder-hk8lo Жыл бұрын
Great video. Are you still using this tripod ?
@bradleyverde4 жыл бұрын
You can always just get an allen wrench to swap out the screw plate with the clamped one. Keep the larger diameter ball of the new head while getting the clamp you prefer. Best of both worlds.
@vimalneha4 жыл бұрын
I think fluid-head is a better option. I got one from Cayer(€160)and it is amazing stuff compared to any Ball-head. I would never suggest buying a Ball-head. It is your liking but it is an outdated thing, ready to slip into history. The fluid-head is excellent for both Videography and Photography.
@petrub27 Жыл бұрын
wait, can you take your tripod in the overhead compartment?
@ECDPhotography4 жыл бұрын
They are a rip off of really right stuff! I just got their mini table top one and it is indeed made really well. Super high-quality for fraction of the price.
@martintolley92344 жыл бұрын
Hmm. One of these.... or XT50mm-140mm, or the 50mm F1, or how about an extra XT4 body? Or about 3 dozen SanDisk 128 GB memory cards. Hmm.
@palestar274 жыл бұрын
Artcise makes something nearly identical for substantially less!
@bluesdude7584 жыл бұрын
Great informative video, as always. That tripod looks huge! How much does it weigh? And how much weight can it hold? Good thing it's made of carbon fiber. If it was built of aluminum, you would have to hire a Sherpa to carry it for you. 😎
@frstesiste76704 жыл бұрын
Certainly a compromise, but the rule for myself is that if the tripod don't fit inside my pack then it's not coming on a trip. I've done this for 10+ years and it's been less of a problem than I originally expected. I use fairly light equipment (MFT) though. One exception and that's trips from home by car.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
I like that rule!
@Zealor3654 жыл бұрын
Mark, Hate to say it but you got bamboozled. Fotopro is a generic manufacturer that makes all sorts of things for different OEM's. This EXACT same tripod is manufactured for and sold by Radian Telescopes (Part Number RT-Tripod) at optcorp.com for $369.00. Same quality construction, same design. I do appreciate that you recognize that this is an excellent tripod and I have purchased the "Radian" brand for my photography trips.
@derbagger222 жыл бұрын
Love Ocracoke!
@davidposaas73504 жыл бұрын
Looks like a quality product, but it's beyond my means... What would your recommend for a tripod under $300 Mark, if you care to say.. Just interested in your opinion.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Check out Benro - I believe they have some options available under $300. Good quality stuff too👍
@davidposaas73504 жыл бұрын
@@MarkDenneyPhoto Thank you!! Will check them out.
@echoauxgen3 жыл бұрын
Never mind the too expensive comments, I watch where you go and photograph from, in streams and surf and some wicked lands. Yes pricey, but with today camera's high-end are getting expensive and lenses too!! I wonder if a camera insurance company ever asked what tripod do you use? !!! Then see how affordable!!! Ok! Saw all the rigs. But one thing that would make the head better is the degree section if it had the selectable stepper. But also a pano head but like a video head once level, level for 360 degrees. The Manfrotto Befree video head ($ 300) is great but no clicker for night panos. Bottom line is Sturdy and Strong, not a pro but fear of losing a camera off the top or falling over anywhere always! 6' 2" I know the problem of up at eye level and not using the LCD. Bottom line what do you put under a camera Sony A1 $6,500 and Sony FE 1224 f/2.8 lens $3,500 both not yet! or even the 24-70 f/2.8 GM you're looking at $8500 DAH!!!!
@easy56wedge4 жыл бұрын
Nice with great features but very cost prohibitive for a passionate amateur like myself.
@eastwind35502 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@GoodLifeInSpain3 жыл бұрын
With all the freebies, why wouldn't you pimp out this tripod? Maybe it's great, by your review loses a shit-ton of credibility. At least you were honest about it.
@markjensen6634 жыл бұрын
I also prefer the lever releases for the speed and reasons you mentioned. One thing you failed to mention about the tripod was how you felt about the twist lock leg extensions and how they compare to RRS or Gitzo’s.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
So far they seem to hold up well, but one thing I’ve learned is that overtime many of these twist locks start to fail - even my RRS does at times.
@deathrat4 жыл бұрын
Mark Denney what do you do to deal with that? What parts do you replace?
@ruzzim3 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with almost everybody, too expensive and not worth it, I could buy a new lens for that kind of money, a good tripod is paramount for great photography and/or video but I don't understand that price, I was thinking of a price around 600/800 dollars and it was expensive but it's almost double that, nice and good looking tripod either way, I'm upset it's so much money, Congrats on the Global Elite Photographer
@steliosrantos9054 жыл бұрын
I have subscribed here to find inspiration and improve my photography skills. I hope it will not become one more channel about gear. Please stay original.
@TriKyTriXx3 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised they let you carry on the tripod
@johnstarkey49594 жыл бұрын
Gitzo and Arcaswiss P0 , can’t beat it .
@cking74sg4 жыл бұрын
I still prefer a tripod with a horizontal column, might be useful at times :D
@KevinNordstrom4 жыл бұрын
I love the tripod. Just $1,000 more than I want to spend lol. I'll stick with my $300 one. Always good to see you friend. Keep the content coming.
@MarkDenneyPhoto4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that man - hope you’re well!
@GeorgetownThunder3 жыл бұрын
you say its not a sponsored video but they did give you a free tripod so I would say its sponsored. Love your videos but let's be honest.