This is the best comparison I have ever seen. Amazing. Thank you.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@tomm7910 Жыл бұрын
Just subcscribed, awesome content! Thank you.
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@iu1191 Жыл бұрын
OMG - the best Travel Tripod comparison on the web. So detailed and yet so relatable for any photographer. Additionally - you added your own perceptions, which I agree with totally. So happy to see this video. Ordered the Heipi - it just looks like the best all-around travel Tripod right now. I have a Manfrotto, which I love but is just too big and bulky, so I hardly use it. I want something I will use, and the Heipi looks like something I will travel with and use. Adding a secondary tripod is a great innovation, and I look forward to seeing how I make that work. Thank you so much for all your efforts, and I hope many more people see this video.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am glad you like it. I don't make a living from reviewing stuff. That's why I am willing to spend time on it and say whatever I should say :-)
@Youtuberkt Жыл бұрын
ha! if only Heipi shipped their kickstarter and indiegogo campaigns. we don't know their quality either. so, it's a non-option until they have units out.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
@@KZbinrkt many ks users already received it
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@PlanItPhoto10 ай бұрын
@@zzhao463 Stop spamming the comment area by posting multiple times. It will only get yourself embarrassed. I said it before but I will say it again. I DON'T have collaboration with any of the brands. Most importantly I didn't make money for the referrals. I didn't even include a referral link in the video description. I make money from selling my app Planit Pro, not from reviewing products. Equipment review is just my hobby. All I want is to provide honest reviews for my app users and fans. Hope you can watch the video and judge yourself if I am fair in the comparison.
@sergiopablo6555 Жыл бұрын
This is the best product review I've ever seen, period. It should be a benchmark for every reviewer out there. After watching this, I don't need to continue reading and watching any more useless ads pretending to be reviews to decide which tripod I want. You made it crystal clear. Thank you.
@krzysiekparocki2593 Жыл бұрын
Great comparison. I was really fed up with all the youtubers recommending Ulanzi, while the build quality leaves a lot of room for improvement. Thank you for that honest opinion.
@pm-ec1fc Жыл бұрын
Congratulation! It is the best review of tripods I have ever see. I really like that you actually put them under test rather than looking at their specks.
@wenjieqiao5757 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Since making this video, I started to use the Heipi tripod exclusively whenever I travel. It worked great so far. At the same time, I also sent my field test feedback (mostly small issues) to them and it looks like they are rolling out an improved version soon.
@craigcarlson4022 Жыл бұрын
Incredibly thorough analysis. I’ve actually just sold two of my smaller travel tripods in order to get one of these options. I’d planned to get the Ulanzi due to all the positive KZbin reviews. But i’ll now look into the Heipei model. Thanks!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
I felt like that Ulanzi sponsored those positive reviews. They do have some excellent products but not zero y
@craigcarlson4022 Жыл бұрын
@@PlanItPhoto yeah, i suspected that too. ;-)
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@emtboy9 Жыл бұрын
I picked up the Heipi tripod in the kickstarter and just got it last night. I had deliberately avoided reviews because I was already committed and I wanted to draw my own conclusions without being biased by someone else's opinion. So I spent a couple hours last night with both the Heipi and PD tripods side by side. Comparing them and fiddling with them. Then this morning I looked at a couple reviews and comparisons that included the Heipi and the PD tripods. Turns out my conclusions and personal feelings on the two pretty closely match what you and others have come to. I haven't taken the Heipi out to use anywhere yet, maybe I'll be able to this weekend, but I am reasonably sure I'm going to be selling my PD tripod soon. Thanks for this excellent review.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. What you did is correct. BTW, I received my copy yesterday as well. I will do an open box video today.
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@justinreels9 ай бұрын
How do you like the two compared to each other having it for 9 months now?
@emtboy99 ай бұрын
@@justinreelsI haven't touched the PD tripod since. They both have pluses and minuses but the fact I can use the Heipi tripod as both a tabletop and a full size is a huge difference. The only reason I still have the PD tripod at this point is because I haven't had a chance to sell it yet. I also like the head that comes with the Heipi better too.
@justinreels9 ай бұрын
@@emtboy9 appreciate the fast response on that! For the $399 price I'm sold on the Heipi, but the Ulanzi Zero Y is also on sale for $300 right now including the F38 ball head and extra center column upgrade, so currently weighing those two!
@mmariattheresa Жыл бұрын
Most detailed and honest review. Thank you!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@daisygirl885 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am debating between PD, Heipi, and Ulanzi for a travel tripod for nature and astrophotography. I really appreciate the comparison and technical nature of the comparison. This has been so helpful in comparing those 3.
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@virgian2 Жыл бұрын
Arikato, I really needed your comparison video. I ordered my Heipi immediately 👌🏾
@goodwolf1522 ай бұрын
This is the most insanely thorough test/review of anything I’ve ever seen on YT. Not just tripods…anything…ever, lol. Nice work, sir!
@PlanItPhoto2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@vilson.farias2 ай бұрын
The vibration test is outstanding.
@nipponkaijikyokai Жыл бұрын
This KZbinr surely knows what he's talking about. Great comparison. I have the exact same problems he mentions w.r.t. Ulanzi Coman. Will have to switch to Heipi mostly because Peak Design is beyond what I'm willing to pay for a travel tripod.
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@Alsarraf Жыл бұрын
Most honest and scientific review of tripods.. well done 👍🏻 and i took the Heipi instead of the pd .. thanks a-lot .. all the best
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@BlueBrendan20004 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this very detailed comparison! I was leaning towards the Ulanzi from the many positive reviews but ended up purchasing the Heipi based on your comparison and some other criticisms of the Ulanzi that I had to search pretty hard to find. I suspect there was a lot of paid promotion for the Ulanzi with the number of videos that directly compared it to the PD tripod and found the Ulanzi vastly superior despite being half the price. Even though weight and size were priorities as a secondary travel tripod, the Heipi ball head looks much more convenient to use while being removable, and your test proved that the tri-center column actually does provide more stability and isn't just a gimmick. Thanks for your hard work.
@mogbabaАй бұрын
This is the real tripod comparison. thank you.
@PlanItPhotoАй бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@TheLeicam813 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Very comprehensive. In the end purchased the RRS Ascend 14L without ball head. Despite interesting new designs that PD and Heipi represent. I have had nothing but excellent experience with RRS over 15 years. I own the TVC 34L and TFC 24L. Felt it the right thing to add 14L to the lineup as a travel tripod. Heads and leveling bases are all by Acratech.
@PlanItPhotoАй бұрын
Good choice.
@spielman207 ай бұрын
Thank you for an excellent comparison. I've been looking at 3 of these models and you sealed the deal :). Appreciate the time and effort you put into this and it really helped ALOT.
@PlanItPhoto7 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@lindonfc Жыл бұрын
A very well thought out & un-biased review. Well done fella. I've been so, on & off the fence over the Heipi, Ulanzi & Marsace. The latter looks a great little tripod at its price point. However I think the Heipi is winning me over. The fact that the ballhead can be removed, thus making it more compact for travel, the stability & the second tripod feature are killer features. I did read a review when it was being first tested. Reviewer said the finish can rub off easily. Maybe the production models have sorted this small problem now.
@CybranM9 ай бұрын
I'm impressed by how thorough and well thought out this video was! Really good comparison video, thank you for taking the time to make it
@TheMafeighn10 ай бұрын
This is the best comparison!!! Been back & forth with what tripod to get for travel.. hands down 👐👏
@aharshephotography10 ай бұрын
This is the best comparison video, on all of these tripods, Really appreciate the details and effort you put in to making this video.
@DTSquared6 ай бұрын
Well you really raised the bar on level of detail for tripod reviews!! (In fact you raised the bar, hung a tennis ball on it and did a damping test 🙂) Really well done video and very useful. Thank you!!!
@PlanItPhoto6 ай бұрын
lol, just try to find a way that everyone can do the test
@bernym40477 ай бұрын
I have had the Heipi for a couple of months and it's brilliant. I use it for long exposures and panoramas and I never have 2nd thoughts about taking it on every trip.
@PlanItPhoto7 ай бұрын
Me too. Always reach for it when leaving for a trip
@LGPhotoArt7 ай бұрын
Very well done and useful review, thanks. I can tell it's not driven by marketing.
@TheDonCucaracho Жыл бұрын
ah, an actual objective test. Lovely thing you set up here
@pgsanta Жыл бұрын
So many photography KZbin channels with tons of subs, and none of them have offered as deep a review/comparison for travel tripods. Well done. I appreciate the objective approach to the review. I've liked and subscribed purely out of appreciation for this video, and I look forward to checking out your other videos. My singular criticism would be there was no mention of the leg angles; as I'm sure you know the primary leg angle is one of the single most important factors in how stable a tripod will be in use. Many manufacturers focus on maximum height statistics by simply narrowing their primary leg angles, which inherently lead to lower stability.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I had all leg angles measured and listed in my spreadsheet. They just don't make any significant difference in this comparison as they are all very close to each other. I will surely mention it next time.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
BTW, since you mentioned it, ulanzi is 21 degree which is the worst among all five. 😏
@tricialombardi96158 ай бұрын
Thank you for your thorough comparison and review of these five travel tripods. Your demonstrated tests, weighted scoring, and suggestions are very thoughtful and considered. It is a real standout among many videos which offer opinions but few detailed comparisons. I wish I had seen it before ordering the Peak Design aluminum tripod and additional panning ball head. I would have selected the Heipi instead, which has those features plus more overall features and flexibility.
@Chris_Lan6 ай бұрын
this is some insane content.
@PlanItPhoto6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Tried my best
@MsOnce4all Жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison! Thank you for your effort and time.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
I am glad you like it. Thanks!
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@DoQuangAnh936 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your honest and helpful review I've ever seen.
@PlanItPhoto6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ManuelPalaciosVZLA9 ай бұрын
I was not interested in buying any travel tripod and I just really enjoyed following your scoring system. I wish more people that do reviews would do more of that and less opinions. Great job... and btw I am a big fan of Planit Pro.
@PlanItPhoto9 ай бұрын
Glad you mentioned the scoring system. I also think that's the main takeaway from this comparison.
@pseudoryx9284 Жыл бұрын
When you brought up David (TheCenterColumn), I knew your review was in a league above all other KZbin tripod reviews I have seen. Your test approach sacrifices some technical rigour for widespread repeatability, and I appreciate that! My feedback/question below will be lengthy, but I hope you will enjoy the banter. I will mostly ignore Marsace because I do not have first-hand experience and English info on their series is still limited. 1. Overall feeling: I have already backed Heipi before watching this video. Aesthetic-wise, I actually love PD and Ulanzi more. Still, Heipi was developed by wildlife photographers, which I shoot even more than landscape, and is clearly more stable and feature-rich than its competitors. Hopefully, someone can test it with a wildlife gimbal head soon. I applaud that you did not knock the PD tripod down its peg. It lacks some features, being the first of its kind in the market, but I still rate it highly for its creativity - an aspect we both share. Looking forward to its Mark 2 version whenever that arrives. 2. Stability: how did you do the damping test for the RRS, since you have the 14L version? At any given height, without some extra considerations, the 14L will be more stable than the regular one because you do not need to fully extend the legs or use as much of the center column. 3. QR Locking Platform: why exactly does PD’s QR locking platform get a lower score? I find it much faster than either Ulanzi or RRS. 4. Panning: what is your recommendation to improve Heipi’s panning? A panning platform or a levelling base? I am partial to the latter since it can be used with other tripod heads. 5. Head replacement: This is one feature where I find the 3-grade scale is limiting. PD is undoubtedly the 2nd best one, just behind the traditional method (that Heipi uses): the head adapter is tiny, hence very portable - you only have to remove a small section of the proprietary ball head to replace it. Ulanzi is probably the *worst*: they force you to replace an entire center column to use a different head: extra carry space, and no way to get low on the ground without reversing the column. Furthermore, Dan Carr found out that their head replacement column uses a ¼” 20 stud instead of the standard 3/8 16” stud - almost no commercial tripod head, not even Ulanzi’s own tripod head, uses that stud! You are forced to buy a separate converted/reducer bushing before placing a tripod head on that “adapter.” 6. Leg disassembly: This is a big minus for landscape/wildlife users on Heipi. I am still looking for tripod sleeves/covers that work well on Heipi for those sandy and seascape environments. Let me know if you have any suggestions on that. 7. Hook: Shouldn’t Heipi be a 0.5? Yes, its hook is identical to others, but the 3-pillar column will get in the way of using it when not extended, requiring an extra accessory like a carabiner. 8. Dual tripod: should PD at least gets a 0.5? While it does not have the unique 2-in-1 feature Heipi has, the ultralight conversion kit does allow it to become an extremely compact and stable tabletop tripod. 9. Clarifications: I am not exactly sure what you meant by a “center column stopper”? Is it something that blocks the center column from being pulled out entirely by accident? And can you elaborate on how you rated the accessory holes? 10. Other categories: I wish you had mentioned Arca cross-compatibility. Heipi almost got this problem until mounting pressure from backers forced them to accommodate other Arca-Swiss plates (such as PD’s). Heipi also got a favourable matchup in the feature breakdown because it has 2 exclusive categories for itself. I find the unique ability to mount a carrying strap directly on PD with the anchor links extremely helpful, especially when I use a 3rd-party head that does not fit into the provided tripod bag. RRS has accessory padding that can be added to their knobs for cold-weather operation or for people with large hands.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
I am glad that you asked all these detailed questions. 1. Aesthetic-wise, Heipi >= PD >> all other tripods. Once you have Heipi in hand, you can judge it again. This is of course a personal opinion. I didn't make it part of the rating system. 2. I raised 14L's each leg out according to the 14 version except the first section. In other word, I tried my best so that it will as close as the 14. So yes, it will have some advantage in term of stability as the legs and CC are not fully extended. 3. The speed of QR platform is not the most important factor in my review. That's why the slowest twist lock got the same score as the speedy Heipi lock. The problem with the PD is the long travel distance of the locking tab. The tab will be below the camera when locked. And it is very difficult to push to open if it was locked too tight, especially in winter. In comparison, the Heipi has two tabs on both sides of the ring, making it much easier to unlock. The travel distance of Heipi is also very small comparing to PD's. 4. I suggested them making a new ball head that supports panning on the top. They actually had a leveling base for their 3D/2D ball head. You can find it on Amazon. It is very thin but the diameter is too large for this ball head. They might release a new leveling base that is smaller to match with this ball head. 5. My criteria for head replacement is that if you need to buy an extra piece to replace the head, I will give it 0.5 point. That's why PD, Ulanzi, RRS, Marsace all got 0.5 point. 6. This is the biggest downside of the Heipi. They are aware of it and are working on some improvement in the future. 7. You just raise the CC to use the hook. If you don't want use the CC, it is very easy to remove and put the ball head directly on the main tripod. I personally didn't find it is a problem. 8. It is still one tripod with the PD conversion kit , not dual tripods. 9. Yes. Both upward, and downward when mounting the CC reversely. Several people mentioned this as comments on the Heipi kickstarter page. You can take a look. I personally didn't find it is a big deal, but I included it anyway just to be fair. 2+ accessary holes = 1 point. 1 accessary hole = 0.5 point. No = 0 point. 10. You can actually mount the link to the Heipi using the accessary hole. I had such as a 1/4 inch screw with a loop on the other end. But I prefer to carry the Heipi tripod in the bag that comes with the tripod. I dropped the PD tripod once on the concrete and the head was broken. They replaced the head for free but after that, I started to carry the PD in the bag. That's why I will do the same for the Heipi. For the features, I just need a way to standardize the test. I came up with 20 features with a weighted average. Of course, you can think of more features and give different weights for each feature. So my goal of this video is not just to compare those five tripods, but to come up with a rating system that can be applied to all other tripods. Of course it is an evolving effort. When I have time in the future, I may write an app or a website to do it where I will allow you to customize the features.
@pseudoryx9284 Жыл бұрын
@@PlanItPhoto Thank you! Feel like I'm learning so much. 3. Really appreciate the mention on PD's issue for winter - it's winter for half the year where I live and I have shot in -30 temp. 4. Can you link the current levelling base they are selling? I could not find it on my end. The smallest base I could find from other brands (e.g., Leofoto) has a base diameter of around 60mm, which could work well.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
You are right. I only found it on Taobao. m.tb.cn/h.UObFXDd?tk=WvxKdgP7ZFF CZ3457
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@klausprommersberger1297 Жыл бұрын
A very helpful review of travel tripods. Well thought out measurements together with hands-on experience. And really entertaining at the same time, too! Many thanks for this! I immediately subscribed to the channel.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am glad you like it. As you probably noticed, this channel is mainly for my app Planit Pro. I did this tripod review simply because I love this Heipi tripod. I guess it is the passion that works :-)
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@ridgefield Жыл бұрын
Literally the best review with objective measures as well as some opinions. Thanks!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate that you like it.
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@andybycz Жыл бұрын
Brilliant review. Very comprehensive and thoughtful. I think you've helped me make my mind up. Thank you.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad it was helpful!
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@michaelwolff305 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for adding all the text for ratings.
@billbentley30762 ай бұрын
Really well done review. Thank you!
@PlanItPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@proteinaggie3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the hard work!
@RunCatRun Жыл бұрын
One of the best review I saw. It's more like a nice idea for video courses of tripod evaluation for gear developers or staff, responsible for purchase of eqipment in companies. Great job! I know it was not an easy task.👍 Blue subtitles is a matter of taste. Still big thanks! :)
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@soumyaguchait703 Жыл бұрын
All reviews on this internet should be like this Period.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Soumya.
@davidinnes5947 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Very thorough. So helpful. Thank you.
@BigBenAdv9 ай бұрын
Great technical review of these tripods. I think the Heipi does need to take away 0.5 points for the hook though - the unfortunate problem with their innovative column design is that if you don't raise the column up all the way, they actually end up blocking access to the weight hook.
@PlanItPhoto9 ай бұрын
You can raise the center column to use the hook. I actually bring a camping rope to pull the hook to the ground to secrue the tripod. After setting up the hook, then you can lower the center column.
@BigBenAdv9 ай бұрын
@@PlanItPhoto Yes, the center column needs to be raised to use the hook or as you mentioned, to use a rope to extend it down. I just feel like it's the unfortunate shortcoming of the design (less ergonomic). It's just something I've found to be a shortcoming whilst looking into getting yet another travel tripod (my Sirui T024X from years ago is actually still serving me fine for my mirrorless setup; just "hand itchy" 手痒) and was seriously considering the Heipi over the PD or Coman.
@PlanItPhoto9 ай бұрын
@@BigBenAdv I would the say the benefit of tri-pillar center column overweight other shortcomings it may have, by a lot. It is the first time I don't hesitate raising the center column and use it, not to mention it is a small tripod if pulling out.
@jacky-one Жыл бұрын
good job, yesterday I just saw your chinese video, I didn't expect there was an English version.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it! I compared more tripods in the Chinese version 😏
@Nickporter1710 ай бұрын
You deserve a lot of attention. Thanks!
@PlanItPhoto10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ivanstevens Жыл бұрын
Fantastic and comprehensive test, must have taken some time. The Helpi is looking pretty good for the price.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, people started to receive the Heipi tripod and many people post very positive comments on kickstarter.com.
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@tuckerclark5477 Жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for. Awesome video!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad it helps.
@synaptophysin10 ай бұрын
Very thorough and informative. Thank you!
@PlanItPhoto10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@VandrefalkTV Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@zanehammond526 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for an excellent review , I can see a Heipi tripod in my future
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It is ineed an excellent tripod.
@hikari_ray Жыл бұрын
The best review i have ever seen! Keep it up! Thank you!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I will try my best
@Sustainavore Жыл бұрын
Why don't you have affiliate links? I would gladly buy from them and support you! This has been the most helpful tripod comparison i've seen
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
I don't make those videos for commission so that I can review them independently and fairly. I made money from selling my app Planit Pro. Those review videos are just my spare time hobby.
@Sustainavore Жыл бұрын
@@PlanItPhoto Well thank you!
@nealPhotography Жыл бұрын
Very nice comparison, and innovative tests! Thank you for the review!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Neal.
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@gprice1903 Жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison, thank you!!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Seegurke.9 ай бұрын
fantastic review, thank you!
@CM-ef8fu Жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Subscribed 😊
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@TheFuzzyskwerl Жыл бұрын
Such a great review!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Andrew.
@VerdantVanille9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@joronbrice Жыл бұрын
You're greatly appreciated!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@eliohadchiti5456 Жыл бұрын
Amazing comparison i appreciate the effort you put a true comparison no sponsor ❤
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@randomstuffman01 Жыл бұрын
Very good information. Thanks. toronto canada.
@gastropodahimsa10 ай бұрын
Good work, thanks.
@daltonrandall4348 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, thank you.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sbarronmd11 ай бұрын
excellent job.
@replay0712 Жыл бұрын
I wil still go for the Ulanzi.
@PlanItPhoto10 ай бұрын
Not a problem. It is your choice.
@jayl24 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, very educational! Where can I buy a Heipi tripod? Has the company launched the sale? Thanks you!
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
They only have pre-sale at the moment. 1. heipivision.com/products/heipi-3-in-1-travel-tripod with discount code Z4HGKWJPASJZ at $339 2. www.indiegogo.com/projects/heipi-the-most-compact-3-in-1-travel-tripod#/ at $339
@Shaikailash1 Жыл бұрын
do you know if the concerns you had about the Ulanzi have been addressed in the latest update, the F38 gen2?
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
I am not sure.
@paul--b Жыл бұрын
I don’t have any flip lock issues on the Ulanzi F38 maybe they resolved them on the newer model
@wenjieqiao5757 Жыл бұрын
Possible. They indeed saw my review.
@rickpearson30183 ай бұрын
I beg to differ about the RRS Ascent. First, comparing the wrong model to the other tripods is just bad form. I don't know how the shorter version would really have performed and neither do you. If you are a designer, as you say you are, you should know better. All that aside. You seem not to have noticed the build quality of the RRS or how the design and close tolerances make it function. The legs open/close with brass bushings set it the CNC machined head. Did you notice how the adjustors for the angle of the legs have inset magnetic detents that make them work as smoothly as they do? Did you notice how the adjustment levers for post height, ball head, and clamp are also CNC machined and work easily and solidly? Comparing build quality of the RRS to my PD (which I just sold because of its flimsiness under modest weight) is like comparing Swarovski crystal to Walmart Christmas tree ornaments. They don't belong in the same review. You criticized the RRS for not being able to keep the camera from flopping around using partial tension on the ball. This concerned me last night when I watched your video. When I received my RRS from UPS today I was ready t send it back. If your criticism had been true I would have sent it back today. It works perfectly. This is an important feature and a glaring mistake in your video. Oh well. You know what they say about the internet. Anyone can post anything.
@PlanItPhoto3 ай бұрын
I pretty much disassembled all those tripods before making this video so I knew all the details about those tripods. I still hold my opinion that I do not recommend RRS ascend 14 because its ballhead and center column design. This is after the fact that I am an over 10 year RRS user who had over $5000 value of their products.
@bitdancer1005 Жыл бұрын
Well done!!
@zzhao463 Жыл бұрын
It is UNACCEPTABLE to put up a "review" without revealing the fact that you have collaboration with the brand, otherwise, it's a great video and maybe a great tripod.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
I don't get paid for this video
@olaepersson6 ай бұрын
💥🙏
@whatthefitt Жыл бұрын
What about the Ulanzi F38 tripod? The newer version of the zero y
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
The tripod itself has no difference. Just locking platform is different. As a matter of fact, I don't even recommend its proprietary F38 locking system. PD plates cannot be used. The twist safety knob is very difficult to operate. You can't use it with one hand which we often want.
@sacy80Ай бұрын
there no benro?
@PlanItPhotoАй бұрын
No, Benro doesn't have a travel tripod at that time that I would like to include.
@orlandofundichely858 Жыл бұрын
You made a video for an 85’ inches TV
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
I never put a TV there since I moved in 😏
@AlrosAvellana Жыл бұрын
does the heipi fit the swiss arca plate?
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
It will most likely fit
@joeygmc0710 ай бұрын
You got that plug for that coupon for the ulanzi? Lol let me get it
@PlanItPhoto10 ай бұрын
I don't have. I purchased my own to test but it sits there doing nothing since then 😏
@PostExpert6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this exhaustive comparison. While I think the Heipi looks like a good tripod, it has several shortcomings making it less appealing as a travel tripod: the company is relatively new and could disappear, this tripod weighs almost a pound more than the PD or the Ulanzi, the head is very heavy making it top heavy, a source of possible imbalance in the wind, it cost a 100$ more than the Ulanzi. I feel that for travelling light, the Ulanzi is the best value for the price as for me weight is a very important factor.
@PlanItPhoto6 ай бұрын
It is only a couple of oz. more than pd, not a lb. It has two tripods basically. This company will have more new products coming this year
@PostExpert6 ай бұрын
Not only 2 ounces but 8.82 ounces more heavy. Who needs two tripods?
@PlanItPhoto6 ай бұрын
Where do you get the idea of 8.82 oz? It is HEIPI 1330 gram v.s PD 1303 gram. Only 27 gram difference which is not even an oz. There are tons of times we need two tripods.
@PlanItPhoto6 ай бұрын
You also mentioned the head heavy. That's not true either. The head is a sold 50mm diameter ball head so it can hold a lot but it is hollow only weight 272 gram. In comparison, RRS BH40 with a 40mm diameter ball is 445 gram. HEPI W28 is a travel tripod so it has ligth-weight and compact as the first priority, yet stable enough (not comparable to much larger tripods of course). Are you looking at the data at a wrong location? I think I mentioned them all in the video.
@PlanItPhoto6 ай бұрын
One more thing ;) A trick for the price. Buy it directly from China which will be around $280.
@ravenman7876 Жыл бұрын
Why do youtubers love the ulanzi so much... Everyone is saying that ulanzi is much better than peak design, but i dont agree
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
I certainly agree with you
@ruiningyang9854 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, if we don’t talk about money, just go for rrs for any tripods.
@PlanItPhoto Жыл бұрын
Well, my conclusion in this video is different from what you said.