Watching your videos is getting expensive. I've bought a ZV E10, Sigma 16 f1.4, a full cage and accessories for it, a Weebill 3E, and today i placed an order for a bunch of F38 mounts.. All after watching your videos. So if my wife asks about the bills... I'm telling her it's your fault.
true about Falcom system. I've got F50, F38, F22...all of them...which helps me easily switch among them while I'm at work...fantastic...also for my clients...
Thanks Mark for this video and your HONESTY when disclosing you got this tripod for free. What puzzles me is you don''t mention any DISADVANTAGES of this tool. In reality, nothing is perfect. My 2 reservations about this tripod is its payload of ONLY 5kg /11lbs when using with Ulanzi ball head as stated on their website. Therefore, it will be tough for me to use a super telephoto lens with this such as Sigma 60-600mm f4.5-6.3. The lens itself weights 2.5kg/5.5lbs! If I don't use the Ulanzi ball head, the payload will be 10kg/22lbs. The other resevation is the twist lock disadvantage. A couple of other UA-cam reviewers state that flip locks are better because when they get loose, they can be tightened using a screw driver. On the other hand, when the twist locks get loose, you can't fix it by yourself and the tripod can't properly support your camera any more.
Only the ball head load is rated as 5kg. The tripod column when full extended can take 10 kg (if you’re weighing it down) and 20kg not extended. But when it comes to the load capacity of the ball head being 5kg - the 60-600 is about as big of a lens as you can get and you’ll still have 2.5kg left for a camera. A big Canon R3 is only 1.1 kg, so you could still load up a cage and a mic and more with that sigma 60-600. Pretty reasonable amount of weight. In regards to the twist locks, many pros prefer twist locks because they are sturdier and can be removed to be cleaned. You often can not take apart flip locks. Some tripods that cost thousands of dollars use twist locks. Crazy expensive Gitzo tripods use twist locks. The best of the best. UA-camrs saying flip locks are better are misinformed. It depends on the quality of lock. Ulanzi also guarantees the product. But I’m glad you brought these things up as it’s something I think the would help the audience in my future tripod vids. I think the disadvantages of this tripod come down to there being other lighter and smaller options for travel tripods and it’s more expensive than some other travel tripods. I mentioned these things.
We use several PD tripods. Have also tried Ulanzi tripods. No matter how awesome the Ulanzi is, when an issue comes up with our PD tripods. All we have to do is let PD customer service know and we get a new or similar tripod. With Ulanzi, you do not get that kind of customer service. So at $400, you'll be spending the same everytime the tripod breaks. With the PD tripod, it's a lifetime warranty. Ulanzi just give you 1 year.
I have the Peak design Tripod it's quick release is definitely NOT only compatible with the backpack clip. It works with any Arca Swiss plate, cage, or lens foot
yes, I should have clarified that - I meant that peak design only have a backpack clip and tripod in their quick release system. the tripod does take other Arca Swiss plates.
Looks like the perfect tripod to me! Someone put a lot of thought into getting it right will all the features you need. Especially love the removable centre column
I Have just taken delivery of one of these, only took four days to arrive in UK. Fantastic top quality item, very, very well made, I'm surprised it dosent have NASA on the side of it! It's much more solid & heavier than I thought it would be but to be honest I'm going to be mounting a Nikon Z8 on it outdoors so the last thing I want is for it to blow over. Honestly you get what you pay for, this is a PREMIUM-top of the range-product with a price to match but in reality is worth every penny and some...
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to take my camera off my gimbal, unscrew the plate, put my base plate for my tripod just to get a shot.
Mine just came in the mail yesterday! Question, is there an accessory or way to pan the camera when shooting video? I didn’t realize this was just for photography. No big deal as the tripod still really cool!
Love the video - one suggestion - instead of saying "this here" when you are talking about one of the tripods, say its name. We can't see the labels, and youtube doesn't give a closed caption of the name. So its harder than it should be for the view to follow along.
That super universal quick release plate seems like the real gamechanger. I hope they make that more available as a standalone to add on to other products. I'm all F38 over here as well though!
I'm with you on the Zero tripod being my main travel tripod. I hike and so I need my tripod to be as light as possible. Though if Ulanzi releases a new F-38 universal head for the zero like the one on this new tripod, I would buy it.
great video and compelling option it seems if you are okay with the bigger heavier duty unit. I am curious how it stacks up against the Heipi which I have loved since I got it. I ended up getting the standard arca swiss head for mine and love it even more now.
Mark, you got me in GAS mode for real, dude! lol...This is the second time this week I've bought something off your affiliate link. I'm going to get in trouble if I keep this up! lol....Thanks, Bro! Peace!
The PeakDesign is NOT only compatible with the backpack clip. It is Arca compatible. All you have to do is remove the two screws sticking out of the top. The DJI gimbal plates fit in perfectly as with my Smallrig Arca base plate on my A7rV.
I was referring to the peak design quick release system being limited to the backpack clip and the tripod. The tripod can definitely take many arca Swiss compatible plates including l brackets and some cages. maybe the way I said it could have been better.
link all the f38 quick clips needed for tripod, vlog pod, gimbal, go! buying and supporting like always I can't find the video, and disc does not have affiliate for f38 release system
Taking a long road trip in 2025 in the Jeep/Airstream combo. This trip is lots of camping, Jeep off-roading, nature photography/video, & vlogging. I use Falcam on everything, so that’s a no brainer for me. Of these two Falcam tripods, which is the better option in your opinion?
I prefer carrying the Zero F38 for sure - smaller, lighter, still sturdy. But the Treeroot is really rugged and solid. For a big adventure like that, it might be worth the extra weight.
Checking on the TreeRoot head compatibility with the Peak Design Proplate Manfrotto RC2 + Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Plate. I started with the very first release of the Coleman and Ulanzi travel tripod that didn't have the quick release option available. After a recent trip where my camera, with the previously mentioned Peak Design quick release plate fitted, fell of the Coleman & Ulanzi tripod twice I decided to order the updated Ulanzi head with the quick release head. Turns out, that updated Ulanzi quick release head does not accept any of my AcraSwiss type plates. So, I'm thinking maybe it is upgrade time, but, I need to know if the Peak Design Manfrotto RC2 + Acra type quick release plates will fit on the new TreeRoot. Bonus if you happen to have the Peak Design Micro Anchor tab attached to the quick release plates for testing fitment - as they can make fitting the camera to any AcraSwiss mount that bit more difficult. (The reason for using this particular quick release plate is that it is the only one I have found that supports both AcraSwiss and Manfrotto RC2. My favourite head is the Manfrotto pistol grip, and that works great as an RC2 head, but, my travel tripods are mostly ArcaSwiss mounts. So, having the quick release plate that fits both mounts is really helpful for me). Thanks,
Fantastic tripod I'd never buy because it's got twist locks, chuck it in the bin, Ulanzi if you're watching please make that tripod with regular locks and ill buy it
some gitzo tripods that cost thousands of dollars have twist locks because they can be removed for cleaning. The regular Ulanzi Zero f38 tripod uses flip locks
Peak Design has been hinting at a refresh for their tripod, it's painful that I'm gonna have to wait for it to compare... The biggest drawback for the Ulanzis in my opinion is the folded height and girth. That and if this Treeroot thingy had had lever locks or a lever variant for faster setup I would almost be convinced to get it for a bit of heavier duty convenience...
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis When I clicked on your affiliate Amazon link, yesterday, it was unavailable. Tried it just now and there's one left in stock.
Love your video, I'm just not shure what to get. If you could choose between the f38 for 230€ or the treeroot for 400€ what would you recommend? I am a beginner photographer/videographer and in need if a good tripod. Also any recommendations for a good fluid head to pair to the tripod preferably nothing too expensive max. 130€. I will be shooting on aps-c sytems so the weight won't be too high. Edit: I just noticed, the tri pods prices are pre tax. (FYI)
Thanks for the video. I’ve come late to this party but it’s now tweaked my interest. I do already own the Ulanzi F38 for travel but also a RRS and Gitzo tripod with leveling bases and interchangeable gimbal heads. Not sure I get what makes this tree root special unless in is just lighter weight than my bigger tripods. Help me to understand this. Take care.
My biggest regret with this one is that it seems bigger when closed. My F38 Tripod is already maxing out my backpack (LTT) . So this one wouldn't fit. If they made a slightly smaller one I think I would buy it
Thanks Mark, great review. It helped me decide to pick one up, loving it so far. Only thing I can't seem to figure out is how to disassemble for cleaning. Do you know anything about that? Cheers.
This looks very good, especially at their introductory price. Would their TT37 mini leveling base be suitable to use with this? They don't seem to be bothered about making them.
I would because it's so light. But if you plan to do heavy duty photography with big lenses and long exposures - you might want to carry the heavier, sturdier TreeRoot. But for me, the f38 is great for travel.
It's looking like a thing of beauty Mark, and another great video. My little Sirui Traveler 5C is still the perfect size and weight for my travels, and the current camera/lenses. I use the lever arca swiss receivers on everything here at the home studio, and I'm cool slowing down on the travels lol. I might go F38 sometime though👀.
How did you manage to overlook the Freewell Tripod? Although it may not be the sturdiest option, I consider it the ultimate travel tripod. Weighing just 900 grams, I haven't found any tripod on the market that surpasses its head features at that weight.
If possible, can you maybe add the Heipi 3-in-one tripod into the comparison? I've heard a lot of good reviews about it and it seems almost, if not on par, with the FALCAM Treeroot tripod.
I don't understand if "travel" tripods are designed for instances where you are literally traveling (meaning there are serious trade offs made in favor of portability) or are they good enough for any time you're filming outside a studio? I carry a manfrotto video tripod to church every Sunday to film for social clips. It's large and in charge with a smooth fluid head and has a carrying bag. I am generally filming at or near 180mm and tracking a moving subject (I do have image stabilization to assist). Are these premium travel tripods competitive with full size tripods?
A video tripod with a fluid head meant for big cameras and cinemas cameras are a bit of a different animal. But this travel tripod here is perfect in pretty much and situation with a regular mirrorless camera where you aren’t trying to use video features like live panning and tilting. I own some heavy duty fluid head tripods for big video shoots, but I only use travel tripods otherwise for both travelling and in the studio because they are smaller, and lighter and plenty sturdy.
What if I don't care about the F38 or F22 systems? What if I prefer the Peak Design Capture Clip? What if I follow Hudon Henry's great recommendation the featherlight Leofoto LS-255CEX with an Acratech ballhead? This combination seems to be even sturdier than this Ulanzi Falcam F38 TreeRoot. I don't like this center column at all! I also wonder why those titles must be click biting? There might be the best travel tripod for your needs but that's perhaps not the same perfect travel tripod for my needs! 🤔
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis had a great catch-up with Mark Weimels in Melbourne this week. Love the reviews, love the kit and love the community. Thanks for making the internet a better place :)
I had bad experience with F38 plates becoming loose with less than 4mths of usage, right now I am only using them with Arca-Swiss plates with screw locks. I wouldn't buy any tripod heads with the F38 anymore. Sharing this and hoping it is useful for someone.
loose how? I’m assuming you tighten your base plates in your camera every so often and normal use will loosen baseplates over time. So I’m unsure what you mean by loose. do you mean the ball head itself?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis it seems even with just a bit of wear on the F38 camera-plate, once it clips onto the base plate, it will not be tight. So the camera-plate + camera will shift around on the tripod or even worse on the gimbal... rendering quite a few of my shots unusable.
I will probably make YT video about it someday... Lol.. Granted, this version of the base-plate or clamp looks improved as it appears it doesn't just rely on 1 locking pin and no pressure but as of now, all the older base-plates & clamps are a no-go for me.
The more tripods I use it just seems you cant fight physics and a heavier tripod is always gonna be more sturdy, you really have to decide how much weight you want to carry(also depends on the photography/videography your doing as well). I currently have the Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod, its decently sturdy buts its very light but for what I like to do its not heavy/sturdy enough. I also gotta say its center column system is terrible if you get any sand in it and the collar to extent the center column sucks, constantly wants to cross thread. I don't recommend it, especially for the price.
Have been in the market for a travel tripod for a long time...still haven't found one that comes close to me leaving my old Gitzo 2540 behind. Any tripod that cannot easily accept Arca Swiss is a definite non-starter for me, I just have too many A-S mounts to buy into a proprietary system. I realize some of these can also adapt to Peak Design plates, but I have no desire for a PD tripod either. So its 'keep looking' for me.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks...I'll give it a look. Each of my cameras are fitted with an A-S L-bracket...some purchased, some home-made, not to mention lens plates.
Very nice product, seems a bit overpriced at that full retail price especially when you showed us the price of the other 2 on your bench. But it also does seem like it could be just what someone wants and needs. Nice product for sure. Cheers
WOW thanks for introducing us ;) in all seriousness though we all as consumers should not accept anything other than pure perfection products rather than half assed products with proprietary crap that waste money and time and resources! be very critical and hard on companies to inspire only the best to produce stuff! (EDIT) you sound a bit bias about the sturdiness of it plus the twist lock if you ask anyone it is less reliable than the flip locks... plus its not a superior desing since i have to twist each leg 3-5 times to get a desired hight instead of 1 per leg or hopfully just 1 per the whole thing!
Most of the Premium tripods from Gitzo and other brands that cost thousands of dollars are twist locks because they are studier. They distribute the weight better.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis twist locks are inferior unless it is reliable and only one per leg. i dont care if king of the world recommends or makes them they are inferior because slower.
Arca swiss with an L Bracket sits on my Gitzo 3530 LS. Nope no more money is being spent on this setup. Way too much invested in support as it is. The Gitzo doesn't fly well though. Can't bring it in the overhead.
The original Ulanzi tripod was unusable since it had HUGE amounts of play in the center column. I’ve even added 3 thousands of an inch shims to snug up where it clamps down and it wasn’t enough. It would cause issues where if I were to change the shutter speed, it would shift the position of the camera. So using a remote would not solve the issue. My work requires photoshopping multiple exposures together. I really hope they took this new iteration more seriously and removed all play within the center collumn. I would love to use this for my professional photography since I travel to multiple locations and average 30 - 40 flights of stairs a day.
This is really solid with no play when tightened. It's actually not from Ulanzi but Falcam, who designed the entire tripod. They do see in the Ulanzi store though.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Nice, thanks for elaborating! I use Falcam mounts for everything! The only thing they’re missing are anti twist/NATO screws for their F38 like they have on their F22 QRs. And a F22 - V Mount would be amazing.
Peak Design is clearly smaller, important for me if I carry it in a small daypack or easily put it in an airline overhead compatible roller bag. I stopped using center columns (including my Peak Design) since even “sturdy” columns are vibration prone compared to no column. I also own a carbon fiber Peak Design, a couple tripod options for very low work, and a Leofoto 284CEX with a leveling head, very useful for quick head leveling without fussing with legs and plenty tall for me since I am just 5’8”. Anyway, interesting, unique design ideas. Kinda copied PD with the triangular leg profile.
peak design packs up shorty than both the f38 tripods in this video. it’s heavier he thicker than the Ulanzi f38, but the Peak is smaller in every way compared to this new TreeRoot. Peak were definitely the innovator in the space and I’d love to see an update to the original tripod.
that’s quite a lot. The only combo I can think of that’s too heavy is a canon r3 with a 800mm lens. you can do pretty much anything else. Example: sigma 60-600 with a canon R3. Or literally any Sony body with any lens they sell will be supported
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Watching your videos is getting expensive. I've bought a ZV E10, Sigma 16 f1.4, a full cage and accessories for it, a Weebill 3E, and today i placed an order for a bunch of F38 mounts.. All after watching your videos. So if my wife asks about the bills... I'm telling her it's your fault.
she will thank me for making you so happy!!
hahahahahahaah Same here heheheheheeh
Lol 😂
Same Situation😂😂😂
hehehehe, same here. Ssshhh.....
I worked really hard to get all my gear to work on Manfrotto plates and I am salivating at this. Yes want.
true about Falcom system. I've got F50, F38, F22...all of them...which helps me easily switch among them while I'm at work...fantastic...also for my clients...
Your Arca démonstration at the beginning completely works on the Peak Design… you just have to remove the two mini black screws, it’s made for that.
Yes you are correct. Arca Swiss plate and L Bracket works perfectly in Peak Design once we remove those small 2 screws 😊
Thanks Mark for this video and your HONESTY when disclosing you got this tripod for free. What puzzles me is you don''t mention any DISADVANTAGES of this tool. In reality, nothing is perfect. My 2 reservations about this tripod is its payload of ONLY 5kg /11lbs when using with Ulanzi ball head as stated on their website. Therefore, it will be tough for me to use a super telephoto lens with this such as Sigma 60-600mm f4.5-6.3. The lens itself weights 2.5kg/5.5lbs! If I don't use the Ulanzi ball head, the payload will be 10kg/22lbs.
The other resevation is the twist lock disadvantage. A couple of other UA-cam reviewers state that flip locks are better because when they get loose, they can be tightened using a screw driver. On the other hand, when the twist locks get loose, you can't fix it by yourself and the tripod can't properly support your camera any more.
Only the ball head load is rated as 5kg. The tripod column when full extended can take 10 kg (if you’re weighing it down) and 20kg not extended. But when it comes to the load capacity of the ball head being 5kg - the 60-600 is about as big of a lens as you can get and you’ll still have 2.5kg left for a camera. A big Canon R3 is only 1.1 kg, so you could still load up a cage and a mic and more with that sigma 60-600. Pretty reasonable amount of weight. In regards to the twist locks, many pros prefer twist locks because they are sturdier and can be removed to be cleaned. You often can not take apart flip locks. Some tripods that cost thousands of dollars use twist locks. Crazy expensive Gitzo tripods use twist locks. The best of the best. UA-camrs saying flip locks are better are misinformed. It depends on the quality of lock. Ulanzi also guarantees the product. But I’m glad you brought these things up as it’s something I think the would help the audience in my future tripod vids. I think the disadvantages of this tripod come down to there being other lighter and smaller options for travel tripods and it’s more expensive than some other travel tripods. I mentioned these things.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks for your clarification.
Glad to see constant innovation in F38 system, it's amazing
I'm so glad I switched to F38 - it's been THE BEST
I Really love those
We use several PD tripods. Have also tried Ulanzi tripods.
No matter how awesome the Ulanzi is, when an issue comes up with our PD tripods. All we have to do is let PD customer service know and we get a new or similar tripod. With Ulanzi, you do not get that kind of customer service. So at $400, you'll be spending the same everytime the tripod breaks. With the PD tripod, it's a lifetime warranty. Ulanzi just give you 1 year.
Peak Design customer service is the best I've ever seen - an advantage no doubt
back in highschool I would tri almost anything. now I'll only tripods
tri TidePods next - they taste great
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis mark no
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis how much tripods would a TidePod try if a TidePod could try tripods?
I know exactly what r you talking about Landon
I have the Peak design Tripod it's quick release is definitely NOT only compatible with the backpack clip. It works with any Arca Swiss plate, cage, or lens foot
yes, I should have clarified that - I meant that peak design only have a backpack clip and tripod in their quick release system. the tripod does take other Arca Swiss plates.
Looks like the perfect tripod to me! Someone put a lot of thought into getting it right will all the features you need. Especially love the removable centre column
I saw it at NAB - I couldn't believe all the features
I keep going back n forth with which tripod i want, but i just saw this model the other day and i think i made my decision.
The ball head is pure genius.
I Have just taken delivery of one of these, only took four days to arrive in UK. Fantastic top quality item, very, very well made, I'm surprised it dosent have NASA on the side of it! It's much more solid & heavier than I thought it would be but to be honest I'm going to be mounting a Nikon Z8 on it outdoors so the last thing I want is for it to blow over. Honestly you get what you pay for, this is a PREMIUM-top of the range-product with a price to match but in reality is worth every penny and some...
it's so great
Nice review, thanks. What would be the best video ballhead to add to the TreeRoot?
Just got through to the 1:21 mark, highlighting the gimbal plate being mounted to the tripod. I'm sold and am buying!
Its so great
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to take my camera off my gimbal, unscrew the plate, put my base plate for my tripod just to get a shot.
Mine just came in the mail yesterday! Question, is there an accessory or way to pan the camera when shooting video? I didn’t realize this was just for photography. No big deal as the tripod still really cool!
Love the video - one suggestion - instead of saying "this here" when you are talking about one of the tripods, say its name. We can't see the labels, and youtube doesn't give a closed caption of the name. So its harder than it should be for the view to follow along.
That super universal quick release plate seems like the real gamechanger. I hope they make that more available as a standalone to add on to other products. I'm all F38 over here as well though!
Exactly. Why not standalone?
I'm with you on the Zero tripod being my main travel tripod. I hike and so I need my tripod to be as light as possible. Though if Ulanzi releases a new F-38 universal head for the zero like the one on this new tripod, I would buy it.
great video and compelling option it seems if you are okay with the bigger heavier duty unit. I am curious how it stacks up against the Heipi which I have loved since I got it. I ended up getting the standard arca swiss head for mine and love it even more now.
Mark, you got me in GAS mode for real, dude! lol...This is the second time this week I've bought something off your affiliate link. I'm going to get in trouble if I keep this up! lol....Thanks, Bro! Peace!
thanks for thinking of me. I’ve got the GAS too - I’m always buying. 🤣
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis You are my mentor! 🤣😂
Great job on the video Mark! Thanks for making it.
The PeakDesign is NOT only compatible with the backpack clip. It is Arca compatible. All you have to do is remove the two screws sticking out of the top. The DJI gimbal plates fit in perfectly as with my Smallrig Arca base plate on my A7rV.
I was referring to the peak design quick release system being limited to the backpack clip and the tripod. The tripod can definitely take many arca Swiss compatible plates including l brackets and some cages. maybe the way I said it could have been better.
link all the f38 quick clips needed for tripod, vlog pod, gimbal, go! buying and supporting like always I can't find the video, and disc does not have affiliate for f38 release system
Taking a long road trip in 2025 in the Jeep/Airstream combo. This trip is lots of camping, Jeep off-roading, nature photography/video, & vlogging.
I use Falcam on everything, so that’s a no brainer for me. Of these two Falcam tripods, which is the better option in your opinion?
I prefer carrying the Zero F38 for sure - smaller, lighter, still sturdy. But the Treeroot is really rugged and solid. For a big adventure like that, it might be worth the extra weight.
Thanks! I only want to buy one, so it’s always a challenge to figure out the right answer. Time to hit that affiliate link! 🤣
Checking on the TreeRoot head compatibility with the Peak Design Proplate Manfrotto RC2 + Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Plate.
I started with the very first release of the Coleman and Ulanzi travel tripod that didn't have the quick release option available. After a recent trip where my camera, with the previously mentioned Peak Design quick release plate fitted, fell of the Coleman & Ulanzi tripod twice I decided to order the updated Ulanzi head with the quick release head. Turns out, that updated Ulanzi quick release head does not accept any of my AcraSwiss type plates. So, I'm thinking maybe it is upgrade time, but, I need to know if the Peak Design Manfrotto RC2 + Acra type quick release plates will fit on the new TreeRoot. Bonus if you happen to have the Peak Design Micro Anchor tab attached to the quick release plates for testing fitment - as they can make fitting the camera to any AcraSwiss mount that bit more difficult. (The reason for using this particular quick release plate is that it is the only one I have found that supports both AcraSwiss and Manfrotto RC2. My favourite head is the Manfrotto pistol grip, and that works great as an RC2 head, but, my travel tripods are mostly ArcaSwiss mounts. So, having the quick release plate that fits both mounts is really helpful for me).
Thanks,
forget Manfrotto RC2…
I identify as thoroughly entertained by your video.
You've always been smart
Fantastic tripod I'd never buy because it's got twist locks, chuck it in the bin, Ulanzi if you're watching please make that tripod with regular locks and ill buy it
some gitzo tripods that cost thousands of dollars have twist locks because they can be removed for cleaning. The regular Ulanzi Zero f38 tripod uses flip locks
Peak Design has been hinting at a refresh for their tripod, it's painful that I'm gonna have to wait for it to compare...
The biggest drawback for the Ulanzis in my opinion is the folded height and girth. That and if this Treeroot thingy had had lever locks or a lever variant for faster setup I would almost be convinced to get it for a bit of heavier duty convenience...
I would LOVE to see a Peak Design Update
Pretty glowing review. If only the tripod was currently available! 😮
it’s available on Ulanzi site and on Amazon - what country are you in - where is it saying it’s not available?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis When I clicked on your affiliate Amazon link, yesterday, it was unavailable. Tried it just now and there's one left in stock.
Absolutely LOVE my TreeRoot tripod! Dunno about the name, but otherwise, it's superb!
I know, right?? Best tripid ever with a super weird name. 😂 Thanks, Vic!! I loved your review
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I'd just love to be in the meeting room when that's what they decided on :P - Thanks buddy!!!
Treeroot are they realy good brother
Love your video, I'm just not shure what to get. If you could choose between the f38 for 230€ or the treeroot for 400€ what would you recommend? I am a beginner photographer/videographer and in need if a good tripod. Also any recommendations for a good fluid head to pair to the tripod preferably nothing too expensive max. 130€. I will be shooting on aps-c sytems so the weight won't be too high.
Edit: I just noticed, the tri pods prices are pre tax. (FYI)
Thanks for the video. I’ve come late to this party but it’s now tweaked my interest. I do already own the Ulanzi F38 for travel but also a RRS and Gitzo tripod with leveling bases and interchangeable gimbal heads. Not sure I get what makes this tree root special unless in is just lighter weight than my bigger tripods. Help me to understand this. Take care.
It has a quick release for all Arca plates and it’s insanely sturdy while being compact. For the price - there’s nothing that compares to it.
Damn the first minute reminds me of those midnight tv ads
act now and receive free gifts. Just 12 easy payments of $1000
My biggest regret with this one is that it seems bigger when closed. My F38 Tripod is already maxing out my backpack (LTT) . So this one wouldn't fit. If they made a slightly smaller one I think I would buy it
Yes!! That is the biggest drawback that it's bigger and heavier than the amazing Ulanzi one.
Thanks Mark, great review. It helped me decide to pick one up, loving it so far. Only thing I can't seem to figure out is how to disassemble for cleaning. Do you know anything about that? Cheers.
check the manual and you will see a section where you can raise the stopper and then unscrew the legs
Looks like a lot of great features on the new tripod. Do you know if the new tripod head can be screwed on the F38 tripod?
I don't see a way to do it - the centre column is a different size - I'll double check with Ulanzi
This looks very good, especially at their introductory price.
Would their TT37 mini leveling base be suitable to use with this? They don't seem to be bothered about making them.
I too identify as 6'5"... Love your humour.🤣
For Travel Aboard, would you still prefer this or the ZERO F38?
I would because it's so light. But if you plan to do heavy duty photography with big lenses and long exposures - you might want to carry the heavier, sturdier TreeRoot. But for me, the f38 is great for travel.
It's looking like a thing of beauty Mark, and another great video. My little Sirui Traveler 5C is still the perfect size and weight for my travels, and the current camera/lenses. I use the lever arca swiss receivers on everything here at the home studio, and I'm cool slowing down on the travels lol. I might go F38 sometime though👀.
quick release is where it’s at for me!!
Very curious to try this new tripod
Hi Anthony!! Yeah, man - it’s super solid.
Try it now!😍
What about compared to the heipei?
Just picked one up because of your vid!! Thanks for the review and appreciate your thoughts as always
it’s so great
Can't wait to see your review of heipi tripod
it does look really good - but it will be hard to pull me away from the f38 system,.
Lots of Love from Calgary
Can I use this tripod for video or is it only designed for photography work? My workload is 70% video and 30% photo.
Not sure airlines will let you take that on hand luggage with those spiked feet, are they removeable at all?
not removable but the rubber covers the, fully nd is on extremely solidly, the tsa agent would have to work pretty hard to remove them
Thanks for your dedicated review!
thanks for making a great tripod
Can you attach a Pro Fluid Video Head to it for videography ?
How did you manage to overlook the Freewell Tripod? Although it may not be the sturdiest option, I consider it the ultimate travel tripod. Weighing just 900 grams, I haven't found any tripod on the market that surpasses its head features at that weight.
it’s definitely seems like a good tripod, but but I really only like a quick release system (especially f38)so that’s what I recommend.
If possible, can you maybe add the Heipi 3-in-one tripod into the comparison? I've heard a lot of good reviews about it and it seems almost, if not on par, with the FALCAM Treeroot tripod.
it does look good. I will look into getting it in
I don't understand if "travel" tripods are designed for instances where you are literally traveling (meaning there are serious trade offs made in favor of portability) or are they good enough for any time you're filming outside a studio? I carry a manfrotto video tripod to church every Sunday to film for social clips. It's large and in charge with a smooth fluid head and has a carrying bag. I am generally filming at or near 180mm and tracking a moving subject (I do have image stabilization to assist). Are these premium travel tripods competitive with full size tripods?
A video tripod with a fluid head meant for big cameras and cinemas cameras are a bit of a different animal. But this travel tripod here is perfect in pretty much and situation with a regular mirrorless camera where you aren’t trying to use video features like live panning and tilting. I own some heavy duty fluid head tripods for big video shoots, but I only use travel tripods otherwise for both travelling and in the studio because they are smaller, and lighter and plenty sturdy.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis that makes sense. I guess I'll keep lugging Big Bertha for now. Thanks, Mark!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Which compact tripod for video with fluid head would you recommend?
What if I don't care about the F38 or F22 systems? What if I prefer the Peak Design Capture Clip? What if I follow Hudon Henry's great recommendation the featherlight Leofoto LS-255CEX with an Acratech ballhead? This combination seems to be even sturdier than this Ulanzi Falcam F38 TreeRoot. I don't like this center column at all!
I also wonder why those titles must be click biting? There might be the best travel tripod for your needs but that's perhaps not the same perfect travel tripod for my needs! 🤔
Well you have to use what works best for you - but this is what I think after reviewing many tripods.
Love your Videos Fellow Canadian
Great travel tripod! Good video overview!
Can you attach a gimbal head to the Falcam?
Good information - thanks for keeping up up to date with great camera gear
my pleasure!!
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis had a great catch-up with Mark Weimels in Melbourne this week. Love the reviews, love the kit and love the community. Thanks for making the internet a better place :)
How can you not love Mark? and me? the Two Marks!! 🤣
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisishehehehe
I had bad experience with F38 plates becoming loose with less than 4mths of usage, right now I am only using them with Arca-Swiss plates with screw locks. I wouldn't buy any tripod heads with the F38 anymore.
Sharing this and hoping it is useful for someone.
loose how? I’m assuming you tighten your base plates in your camera every so often and normal use will loosen baseplates over time. So I’m unsure what you mean by loose. do you mean the ball head itself?
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis it seems even with just a bit of wear on the F38 camera-plate, once it clips onto the base plate, it will not be tight. So the camera-plate + camera will shift around on the tripod or even worse on the gimbal... rendering quite a few of my shots unusable.
I will probably make YT video about it someday... Lol.. Granted, this version of the base-plate or clamp looks improved as it appears it doesn't just rely on 1 locking pin and no pressure but as of now, all the older base-plates & clamps are a no-go for me.
interesting - I haven't had any issues myself, but I'll keep an eye out.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis would you mind if I posted a link to the video I made about this issue here?
Can the center column go sideways for top-down / tabletop shots?
no, not sideways. just up and down
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks! Would have been an immediate purchase for me if it did :P
Did you make this in one take? I would have accidentally flung a camera trying to put it on the tripod.
Haha. I did have to shoot the intro twice because I had left a light off. But the tripod is really easy to click in a so it wasn’t much trouble
How can it handle mirrorless with Wimberley gimble?
please please i need a review of feiyutech scorp 2
Hey Mark, is the centre column and pro ball head compatible with F38 tripod?
no - they re different sizes
Can you actually travel with this? The spikes on the feet’s might get stopped is what I’m afraid of
You definitely can. I do it all the time
The more tripods I use it just seems you cant fight physics and a heavier tripod is always gonna be more sturdy, you really have to decide how much weight you want to carry(also depends on the photography/videography your doing as well). I currently have the Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod, its decently sturdy buts its very light but for what I like to do its not heavy/sturdy enough. I also gotta say its center column system is terrible if you get any sand in it and the collar to extent the center column sucks, constantly wants to cross thread. I don't recommend it, especially for the price.
Have been in the market for a travel tripod for a long time...still haven't found one that comes close to me leaving my old Gitzo 2540 behind. Any tripod that cannot easily accept Arca Swiss is a definite non-starter for me, I just have too many A-S mounts to buy into a proprietary system. I realize some of these can also adapt to Peak Design plates, but I have no desire for a PD tripod either. So its 'keep looking' for me.
Take a look at the Unazi Zero Y. Amazingly compact and light and accepts arca swiss plates easily ua-cam.com/video/cnyaMmU-oVQ/v-deo.html
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks...I'll give it a look. Each of my cameras are fitted with an A-S L-bracket...some purchased, some home-made, not to mention lens plates.
Very nice product, seems a bit overpriced at that full retail price especially when you showed us the price of the other 2 on your bench. But it also does seem like it could be just what someone wants and needs. Nice product for sure. Cheers
Great review. this tripod looks awesome.
it really is. I love it more and more as I’m using it
Cheers so much Mark and like you, I can't believe how sturdy it is 😊❤
it’s crazy
@MarkBennettCameraCrisis true that 😊❤
I am Astro Photographer. Which tripod is good for me? I like to buy it from London? So, where store I get this tripod from London?
I would get this one: Ulanzi F38 Carbon Fiber (affiliate): bit.ly/3Caauoz Coupon Code: CRISIS
WOW thanks for introducing us ;) in all seriousness though we all as consumers should not accept anything other than pure perfection products rather than half assed products with proprietary crap that waste money and time and resources! be very critical and hard on companies to inspire only the best to produce stuff! (EDIT) you sound a bit bias about the sturdiness of it plus the twist lock if you ask anyone it is less reliable than the flip locks... plus its not a superior desing since i have to twist each leg 3-5 times to get a desired hight instead of 1 per leg or hopfully just 1 per the whole thing!
Most of the Premium tripods from Gitzo and other brands that cost thousands of dollars are twist locks because they are studier. They distribute the weight better.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis twist locks are inferior unless it is reliable and only one per leg. i dont care if king of the world recommends or makes them they are inferior because slower.
Does it fit a standard L bracket with no plate? I don't like plates.
yes - as long as the l-bracket is arca swiss compatible
Are the legs cold when its cold outside?
they’re carbon fibre, so the do get cold, but not freezing like aluminum
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis aha, thank you 🙏
Hoe about video tripods for the Zve10 Mark? With good drag, smooth following subjects…
Check out this one: Ulanzi VideoGo (affiliate): geni.us/UlanziVideoGo
Coupon Code: CRISIS
03:37 What strikes me is that Peak Design opens at a much wider angle. Sure the Falcam is a bit higher but the stability is much worse.
Every time I watch one of your videos I have to get my wallet out just in case.
haha
Arca swiss with an L Bracket sits on my Gitzo 3530 LS. Nope no more money is being spent on this setup. Way too much invested in support as it is. The Gitzo doesn't fly well though. Can't bring it in the overhead.
The original Ulanzi tripod was unusable since it had HUGE amounts of play in the center column. I’ve even added 3 thousands of an inch shims to snug up where it clamps down and it wasn’t enough. It would cause issues where if I were to change the shutter speed, it would shift the position of the camera. So using a remote would not solve the issue. My work requires photoshopping multiple exposures together.
I really hope they took this new iteration more seriously and removed all play within the center collumn. I would love to use this for my professional photography since I travel to multiple locations and average 30 - 40 flights of stairs a day.
This is really solid with no play when tightened. It's actually not from Ulanzi but Falcam, who designed the entire tripod. They do see in the Ulanzi store though.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Nice, thanks for elaborating!
I use Falcam mounts for everything! The only thing they’re missing are anti twist/NATO screws for their F38 like they have on their F22 QRs. And a F22 - V Mount would be amazing.
The peak design has adjustable leg locks that will not slide down if you just tighten the lock that's sliding.
Even tightened and not sliding, there is much more bend and flex in the Peak Design.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Totally! I can definitely see from your video that the Falcam F38 is the more sturdy tripod. Thank you for sharing.
Hey mark, I just noticed something, and I came to tell you about that, you look like Christopher Nolan, I mean you're a clone of him
yea, a lot of people say that. I’ve heard it so much I guess it must be true. Only on UA-cam though - no one ever says it in real life.
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis yea exactly 💯
Peak Design is clearly smaller, important for me if I carry it in a small daypack or easily put it in an airline overhead compatible roller bag. I stopped using center columns (including my Peak Design) since even “sturdy” columns are vibration prone compared to no column. I also own a carbon fiber Peak Design, a couple tripod options for very low work, and a Leofoto 284CEX with a leveling head, very useful for quick head leveling without fussing with legs and plenty tall for me since I am just 5’8”. Anyway, interesting, unique design ideas. Kinda copied PD with the triangular leg profile.
peak design packs up shorty than both the f38 tripods in this video. it’s heavier he thicker than the Ulanzi f38, but the Peak is smaller in every way compared to this new TreeRoot. Peak were definitely the innovator in the space and I’d love to see an update to the original tripod.
Wow
Looks a great piece of kit. But calling it a 'travel' tripod is pushing it a bit I think.
It's not my lightest tripod - that's for sure
Sturdy but heavy... I still go with Ulanzi... I travel with medium format. 3+ lbs tripod not good
yeah - it's so great to have a tripod that light!!
Finally’
Great review, though parts of it did remind me of slap chop lol
It slices, it dices!!
… ah, the next best tripod of the world with so many unbelievable features. And it’s also cheaper… 😄 …
innovation - things keep getting better
… yes, indeed - much better. 😏
SmallRig AP-100, End of Story.
nothing wrong with that tripod!! I love the f38 quick release though
Load capacity only 5kg 😢
that’s quite a lot. The only combo I can think of that’s too heavy is a canon r3 with a 800mm lens. you can do pretty much anything else. Example: sigma 60-600 with a canon R3. Or literally any Sony body with any lens they sell will be supported
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Not in bad weather (windy).
Uhm. M8. It's 699 Euro on Amazon. That's a lot.
Go directly to Ulanzi's website geni.us/FalcamTri Coupon Code: CRISIS for 10% Off
@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ok thx. It is in stock in my country Germany for 603 Euros. The new Freewell is an option too. I'll have a look.
Voodoo
Nah....anything with twist locks is a no go....flip locks are the most convenient and quick in the field.
I do like a flip lock. these twist ones are really fast though. It depends on your preference
But the Ulanzi customer service so bad. Really suck
You've had a bad experience?
F38 Fotopro x Ulanzi better
My main studio tripod
Peak is overly rated and overly priced for something I consider standard.
748
That's not "travel" tripod.
it’s so much more
😂
Shut up and take my money
It’s sooo good