The set up/breakdown process is quick and easy. It is a much needed support especially if you work alone. Read more

This tripod is amazing. the clutch really does make setup quick and accurate. The only caveate is that you need to hold the tripod in place for a second or two for the clutch to lock the position in place. Once you master that, you won't find a better tripod Read more

Great looking, doesn’t work as advertised! The center column couldn’t be detached from the base. Both the elevation lock and panning lock work as they should. Lastly, I’m not sure if it is by design, but the counter balance is not the same when tilting forward than tilting backwards. Had to return it. I will try to get another from a local store so that I can inspect it before buying it. Read more

I use this mostly for indoor shoots and the setup is super quick, which saves me time when working alone. The head moves smooth, and leveling is easy once you get the hang of the clutch. It feels well-made, and the height is fine for tighter spaces. Outdoors though, it feels a bit shaky when the center column is up. It’s not super heavy, so I get nervous on windy days. I also wish there were more spots to add gear. Still, for studio or light field use, this thing handles the job well. Read more

PROS: - Very fast set up: ~2 second to fully deploy (unfold, extend legs, and level). - Fun and easy to use: great levelling functionality, you can completely disregard uneven terrain. - convenience factor - Lightweight-ish. - build quality of the video head. - usability of the video head (nice drag / tilt settings). - Cheaper than a Sachtler flowtech.. - great functionality for a studio environment. CONS: - Clutch/handle for the levelling mechanism takes at least 1-1.5 seconds to lock after releasing it (you level it, then hold the tripod in place whilst releasing the handle hoping nothing moves until the mechanism locks. If you don’t, the legs will collapse under the weight and you’ll need to level it again). - very short, even with column extended. - the weight: not light enough to feel like a travel tripod, nor is it heavy enough to give you the confidence it wouldn’t blow over in the wind with a medium mirrorless. - Extending centre column makes it feel very flimsy. - No way to level the head independently of the legs. - Unlocking the centre column is difficult (for now, but will certainly wear badly with time). - Extended column is not levelled in sync with the legs (it might just be the unit I received that is slightly bent). - only one additional thread near centre column for additional attachments. It would have been nice to include more mounting points. - when carrying the tripod, the legs may extend under their own weight (the resistance only acts against collapsing, not extending). - would not want to expose it to any water or moisture (see Thomas Heaton’s YouTube video about destroying it). Great to see some innovation with the hydraulic levelling system but it’s a shame about the price. Not quite rugged enough to be trusted outdoors and not cheap enough for a studio gift to yourself. It would be nice to see a cheaper version without the fluid head, or a much larger and heavier version. Read more