Fotopro E6L Review - Compact gimbal head and clever tripod

For this week's video, I am talking about my FotoPro E6L tripod and what features I like. What are your go-to tripod? Look forward to discussing this with you this week.
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[@johnepperson6804]

Thank you for showing me how this works! I am going to like this!

[@EnerGeezerSquirrel]

About the spare rubber ( silicon? ) feet: they're also good if you go quickly from using it outdoors in dirt to an interior without having to take the time to get a cloth, wipe the dirty feet and maybe miss some of the dirt anyway. As liking it, I'm adding it to my wishlist!

[@dennisgrimes9842]

I have had that tripod for a year this month. I love it. Everything on it is silky smooth. I don't use as often as I should. Bob Coats introduced me to that tripod.

[@snibushds]

Nice job. I like the gimbal versatility.

[@joycebenjamin1464]

The center hook may be for adding a sandbag if you have the tripod on a dolly.

[@systemanaturae105]

Hi Emilie. Only tend to use a tripod and gimbal for video. I use a monopod if necessary when out shooting photos locally or on my overseas trips. Lighter and quicker to use than a tripod. The tripod I have is a Manfrotto usually with a fluid head. Never used a gimbal on my tripod. The levelling system looks good. My fluid head is ball mounted and has a spirit level so do not need to play with the legs which just give the initial levelling 😏😏😊

[@tonyh4266]

Hi, unfortunately I made the mistake of purchasing the 9h -9 head, without the tripod. I love the gimbal head, so tried to buy the tripod alone afterwards. As you said, you can’t. I wrote to customer service just to see if there may be a work round. They never replied. I thought this was very poor of them. The quality is really good and equal to any USA products, but the inflexibility of the system purchase policy lets it down. I use a Gitzo series 6 systematic tripod as the legs and have to fit a level base to compensate for the superb leveling feature of the Photopro tripod. Your video was too late for me but good advise for any interested parties. Thank you. TonyH

[@EmilieT]

Yes it is really too bad that one can't buy the tripod separately. It has been quite frustrating and I decided to sell mine and move to another system.

[@christopherrichardson7342]

Emilie, I finally got my OM-5! I've also purchased the 60mm Macro lens also becausei like macro photography. I like bicycle touring and needed something to document my adventures. Thank you for being so dedicated to the craft; I'm learning so much from you. Congratulations on your new Om-5...👊🏾✌🏾

[@EmilieT]

That is awesome! Thank you for your kind words and congratulations to on your OM-5 :)

[@allanc803]

Great video, I will have to be a very good boy for Santa Clause to get that tripod. With the hook use a bungie cord attached to your bag on the ground, so it gives a downward force.

[@EmilieT]

Yes it would

[@ReneKraaijeveld-bi6kk]

Best gimbal head, smart system

[@trishfoster3732]

Hi Emilie! Great video. I want one :)

[@EmilieT]

It is a pretty neat tripod :)

[@jaysonindaytona]

I just got the Peak Design ( not the carbon fiber ) that I put a Manfrotto fluid head on. My old Manfrotto is just too bulky as well as heavier then my shoulders can take anymore. Using with a Tamron 150-600 G1 on a D7000 or D610.

[@EmilieT]

I understand that. Peakdesign tripod is very good: So compact and light

[@LarryFasnacht]

Dang I love that tripod! I am so tempted. Can you tell me how you carry it when in the field? Can you strap it to a backpack? Do you use a backpack. This might be a subject for a video.

[@EmilieT]

I actually put it on the market, as I was not using it enough and needed something more flexible. I am now using 3 Legged Things as it is a better fit for my style of photography.

[@LarryFasnacht]

@@EmilieTThank you for telling me that. While I have your attention, can I ask you one thing? You have/had the OM-1 mark II. I would like to know if settings from the OM-1 that have been saved to the computer or phone can be loaded into the new OM-1 mark II?

[@user-zz7cv4dh2q]

@@EmilieT Did you sell it already?

[@EmilieT]

@@user-zz7cv4dh2q It is still for sell on facebook market

[@marklaurendet1861]

Looks like a very versatile head. Can you fit an Olympus body to the lens foot clamp or do you have to use the side mount and an L Bracket to use a lens without a foot?

[@ammadoux]

thanks Emilie, i like the gimble, but do you think it can stand the humidity and heat of Jeddah here on the Red sea. i mostly leav my tripod on the hide, and the best time for birds here is Aug-Oct and this is the leak of humidity.

[@EmilieT]

I don't see why it wouldn't. But you should contact them directly and ask. They have a very good consumer support in my experience.

[@vladepast4936]

good job!

[@EmilieT]

Thanks!

[@Peters_Outdoor_Life]

Hello Emilie, tihs is a great video! I have just received the E7L too. I have a question about the pan function. When I open the small knob (13:25) and try to build up some resistance with the large locking knob, the pan moves jerkily. I can feel very light the steps like with the small button. Is this normal or should there be no stepped resistance at all? In general, do I have the option of setting the resistance as I wish?

[@EmilieT]

With the small knob, you should be able to set the resistance you want.

[@briancampbell5243]

Hi Emilie, great videos. Is the the gimbal head removable to put a ball head on?

[@EmilieT]

Yes it is removable

[@travelnortheastindia1923]

What is the cost of this tripod?

[@EmilieT]

$1,299 right now.