First look at the impossible tripod from PotatoJet

PotatoJet partnered with SmallRig to create a tripod with a very interesting tripod, the Tribex Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod.
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[@RadTwin]

I love how smallrig is working with creators really listening to what we want and looking for. Really hope this comes at a solid price point

[@TheRealShotClock24]

Smallrig is not working with “creators” there’s like 10 guys all of these companies give things to… 💯 if you want these items free… start spending your money on camera gear no one wants or needs and do reviews and eventually boom you’ll get some free stuff… Gene is different as he definitely has skills outside of the the “creator” label… but most don’t leave their homes fam… you may actually have more talent than the “creators” these companies reach out too… but if your bank account can’t keep up with the release of new products then this isn’t for you.

[@nevetsnonnac3330]

@@TheRealShotClock24 They are working with creators. They partnered with a different creator to design their new 212W battery.

[@directoradamg]

Finally a decent video on this tripod! thank you!

[@takeone22]

i really want this tripod , hope the price is good

[@chinitopinoy1726]

It will probably be $500. Lol

[@embrmasc]

For 500 it will worth it

[@michaeldstories8714]

700

[@ddrnold]

@@chinitopinoy1726 still way better value than the peak design one, so glad I waited all those years for a tripod lol

[@spdcrzy]

It's the Colin Chapman philosophy in action. The best part is no part. First, simplify. Then, add lightness.

[@AnastasTarpanov]

Potato Jet is the best, always so entertaining guy!

[@MSMImage]

This tripod is taking wayyyyy too long to be released to the public.

[@davidfromdownunder]

I've had a Manfrotto Neotec for 20 years now and yet to come across a faster deployant tripod set up until NOW. Finally I can move on into the future, love this design for my landscape Aussie adventures. I'd pay $1K AUD, maybe release an Aluminium version for higher sales.

[@lonceysbusiness333]

I can see how this could work and really improve our workflow 😊 Cheers much great interview ❤

[@bwest6275]

Been using the Sachtler Aktiv heads on Flowtechs and love them. But this looks to be a great ingenious alternative. Can’t wait to give it a try.

[@onocoffee]

I got to play with it more today and it’s cool but the grip that actuates the release is at a strange angle that makes it difficult to taqueéis comfortably - and maybe it’s because Potato has been swinging from it but it’s very difficult to close efficiently. The legs bind and catch so it’s very difficult to collapse. Also, it might work better when opening if there were spreaders? It’s definitely not really for prime time but looks promising. YC Onion also has a very quick deploying and easy to use monopod that’s lightweight and at a decent price point.

[@truonghoangnhan110]

love the concept, but the wiggle at 6:48 and 7:30 is not usable for any pan shots, for just stills, this is great. Hope they revise it more

[@brookscurran]

That’s when the center column is unlocked… do you shoot pans with that unlocked?

[@truonghoangnhan110]

@@brookscurran He very much locked it before he does the pan

[@davidpossien3061]

You can clearly see the legs flexing on the torsion. This will make the end of a fast pan or maybe even a slow pan have a lot of backlash. A spreader will help.

[@MrModerate_kane]

10:11 not shaking hands? Love the tripod though, def a quick setup and move, love it.

[@mopunchstudio9289]

that was awkward. lol

[@doylelacrua]

This design seems like humanity has invented a new tripod.

[@papsny]

Looking forward to this tripod, the grip is easier than having to lock and latch 3 flaps like in the Sirui SVT75 or Sachtler Flowtech

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

Very cool design.. I would love to try it out with my Nikkor 600 F4.0 IF-ED AI-s and gimble. being able to change levels while holding the weight would be very cool.

[@Michael-dx8qz]

I really hope they release a travel mirrorless version

[@PagosaCreative]

Damn. I've been looking for a new tripod and I think this is the one. Holy crap. That's some great innovation.

[@mustafakamal8608]

Next, quick and compact light setup

[@The_CGA]

I’m not allergic to putting lights on sticks, while a down-softbox isn’t in the cards, the fastest off-camera keylight I do is one of the compact battery lights 1/4-20’d onto a cheap amateur tripod. Cloth diffusion from lightweight backdrop stand (indoor only). C-stands really have earned their place for flexibility and the other options like clamps, magnets and so on are way more case-sensitive.

[@michaelpoczynek]

Very impressive.

[@adamdrakestudio]

Is that the head that will come with it? If so, I’m happy to see proper graded dampening controls

[@biskero]

Looks super efficient and well thought! Me want one!

[@Dale_Campbell]

🎉 Great work @potatojet ! And love the NAB coverage Udi!

[@diyphotography]

Thanks man. Hope to meet again at the next convention

[@scstudios8]

SOOOO GOOD!!! Price isnt that important because this is so new, we need revisions. This easily is what everyone has been waiting for. I have no idea why there arent many versions by many makers out there. Its like it took decades for engineers to realize luggage should have wheels on them. Then it took them years to come up with basic rolling luggage. Many revisions should be coming from many makers. Come on, its so obvious.

[@tlopez5069]

I’ve always wanted something like this.

[@Jloudr]

it's a win win here, smallrig and potatojet, defintely getting this

[@hoodaffairstv]

Wanted to know what the max height was but since the middle column is able to rise up 👏🏿 take my money

[@davidp158]

I hope there is a way to avoid accidentally depressing the clutch. I have had tripod legs slip, and watching a camera rig crash to the ground is not cool.

[@ebproduction2501]

Potatoe Jet is Genius , i hope the Price is effordible

[@TrickShepherd]

A tribex has three legs, an ibex has four legs.

[@ledock2621]

Make it retract as fast!

[@onefreddymorales]

can the head be changed to the Benro GD3WH 3-Way Geared Head, Black ???

[@wonderjaxe]

How much you want? Coz the last tripod which did something similar to this I saw cost 2000 USD. And yeah I'm not spending 2000 on a tripod, I don't care how much time it saves me.

[@EveryTongue]

Man’s doing big things

[@Bobisnotcool]

Looks great, can’t wait to buy. Hopefully under $600

[@jkhollywood]

legs are great, in interesting concept with the legs, but the tripod head is the key to professional camerawork, and I don't see a pro counter balance, or speeds on that head.

[@diyphotography]

There's a bit of counter balance on this, but it's not fine tuned yet. (The demo had three stages: small mirrorless, FX3 weight, and FX6 weight)

[@jkhollywood]

@@diyphotography Honestly the legs are very interesting, however, the head looks like a clone of prosumer manfrotto heads.

[@yetanotherfilmchannel5766]

Dammit Gene I just bought my first heavy duty tripod a few weeks ago 😭

[@kurtnelle]

This is going to be an 1100 dollar tripod :(

[@creasedaf1s900]

Sadly that’s a great price for what it is

[@paulgero]

I think that would be pretty fair, given the innovation...

[@ScottHervieuxOutdoors]

And sadly that would put it out of my price range, and out of range for most prosumers looking for quality gear and are just getting started. Or advanced hobbyists. But I would so love this tripod.

[@INFOXlive]

Awesome Tripod!

[@joelconolly5574]

Okay so when can I buy one 😂

[@nickbanham8750]

When should it arrive in Europe?

[@dingdong5601]

How much does Potato weigh?

[@unpaid_review]

So cool!

[@eliasmarq007]

But how does it work? Anyone know? trying to find the patent

[@diyphotography]

As I said, it's impossible ;)

[@EMAZINGERIK]

I WANT IT, PLEASE BE A GOOD PRICE

[@diyphotography]

possible? impossible? what do you estimate the price on this? www.diyphotography.net/first-look-at-the-impossible-tripod-from-potatojet/

[@TheRealShotClock24]

Also I would not use this tripod unless I was a photographer… not for my video work at all… they are saying it’s good for video work but knock it off

[@fofopho]

I imagine It would be fine with a sandbag. Aside from that there are lots of uses for tripods that aren’t smooth panning. I think this would be a great tripos for a b cam.

[@davidpossien3061]

No way this will be a useful pro video tripod. Too much backlash while panning. Look at those pathetic legs torque when he pans it.

[@davideastham]

Gene-ious.

[@TheRealShotClock24]

Almost unsubscribed after this one 💯

[@ScottHervieuxOutdoors]

Dang @potatojet @genenagata now that I seen this in depth video, I really would like this (if affordable). 2 would be nice. One with the fluid head for video and one without a head, so I can put the head I love for my stills photography. I can really see this for my road trips, camping, studio work, etc.