I need a new workhorse tripod - Manfrotto 055 XPRO vs. iFootage vs. Benro

Manfrotto 055 XPRO geni.us/UOXX
iFootage Gazelle geni.us/1Mi5Mh
Benro 47 geni.us/AZEXtb
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[@ThorSkin69]

Fantastic review mate, I was suggested to get the MK 290 XTA3-BH. I told them I wanted to get the 502 fluid head and the best legs that weren’t huge and could fit inside a suitcase or side of peak design travel backpack 45L and I believe the 055 looks very solid to put with the 502 fluid. Subscribed. Hi from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

[@lekkerpruven887]

The Manfrotto falling apart isn't really a good feature...

[@andrewmason8691]

Thanks for the comparison. I have 3 Manfrotto tripods, including 1 Manfrotto 055. I just purchased an IFootage TC6S to replace my be Befree Travel Tripod (gawd I hate that) and am blown away it. I’m now going to replace my 055 and 502 with iFootage tripods. Note that the neck of the TC6S can be turned upside down to take shots on the ground. Admittedly by 055 is an older version, but the neck is unstable and you don’t want to pan with it. The TC6S is rock solid. I have a levelling plate for my 055 which also moves 15 degrees. It’s very good, but not cheap. The TC6S is very similar in that respect; not quite as solid, but a little easier to use. Levelling bass are critical for any outdoor video shooting. Eg weddings, events, landscapes, b-roll. I can see why you view the legs opening slowly as a disadvantage. But for me,, the cushioning release of the TC6S protects the equipment and doesn’t “bang” on release. So I can see why you went for the 055, but for me, IFootage is a clear winner. I’m blown away by how well it is made, how light and how stable it feels. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.

[@andyvan5692]

I have an 055 to, but this is perfect, solid, for MF and heavy cameras, which I put on them, but for a z7 etc. a gitzo or sirui will do just as well, as you don't have the weight to worry about, overall horses for courses, get what you need to support what you have, but also keep in mind, having a stronger one than what you need at the moment, does allow for G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome) when you move up into mf and LF cameras, then you don't have to buy twice, as you have one capable in your kit already.

[@SianaGearz]

I thought every European is obligated by law to own at least one 16€ Hama tripod.

[@sunrise_sunshine]

Wowww I was looking for similar kind of review, thanks so much fir making this video. I’m bit confused between Manfrotto 055 vs 190 model, can you please share if you happened to know the differences. I like the 90 degree center column fold.

[@alienraid8903]

Amazing review mate...After watching this video, I went and bought the Manfrotto 055..just a question, what camera model did you use to record this video?

[@Jameshhl]

Fastest $200 tripod I've got is the E-Image GA752 with mono locking system, just a single knob on top of each leg to release all sections of the legs automatically. It fully extend to 64 inches or contract to 24 inches by pulling the tripod up or push it down, all in one motion. Manfrotto 645 FAST works on the same principle with better built quality but that's $800, and the $1900 Sachtler Flowtech 75 is what the pros uses, also have similar leg system, but not something I can ever afford haha.

[@ahtlon6995]

I only use Sirui heads and tripods not to expensive, great quality

[@charlynow8153]

Thanks so much for the review, I think that due your review I am going to get the Benro Adventure, it is very similar to Mach3 but Adventure is the version with Flip Locks, I also prefer flip locks. I was deciding between Manfrotto and Benro but after I saw the leg fall (which was hilarius) I think it is normal if you do not do mantenaince. Also the Benro has replacement parts for most of the parts that comes with the tripod so hopefully I won't be needing them. By the way, how are you doing with the tripods?

[@Tvj_films8452]

I don’t feel like you have enough tripods 😂😂😂😂

[@laszlohudak5778]

The Benro is heavy duty triopod..good for Teleobjektiv. And Wildlife Photographie

[@majorskepticism7836]

Hmmm… Does that one come without the acoustic feedback? I believe the company that makes Benro was contracted to make Gitzo for a while. Probably not a coincidence they have some similarities. Gitzo’s mistake. There’s a room in my house we call the “Tripod Room.” It isn’t full yet… My favorite design is the Tiltall/Star+D model. Been using one with a custom center post almost 40 years. (And it looks it.) Second most used, a Benro A268 (travel). #3 is the 055 (old model). I saw a fat guy in a camera store pondering the purchase of a very expensive carbon fiber tripod. I didn’t say anything, but he didn’t look like the type that was gonna carry a tripod on a long hike. I’m sure he could afford it, considering the piece of photo-jewelry hanging from his neck, but if you’re gonna USE expensive equipment, by all means cough up the cash. My old Star-D isn’t going to impress anybody. (Well, a few gear-heads have asked about the custom work.)

[@JoseAntonio-jf5lz]

Alexandre Chapel's Camera Arm

[@xWood4000]

I think honestly for your channel's size and hopefully revenue a more expensive pro tripod would make sense. Don't know exactly which ones though

[@xWood4000]

Of course wasting money on a tripod if you don't need something fancy is unnecessary

[@CreativeGear]

The Hähnel might be on that edge of being a bit too basic, but the Manfrotto 055 is perfect. Feels great, super solid, quick to use - what more do I want? Stepping up to a Sachtler feels... unnecessary to be honest. Especially since that step up is going from 200€ legs to 1000€ ones.

[@xWood4000]

@@CreativeGear Yeah, I've heard that the Sachtler ones feel great but the price jump is painful. I guess you can think about it like will you use the tripod for 2 or 5 or 10 or 20 years, that decides how much pro equipment really makes sense. The features you need seem to be there though so I'm conflicted

[@xWood4000]

@@CreativeGear I've heard of Cayer (QC problems although good products) and Magnum (proprietary bowl head though). Cayer is similar to Benro in terms of price, usually a bit cheaper but one person I know of loves his Cayer stuff (random Discord person)

[@CreativeGear]

Ha, the Cayer look like they're straight Manfrotto clones - same clicky levers and everything!

[@tiitulitii]

Ups!

[@Mobile_Dom]

360p? what year is this Tom :P

[@CreativeGear]

It's 16 Anno KZbinum

[@xWood4000]

Quality unavailable??? Huh, I've only seen 480p at first, not a greyd out quality selector

[@CreativeGear]

Channel too small to make quality available I guess

[@xWood4000]

@@CreativeGear That would be very weird but maybe. I thought about the YT processing time, 4K videos have waited for months this year to be processed at 4K (1080p have worked fine in those cases). What does YT say about the video? Is it still processing?

[@CreativeGear]

"HD version processing" - typically videos on the main channel process to 4K within minutes, so I'm kinda surprised to see it taking so long even for HD here

[@xWood4000]

@@CreativeGear Huh, thank you. Maybe smaller channels have less priority and the unreasonable processing time happens because of that on HD too. I believe Matti Haapoja had one 4K video that didn't process and LTT had several ones. Matti Haapojas case was talked about in video making the community a bit

[@xWood4000]

It's fixed now, huh

[@PostExpert]

I think you made the wrong choice with the Manfrotto; the iFootage is a much better tripod.

[@mohrr7597]

Have you used a manfrotto stand, or do you write on the basis of I don't know but I will say it.

[@PostExpert]

@@mohrr7597 I've used both stands and IMHO the iFootage is the best.