A few comments have mentioned that I extended the traditional tripod improperly. That’s how I do it when the tripod doesn’t have a leveling base(ball). It allows me to make sure all the legs are level before spreading them out and hoping I eyeballed it right. Kind of a measure twice cut once approach. For work I have a systematic tripod with a leveling base and bottom spreader. On that one I let the legs extend with gravity and eye ball their level, then make up the difference with base(ball).
I think you are right that the best use case is for someone shooting several static shots around the home or studio. But the most appealing aspect to me is the ability to create a top down shot without as many steps as a traditional tripod OR a tripod with those new horizontal transforming tripod center columns. Thanks for taking one for the team and doing a review on this very expensive, but appealing, piece of gear.
If - and that's a big "IF" - the StandPLUS comes out with an even more customizable "head" that can accommodate most tripod/monopod heads for extra versatility, then it could be just as essential as a well-used tripod. But you're correct, it's more of a specialized tool for stable static shots where you don't need to spend half of the shoot time behind the camera fiddling with a whole bunch of stuff for a shot. I think a bunch of hobbyists, DIY home cooks, and toy reviewers would probably get the most out of it since it can be used with only 1 to 2 crew (but mostly just 1/solo). I personally just invested in an IFOOTAGE Cobra 3 monopod with the new pedal foot for short hiking trips trail photography and I'm loving it so far.
Good review, man! But... you forgot to mention the stabilization of this product. At the beginning: you have a camera on this "not" tripod, you press the "rec" button and wait (a long time) until the camera is stable. (the tripod shakes like the cheapest tripod for photography enthusiasts). I used it as a tripod for static shots (interviews), the effect was terrible. Second disadvantage - the balls in the base of the tripod are useless - it's better to move it up in the air than watch a client check if his parquet is already scratched - moving this tripod is a tragic mistake (you will found on you tube few videos about it) advantages - for content creators who need studio precision and speed of operation, the tripod will be suitable. For pros who deal with film - bullshit (forgive the direct language of communication, but waiting on set for the Standplus Pro to stop wobbling/shaking is out of place at this price - how does it relate to shots using their other products like sliders? a disaster).
If I were working indoors in a studio/house/shop with level floors, yeah, I can see why it would be useful. It looks like the main benefit is the ability to move it quickly from shot to shot. But for anybody working outdoors in the dirt...not a chance. Good video, thanks!
For about $200 you could get a Smallrig Freeblazer tripod and fluid head that has one-step height adjustment, quick release, AND the all of the positives of a decent quality tripod and fluid head. Still not quite as fast of a setup (by probably ~15 seconds)
Great video man! I would probably put add at least a quick release plate. Might pick up this, great for some uses and can always use another camera holder haha
Yea the cost is way to high if you’ll just use it to mount a monitor. I’ve always mounted client viewing on either a C-Stand or put their monitor on a table with some chairs if they’d like a work area.
So I have a few things to say, firstly, great video, I think you explained perfectly that this really is a niche device and they have a lot of improvements to make. Secondly, who the hell taught you how to set up an Tripod? I almost switched off the video at that point because it felt like you were intentionally trying to make the product look better and give it an advantage like you had been paid to do so.
First, thank you for the kind words! I think this product has a way to go but some creators and find a use for it. Second, I absolutely was not attempting to tip the scales toward the stand plus, apologies if it came off that way. I’ve copy and pasted my previous reply about why I opened the tripod this way below. “That’s how I do it when the tripod doesn’t have a leveling base. It allows me to make sure all the legs are level before spreading them out and hoping I eyeballed it right. Kind of a measure twice cut once approach.For work I have a systematic tripod with a leveling base and bottom spreader. On that one I let the legs drop with gravity and eye ball their level then make up the difference with base.”
I've never seen anyone actually extend the tripod like you did... have I been doing it wrong all these years? 😂 Nah all jokes aside, I would love to see the mini slider that they sell, hope you make a video of that one, looks pretty compact and easy to carry around.
Haha. I plan to do more product reviews so I’ll keep that one in mind. I know my setup of that tripod looks odd but allow me to not justify, but explain my approach. That’s how I do it when the tripod doesn’t have a leveling base. It allows me to make sure all the legs are level before spreading them out and hoping I eyeballed it right. Kind of a measure twice cut once approach. For work I have a systematic tripod with a leveling base and bottom spreader. On that one I let the legs drop with gravity and eye ball their level then make up the difference with base.
Thanks for doing this. I wonder how good something like this would be for setting up in the audience area of a theatre. I shoot live theatre, concerts, and dance shows. Often I have to set up my tripods in the audience seating area. My Manfrotto 504 is a pain in the ass in this situation. My 502 is fine. I have two other cameras and tripods to set up, sometimes three. Set up time is an issue. I usually have to use two audio recorders, one on the house mix and one on the edge of the stage. Thanks for doing this.
You're welcome. I think in your use case it'll come down to the foot print and if you're on a flat surface. If audience seats are in the way you'll find using this frustrating, as you can't move the legs independently like you can a tripod. However, if the footprint does work for you, I'd recommend just placing a sandbag across the feet to ensure nobody moves by accident.
@@jsmithvideo open all latches with the tripod upside down. Turn it around but don't open the legs outwards so that it's easy to level it, the closer the legs are the easier it is to get a fast level. Close latches 10cm lower than you need the height to be. Then use the tripod head to adjust the rest of the 10cm you need giving you more precision. After that work on rotation and tilt. If you practice a bit and use gravity you can set up a tripod in 20 30 sec
Also when closing it you can do the same even with the camera on. Flip the tripod upside down and open all latches. Then close them all at the same time. Be careful to not have wires connected to the camera when doing this.
A few comments have mentioned that I extended the traditional tripod improperly. That’s how I do it when the tripod doesn’t have a leveling base(ball). It allows me to make sure all the legs are level before spreading them out and hoping I eyeballed it right. Kind of a measure twice cut once approach. For work I have a systematic tripod with a leveling base and bottom spreader. On that one I let the legs extend with gravity and eye ball their level, then make up the difference with base(ball).
I think you are right that the best use case is for someone shooting several static shots around the home or studio. But the most appealing aspect to me is the ability to create a top down shot without as many steps as a traditional tripod OR a tripod with those new horizontal transforming tripod center columns. Thanks for taking one for the team and doing a review on this very expensive, but appealing, piece of gear.
If - and that's a big "IF" - the StandPLUS comes out with an even more customizable "head" that can accommodate most tripod/monopod heads for extra versatility, then it could be just as essential as a well-used tripod. But you're correct, it's more of a specialized tool for stable static shots where you don't need to spend half of the shoot time behind the camera fiddling with a whole bunch of stuff for a shot. I think a bunch of hobbyists, DIY home cooks, and toy reviewers would probably get the most out of it since it can be used with only 1 to 2 crew (but mostly just 1/solo). I personally just invested in an IFOOTAGE Cobra 3 monopod with the new pedal foot for short hiking trips trail photography and I'm loving it so far.
all a good for a flat surface...that is...if not tripod always....also many tripod hav a quick release included for less money
Good review, man! But... you forgot to mention the stabilization of this product.
At the beginning: you have a camera on this "not" tripod, you press the "rec" button and wait (a long time) until the camera is stable. (the tripod shakes like the cheapest tripod for photography enthusiasts).
I used it as a tripod for static shots (interviews), the effect was terrible.
Second disadvantage - the balls in the base of the tripod are useless - it's better to move it up in the air than watch a client check if his parquet is already scratched - moving this tripod is a tragic mistake (you will found on you tube few videos about it)
advantages - for content creators who need studio precision and speed of operation, the tripod will be suitable. For pros who deal with film - bullshit (forgive the direct language of communication, but waiting on set for the Standplus Pro to stop wobbling/shaking is out of place at this price - how does it relate to shots using their other products like sliders? a disaster).
Great review! Looks useful for getting top down product shots I need something like this!
Thanks! I literally just used it for some top down product shots for an upcoming video.
If I were working indoors in a studio/house/shop with level floors, yeah, I can see why it would be useful. It looks like the main benefit is the ability to move it quickly from shot to shot. But for anybody working outdoors in the dirt...not a chance. Good video, thanks!
I think this would be great for a second camera. So this gets all those extra angles and you move around with the A-Cam.
For about $200 you could get a Smallrig Freeblazer tripod and fluid head that has one-step height adjustment, quick release, AND the all of the positives of a decent quality tripod and fluid head. Still not quite as fast of a setup (by probably ~15 seconds)
That was a great concise video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video man! I would probably put add at least a quick release plate. Might pick up this, great for some uses and can always use another camera holder haha
Thanks! A quick release plate would be a great addition.
I'd like to put a big field monitor on this stand to impress the clients, it'll look better than a light stand. The price though...
Yea the cost is way to high if you’ll just use it to mount a monitor. I’ve always mounted client viewing on either a C-Stand or put their monitor on a table with some chairs if they’d like a work area.
Very practical review, like a recommendation from a friend.
I’m happy you found it helpful.
So I have a few things to say,
firstly, great video, I think you explained perfectly that this really is a niche device and they have a lot of improvements to make.
Secondly, who the hell taught you how to set up an Tripod? I almost switched off the video at that point because it felt like you were intentionally trying to make the product look better and give it an advantage like you had been paid to do so.
First, thank you for the kind words! I think this product has a way to go but some creators and find a use for it.
Second, I absolutely was not attempting to tip the scales toward the stand plus, apologies if it came off that way. I’ve copy and pasted my previous reply about why I opened the tripod this way below.
“That’s how I do it when the tripod doesn’t have a leveling base. It allows me to make sure all the legs are level before spreading them out and hoping I eyeballed it right. Kind of a measure twice cut once approach.For work I have a systematic tripod with a leveling base and bottom spreader. On that one I let the legs drop with gravity and eye ball their level then make up the difference with base.”
I've never seen anyone actually extend the tripod like you did... have I been doing it wrong all these years? 😂 Nah all jokes aside, I would love to see the mini slider that they sell, hope you make a video of that one, looks pretty compact and easy to carry around.
Haha. I plan to do more product reviews so I’ll keep that one in mind. I know my setup of that tripod looks odd but allow me to not justify, but explain my approach.
That’s how I do it when the tripod doesn’t have a leveling base. It allows me to make sure all the legs are level before spreading them out and hoping I eyeballed it right. Kind of a measure twice cut once approach.
For work I have a systematic tripod with a leveling base and bottom spreader. On that one I let the legs drop with gravity and eye ball their level then make up the difference with base.
Thanks for doing this. I wonder how good something like this would be for setting up in the audience area of a theatre. I shoot live theatre, concerts, and dance shows. Often I have to set up my tripods in the audience seating area. My Manfrotto 504 is a pain in the ass in this situation. My 502 is fine. I have two other cameras and tripods to set up, sometimes three. Set up time is an issue. I usually have to use two audio recorders, one on the house mix and one on the edge of the stage. Thanks for doing this.
You're welcome. I think in your use case it'll come down to the foot print and if you're on a flat surface. If audience seats are in the way you'll find using this frustrating, as you can't move the legs independently like you can a tripod. However, if the footprint does work for you, I'd recommend just placing a sandbag across the feet to ensure nobody moves by accident.
Awesome video! About to look into this right now
Here cuz of the great thumbnail
Thanks! I was pumped about this thumbnail.
@@jsmithvideo love that! Gonna try it as well. Great video. Cool product
Great video! Perfect review.
Much appreciated!
Nice product for indoor shoot, try using gravity when opening your tripod, go way faster, nice video, didn't know that product!
Good points! Thanks for that! I will pass this "tripod" :)
You’re welcome! I think this is a creative idea but you get so many more options with a tripod.
Who is taking tripod legs upside down (1:30) 😂🤣?shouldn't you just unlock the clip, and the gravity will do the rest?
Seems like this stand is more suited to photography than video.
very informative
Glad you think so!
it work only on flat surface ?
Correct.
lack of quick release isn't a positive.
Nice concept but needs work.. Definatley wouldn't want to lose fluid head moves
100% agreed.
wow it's so expensive!
it takes me 30 sec to set up a tripod. most people dont know how to use a tripod fast
Care to share any tips?
@@jsmithvideo open all latches with the tripod upside down. Turn it around but don't open the legs outwards so that it's easy to level it, the closer the legs are the easier it is to get a fast level. Close latches 10cm lower than you need the height to be. Then use the tripod head to adjust the rest of the 10cm you need giving you more precision. After that work on rotation and tilt. If you practice a bit and use gravity you can set up a tripod in 20 30 sec
Also when closing it you can do the same even with the camera on. Flip the tripod upside down and open all latches. Then close them all at the same time. Be careful to not have wires connected to the camera when doing this.
@@jsmithvideo sorry I replied from my other account
Omg good video and I rarely say this. I need more subscribers.
Great product review and video production all in one. You're on your way.
Looks super unstable like a monopod. Thanks
Studio & flat surfaces only. Pointless as a field tool on location. 👎🏻👎🏻
IMHO overpriced garbage