@@KAMRAN_KHAN1 I think it depends on what you want to do with video. Funny enough since I got the Heipi, I've pretty much used it as the main tripod for all my videos on this channel. So if its just a stationary tripod, no issues. If you want panning, obviously there is lever arm to move the tripod so it wouldnt be great for that! I have filmed panning shots on this tripod though, and its pretty smooth! Hope this helps. I'm def in the market for a video head for a tripod, just didnt get there yet.
Thanks that really helps. So I could purchase a separate video head and use it on this of I wanted right? I like this because I needed a compact light weight one I can carry on the side of my backpack
@@KAMRAN_KHAN1 Yep! It's all standard attachments, so you can screw the head right off and screw on a video head! Click the link in the description of this video, and scroll down to the section 'Pro-level Removable Ball Head'. You'll see the ball head as it exists alone. If you do purchase the tripod, purchasing via the link above helps me a little bit too if you'd be so kind!
Incredible video, always love to see photos from other points of view, in the city I love. I am 1000 percent sold on this tripod after much deliberation on the peak design and ulanzi zero Y I am about to place my order. Also I must say , love the shots you produced, did you stack focus for these.
Thanks so much for watching. I don't think you'll regret this tripod. Works great for me! And the GFX is very heavy. All of the photos in this video were not stacked. Thanks for the kind words 🙏
This looks sick as hell - I blew an entire paycheck (haha) on the Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber) otherwise I'd get this. You definitely put this thing through its paces man! Good stuff!!
I think you['re looking at this the wrong way… Imagine getting this tripod and then doing a comparison! It would be a really great video… 😂 From what I've researched, this will be a pretty significant upgrade over the peak due to the ball head being much larger and stronger, and of course including the mini tripod. When you come to NYC to visit, I will let you give it a shot!
Excellently reviewed. I'm into landscape photography and specialising in panoramic shots. I do fell walking and am no spring chicken so weight is a major factor. This impressed me that it's so light and yet has a very considerable load bearing capability. That has the additional advantage that you can add weights/sand bags evven when using heavy kit. Thanks and I have subscribed.
As a powerlifter, i never thought weight of a tripod was a big deal. If i'm going to be walking around with a backpack and tripod for hours, it always isnt 'fun' to carry. But after using this tripod, i ate those words! Ha. The large ball head def plays a huge factor of load. I just found this tripod so nice to use. I'm glad you found the video helpful and enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the sub! 🙏
I ordered this tripod back in November and was glad to hear that it seems to work well with the GFX and the heavier GF lenses as I have begun to use the GFX as my goto kit for street photography more and more. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Todd, thanks for your comment, and you will be super impressed with the tripod, I know it. It's just so innovative and while being super light, it is super sturdy and strong. At least thats my exp so far! Thanks for watching.
Hi! Do you think I can use the sub tripod as a kind of gimbal or something to hold my camera? I do a lot of tripod stable shots for interviews on the street, but I also take hand-held shots moving around and walking with people. I would love to go faster from tripod shots to hand-held shots, do you think this versatile 3 in 1 tripod could be useful for that purpose? Can you test it?
Personally I wouldnt do that. The subtripod has a bit of flex to it - the legs arent as thick. so it sounds a bit iffy to me. It would most likely work. But think of it like using a hollow tube as a gimbal / rod. Not ideal.
Could i use a L bracket with the Heipi tripod? My L bracket is about 1-2mm wider than the peak design plate. Looks like there is zero adjustment with the Heipi's plate retention system.
I can't really confirm this because I dont use an L bracket. I believe this is a standard tripod plate. And it doesnt really let you adjust it wider. So I want to say no.
I have yet to try the peak. But the fact that you need to raise the center element up to use it is a bit of a turn off to me. $600 is insane for the ballhead they use on the peak.
@@MikeBanom agreed! The only reason I’m considering it is because it dropped to $420 this week, but that’s around the same price as the Heipi - or can get the Ulanzi fully loaded for only $302 as well.
Great IMO. The horizontal panning knob is indeed small, but i used gloves and it was fine for me. The ball release knob was also a bit small, but same thing. Not too small. It has a cool release feature where you can get it ultra tight if you'd like.
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad the video was helpful. I think the biggest flaw in the Ulanzi and Peak tripods are the small ball component in the ballhead. It's a bit finicky of a design and I believe it doesn't allow for as much weight. My vote is heipi, but def report back with what you get and what you think!
@@MikeBanom thank u for the super fast reply . i just ordered the heipi . thanks for your opinion and advice . cant wait to get it now . i just bought the fuji xt-5 at Christmas so this tripod will be great . thanks again .just subbed to the channel .
@@Tomas.O.Sullivan Thanks for the sub, and i wish you best of luck with yout new xt-5 and heipi tripod when it comes in! I think the XT5 is a really solid camera!
Take a look at the link in my bio for the tripod - aside from the square small plate, it accepts a large one as well. I don't have any of those big lenses with the mount attached, so I cannot say, but pretty sure it does. They sent me a large plate that I show at 0:38 seconds that I'm pretty sure is a standard plate size (arca swiss)
And u didn't have any issues using it with the 110mm? Even in wind? I'm surprised, cause my peak design travel tripod cannot handle the weight and it's shaky as hell.
I havent road tested this for months, but I was pretty impressed. The ball in the ballhead is very large. The Peak Design is super small. I'm assuming the larger the ball, the stronger it is. I have never used the peak design, so I cant comment on that.
Are you sure the ballhead screw in the tripod is 1/4" and not 3/8"? I have a Heipi coming, and I ordered a ballhead with a 3/8" threaded socket thinking that would be the appropriate thread size and pitch, to match most other tripods on the market. Could you double-check that and let me know?
Sorry just seeing this! You're correct, I mispoke on this. On their tripod campaign, you can see it says the ball head screws onto the tripod with a 3/8th screw. www.indiegogo.com/projects/heipi-the-most-compact-3-in-1-travel-tripod#/
I for sure do not like the clicking on the pan head. You said it can be turned off with an allen key but did not say where or show where. Please help. Thank you.
I just received my tripod and they replaced the hook with a loop of thin rope so you could use a carabiner with a sand bag and the loop will not interfere with closing the tripod.
I just got it, and have not taken it to the field yet, but it seems like it should. I will be traveling the next week so I will know better after the trip @@MikeBanom
I am guessing the ball head mount screw is actually 3/8-16, which is the most common size for that attachment. Camera plates usually use the 1/4-20 thread.
The review is ok. The tripod has some interesting features, but I don't think it's worth changing the peak design or the Ulanzi for it. But damn man! How many countries in the world use the imperial system? I know shit about how tall a tripod is measured to my body parts! Please use real units of measurement.😁😉
Glad you found the review ok… I agree, I don't think you need to upgrade if you already have the peak or Ulanzi. To be honest, once you have a solid tripod, it would take something insanely game changer to upgrade. 😂 hahahaha. I hate that America uses inches. If it's any consolidation… I lift with KG plates. Can I get a point on that one?! 😁
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Is this only for photography? What are your thoughts for using it for video? Is it possible? Or is there another tripod ypu recommend?
@@KAMRAN_KHAN1 I think it depends on what you want to do with video. Funny enough since I got the Heipi, I've pretty much used it as the main tripod for all my videos on this channel. So if its just a stationary tripod, no issues. If you want panning, obviously there is lever arm to move the tripod so it wouldnt be great for that! I have filmed panning shots on this tripod though, and its pretty smooth! Hope this helps. I'm def in the market for a video head for a tripod, just didnt get there yet.
Thanks that really helps. So I could purchase a separate video head and use it on this of I wanted right? I like this because I needed a compact light weight one I can carry on the side of my backpack
@@KAMRAN_KHAN1 Yep! It's all standard attachments, so you can screw the head right off and screw on a video head! Click the link in the description of this video, and scroll down to the section 'Pro-level Removable Ball Head'. You'll see the ball head as it exists alone. If you do purchase the tripod, purchasing via the link above helps me a little bit too if you'd be so kind!
I subscribed, you do too
Incredible video, always love to see photos from other points of view, in the city I love. I am 1000 percent sold on this tripod after much deliberation on the peak design and ulanzi zero Y I am about to place my order. Also I must say , love the shots you produced, did you stack focus for these.
Thanks so much for watching. I don't think you'll regret this tripod. Works great for me! And the GFX is very heavy. All of the photos in this video were not stacked. Thanks for the kind words 🙏
This looks sick as hell - I blew an entire paycheck (haha) on the Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber) otherwise I'd get this. You definitely put this thing through its paces man! Good stuff!!
Also (im)patiently waiting for your videos on the 50mm and 110mm!!
I think you['re looking at this the wrong way… Imagine getting this tripod and then doing a comparison! It would be a really great video… 😂
From what I've researched, this will be a pretty significant upgrade over the peak due to the ball head being much larger and stronger, and of course including the mini tripod. When you come to NYC to visit, I will let you give it a shot!
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Excellently reviewed. I'm into landscape photography and specialising in panoramic shots. I do fell walking and am no spring chicken so weight is a major factor. This impressed me that it's so light and yet has a very considerable load bearing capability. That has the additional advantage that you can add weights/sand bags evven when using heavy kit. Thanks and I have subscribed.
As a powerlifter, i never thought weight of a tripod was a big deal. If i'm going to be walking around with a backpack and tripod for hours, it always isnt 'fun' to carry. But after using this tripod, i ate those words! Ha.
The large ball head def plays a huge factor of load. I just found this tripod so nice to use. I'm glad you found the video helpful and enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the sub! 🙏
I ordered this tripod back in November and was glad to hear that it seems to work well with the GFX and the heavier GF lenses as I have begun to use the GFX as my goto kit for street photography more and more. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Todd, thanks for your comment, and you will be super impressed with the tripod, I know it. It's just so innovative and while being super light, it is super sturdy and strong. At least thats my exp so far! Thanks for watching.
Really good video on this. Are you still using it today and are you still really happy with it, any issues?
Yessir! I use this a ton. Even for studio work. It's a great tripod. Still recommended!
@@MikeBanom That's really good go know that it's still a good buy. Thanks!
Hi! Do you think I can use the sub tripod as a kind of gimbal or something to hold my camera? I do a lot of tripod stable shots for interviews on the street, but I also take hand-held shots moving around and walking with people. I would love to go faster from tripod shots to hand-held shots, do you think this versatile 3 in 1 tripod could be useful for that purpose? Can you test it?
Personally I wouldnt do that. The subtripod has a bit of flex to it - the legs arent as thick. so it sounds a bit iffy to me. It would most likely work. But think of it like using a hollow tube as a gimbal / rod. Not ideal.
@@MikeBanom thanks dude! is there any recommendation for what I'm looking for?
@@victoriacurvelo I'm not into gimbals or similar, sorry. Not the best person to ask!
Could i use a L bracket with the Heipi tripod? My L bracket is about 1-2mm wider than the peak design plate. Looks like there is zero adjustment with the Heipi's plate retention system.
I can't really confirm this because I dont use an L bracket. I believe this is a standard tripod plate. And it doesnt really let you adjust it wider. So I want to say no.
The best I’ve seen so far online, what’s the weight of this bad boy?
Just weighed mine - 1.33kg / 2.9lbs. Just got back from a trip. This tripod is so nice and compact! 8 months later, still LOVE it!
If the price were exactly the same between PD CF and the Heipi (currently they are), would you pick one over the other?
I have yet to try the peak. But the fact that you need to raise the center element up to use it is a bit of a turn off to me. $600 is insane for the ballhead they use on the peak.
@@MikeBanom agreed! The only reason I’m considering it is because it dropped to $420 this week, but that’s around the same price as the Heipi - or can get the Ulanzi fully loaded for only $302 as well.
looks like a dope tripod!
It's really cool! I would highly recommend. Really neat to go ultra low to the ground.
How are the levers and knobs in use? They look on the small side.
Great IMO. The horizontal panning knob is indeed small, but i used gloves and it was fine for me. The ball release knob was also a bit small, but same thing. Not too small. It has a cool release feature where you can get it ultra tight if you'd like.
@@MikeBanom Thanks for the response. Sounds good!
great video . i strongly thinking of buying this tripod .its between this and the ulanzi .but leaning towards the heipi ..
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad the video was helpful. I think the biggest flaw in the Ulanzi and Peak tripods are the small ball component in the ballhead. It's a bit finicky of a design and I believe it doesn't allow for as much weight. My vote is heipi, but def report back with what you get and what you think!
@@MikeBanom thank u for the super fast reply . i just ordered the heipi . thanks for your opinion and advice . cant wait to get it now . i just bought the fuji xt-5 at Christmas so this tripod will be great . thanks again .just subbed to the channel .
@@Tomas.O.Sullivan Thanks for the sub, and i wish you best of luck with yout new xt-5 and heipi tripod when it comes in! I think the XT5 is a really solid camera!
Does this support Arca Swiss lens mounts for big lenses like 70 - 200 , 150 - 600 ?
Take a look at the link in my bio for the tripod - aside from the square small plate, it accepts a large one as well. I don't have any of those big lenses with the mount attached, so I cannot say, but pretty sure it does. They sent me a large plate that I show at 0:38 seconds that I'm pretty sure is a standard plate size (arca swiss)
And u didn't have any issues using it with the 110mm? Even in wind? I'm surprised, cause my peak design travel tripod cannot handle the weight and it's shaky as hell.
I havent road tested this for months, but I was pretty impressed. The ball in the ballhead is very large. The Peak Design is super small. I'm assuming the larger the ball, the stronger it is. I have never used the peak design, so I cant comment on that.
Are you sure the ballhead screw in the tripod is 1/4" and not 3/8"? I have a Heipi coming, and I ordered a ballhead with a 3/8" threaded socket thinking that would be the appropriate thread size and pitch, to match most other tripods on the market. Could you double-check that and let me know?
Sorry just seeing this! You're correct, I mispoke on this. On their tripod campaign, you can see it says the ball head screws onto the tripod with a 3/8th screw. www.indiegogo.com/projects/heipi-the-most-compact-3-in-1-travel-tripod#/
I for sure do not like the clicking on the pan head. You said it can be turned off with an allen key but did not say where or show where. Please help. Thank you.
Feel free to DM me on IG - I can send you a quick video on it.
I just received my tripod and they replaced the hook with a loop of thin rope so you could use a carabiner with a sand bag and the loop will not interfere with closing the tripod.
Fascinating! Do you find it works well?
I just got it, and have not taken it to the field yet, but it seems like it should. I will be traveling the next week so I will know better after the trip @@MikeBanom
I am guessing the ball head mount screw is actually 3/8-16, which is the most common size for that attachment. Camera plates usually use the 1/4-20 thread.
Yessir, you are correct, I misspoke that.
Is the same as falcam 38 base plate 😅
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Can it be bought in Europe? Customs is torture
Unfortunately, I have no idea about this. Sorry!
The review is ok. The tripod has some interesting features, but I don't think it's worth changing the peak design or the Ulanzi for it.
But damn man! How many countries in the world use the imperial system? I know shit about how tall a tripod is measured to my body parts! Please use real units of measurement.😁😉
Glad you found the review ok… I agree, I don't think you need to upgrade if you already have the peak or Ulanzi. To be honest, once you have a solid tripod, it would take something insanely game changer to upgrade. 😂 hahahaha. I hate that America uses inches. If it's any consolidation… I lift with KG plates. Can I get a point on that one?! 😁
@@MikeBanom I love inches
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@@MikeBanom btw great post and I’m so glad I have an phone to convert those nasty centimeters on the fly.
Every inch counts
Very informative. But that endlessly repeated 5 sec loop of mindless music … is there has to be music? surely there is something better than that
For someone who found the video helpful, you sure found a nice way to comment on the music.
I would suggest to avoid the product given that they cannot even deliver or provide proper communication on progress.
Naturally, this wasnt my experience as they sent me a model directly. Sorry to hear that. If you ordered one, I hope it arrives ASAP!