The two screw on the head - one is to lock the ball joint in place and the other is to release/tighten the head to allow the head to pan without loosening the ball head. There's usually degrees marked in a ring around the bottom of the head.
there are 3 screews actually. two is for the ball joint and one for pan as you say. the question was why is two screws for the ball joint? the joint is moveable in case you release both screws - one is not enough. for me this is a little pain in the ass, if I need a perfect angle for the object.
I purchased this tripod yesterday after watching your video, it arrived today and I am extremely pleased with it, a very good versatile tripod for £83 from Amazon.
Thanks for the video. I was unsure about this product but you now changed my mind and I'm most definitely going to order this product online this weekend. Thanks again
Maybe after a year you could do an update on how well this tripod holds up. Thanks for the review, not sure about the quality of this tripod, especially the ball head.
Yes it is a bit on the heavy side but I don't mind as it feel sturdy, it has some great features. Did you find that the rubber parts on the tripod have a bit of a strong rubber smell to them (it might be just me, I have an extra sensitive nose but just wondered if it is something that would bother anyone else)?
@@olgadekellIt doesn't bother me as i have a very insensitive sense of smell. Have you used the Neewer in a stream or water? I am going on a hike to photograph a small waterfall today. I will see how it handles a little water as the best spot to get a great shot is in a stream.
Thanks for your great review and demonstration. I bought it based on your review and it should arrive today. Pretty quick delivery considering I’m in Adelaide
Thank you for your video. In the thumbnail of your video, where you have a bag hanging on the opposite end...it looks like the horizontal arm is VERY long. Not the 22" others have mentioned. Could you measure the horizontal arm for me as it's hard to get a straight answer, even from Neewer. Yours looks more like 3 feet. Thanks
Awesome video! I’ve been concerned that the arm can be too short to to overlay footage. This one seems like long enough! Would you mind telling me how long the extension arm can go? Thankyou very much!
Odditty Thankyou for the quick reply! That’s great information because I’m going to get this one to do flatlay pictures, and it seems like the length of the arm is important cause I don’t want the legs show in the pictures!
It seems like you could use it as a slide with the center arm at 45 and then loosened so you can slide the pole front/back or left/right. Really curious if that would work cause if so, that thing could be utilized for tons of cool shots.
Hi there - thanks for the review. I'm looking for a tripod with a horizontal arm that I can film/video sports events with - mainly ice hockey - but which needs to stick out over a balcony (where the camera will be situated) in order to cover the entire rink Would this tripod allow me to do that? It would need to allow the camera operator a fair degree of flexibility in terms of movement/angles etc ...
Hi, Odditty! How good is this tripod for shooting in horizontal set up for over head/ above table mode ? Is it strond enough for 1.5 kg camera ? What is a length of an horizontal arm?
It's pretty good for overhead, I just use a sandbag to make sure nothing falls over but the arm is strong enough for my Fujifilm X-T4 with zoom lens no problem. Horizontal arm is around 19"/50cm not including the ball head.
at around 5:50 youre pressing the button at the bottom of the center tube, it comes back out and the pin pops back out. mine got stuck in the in position, is there a trick to get it out or is mine broken?
They are both quite similar but have different heads so it really depends on what you are using it for and what you prefer. The ball head is more practical for me.
Not sure if it would be an upgrade as such as they are a bit different, the 2 in 1 I have has a video panning head and serves a different purpose to this one.
1 Comment, 1 question....com1, you should adjust your light settings and leave them, make adjustments in post, it looks more professional. ?1 does this tripod seem like it is going to last, it seems pretty light weight/cheap, how does it feel as compared to the looks on video?
Thanks for the feedback. I am still using it today and haven't had any issues yet, it's got quite a few metal parts so not sure why it's giving off such a cheap vibe on-screen, I actually find it quite sturdy.
Hi, I’ve got my eyes on this (or a very similar) tripod, but I’m not sure about one thing. Can I do flatlays/overhead shots for food photography with it? Thanks for answering 🤗🤗🤗
Do you mean in terms of attaching the GoPro to it? I am not sure what the GoPro comes with but you can normally easily get adapters that convert to correct size etc.
I have my eye on this tripod at the moment! Can you unscrew the ballhead and put a fluid head on instead for video work? I'm assuming it does since Neewer sell separate fluid heads but want to be sure with this one...If it does I'm sold!
Thank you for your review! I wonder what is the actual weight capacity when tripod center arm is fully extended while legs are extended normally (not super wide)? I wonder if I could mount a camera with a lens that together weigh about 2kg / 4.5 lbs or should I worry about a counterweight?
@@olgadekell Thank you! Amazon should deliver this tripod to me today and I hope to test it very soon. I guess I'll have to use a counterweight as well.
Hi there..greetings from lockdown UK! I was just about to buy a Manfrotto 055 with X Pro head but having watched your review I'm having a re-think. Presumably I can fit the X Pro 3 way head to this tripod? Also, does the tripod have a model number so that I can be sure I have the ri\ghjt one if I decide to buy it? Thanks.
folowing your review i bought the exact same tripod and gotta say i am pleased with it, however i think you could have shown more of its capabilities in your review. only thing about it that is lacking is the fact that the boom arm is only 50cm long. this is intentional in order to keep the tripod size to that minimum that is very easy to carry aroud but if you want to make overhead shots of some work it just wont reach far enough for most uses. if aynone knows of a replacement boom arm that is 1,5 or 1,2 meters long that could point to it id love to know about the,. because this tripod is great for using when your out taking pictures, and an extra boom arm would make it fit perfectly indoors for my car repair shots
Thank you for the constructive feedback 🙏. I wonder if a longer arm would work in terms of balance safety? You would have to carry a counterweight to the shoot I assume 🤔.
@@olgadekell Is it difficult to use without a handle for panning? I wanted it for a film tripod but the lack of a handle puts me off. Glad to hear its holding up.
Hi there, is this thing strong enough to hold an iphone? Just kidding 🤣... thanks for your very nice review :), I need a tall tripod, so I think I'll buy this one.😄
I don't have that camera but I don't see why it wouldn't be compatible, only unless there is some new tripod mount system that I am not aware off (usually most consumer cameras come with the same tripod plate hole at the bottom of the camera).
The legs on this tripod are a nightmare. They cannot be tightened at the top where they meet the center column and swing completely freely after a week of use. Every time you try and adjust a leg or shift the tripod one or more legs will swing in toward the center. Probably fine indoors where you can jam something up in between them....
*What did you think of this tripod?* 📷
How is it holding?
@@hellsing0999999999 still going strong
@@olgadekell Thanks!
The two screw on the head - one is to lock the ball joint in place and the other is to release/tighten the head to allow the head to pan without loosening the ball head. There's usually degrees marked in a ring around the bottom of the head.
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there are 3 screews actually. two is for the ball joint and one for pan as you say. the question was why is two screws for the ball joint? the joint is moveable in case you release both screws - one is not enough. for me this is a little pain in the ass, if I need a perfect angle for the object.
Yes it's a bit of an unusual design 😅.
Olga, Thanks for a great unboxing and demo! Very thorough.
No problem, thanks for the feedback 🙏.
I purchased this tripod yesterday after watching your video, it arrived today and I am extremely pleased with it, a very good versatile tripod for £83 from Amazon.
Great to hear! Yes it's quite a good tripod (especially with the arm included) for the price! 😁
Are the rubber feet detachable?
Thanks for the video. I was unsure about this product but you now changed my mind and I'm most definitely going to order this product online this weekend. Thanks again
😃 I’m still using mine!
Are u still happy with this tripod?
Yes still using it frequently!
Thanks for the video I ordered one for cooking I used the link you provided
Wow, this looks extremely versatile. Might give it a try. Thanks for the thorough review!
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@@olgadekell I just received it yesterday and I LOVE it. 🙂
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Maybe after a year you could do an update on how well this tripod holds up. Thanks for the review, not sure about the quality of this tripod, especially the ball head.
Will try to do one soon! Thanks for the suggestion.
hi do you have the bigger version or the 72 inch in this video?
The measurements are at time stamp 10:06
Thank you. Is it heavy? I want a sturdy tripod but not too big to carry on. Do you recommend it for travel or outdoors?
It's around 2.5kg. I don't normally use a tripod while out and about so I'm not sure how it would be for travel.
Did you figure out the 2 knobs on the head? Is one for complete lock and the other for tension or fine adjustment? 3:44
No but the tripod still works great.
Very informative video. I’ve been eyeing this tripod and you did a great overview of all the features.
Thanks for the feedback! 😃
I just bought this tripod last week. I wish I had seen your review before so I could have helped you. Very good review
What do you think of the tripod?
@@olgadekell It preforms very well. But it is heavy. I am glad I bought it
Yes it is a bit on the heavy side but I don't mind as it feel sturdy, it has some great features. Did you find that the rubber parts on the tripod have a bit of a strong rubber smell to them (it might be just me, I have an extra sensitive nose but just wondered if it is something that would bother anyone else)?
@@olgadekellIt doesn't bother me as i have a very insensitive sense of smell. Have you used the Neewer in a stream or water? I am going on a hike to photograph a small waterfall today. I will see how it handles a little water as the best spot to get a great shot is in a stream.
Thanks for the feedback. No I haven't used in any water but keen to hear how it goes for you, let m know if you get the chance.
Thanks for the review 😎 You pointed out some bonus features I didn't notice before.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for your great review and demonstration. I bought it based on your review and it should arrive today. Pretty quick delivery considering I’m in Adelaide
Oh glad it helped, let me know how you go with it. 😃
Thank you for your video. In the thumbnail of your video, where you have a bag hanging on the opposite end...it looks like the horizontal arm is VERY long. Not the 22" others have mentioned. Could you measure the horizontal arm for me as it's hard to get a straight answer, even from Neewer. Yours looks more like 3 feet. Thanks
it’s 47cm / 18.5”
Talk about an optical illusion. Probably because you have the legs all the way up. Thanks for getting back to me. Much appreciated.
Awesome video! I’ve been concerned that the arm can be too short to to overlay footage. This one seems like long enough! Would you mind telling me how long the extension arm can go? Thankyou very much!
Thanks for the nice feedback 😃! From the top of the camera plate attachment to the bottom of the extension arm it's around 58cm/23" .
Odditty Thankyou for the quick reply! That’s great information because I’m going to get this one to do flatlay pictures, and it seems like the length of the arm is important cause I don’t want the legs show in the pictures!
Yes! I've done flatlay with it and it's been fine but it will also depend on your lens size.
It seems like you could use it as a slide with the center arm at 45 and then loosened so you can slide the pole front/back or left/right. Really curious if that would work cause if so, that thing could be utilized for tons of cool shots.
Turning left to right (rotating) is ok but when sliding the pole front /b back the movement is very choppy.
@@olgadekell appreciate the info!
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Thank you for this Review,ordered this one from the local store!😁
Glad I could help!
Hi there - thanks for the review.
I'm looking for a tripod with a horizontal arm that I can film/video sports events with - mainly ice hockey - but which needs to stick out over a balcony (where the camera will be situated) in order to cover the entire rink
Would this tripod allow me to do that? It would need to allow the camera operator a fair degree of flexibility in terms of movement/angles etc ...
I’m not sure 🤔
Tripod looks pretty good, are the rubber feet detachable?
Yes they are.
@@olgadekell are there spikes that are removable too?? Thanks!
@@THEREALRICK28 no spikes
@@olgadekell Thank you very much!
Hi, Odditty!
How good is this tripod for shooting in horizontal set up for over head/ above table mode ? Is it strond enough for 1.5 kg camera ? What is a length of an horizontal arm?
It's pretty good for overhead, I just use a sandbag to make sure nothing falls over but the arm is strong enough for my Fujifilm X-T4 with zoom lens no problem. Horizontal arm is around 19"/50cm not including the ball head.
@@olgadekell wow, thanks so much. Exactly what I needed !!
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at around 5:50 youre pressing the button at the bottom of the center tube, it comes back out and the pin pops back out.
mine got stuck in the in position, is there a trick to get it out or is mine broken?
😬 I'm not sure.
@@olgadekell i got a defective unit. i am going to exchange it. thanks for the video.
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which is much better fot you.... the Vanguard Alta pro2+ 263AP or this neewer tripod?
They are both quite similar but have different heads so it really depends on what you are using it for and what you prefer. The ball head is more practical for me.
In Aussie Neewer $162, vanguard $369🤔
Yes there is that as well 😅.
Nice I just got this tripod I’m excited to use it
Oh greet, me know what you think of it.
Have the chance to get this one but I already have the 2 in 1 which you also reviewed, do you think it's worth the upgrade?
Not sure if it would be an upgrade as such as they are a bit different, the 2 in 1 I have has a video panning head and serves a different purpose to this one.
how is your tripod working? do you recommended it? do you prefer manfrotto instead? I don't know which one is better for me to buy.
Tripod is going fine, I am using it daily. I would like to try a Manfrotto for comparison but at this stage I have no plans to buy one.
1 Comment, 1 question....com1, you should adjust your light settings and leave them, make adjustments in post, it looks more professional. ?1 does this tripod seem like it is going to last, it seems pretty light weight/cheap, how does it feel as compared to the looks on video?
Thanks for the feedback. I am still using it today and haven't had any issues yet, it's got quite a few metal parts so not sure why it's giving off such a cheap vibe on-screen, I actually find it quite sturdy.
Thank you for this video!
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Hi, I’ve got my eyes on this (or a very similar) tripod, but I’m not sure about one thing. Can I do flatlays/overhead shots for food photography with it? Thanks for answering 🤗🤗🤗
I have used it for flatlays/overheads with no problem.
@@olgadekell thanks :)
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Can I use this for GoPro 9?
Do you mean in terms of attaching the GoPro to it? I am not sure what the GoPro comes with but you can normally easily get adapters that convert to correct size etc.
Thank you so much for this video!
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Thank you for this video! I've been eyeing this tripod and your video is very helpful. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the Tutorial. Now I know how it can be used. I am struggling with it.
Glad it was helpful!
Is there any plastic on this tripod? specifically wondering if the buttons for the legs and the red swivel are plastic. Thanks!
The red bits all look to be metallic but I can’t tell for sure because of the paint.
I have my eye on this tripod at the moment! Can you unscrew the ballhead and put a fluid head on instead for video work? I'm assuming it does since Neewer sell separate fluid heads but want to be sure with this one...If it does I'm sold!
Yes ballhead comes off with no problem.
Is this quick release plate arca swiss L bracket compatible?
I am using regular size ARCA plates with this and they work fine... not sure if L bracket is any different other than being longer 🤔.
Thank you for your review! I wonder what is the actual weight capacity when tripod center arm is fully extended while legs are extended normally (not super wide)? I wonder if I could mount a camera with a lens that together weigh about 2kg / 4.5 lbs or should I worry about a counterweight?
No problem, thanks for your feedback! Regarding your question, I use a counterweight if I am shooting with the arm out, hope that helps.
@@olgadekell Thank you! Amazon should deliver this tripod to me today and I hope to test it very soon. I guess I'll have to use a counterweight as well.
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Thank you for sharing a detailed review! I was wondering if this tripod comes with a phone adaptor?
No.
Hey! The structure that holds the legs is metal or plastic? Thanks!
I think it's metal (it's cool to the touch and sounds like metal when tapped) but I can't be sure.
Nice review. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
This was very helpful , thank you!
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Hi there..greetings from lockdown UK! I was just about to buy a Manfrotto 055 with X Pro head but having watched your review I'm having a re-think. Presumably I can fit the X Pro 3 way head to this tripod? Also, does the tripod have a model number so that I can be sure I have the ri\ghjt one if I decide to buy it? Thanks.
The head comes off leaving a 3/8" male screw exposed on the tripod so another head could go in its place. Item model number is 10094774.
What is the weight difference between the aluminium and carbon version?
I'm not sure sorry.
You dont have to tighten all two screws on the ball head, one is for tightening and the other one is for friction like on many other ballheads.
Thanks for clarifying 🙏
Give Vanguard tripods a try! I think you’ll be quite impressed.
I had one before m.ua-cam.com/video/B19sNEKxvPA/v-deo.html 😃
@@olgadekell how did you like it compared to this?
They are similar, both quite good.
folowing your review i bought the exact same tripod and gotta say i am pleased with it, however i think you could have shown more of its capabilities in your review.
only thing about it that is lacking is the fact that the boom arm is only 50cm long. this is intentional in order to keep the tripod size to that minimum that is very easy to carry aroud but if you want to make overhead shots of some work it just wont reach far enough for most uses.
if aynone knows of a replacement boom arm that is 1,5 or 1,2 meters long that could point to it id love to know about the,. because this tripod is great for using when your out taking pictures, and an extra boom arm would make it fit perfectly indoors for my car repair shots
Thank you for the constructive feedback 🙏. I wonder if a longer arm would work in terms of balance safety? You would have to carry a counterweight to the shoot I assume 🤔.
thank you so much for this review. you covered just everything I wanted to know :)
Thanks for the feedback! Have a great day! 😁
I'd love to hear how this is holding up. Even if its just a comment. Loved the review and it has me very interested in picking one up.
I am still using it and haven't had any problems.
@@olgadekell Is it difficult to use without a handle for panning? I wanted it for a film tripod but the lack of a handle puts me off. Glad to hear its holding up.
I don’t use it for panning as it hard to do with the ball head.
Thanks for the Video it was really helpful😊
No problem.
what do you think about it after 3 months of use ?
I have had no issues with anything going wrong with it, seem to be a good tripod.
@@olgadekell thanks, i've got it for less than 60 dollars brand new on amzon france
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Hi there, is this thing strong enough to hold an iphone? Just kidding 🤣... thanks for your very nice review :), I need a tall tripod, so I think I'll buy this one.😄
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Great review love the couch too
Thank you for the feedback! Maybe I should review the couch next? 😅
spin screw thing is where is stopped the video.
is it compatible with Sony A7iii?
I don't have that camera but I don't see why it wouldn't be compatible, only unless there is some new tripod mount system that I am not aware off (usually most consumer cameras come with the same tripod plate hole at the bottom of the camera).
great job, and thanks!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, can I ask what you liked about it in particular, to help me refine future videos?
Great review!! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
thanks for this :)
No problem.
Nice ...
Thanks.
The legs on this tripod are a nightmare. They cannot be tightened at the top where they meet the center column and swing completely freely after a week of use. Every time you try and adjust a leg or shift the tripod one or more legs will swing in toward the center. Probably fine indoors where you can jam something up in between them....
Oh I haven’t had this issue at all. I just had a look at mine and there is a screw there that can be tightened, did you try that?
@@olgadekell yes i have. The thread lengths are such that when fully turned in they do not clamp down at all.
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Say the name of a good tripod for less than $ 50 ... thank you ...
I'm not sure of the best one, I may get some cheaper ones to review in the future.
@@olgadekell thank you ...
You're welcome! 🙌