Ulanzi TT38 vs PGYTECH MantisPod 2.0

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Ulanzi TT38 (affiliate): geni.us/TT38 or geni.us/tt38dir PGYTECH Mantis (affiliate): geni.us/Manti2 Ulanzi MT-46 (affiliate): amzn.to/4fT9Y1e or geni.us/SelTriDIr Video Shot With: Video Shot with (affiliates): Camera: geni.us/fx30SaleMark or geni.us/fx30adora Lens: geni.us/sny15 or geni.us/sony15adMark Vlog Portion: ZV-E10II (affiliate): geni.us/ZVE102 or geni.us/ZVE10iiAdo Sony 11mm (affiliate): geni.us/Sony11PrimeMark or geni.us/sony11adMar Hollyland Lark M2 (affiliate): geni.us/HlyLarkM2

[@BlackBeltBarrister]

Great video, great piece of kit!

[@funtaril]

someone's not only showing new products today, but the big guns too!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

💪🏻🤣

[@RealLupi]

"Congratulations, I am a hell of a guy!!" That's gold!

[@john-wiggains]

This cracked me up pretty good! 😂

[@quirkworks4076]

Wife: Why do you love Mark’s videos so much? Me: Because he tells me what I need to want.”

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I'm sure she gets it now.

[@FrisoVB]

speaking of small tripods in the 60 dollar range, just got the smallrig vt-20 which packs up to be tiny for its size! it also manages to carry the weight of my a7iv and tamron 70-180, really impressive for all that it can do. definitely recommend you check it out!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’ll check it out.

[@StirfriedGerman]

TT38 is $27 here in China, Mantispod $3 cheaper now, if you look a little. So prices have room downward. Close to 400 grams for a mini tripod is no joke. Very nice comparison, as always !

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It's true - you do notice the weight difference especially after a a long session. But I do love the quick release legs so much

[@dennyfree1]

Got mine delivered yesterday, Love it!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

so good, right??

[@2curmudgeons]

I've followed you for a while. You still are one of my favorite creators! Be yourself:)

[@AnimeWill]

I would love to see you do more on cameras like the DJI Pocket 3. Imo, it's the best vlogging camera and even a decent camera to use in studio.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Nice. Thanks for the heads up on the TT38. This looks great for my Pocket 3 as well as my FX30.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it’s really useful

[@AllThingsFilm1]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I just bought it. Thanks!

[@ThomasBrunkard]

"If you're like, congratulations..." 🤣🤣🤣👏🏻

[@jeremyhubbell]

I've been rocking the Insta360 selfie stick with tripod and the Ulanzi claw. So incredibly usefel. The TT38 had a telescoping arm, I'd be all over it.

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Mark! Thanks for making it.

[@krk357]

Mark, You forgot about one big thing in PGY Mantis 2.0 - the optional mountable, magnetic remote! I personally use a sort of Frankenstein setup for travel photos-a ball head from PGY Mantis 2.0 on top of Ulanzi MT-28 mini carbon tripod. This way, I have an extremely light, durable, super compact, and flexible setup that can easily hold my Tamron 50-400 paired with A7C. Yes, I can have low shots only, but the additional reach of these tripod legs (especially in low position) gives me way more security than any other tripod in this size range. Also, what you pointed out as a drawback of the PGY 2.0 ball head I consider as an advantage - I can easily mount this heavy lens proprietary arca style long mounting plate, directly on the ball head without an additional system plate (due to the semi-open design). The locking system gives additional security, and a small pin on top of this ball head makes sure that the plate will not slip away even when it is not locked. BTW - you don't need to pull the lever to mount the camera/lens on it - it also clicks when pressed...

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you’re right about the clicking!! I never pressed hard enough all this time 🤣🤣 what a meatball I am. I did mention the variations including the remote at the end for an extra cost. the plate won’t slip all the any out with the pin yes, but it can still move in the base when not locked. I don’t want the camera being able to move at all so I lock it.

[@elene4870]

I was thinking of buying something like this for my vloggin setup and I just saw you publish this video! It's like you read my mind., I have a nikon z30 + viltrox 14mm and the TT38 seems perfect!

[@StEvEnGtR]

14:19 and this is why you never skip through Mark's videos. Comedy gold 😄!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣

[@iSpike]

You are right WE are the same & Congratulations You ARE ONE HELL OF A GUY! The One handedness is a GAME CHANGER! Well done Gr8 video. Cheers from DownUnder

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks 👍 Cheers from Canada.

[@RIKIBRO]

Great review, you are the man pushed me into F38 world.... thank you

[@zaiENT1]

Ayy I was waiting for a review on this Mark, thanks heapsss!

[@DrWiggo]

You only cost me $50 this time. And I used your link. So we’ll call this a win-win.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’ll look for something more expensive next time doc.

[@AlexGTech]

Nice one! Just watched your Gerald Undone video, came here to check out the Ulanzi tripod, thanks for this ❤

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’ve been using it nonstop

[@Parallel_]

Just picked one up thsbks to this video Mark! This shoukd be perfect for my IRL phone rig streams

[@ElectroMedia-cs9ek]

Great video as usual ( video quality and sound) .Definitely getting the TT 38, and I went ahead broke down and bought that ZVE 10 Mark 2 last week 😂 really don’t think I needed it, but I wanted it😊 . I always find cool gadgets watching your helpful detailed videos . Which one is more robust in the hand, PGY Tech or ulanzi.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!! Yeah - I love discovering cool little gadgets too

[@AprilClayton]

That is a nice action for opening the tripod. Simple. Good for clumsy people like me who embarrass their families in public.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

We all embarrass our families 🤣

[@geneb.4301]

We all do, you are not unique in that sense

[@WupsteR]

MT46, you dont need to lock the screw on the Coldshoe it can also be adjusted same way as TT38, just leave it a bit lose having the stiffness and it will stay stiff, lock only if you have something real heavy.

[@kevinsim1514]

It looks like a nice grip for off-camera flash.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

oh smart!!

[@mihailustin]

Tell me, is the pgytech mount suitable for the ulanzi ufo system?

[@StoriesByJes2G]

TT38 is nice! I definitely need.

[@garagetrader33]

used link buying all the things keep up the good work

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha - you're the best!!

[@stowgood]

having peak design stuff makes me wish it all worked together an was standardised

[@tekniqs]

Hey Mark just got the tt38 in from Amazon. Did you find the plate/receiver combo a little loose? Both the stock plate and a falcam f38 plate that usually use rattles in the ulanzi receiver. Doesn't feel very secure since there's a little bit of play and the camera moves around a tiny bit.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it can move a very tiny amount in one, but it's preset solid. My footage comes out really smooth

[@aaronm5149]

Great Video, Mark Thanks for sharing

[@theIronmerchant]

I have the ulanzi mt-44 mono pod. Love it. It’s great for small cameras zve10 and action cams. It’s on sale right now on the amazon for $25. (I don’t have an affiliate link to make me rich but I hope you have to buy it now as my revenge for making me buy so much stuff) seriously though I will need on of these too I guess.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I love Ulanzi stuff so much. I’ll probably get the mt44

[@theIronmerchant]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis YES! Small victory on this Monday! Tonight we ride…. To the grocery store we are out of milk. Do you need anything while I’m there? Also I just bought the 38 using your link. Thanks Mark love what you do

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣🤣

[@tiemji]

Thanks for sharing your opinion about those tripods

[@Hu55guy]

Great vid🔥can you compare the ulanzi tt38 with the mantis pod pro?

[@Iron_Acker]

I have two mini tripods from Rollei. The Compact Traveller Mini M-1. Heavyweight but stable. And the Mini smartphone tripod with handle. Lightweight and with the handle better for handheld filming. But not good for heavy stuff.

[@conneryjohnson]

Do the Ulanzi TT38 accept the Peak Design plates?

[@nejonquipot]

Are you able to switch the quick release mount for the tt38? I have claw release ulanzi’s, and i was curious if i needed to buy more

[@BuzStringer]

Is the quick release compatible with the peak design quick release?

[@boyantrifonov]

Hey Mark, do you trust the hook of the T38? My camera + lens + mic + light setup is 1.4KG Do you trust the T38 hanging from a door for example?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It will hold - but I don't like hanging expensive stuff from any of them!! Just paranoia 😂

[@kmwong1786]

Can you point out what is metal and what is plastic on this tripod?

[@joq702]

The angled grip seems great, if I had all the money to spend. But packing it in a bag, cumbersome.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes, there ar emote compact mini tripods for sure

[@nevvanclarke9225]

I would really like to see them design one that sort of slips like an arm strap so you could just walk with your arm out that sits on your arm the way we carried them is kinda awkward. It doesn't make any sense. I really think we need to to put some thought into Vlogging cameras and how we carry them.

[@JoeyRiz]

Ohh that does look nice. I’m usually using the old school gorilla pod. It’s great but I’m gonna give this a try

[@kiercompuesto]

does the plate from pgytech works on ulanzi tt38?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@kiercompuesto no, it does not. Should have mentioned that!!

[@Stash_Studio]

have you been working out?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I was in shape once but I got old and lazy 😀. Trying to get back in shape now.

[@dennyfree1]

as the old saying goes, "Round is a Shape".

[@Kev-In-Motion]

Does the newer mounting plate on the Ulanzi TT38 have an anti-loosening feature like the PGYTech mounting plate? That’s too bad the old F38 style mounting plate doesn’t work with the TT38.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I think I might have confused you a little. The f38 works with TT38 - that's what I used the whole time in the video. The new UKA plate doesn't fit into the f38 tripods except the treeroot. The New UKA plate has the same type of antislip washer as the PGYTECH

[@Kev-In-Motion]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ah thanks for the clarification that makes sense!

[@TaoCovillault]

I'm sorry to say that Mark, but I feel this review a little bit biased... I own and use the MantisPod V1 (pro version) for years now, the one you completely seem to ignore... The MantisPod 2.0 was a downgrade already, less versatility, less adaptability and this New Ulanzi seems like another downgrade again 🤷🏽‍♂ 1/ The ball head was already panning on the V1 2/ The microphone ring can rotate without unscrewing (don't know about the 2.0, but V1 for sure) 3/ The "neck" of the Ulanzi cannot tilt, this is a HUGE drawback... Especially in "hanging mode". 4/ The legs have only 2 position: open or closed. So that means only 1 height, only one footprint and a lot of compromise for stability... 5/ The plate system of the PGYTech can move if not locked, which is a good thing if you might use heavy lens, so you can balance the weight better, but there is a safety pin that you don't talk about, that will never let your camera falls 🙄 I see only one advantage of the Ulanzi in this: The boll head have 2 notches instead of one for vertical or "dutch" angle. That's probably the main complain on the MantisPod Pro, having only one notch on one side limits quite a bit for vertical positioning. In the other hand, I don't think the Ulanzi could handle vertical shooting anyway, not with a full frame camera at least, simply because of the leg's spread that is too narrow to have the weight off centered 🤔

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

All of your points are valid on the version 1 - but not the version 2.0 and PGYTECH no longer sell it on the website nor in the amazon store. The version 2 is definitely a downgrade from version one. 1. The 2.0 ballhead does not independently pan 2. The cold shoe mount cannot rotate with a screwdriver 3. The Ulanzi head can gget in any position when hanging 4. The legs only have one position yes - and advantage of the MatnisPod that was mentioned several times 5. I didnt say the camera would fall off, I said the plate can move when not locked which is not what you want when vlogging. The Ulanzi can do vertical with full frame cameras. I would suggest you try out the two (not the version 1) before you call this review biased. I mentioned that even this 2.0 version might suit some people better. I like the Ulanzi quick release more than anything which is why I now use that one.

[@TaoCovillault]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I just think this looks like an overly positive review of a very limitated product that bring nothing new to the shelf... And might it be missleading 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Well, I demonstrated everything in the three tripods. I prefer the TT38 to the mantispod 2.0, personally, but told everyone to make up their own minds. You had issues with a comparison to a tripod that was not even in the video. I don't appreciate the term misleading which implies deception. Have you considered that you are watching a review with your own personal biases - seeing as you haven't used all the tripods in the video?

[@aranelchan]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis PGYTECH does appear to still be selling the first version MantisPod Pro on their website: I can add it to cart, so it doesn't appear to be merely listed but discontinued. Its chief disadvantage seems to be price, though I bought one two weeks ago from a local electronics store for the equivalent of 67 USD (but that was some photography gear promotion specific to that chain of stores).

[@protegous]

Can the PGYTech plates fit TT38? I bought the Ulanzi UKA01 and PGYTECH plates were able to fit into that but not the other way around. Would love it if you can confirm on this. Thanks

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

no, the PGYTECH plates are a tiny bit too big for the TT38 unfortunately

[@AmitChaudhary-p2i]

hey does ulanzi TT38 works with mirrorless camera + 24-70 mm lens?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes

[@UniquelyMary]

You’re right…I like this studio more than the Gerald one…who was that guy anyway???

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

he’s just the latest tech reviewer trying to be the next Mark Bennett

[@rogalaphotography]

I have the original mantis pod and it came with the phone mount adapter. It wasn’t worth upgrading to the 2.0 and DEFINITELY not worth getting the Pro version. I might however look into the TT38 since I am heavily invested in the Falcam quick release system

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks for the real-0world experience comment!!

[@sherifahmed2648]

For S5IIX what do you recommend?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

This!!

[@DigiDriftZone]

Do you often find things to hang your camera on? - I thought I would use this but never have in the real world on the MantisPod, so I got the MT-47 (arca swiss) and find the extension far more useful, you can get the appropriate height for talking head on the road, you can get a much nicer composition for vlog style, or even just a selfie photo, and it's very compact, even fits in a 3l sling.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it’s good logic for sure. I think the extension is more useful than the mantis lever. I find I use the lever on car windows instead of putting the camera on the car roof, but I don’t use it a ton. I find the tt38 with the quick release and angled grip is quite useful when vlogging.

[@bwashmedia]

Thanks for helping me spend more money lol !

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I had to return the favour!! 😂😂

[@michaelocunningham]

How does this compare to the original Mantispod 1.0 if price is not an issue?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I would get the original.

[@3ligijus]

8:49 - no, you do not need an allen key for MT-46 Mark :)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

to turn the cold shoe mount? you need it on mine because it fastened in

[@3ligijus]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis That's interesting, because my stock MT-46 is quite easy to turn cold shoe mount.

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

Nice Ulanzi

[@RyanTroy]

I need a ulanzi contact 😥

[@rollystaana]

waiting for the mantis with extension

[@ollisbumsblog_6272]

So does my f38 plate fit on the TT38?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yes.

[@chosenideahandle]

Nice!

[@curtisclement]

I’ll wait until any one of them adds a remote into it.

[@samuelmc2460]

16:00

[@xile_hc]

Got a license for those? 💪

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣

[@jimmyjon_]

I think I'm here too early. Anyway, watching now!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Never too early!!

[@CinePals]

Seems like a nice evolution from the Switchpod Peter McKinnon was praising years back. Before that, I tried using the Joby GorillaPod that Neistat used. Both of those for me were not comfortable. Whereas the Ulanzi MT-46 you recommended before has served me well so far. I'm curious now about the TT38 but the weight could be a deal breaker. Shot a review in the car with the MT-46 (with ZV-E1 + 15mm 1.4G) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKbZamCNYqqWmZIsi=-IKNqjiXvBL8kL6h

[@jpk.mp3]

do they have a left handed version of the tt38? 😂

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

no - but that would be a good idea!!

[@vincentnavea6999]

i will wait for an ulanzi tt38 v2 with the telescopic pole of the mt-46

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

That would be awesome

[@AnimeWill]

Mark, watching your videos has cost me too much money.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha - that's what I say about KZbin review videos too!!

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

nice PGYTECH

[@creative.lights]

The price tags are obscene.

[@UnaiHuguetFV]

Switchpod???

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I'll try to do a comparison of that one

[@kevinsan_]

Never been this early.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

well I appreciate it

[@soulchain247]

First

[@ecodelta3732]

I have the Pgytech action camera release plate, will it be compatible with the ullanzi MT-46?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

no, only the ulanzi plate will be compatible with the MT-46

[@louinekay]

Hi, I have the PGYTECH base plate on my A7iv. Will it work on the Ulanzi TT38?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

No, unfortunately it's a little too big

[@louinekay]

@ thanks for replying.