Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod Review | A Thousand Words
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Not a sponsored video, just my own review of the tripod that I bought. It has some unique features.
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I’ve just received my tripod literally 15 minutes ago and rather than read the instructions, i watched this video and i now understand the tripod, so thank you very much for your upload. 😊
Glad I could help!
Oh wow! What a good random review. You told me everything I need to know. Thank you so much.
I just can be grateful about your review. Very rare to find people who do honest reviews and this one definetely makes me bought this tripod. Thank u very much for doing this.
Glad I could help!
that's a beautifully articulated review video! thanks for making this one. I ordered mine and was not sure about the sturdiness. You have made it clear! Kudos and all the best!
Thank you for your kind feedback. Enjoy your tripod!
THANK YOU. I just got this tripod and was struggling with how to put the quick release button onto my camera. I watched a few reviews and tutorials but no one mentioned to twist the top. Thank you so much!
this is all what i need! to more great video contents and great pictures! thanks for the informative review
Glad it was helpful!
Nice. I've been thinking about buying this tripod. Thanks for the review.
This is the most one stop 🛑 shop video tutorial EVER I have seen and I just bought the same tripod today looking at it now and I understand exactly how to use it because of you
Glad it was helpful!
I'm here because my older brother lost the manual, but thankfully I clicked on your review. Such a big help.
Glad I could help!
Thank you, I've been trying to find out if I could flip the central column and you're the only review that gives that info and I've been researching all day! 🙏
Thank you for some really useful info. i Just bought this tripod today....I think I like it... as you have pointed out it is difficult to find a negative. I look forward to getting out and about with it
All of these comments say exactly what I am thinking. You answered every question I had, a fantastic review! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for the review. Everything explained so clearly and precisely. So much easier to understand and follow than the instructions that come on a bit of paper with the tripod🤗🤗
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the review. You answered a question that I had about whether or not the center column could be mounted upside down in the tripod. From your video, and trying it out in real life, I see that it can. That was a big help for me.
A great no-nonsense review. She literally and physically broke it all down. That make shift ball-head that moves
around and the fact that you can reverse the middle column to get low shots sold me!
Glad you found my review helpful :)
A well presented easy to understand review. Bought the tripod and used your review for the unboxing and set-up. Perfect.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this review. I'll make this tripod my first one!
A review that is detailed and explained everything nicely. Very well done.! Just one question: what is the max weight that his tripod can support securely? I have a Canon 77D and a Sigma 18-35 f1.8 that I intend to use on this, and I'm also planning on buying some lenses in the 70-300mm range. Will this tripod support that setup?
It can support up to 1.5kg / 3.3lb.
Good to watch your useful review. I ordered Manfrotto Compact Action too, as i needed a smaller tripod for simple shooting jobs with iphone; i also purchased the Smart Clamp. Great small tripod! Excellent build quality and that twisting knob on handle works so well, it’s unique as far as i know - genius! Love Manfrotto!
Awesome! Have fun :)
Terrific review. Can this tripod adjust to do Overhead shots like you see in many cooking videos?
Unfortunately not, it doesn't have that feature.
Thank you! I was looking at getting one of these and i think i will.
Thanks for this excellant review - very helpful as I review the options available to me.
wow thank you so much for answering all my doubts! I've had this lonely tripod sitting in the corner & in need of a plate replacement😰
It is the demonstration that I have been looking for ☀️ thank you 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the review. My quick release knob is so loose my camera wobbles. How did you tighten it?
You told me everything I needed to know. Thank you!! I will buy it.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your thorough review, it was clear and well explained. I have to use the tripod for work. I am just wondering is there any kind of spirit level on the tripod? I can't see one so far, and don't think I have used a tripod before without a level. I would be using it for video, so having the tripod level is important. Any insights would be helpful, thank you.
There's no spirit level included but you can get spirit levels that slide into your camera hot shoe.
Thank you for this video! I have got the tripod today and I love it! It's really light and nice for bird photographing as well. 😊
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your photography adventures :)
May I ask why this particular one but not Manfrotto Befree? Apart from the price of course?
I have this dilemma because I have heard Befree is more versatile, and has a fluid video head. But I have also read that fluid head is not so fluid after all, it can be stiffy and kind of stucks while panning. Though, that was only some of the reviews, some people were absolutely happy with it.
I chose this one as it had the features that I was looking for and the price was right, plus I could check out my friend's before ordering it (I don't have a store near me where I could check out different tripods).
THANK you for the look at the Manfrotto COMPACT ADVANCED BLACK. And at yourself. That key shot on the UA-cam page is so good. You present very well, with the eye-light and the depth shot.
I bought at Digital Camera Warehouse in Canterbury NSW. I may have wound up with the ADV-WH. The one you show is quite a lot better.
I was antiquarian about the Quick Release fitting. I have used the one that fitted my Velbon and Harman as a permanent fixture on my Olympus. The "shoe" part is definitely arranged in the wrong direction for me. I do not like covering the battery cover. But ok, the at can be
I am strongly interested in videography, so I did not understand one thing with the ADV-WH (which I thi-nk I got!): the 2 handles were locked together. The second handle does Portrait. It took me a while to "get" how to move the second pan handle.
Since the Harman carbonite is far too light, I may keep the ADV-WH. In the near future, I would like to invest in the best Manfrotto inside $400.
You clarified things that mean I won't need to chuck it back.
Great review. First to see from your channel. Thumbs up and subscribed. Thanks
Awesome, thank you!
Thankyou for the review. I've been wanting to buy a bigger tripod for my cannon ps g7x mark ii. I usually use my Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Black but want to get better shots while traveling or filming clips at about chest or neck high. I'm going to buy this now. Very excited 🙂
Enjoy!
Oh! Another kiwi! Clicked on through a google search result and was pleasantly surprised. Also good to know what lowest price these tripods can go down to, was considering getting one during this year's Black Friday sales but maybe I can afford to wait a little more to get my first tripod... great review, that reversal of the centre bar sounds like a cool feature!
Dumb question, I own a micro 3/4 mirrorless and wanted to know if the screen in quick release screw is universal?
Glad you found it helpful! I do believe the screw is universal, it goes into the screw hole that a regular tripod plate would.
Thanks for explaining the rubber sleeve on the screw. I was confused when I first saw it and thought I had bought the wrong tripod. Never seen one without the 1/4 connector, and I didn’t see anything in the instructions about removing a sleeve. I was about to send the tripod back, but then did some research. Thanks for the information. That helped a lot.
So glad you found it helpful!
Super helpful! Thanks for this review!
I'll go for this tripod as my first :)
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this review, just got one after seeing this video and understood everything I needed.
Do you know whats for the small plastic piece that comes with the instructions?
It's for certain cameras (Sony?) that have an uneven bottom, it's to wedge in there to make it sit straight, I think.
This answers my next question haha thank you
I have been looking for my a tripod and came across your review film after watching it i went out straight away and bought one for 60 Pounds .Thank you for your information
Glad you found it helpful - enjoy your tripod!
Perfect review, thank you so much! Exactly what I needed to hear. :)
It's great that you haven't had trouble with any of your lenses but it would be useful to know how heavy your largest setup is. Thank you.
The largest setup I've put on it is around 1.28kg or just over 2lb. Hope that helps.
@@AThousandWords Thank you.
Wonderful review! I am currently looking for an affordable with good quality tripod and we know Manfrotto is a good brand. You got me convinced! Thank you for making this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for an awesome review! Just to make sure but you can lock the camera position at a weird angle too?
i shoot lots of dutch angle shot.
Yes you can!
@@AThousandWords thank you for the reply :)
It was a really good review. Question here...can you removed the head and changing for another one?
Good question. The head is part of the upright bar so I can't see a way of changing it unless you replaced the whole bar somehow.
Great review and honest too
Thank you very much for great review 🙏
Helpful Review. I just purchased the tripod. Its good value everyday use
Glad it was helpful!
Glorious review thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Regarding the knob, so it doesn’t get lost, I put mine in a ziplock bag with the instructions that came with the tripod, and keep it in the carry bag.
Thanks for the extremely informative and pleasant review. One question. Is the quick release knob screw plastic? If so, I'd think I'd want a few more for when the threads might probably strip. Thanks again.
I'm so glad you enjoyed my review. The whole quick release knob is sturdy metal, including the threads. I don't see them stripping any time. I haven't used my backup knob that I bought and only forsee using it if I lose the original one. Hope that helps :)
Thanks for the good and on point review, I bought it :)
You got a new subscriber.
I have a similar version of this tripod which does most things well. There is one exception. I you wish to take a panorama view, you need to pan the camera horizontally. When you unlock the head, it is free to pan but also tilt. You cannot lock to tilt but leave the pan free to sweep horizntally - unless I'm mistaken. Has you any ideas about this? I need a pan and tilt head and I like Manfrotto products but they are soo expensive. I should add that I really enjoyed your clear and concise review - thank you,
Andrew Collins
You're so right. When I want to pan horizontally I just make sure to not fully loosen the ball head. I keep it a little tight so that it doesn't freely swivel around, but just loose enough that I can push the handle horizontally to pan. Hope that makes sense.
Hi just saw this video. I have this tripod and i'm looking for an l-bracket for the purpose of doing vertical shots but i'm failing to see how and l-bracket can actually be attached to this tripod. Do you have any advice on this?
Wow this was such a handy and informative review! Nice!
Super helpful review. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey, I’m looking for travel tripod to take family portraits and videos. I’m not a pro so no need for pro gear. I’m just wondering if it’s sturdy enough.
Should be fine, depending on the weight of your gear. I'm very happy with mine.
@@AThousandWords Have you taken it outside to, say, the beach?
@@DungarooTV Yes, beach, forest, etc.
Just bought this tripod after scouring the internet and I can confirm it is great!
Enjoy!
Hi Just got mine. So far so good. Does the ball joint need grease? It's plastic in plastic and isn't quite as smooth as I was looking for.
I haven't had a problem with mine but I'm sure you could squirt a little WD40 or similar into the joint.
Fantastic review! Thank you so much!!
Hey, how do I rotate my camera in vertical position with this tripod?
I can’t seem to figure it out
Thanks for the informative review. Do you know if I can attach a smartphone to this tripod and if so, what attachment is available? Thanks!
Not on its own but would definitely work well if you purchased something like this to hold your phone: amzn.to/2xnRuWn
Thank you so much for such a detailed review! Makes my decision making process easier!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice review! I was wondering if you could provide your experience with using it in the video mode? I understand that it's not a fluid head but is it smooth enough to prevent capturing jerky footage and is there any transfer of noise into the camera/microphone from movement of the head? When you were demonstrating the head movement I could swear I heard a slight bit of friction noise. Thanks!
I will do a test today and get right back to you.
Sorry for the delay, I have done the test and there is a very faint sound you can detect if the rest of the video is silent. If you are talking or have music you wouldn't hear it. Here is the clip I filmed while I panned left and right to generate the sound so you can judge for yourself. ua-cam.com/video/Lpe5Ooh8DiY/v-deo.html
@@AThousandWords Thanks for taking the time to make this! That was very useful to me as I try to decide if it's multi-functional enough to travel with and cover most of the needs. I'm just a hobbyist so I'm trying to get as much capability as I can for the money. I also don't have any big stores anywhere nearby where I can evaluate it outside of its box so your feedback is much appreciated!
@@markwornom1050 Very happy to help!
Beautiful review👌👌Can I attach a tripod adapter on the tripod to be able to use my mobile phone?
Yes, this attachment will work with the tripod and hold your phone: amzn.to/2xnRuWn
A really well explained video! Thanks
I’ve been wanting a smaller tripod for travel, but also for using in the house. Mine is quite bulky and my house isn’t that big for a big tripod. This looks like it’s definitely worth looking at. Thanks for the review.
I hope you like it as much as I like mine!
Other videos dont show that u can turn the rising tube upside down for low ground shots
i was wondering what the knob of the side was ! also didnt know you could place camera that low to the ground. great review.
you speak wonderfully.
Hi it's a bit confusing. what heavey lens means ,did u used with 70 200mm ,cuz its been recomended for them but when u go to amazon ,specifications says max load its less 2kg which is not enought i think to hold body and 70 200mm lens ,can u lets us know please :)
I use my Sigma 18-125mm and Sigma 10-20mm lenses on my Canon 60D camera with this tripod. I probably wouldn't use my Sigma 28-70mm EX DG lens as it's pretty heavy. My 70-200mm is lighter than my 28-70 and worked fine too.
That's a great travel tripod! Mine is very old, still works but the legs are thin so not as sturdy as the one you have shown. Nice to know what your tripod can do and where to find it. Going to have to put it on my Christmas list....with so many other things. Lol. Thanks for sharing.
Great Christmas present idea!
Can i ask where you purchases rplacememt mounting screw.im in the uk
Camt seem to find them here
Thank you for the review, very useful
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video, I didn't know about the mid bar flip for low shoots. A friend gave me a new trippd but it didn't come with round plate nor instructions .
this review is helpful. thank you. I have a old nikon D700 from family, and I am looking for a tripod for it.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing, you are making me very keen to try it out 😁 Also, your nails are so gorgeous! ❤️
Thanks so much!
Awesome review! Thank you for helping me decide! 😊
Enjoy :)
hello is this tripod more for video? i am looking for a photography tripod for studio/fashion, do i need a different type? (ball head type etc)
No, it's general purpose so you can use it with any type of camera so long as your lens isn't too heavy. It would work for studio / fashion just fine.
I wish it had a level on it so you know if you camera is totally level. Besides that it's awesome!
I recommend a little hot shoe level like this one amzn.to/2Z09zW2
@@AThousandWords Cool, thanks for the suggestion I ordered a couple. I like how you can flip it over too and protect your hot shoe.
great review, just placed my order for one , thank you.
Hope you enjoy it!
Great review!
Nice Review. You has a new follower
Welcome aboard!
And Manfrotto should pay some tip for you. 😉
That's right Aino, at least send her a bag full of those little screw on attachments that she fears losing!
Excellent video & demonstration! I really appreciate it. I want this one!
That looks amazing
Perfect review. Thank you.
Thanks good review.
Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you. (-:
Thanks so much for the review! I've never had a tripod before so sorry if this is a newbie question, but can it pan 360degrees horizontally? Seems to be perfect for what I want it for an from what you have said.
Yes it can swivel all the way around so you can pan 360 horizontally.
i have this tripod and i love it :)
Great review, thank you
Does the head come off if I wanted to replace it with a Manfrotto head?
No, it's all part of the tripod with no clear way of detaching it.
Can the head be removed? I would like this head on my monopod - thanks!
Unfortunately not, not that I can see anyway.
Excellent review
Glad you liked it!
Can the ball head be replaced? If so , how?
Don't know anything about the tripod but I almost died laughing! Hubby walked by and ask, Why is she holding that artificial leg?
All he had seen was the still shot of you holding up the tripod. hahahaha!
Ha ha artificial leg!!
Thank you. This helps a lot!
Glad it helped!
amazing review. 10/10
love the gear reviews!!
I'll try to do more :)
@@AThousandWords Thank you! That would be awesome. I'm just starting my own youtube channel and need all the advice I can get :)
Great video.im sold
Very good review! Tnx!
Gracias por el video, muy útil... Hermosos ojos...