Love my new Tribex Perfect for our type of production Finally can discard my three foot monopod Your video is the best breakdown of all the how-tos Thank you!
Would you say the pan&tilt is premium? I happened to returned mine because the pan&tilt ended up having an irritating, fraction-of-a-second delay, when trying to to steadily readjust frame for a stopping and moving subject 🤦🏽♂️ I’m Shooting only an r5-c, no monitor
I hope so desesperately that they will make a version which can go higher to 1,7m (without head), without the center column (that is quite fragile, not so pro, and since i put a slider on it, you loose a lot of balance with the center collumn at the top). I'm okay with a longer storage lenght. And also with a 75mm bowl. that would be the PERFECT tripod. i'm tired of unlocking and locking each legs at the bottom of my tripod.
There are a lot of large tripods that have single release latches on the tops of the legs like the smallrig freeblazer or some of Ikan-Eimage tripods. Of course there is the Sachtler flow tech but that is major $$$
@@Studio23creation oh wow that would be incredible. It somehow weighs about the same as the tribex legs-so perhaps the hydraulics system adds significant weight?
@@josephsee2425 il okay with a little bit of extra weight, bu the flowtech is way way heavier, and very cumbersome, i worked with it a bit and dont liké it si much. Mine is sketchy to opérateur because of the lower latches, but if i but a new tripod i dont want to loose its low weight and size. If the make a big tribex without central column with 75mm bowl, ill buy it immediately whatever the price (up to 3000)
@@Studio23creation Yeah the closest thing would be the Ikan E-Image EG06C2, but it weighs in at almost 6 kilos with the head combo they sell. I think the thing is a lot of these elected for the double tube design which increases stability/rigidity but with a significant weight increase which that Manfrotto doesn't have. I would love the idea you're pitching. I think one of that heigh but really thin flimsy legs to save weight/cost would be great for birding guides setting up spotting scopes. I think another thing I would add is rubber washers-O rings to deaden the sound of the legs extending-maybe we need to talk to Potatojet jajajaja
For the tripod head unscrewing itself, some have little grub screws underneath when you remove it from the bowl to lock the head in. Does this have them? I think I see them at 14:20 try tighten them down. Also, for counter balance, it looks like your rig is quite vertical which would move your rigs centre of gravity and put attentional stress onto the counter balance system. You could try to bring everything in closer to the centre and then ensure the tripod is sitting right in the middle of the cameras balancing point.
@Ryan-Payne interesting, I'll check for those grub screws. As for the counter balance, yes, I do believe the fact that it's fairly tall doesn't help, and adjusting where the rig sits front to back does definitely make a difference. So I probably could make it work, but I'd have to get it pretty much perfect front to back to make that happen. If I figure something out I might mention it in a future video
But what happens when the hydraulics fail? They never last forever? Are they going to replace it when it fails inside of a year or two? If not you're out 800 bucks. Also with no extra mounting screws for the head besides the main mounting screw to secure it from twisting off, that is a definite design flaw. At this price point they should have included that. So Smallrig Tripods and Heads are now a no go for me. I had different head and it ran into the unscrewing issue with the panning motion.
@BurlapandLight I have no idea about how long the legs will last or what would happen if the mechanism fails. But the whole head coming unscrewed thing isn't an issue if you tighten the grub screws on the bottom of the head. Somebody commented about that and they were right, I tightened them and it's no longer an issue
@@DavidRose-nonichemedia I don't know if there's a list of spreaders that fit, I would imagine the Smallrig ground spreaders from their higher end tripods would work. I'm not sure though
Just one screw-in spike per leg is a must for dense grass. Otherwise it will not dig into the ground and will wobble. This serious flaw just kills this beautiful idea. I hope Smallrig will address this. Thank you for your review.
@SuperSuperka I doubt they will, they've been using this foot design in all their tripods lately with the removable feet to reveal the 2 spikes underneath. If stability is an issue, you could always tie it down or weigh it down using the hook in the centre column
@@itmeremy I know about hooking, but in reality it's not good either. Still not stable enough. Not good at hills, ah high dense grass, not good because you may need to reach backpack while filming - adding shake. Thank you!
🤦🏽♂️ I just returned mine because of the pan-dampening-tension ring being stuck. Small rig gave me instruction to make it work but the pan&tilt ended up having an irritating, fraction-of-a-second delay, when trying to to steadily readjust frame for a stopping and moving subject 🤦🏽♂️
@@itmeremy true. It also keeps the cost down. It’s think at the end we have to keep in mind it’s the first iteration and the price is really fair for what you get. Great review. Keep it up👍🏻
I think the hydrolics are in the handle? similar to a motorcycle clutch/brake lever perhaps. That would explain the delay as it 'seals' up to lock. Looks like the legs just have air in them, using pressure to hold them up. I could be wrong tho
@MrUrbansoul98 with tripods like this, they generally don't have a way to easily shoot vertically. The easiest way would be to put the QR on the side if the camera with a cage or L bracket, or use one of those rotating mounts that goes around the lens
Really liked the information you provided about the tripod/head real situation usage aspects as well as limitations. However not even mentioning your camera rig's weight was kind of a Newby mistake. Like what do you think is one of the Primary specs of a tripod, its weight load. So you should have said this review is being made with a 7.5 lb. camera rig or whatever the weight actually was. Otherwise there is no context. What if the load had been a 5 lb. for camera rig, which may have provided different results? Who knows we don't know what weight of your camera rig was. Please mention camera rig weight for 100% of your reviews going forward on tripod/head reviews. That says to me your a solid UA-camr to follow and you're giving key information to help the viewer make decisions about the whatever product your reviewing. That's the point right?
@synaptichorizons I didn't mention the weight of the rig because I've never weighed it. I understand your point about not having actual numbers to go off, but most people who use camera rigs like these would be able to estimate, my rig is all pretty standard gear. Next time I make a video about a tripod I'll try to remember to say how heavy my camera is.
@HezJP it's great, I've had no issues with it and it makes things a lot easier. I actually made a video about it if you want to know more. And yes I power the camera through USB-C
@@itmeremythanks!! I just had a ZGCINE plate fry my FX30 after about 2 years, the plates USB C port shorted and smoked the cam. I picked up the KB so hoping for quality and no issues…
I switched the Head back to my 8 years old Manfrotto. I don't like the smallrig head it is to losen for me. Tilt fixing is way to stiff to turn before it looked enough and when the Pan is loosen, the head wobbles a bit up and down. I like the features but the quality is not enough for me. But hey, my cheap 70€ rollei tripod had a new head now. 😂🎉
@FlyingEyes27 the issue with the tilt would be because you're using the lock as well as the tension adjustment. I think I said in the video that I've been doing that too because my rig is just a bit more than the counterbalance can handle. As for the pan, I haven't had that issue, I did have it unscrew sometimes if the tension was all the way up or I locked the pan axis, but someone told me about the grub screws in the bottom of the head which prevent it from unscrewing at all once you tighten them a little
@@itmeremy no no, the lock works but you need to tighten it up a lot before it holds the camera. On other heads it only need a small and easy turn to lock, on this head you need muscle energy 😂 I can try to turn the button screws. It wobbles not a lot, just a tiny bit but enough that it annoy me
@JS_Leger that's fair. In most of the promo, Gene was using an FX6 without any accessories so it makes sense that it's not built for a fully rigged out cinema camera
@@typorosz I said in the video that's it's not a travel tripod, but it is very portable for the capacity and features. If you're looking for a small tripod to travel with, this might not be it
If you have the time for adjust you tripod 3 min. Bevor the next shot, go with other solutions. On my world, time is money. Saving 3 mins down to 10 seconds make a big difference
Love my new Tribex
Perfect for our type of production
Finally can discard my three foot monopod
Your video is the best breakdown of all the how-tos
Thank you!
Would you say the pan&tilt is premium? I happened to returned mine because the pan&tilt ended up having an irritating, fraction-of-a-second delay, when trying to to steadily readjust frame for a stopping and moving subject 🤦🏽♂️ I’m Shooting only an r5-c, no monitor
I managed to get my hands on the next batch of the tripod and they have fixed the loose trigger problem!
@@rdproductions1061 that's good then, I thought it could just be an issue with the initial batch, or possibly just mine
I can't wait to get me one. I literally just bought the cobra strike 3 because of its quick extend.
I hope so desesperately that they will make a version which can go higher to 1,7m (without head), without the center column (that is quite fragile, not so pro, and since i put a slider on it, you loose a lot of balance with the center collumn at the top). I'm okay with a longer storage lenght. And also with a 75mm bowl. that would be the PERFECT tripod. i'm tired of unlocking and locking each legs at the bottom of my tripod.
There are a lot of large tripods that have single release latches on the tops of the legs like the smallrig freeblazer or some of Ikan-Eimage tripods. Of course there is the Sachtler flow tech but that is major $$$
@josephsee2425 none of them match the weight, maximum and minimum height of the manfritto 535mpro
@@Studio23creation oh wow that would be incredible. It somehow weighs about the same as the tribex legs-so perhaps the hydraulics system adds significant weight?
@@josephsee2425 il okay with a little bit of extra weight, bu the flowtech is way way heavier, and very cumbersome, i worked with it a bit and dont liké it si much. Mine is sketchy to opérateur because of the lower latches, but if i but a new tripod i dont want to loose its low weight and size. If the make a big tribex without central column with 75mm bowl, ill buy it immediately whatever the price (up to 3000)
@@Studio23creation Yeah the closest thing would be the Ikan E-Image EG06C2, but it weighs in at almost 6 kilos with the head combo they sell. I think the thing is a lot of these elected for the double tube design which increases stability/rigidity but with a significant weight increase which that Manfrotto doesn't have. I would love the idea you're pitching. I think one of that heigh but really thin flimsy legs to save weight/cost would be great for birding guides setting up spotting scopes. I think another thing I would add is rubber washers-O rings to deaden the sound of the legs extending-maybe we need to talk to Potatojet jajajaja
Great review, I've pre ordered one but that shakes handle would be an issue long term, anything with play will eventually come lose or break
For the tripod head unscrewing itself, some have little grub screws underneath when you remove it from the bowl to lock the head in. Does this have them? I think I see them at 14:20 try tighten them down.
Also, for counter balance, it looks like your rig is quite vertical which would move your rigs centre of gravity and put attentional stress onto the counter balance system. You could try to bring everything in closer to the centre and then ensure the tripod is sitting right in the middle of the cameras balancing point.
@Ryan-Payne interesting, I'll check for those grub screws.
As for the counter balance, yes, I do believe the fact that it's fairly tall doesn't help, and adjusting where the rig sits front to back does definitely make a difference. So I probably could make it work, but I'd have to get it pretty much perfect front to back to make that happen. If I figure something out I might mention it in a future video
But what happens when the hydraulics fail? They never last forever? Are they going to replace it when it fails inside of a year or two? If not you're out 800 bucks. Also with no extra mounting screws for the head besides the main mounting screw to secure it from twisting off, that is a definite design flaw. At this price point they should have included that. So Smallrig Tripods and Heads are now a no go for me. I had different head and it ran into the unscrewing issue with the panning motion.
@BurlapandLight I have no idea about how long the legs will last or what would happen if the mechanism fails. But the whole head coming unscrewed thing isn't an issue if you tighten the grub screws on the bottom of the head. Somebody commented about that and they were right, I tightened them and it's no longer an issue
@ So they did put the screws in this one. The others series didn’t have them. I just don’t think the hydraulics will last with heavy use.
Bro has a $20000 camera rig but does not know what is a clutch. We are doomed
@@Itsnotthatdeepbruh try a quarter to a third of that number. But what makes you think I don't know what a clutch is?
Cost is comparable to pd i would say you get alot. Not cheap. What leg sreaders fit it?Thank You
@@DavidRose-nonichemedia I don't know if there's a list of spreaders that fit, I would imagine the Smallrig ground spreaders from their higher end tripods would work. I'm not sure though
@ rton.Thank You
Just one screw-in spike per leg is a must for dense grass. Otherwise it will not dig into the ground and will wobble. This serious flaw just kills this beautiful idea. I hope Smallrig will address this.
Thank you for your review.
@SuperSuperka I doubt they will, they've been using this foot design in all their tripods lately with the removable feet to reveal the 2 spikes underneath. If stability is an issue, you could always tie it down or weigh it down using the hook in the centre column
@@itmeremy I know about hooking, but in reality it's not good either. Still not stable enough. Not good at hills, ah high dense grass, not good because you may need to reach backpack while filming - adding shake. Thank you!
@@itmeremy I have wobbly video with tripod actually with spikes, but that had collars around. ua-cam.com/video/Gd066rqUJqQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Problem is the tripod heads aren't very good, which is the most important part of a tripod.
Exactly. Counter balance seems horrible.
I just bought a manfrotto head and smallrig legs. On black friday last year it was $300 total.
🤦🏽♂️ I just returned mine because of the pan-dampening-tension ring being stuck. Small rig gave me instruction to make it work but the pan&tilt ended up having an irritating, fraction-of-a-second delay, when trying to to steadily readjust frame for a stopping and moving subject 🤦🏽♂️
The tripod seems really nice but it’s not hydraulic, there is no liquids involved. It relies on gravitational forces alone
@@The_Daliban Fair point, I think you're right. That's just what they're calling it
@@itmeremy true. It also keeps the cost down. It’s think at the end we have to keep in mind it’s the first iteration and the price is really fair for what you get. Great review. Keep it up👍🏻
@The_Daliban absolutely, thanks
I think the hydrolics are in the handle? similar to a motorcycle clutch/brake lever perhaps. That would explain the delay as it 'seals' up to lock. Looks like the legs just have air in them, using pressure to hold them up. I could be wrong tho
@mrclarky that could very much be possible, the clutch itself definitely has some resistance as if there's air or something in there
What’s about for vertical shooting? Like if I am shooting with a gimbal in vertical mode and then I want some tripod shots. Comments?
@MrUrbansoul98 with tripods like this, they generally don't have a way to easily shoot vertically. The easiest way would be to put the QR on the side if the camera with a cage or L bracket, or use one of those rotating mounts that goes around the lens
Really liked the information you provided about the tripod/head real situation usage aspects as well as limitations. However not even mentioning your camera rig's weight was kind of a Newby mistake. Like what do you think is one of the Primary specs of a tripod, its weight load. So you should have said this review is being made with a 7.5 lb. camera rig or whatever the weight actually was. Otherwise there is no context. What if the load had been a 5 lb. for camera rig, which may have provided different results? Who knows we don't know what weight of your camera rig was. Please mention camera rig weight for 100% of your reviews going forward on tripod/head reviews. That says to me your a solid UA-camr to follow and you're giving key information to help the viewer make decisions about the whatever product your reviewing. That's the point right?
@synaptichorizons I didn't mention the weight of the rig because I've never weighed it. I understand your point about not having actual numbers to go off, but most people who use camera rigs like these would be able to estimate, my rig is all pretty standard gear.
Next time I make a video about a tripod I'll try to remember to say how heavy my camera is.
Unrelated but how you finding that new KB v-mount plate? I just ordered it for my fx30. Are you powering off the usb c port ?
@HezJP it's great, I've had no issues with it and it makes things a lot easier. I actually made a video about it if you want to know more.
And yes I power the camera through USB-C
@@itmeremythanks!! I just had a ZGCINE plate fry my FX30 after about 2 years, the plates USB C port shorted and smoked the cam. I picked up the KB so hoping for quality and no issues…
@HezJP oh wow that's not ideal. Kondor Blue make great stuff so I don't see that happening with theirs
@@itmeremy bro the KB plate is insane! Just arrived
I switched the Head back to my 8 years old Manfrotto. I don't like the smallrig head it is to losen for me.
Tilt fixing is way to stiff to turn before it looked enough and when the Pan is loosen, the head wobbles a bit up and down.
I like the features but the quality is not enough for me. But hey, my cheap 70€ rollei tripod had a new head now. 😂🎉
@FlyingEyes27 the issue with the tilt would be because you're using the lock as well as the tension adjustment. I think I said in the video that I've been doing that too because my rig is just a bit more than the counterbalance can handle.
As for the pan, I haven't had that issue, I did have it unscrew sometimes if the tension was all the way up or I locked the pan axis, but someone told me about the grub screws in the bottom of the head which prevent it from unscrewing at all once you tighten them a little
@@itmeremy no no, the lock works but you need to tighten it up a lot before it holds the camera. On other heads it only need a small and easy turn to lock, on this head you need muscle energy 😂
I can try to turn the button screws. It wobbles not a lot, just a tiny bit but enough that it annoy me
I guess it was made for mirrorless camera? It looks a bit fragile, I won't trust it to support my Ursa G2 😅
@JS_Leger that's fair. In most of the promo, Gene was using an FX6 without any accessories so it makes sense that it's not built for a fully rigged out cinema camera
79 cm closed length? It is not portable at all!!! Won't fit to my largest luggage either!
@@typorosz I said in the video that's it's not a travel tripod, but it is very portable for the capacity and features. If you're looking for a small tripod to travel with, this might not be it
It’s sold out 😢
@@ashlieclark1008 yeah I think they're doing it in batches, not sure when the next round of orders will open
for 800 bucks lol...nah
If you have the time for adjust you tripod 3 min. Bevor the next shot, go with other solutions. On my world, time is money. Saving 3 mins down to 10 seconds make a big difference