Extremely detailed and informative. No life stories and rambling eating up half the video. Just straight to the point. Thank you..

I already backed the Heipe tripod but I want to thank you for this superb video. You provided a lot of information that makes me glad I backed the product. I’ve subscribed to your channel to see what other interesting content you have. Thanks again!

Thank you for the excellent review. This is the best review and comparison of tripods that I have ever seen. 3 years ago when PD launched their tripod on Kickstarter, I did not go for it because I was concerned that the legs are not stable enough for my needs although the small form factor was very attractive. After watching many YT videos over the past few years, my concerns are confirmed and your demo from 11:50 nailed it. Although this is my first time on your channel, your clear presentation and arguments in the video have won me over to buy the Heipi tripod on Kickstarter. I believe that my wait for a good travel tripod is now finally over!!!

Excellent video and details on the comparison. I especially liked the comparison of the different legs and stability as they are extended. Even that alone along with all the other features and price difference gives Heipi a leg up with the current competition.

Awesome review, congratulations!!! I am just waiting for mine to be delivered as soon as the final adjustments of the prototype design have finished later this year 🙌🏻

This is the BEST tripod comparison video I have ever watched! I was looking for a light but sturdy travel tripod a few months back and saw nice reviews on the Heipi (prototypes). As you pointed out, there are lots of smart but critical designs from the Heipi. I missed the earliest $299 price but $329 is still not bad. A few weeks ago Heipi started delivery. Hope I can get it before my April trip.

Think HEIPI has hit a home run with their 3 in 1 creation. By designing that centre piece into a 3 legged small tripod is very innovative indeed. Those doing macro and food shots will welcome this thought process. The legs on the main tripod is more sturdy then PD.

Fantastic in depth review!

Great review. I'm not for one to watch 30 minutes video however I thoroughly enjoyed how you compared the Heipi and the PD tripod. That kept me engaged. Your review pretty much sold me and I'm about to back Heipi. After finishing that video I was curious to see what else you've reviewed and didn't find much. I hope down the road you will review more things. You got a new follower =) Looking forward to more videos by you.

Wow. This was extremely helpful. Thank you!!

Nice review, well done.

Excellent comparison and review of the Heipi 3 in 1 and the PD. I've been considering a Heipi 3 in 1 and this really helped.

Great tripod comparison! I've never seen a video like this that compares some of the most important tripod perspectives. I'm in the market for a new tripod and this was a great help. Thanks for the great video.

Thanks for the comparison! I have the PD one already, but I'm thinking I wouldn't mind getting the Heipi tripod as well. Speaking of the PD tripod, the phone clamp is flimsy. I broke it, replaced it, then broke it again, and I wasn't reckless with it. Love the feature, but unfortunately it wasn't made of all metal, which should have been the case for such a small accessory.

Excellent video my friend! Very helpful. I already own the PD as well as the Ulanzi, but it looks like I will be adding the Heipi as well. God bless!

Excellent review and comparison. Best I've seen yet!

Thank you so much for this! Excellent review, so much helpful information.

Very comprehensive review. Thanks!

Thanks for a very informative review! I purchased mine through Kickstarter. I may sell it. There are three components: the main legs, the sub tripod, and the head. I like the sub tripod. It's useful for wildflower photography close to the ground. The more I use the head, the less I like it. Using a 600 g lens such as my Sony 90mm macro, the camera is front heavy. Making fine adjustments in the ball position is too difficult because friction and locking are governed by a tiny short throw lever with little mechanical advantage. Loosen it slightly and the camera moves too easily and too far. When the tilting notch faces away from the photographer, as it will when aiming downwards, this tiny lever is on the left side of the head. My non-dominant left thumb is not powerful enough to clamp the ball firmly enough to prevent camera drift. So this head may have a large ball, but for me it's less stable than heads I own with smaller balls. Even with the collar around the sub tripod forcefully tightened there is some give and horizontal motion when the camera is handled, disconcerting and detrimental. The main legs are sufficiently stable. The flintlock clamps were initially very stiff but are breaking in (will they loosen too much with normal wear?). The tripod with its sub tripod and head weights 1.05 kg My Sirui AM 284 legs + my Arca p0 ballhead + Novoflex Q-Mount clamp also weighs exactly 1.05 kg. Its maximum height is about that of the Heipi with its sub tripod 25% extended. It can go low, within 20mm as low as does the Heipi sub tripod, and works just as well (or better) for those tiny flowers. It is more stable, much easier and faster to set up and take down, and when the legs are extended and splayed, as would be used over a brook, it is far more rigid than is the Heipi. (If someone wished less weight they could use the Sirui AM 254 legs instead of the 284.) And the Arca p0 has a wonderful friction control + an ovoid ball which gets tighter as the camera is tilted. So what is the advantage of the Heipi? It does have a center column which taller photographers might wish and which is useful to clear high obstructing railings. The Heipi takes less room in my carry on bag, but my Sirui AM 284 also fits. Both tripods are of equal weight when added to my camera backpack, and if I mount my Arca p0 head the Heipi becomes heavier than the Sirui. So when I am going to travel and and walk with 1.05 kg of tripod, I'll choose my Sirui AM 284 with the Arca p0.

Wonderful technical review. I have now backed it via Kickstarter. Wish the panning swivel were above the ball as it is in my heavier Arca Swiss p0 head, but I gather that feature is patent protected.

BEWARE. Most of us who paid for this tripod on Indiegogo have not received our tripods, which are now three months late. We were supposed to receive our tripods in March, but the shipping date has been pushed back two or three times. We were promised that we would receive our tripods in May. As of May 31, we have no tripod (at least those of in the US and Europe). HEIPI has stopped responding to requests for updated shipping information. However, backers of HEIPI's Kickstarter campaign for this tripod have received their tripods as of early May. HEIPI is responding to backers on their Kickstarter campaign. This is very disconcerting to say the least for those of us who are backers of the Indiegogo campaign.

Excellent review. Thank you.

great comparison video. I almost bought the PD tripod for my next trip in April. Looks like the Heipi tripod would be much better for my needs. I hope I can put my Star Adventurer astro tracker on it. Btw. the panoramic clamps aren't patented everywhere. In Europe they're readily available.

Very good comparison. I have also seen the one by Mads. Strong, safe, solid compatibility with the Peak Design Capture plates (v3) and with any Arca Swiss style plate or brackets such as the RRS L brackets need to be proven/demonstrated to me before I would invest in this tripod. I have the PD and a Ulanzi imitation. But the leg design on this is very compelling. It just needs to be safely and solidly compatible with these very common plates.

Thank you for this video

Great video and very informative.

An interesting tripod, and a good comparison. Unless I missed it what materials are the legs of the centre tripod and lever locks made from? Wonder if you can buy spare parts from them. I guess warranty would be easier with Peak Designs as well. But it certainly looks like one to keep a watch on to see how it goes long term and if the final model gets around the earlier problem of not fitting a wide range of arca swiss plates.

Great review - detailed and helpful. I was looking at the Ulanzi Zero Y but this seems more versatile. Have you reviewed the Ulanzi? Couple of questions 1) can you mount a leveling base (like the Leofoto LB-60) between the tripod and the head, and/or do you expect Heipi to have one available and 2) it looks like your L-bracket has a tilt feature. If yes - can you advise make, and if not how did you tilt at 27:31

It's it possible to insert the top tripod upside down into the main tripod (while extended) to allow an underslung camera mount?

Do you think the new lanyard could support a 10 pound pack below the tripod, or would the PD's hook be better?

There is no way to break the Heipi down for cleaning?

Could i use a L bracket with the Heipi tripod? My L bracket is about 1-2mm wider than the peak design plate. Looks like there is zero adjustment with the Heipi's plate retention system.

But why can't you buy anywhere

Thank you for good comparison. I already have a lot of Peak Design Camera Gear. So I wonder I can use Peak Design Plate with Heipi Tripod. Is it possible? and safe?

Will the Peak Design plate fit on the Heipi ball head?

hi, thank you for good and profesional review, is the head is arca swiss compatible for L-Plate mount?

I have been using the Peak Design tripod for 2+ years. IMO, its biggest weakness is the ball head. I just can't get it to lock to a precise position. Every time I fully locked the ball head, the lens would "sink" a bit to a slightly lower position, which affect the photo composition I have planed for. I guess it is due to the rather small diameter of the ball, so it can't be locked precisely. I wonder what is your personal experience with the Heipi tripod? Can you firmly lock its ball head to a precise position without any further movement?

Where i can Buy the Heipi tripod please