Best Video Tripod for Filmmakers! - Sachtler Flowtech 75

[@mondobytes]

Updated Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWO2mXpud7BmnKc

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Legit just bought one of these 4 days ago. Gah! So excited!!

[@mondobytes]

You're going to love it! BTW Thanks for stopping by man 👊

[@amirulazhar6549]

When peter have it, automatically sold out everywhere.

[@bandofbros8112]

@@amirulazhar6549 Unless it's like 2000 euro's.

[@johnmarkdatingaling4683]

I smell a giveaway!

[@jorgenmalmo]

That going to be my next tripod too. I wish they had a small travel tripod too.

[@victorfilm_]

As I’m clicking the BH link I’m thinking “oh this gotta be at least couple hundred bucks” finally link opens and see real price *jaw drops* lol 😂

[@ZaryPhotography]

Just by knowing the brand your comment killed me lmaooo! Its real though theyre crazy expensive!

[@admstudios7]

LOL me 2 buuahaha

[@victorfilm_]

Zary Photography 😜

[@JamesFlomoTV]

Victorfilm same here😂

[@charlieross-BRM]

@Phil Weatherley I guess he didn't pay attention to the brand name: $achtler. Here's a bit of advice on investing in gear that I read on a forum yesterday. "You date your camera but you marry your tripod."

[@michaelpoczynek]

Thanks for making this video. On my wish list! 😀

[@zfarahx]

It’s not just about the money folks. For a serious filmmaker this is such a worthy investment when other considerations are no longer a problem. One thing I learned the hard way is that when you’re low on cash and you’re in it for the long run, then you’re too poor to be cheap. In other words, when you’re poor, make sure to spend your money on things that will LAST and make you more efficient. Do NOT invest in cheap things. Really. You can’t afford for it to break cause you can’t spend money on another piece of gear all of a sudden, or look bad in front of that new customer cause a piece of equipment broke etc. Now I’m not saying you have to buy this particular tripod, whatever, you’re the only person who knows what matters to you right now. But don’t be cheap. Look beyond the price, especially for the long run.

[@johnmarkdatingaling4683]

Great way in putting it man! Let's not say "poor" though. I think a better way of saying it is... "low budget filmmaker". ;)

[@zfarahx]

JMSDFilms agreed :)

[@gusy6129]

True words. It's the value you get over the price tag.

[@johnmarkdatingaling4683]

@@gusy6129 Amen to that!

[@curtisjudd]

Armando, you are so right about filmmakers and their backs. And I completely agree - invest for the long run. Tripods are as critical as lenses, cameras, and a good microphone.

I really love this tripod. Perfect fit for my 600d and 18-55 lens set-up. 😁😂😃

[@Dutch3DMaster]

Hey, even though you are probably joking about it, light camera-lens combinations can actually benefit greatly from heavy tripods/heads. This is mainly because the heavy head makes it easier to add drag to tripod movements.

[@Nickknows00]

he owns a c200 hes not going to mount that on $200 budget tripod..... stop complaining

[@mondobytes]

🙌🏼

[@videomaker87]

So I guess now’s not a good time to say I own and have used for the last 15 years a $6,400 Sachtler tripod. Floor spreader, carbon legs, SB-25 head I believe. It is the single greatest piece of kit that I own, it is the smoothest tripod head besides an O’Connor, and those heads are over $20,000. I have never used a single manfrotto product that I liked unless it was brand new out of the box. After 3-4 shoots they start to fall apart and get sticky. If you have to have laser smooth panning and tilting shots you absolutely cannot go wrong with a Sachtler setup. Great video.

[@krane15]

You don't need to put down on manufactures to extol the virtues of another. Manfrotto is perfect for the clientele they serve.

[@videomaker87]

@@krane15 I wasn't trying to put them down per-se, I was expressing my personal experience with them. If Manfrotto clients are happy with the results they get awesome! Personally, their products are not up to my standards and I was basically saying, "you get what you pay for". Price, generally, is a reflection of quality, craftsmanship, and longevity. You can spend $600 on a tripod and have to replace it four times in as many years , or you can spend $2400 on a tripod and have it for decades. I get that not everybody can afford high end gear, but crapping on a company for making a quality product and charging a fair price is not helpful either. Same thing happened when Apple introduced the new Mac Pro. People freaked out at the price, but when you realize that the professional clientele that can actually use (and need for that matter) the capability of that workstation are shooting on $100,000 camera rigs recording hundreds of terabytes or even petabytes of data for their projects, the price point of a Mac Pro is meaningless.

[@JoeTheViewer]

I'm starting to out grow my Manfrotto gear and looking to upgrade to this one.

[@prabhakarrao4922]

@@krane15 I’ve had my Manfrotto Nitrotec N8 replaced twice under warranty with the 3rd one sitting in the corner gathering dust. They are very cheaply made and not ‘fluid head’ as advertised but packed with grease.

[@skylitemedia862]

Manfrotto is without a doubt the most overrated camera gear brand out there. Coasting on their reputation from decades ago and the fact that noobs don't understand what actual fluid heads are but making poor quality plastick-y crap that is outperformed by no name Chinese "crap" gear for half the price. This is readily apparent when you're on a shoot and have to handle or use any manfrotto gear that's been in use for more than a few years. It always feels awful.

[@HomeWalkVirtualTours]

To those of you who can’t afford, the bit with the lever on the top which extends the legs was already done by Manfrotto about 30 or 40 years ago on the manfotto 058, my dad used for 30+ years as a wedding photographer and I now use the same tripod for my 3D and video business. Still going strong.

[@famoustitus7966]

I feel bless having the opportunity to learn from you. To me its worth spending cash on because its going to serve for a long period of time. I can't wait to own my film making gears so I can make content to help up coming film makers like me. Stay bless and stay creating!

[@TechBuffet]

Hey man, What is the Colour of your Wall??

[@nicpachunka]

Dude this thing is killer! I love the light weight design and how easy it is to adjust.

[@c0d3ckL]

I was all excited when i saw the thumbnail because i want a new tripod until i saw the price.

[@Emiliotakas]

Just right on time when I was searching for a new tripod!!! Great video Armando.

[@collinausbury]

Actually excited to buy a tripod. Thank you, man!

[@MichaelAmsel]

That bubble alone makes this a game changer! lol

[@iBertz]

Holy Fawk! $1,200 just for the legs.... I'm out of my league 😱

[@AmirulBakhriPhotographyStudio]

me too

[@Fuzzmistro]

I was just excited and about to add to cart.... then I saw the price. THE PRIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEE!

[@crimsonred3956]

Well, for those who have budget and are in film making profession, this is an investment and will have the convenience of using this tripod. Maybe in time, the amount of it will pay off. But for a hobbyist like me, i'll just stick to a desent reliable tripod with affordable price on tag.

[@biglittlefilms4382]

$1,200.00 for a set of pro level tripod legs is peanuts. We tested these last year and they are, without a a doubt, the easiest to use and most flexible legs on the market. If you think these are expensive, 75mm is for little tripod heads and relatively light cinema cameras. Step up to bigger, heavier cameras and you are at $3,277.00 for the same legs in the 100mm bowl version. I can't understand why the 100mm version costs three times as much as the 75mm version. Love the legs, we're replacing Miller legs as soon as we can with these www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431234-REG/sachtler_5585_flowtech_100_ms_carbon.html

[@3rdskroller]

Thanks for that @crimson red....

[@Sethmotley]

I’m getting it for the very same reasons you have mentioned in this video. Thanks.

[@Skully]

We use these at film school and they are amazing! Especially with the c300 mkII!

[@mondobytes]

I love the C300 MKII

[@JasKenMoore]

@@mondobytes Please what camera did you use to shoot this particular video? Its crystal clear and thanks for the review.

[@FriedFx]

It's beautiful! Everything I hate about current tripod designs are fixed with this beast.

[@mondobytes]

FriedFx 💯

[@tsehgal1]

Thanks Armando! Can you make the legs different lengths in case you're on uneven ground or a hillside?

[@sampriest12]

Yes.

[@joyoffilming9500]

I am just a hobby filmer - but this tripod is worth every penny. Especially, with the handle which is now part of the regular set. I use it for fotography, too.

[@Team_399]

We have two of these with FSB 8's for our photo workshops. They are awesome and Sachtler support has been spectacular!

[@MichaelScrip]

Thanks for the review! A good tripod is the first thing I bought after my first big paying gig six years ago. It is a Sachtler Ace. I'm thinking about upgrading the legs to this Flowtech set and keep my existing head. These look great! And I love how you can remove the mid-level spreader. Sometimes it gets in the way.

[@cammackey]

If I ever get a wife imma have to unsubscribe cause you’re always showing me gear that I didn’t know I needed.. and my bank isn’t happy about it.

[@cheech98]

I used to use the sachtler hotpods shooting news with an ENG camera. Those sticks weighed a ton even without the 25-pound camera. Nice to see they're going carbon. Worth every penny.

[@ocfilmsdotcom]

Thanks for this video. Just placed an order!

[@mondobytes]

OC Films you’ll love it, use mine everyday and can’t see myself using another tripod for what we do.

[@ErikNaso]

Dude, you're killing me! I want the Flowtech bad. LOL

[@mondobytes]

I'm shocked you don't have one 😂

[@ErikNaso]

@@mondobytes I know right? I almost picked one up at IBC but decided to wait. Matt has the 100mm version and loves it.

[@WalterTheBalter]

I would buy this tripod now if I had the money because of your review. Thanks for taking the time to do this and a great job mate

[@RodieOsc]

Buying this next month for sure !!

[@mondobytes]

Osckiie you’ll love it!

[@ChadChristian]

Well I know the next tripod I am getting when I upgrade! Thanks Armando.

[@Military872]

Is it a good idea to use existing decent Tripod, and just get the Sachtler Head to fit on it?

[@97pkTV]

Glad to see these expensive gear being review! Let’s me know what to save up for future tools to invest in!

[@chrisjames7489]

This product may make total since for a full time filmmaker, no doubt. However your favorite features like sideloading and a illuminated bubble level are found on a lot of entry level fluid head products. I don't understand your justification on saying what really 'sold you on it'. Heck, even if your product didn't support sideloading there are plenty of options, like Kessler plates, that are very commonplace. That being said those tripods really are awesome!

[@CoveringFish]

I love your content because it appeals to me as I know what it costs to invest in your business. A lot of these guys are b-roll lovers or use a mirror less for professional jobs, so a tripod that’s so expensive doesn’t make sense to them

[@mondobytes]

I just think that many people are enthusiasts and do this as a hobby. Someone doing professional work and getting paid $50,000 for a small commercial shoot isn't going to balk at the price.

[@CoveringFish]

Armando Ferreira Very true. I got my first taste of a proper tripod when I borrowed my buddies which was somewhere in the 8,000 range just for the fluid head. I’m glad you came out with this video as 2-3 grand fits more in the budget.

[@mondobytes]

CoveringFish haha funny you say that because I see comments of people saying how expensive it is and I'm here thinking, this is budget territory in the pro world. These kids haven't seen a $10,000+ tripod yet 😂

[@Edmontoncommercialrealestate]

All the makings of a great infomercial

[@thatsginter]

Quickly being able to deploy legs, and adjust height is soooo nice. Was looking for something like this, but for landscape shots when hiking...so obviously, this is too bulky for my needs, but great for the studio. Just wish it was more affordable (and they had a slim/light backpackable size).

[@stastro1785]

Ended up ordering the Flowtech 75 with the FSB 4 Fluid Head. I couldn't justify the more expensive head yet however, I can always upgrade down the line. I'm most excited for the sticks!!!

[@mondobytes]

Stastro let me know what you think when you get them?

[@stastro1785]

@@mondobytes My order arrives tomorrow and I've got two shoots this week so will do! BTW are you in SOFLA by any chance?

[@mondobytes]

Stastro cool, na I'm from Los Angeles

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Love the tripod, but I love the Street Fighter cabinet even more! If we ever get to do a collab a best of 3 will definitely be in order 😂✌️

[@mondobytes]

Miguel Quiles let's do it!

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

@@mondobytes It's on like Donkey Kong! Haha You going to Kando this year?

[@mondobytes]

Miguel Quiles I think so, that's the plan at least

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

@@mondobytes Nice! I'll definitely be there again, hopefully with my video guy this year so I can film a ton of content 😁👍🏻

[@jas_bataille]

Everyone is complaining about the fact this tripod is over 2000 bucks. But you know what? First of all, if you did professionally, it's more than worthing it. The time that you save on set with this pay for itself. Second of all... everyone is quick to complain about the price of the highest quality basic essentials, but drop some pretty pennies on stuff like gimbals, drones etc Now don't get me wrong : Those are all cool and amazing. But I'd rather invest in this tripod as soon as possible and skip the gadgets in the beginning. It's hard to justify the cost of buying a drone when you're starting out - how many times are you gonna use it? How are you gonna manage the regulations, the permit, etc etc... you won't have your money back. You are way, way better off investing in a tripod like this that will last you a lifetime, rather than the last cool gadgets than you will have to change next year. It's a shame to see all the beginners with an amazing gimbal and drone, but a poor cheap tripod and shoulder rig. Those things always work, without batteries; you always need them on every shoot; those are the tools you will be using the most in your career. If you need a gimbal/drone on some shoots, learn how to use those tools and rent them. You can do most of the shots you need with this tripod. Newbies have this mentality that it's nor worth it to go for the expensive essential like tripods, batteries, storage media... but there is a reason why you find such drastic price differences. A Movi is 6K - any shoulder rig fully equipped on a serious production is likely much more. The tripod alone cost this most of the time. Get the basic tools first, gadgets will come. And in the end you will end up spending waaaaay less money. Trust me. When your gear gonna start falling appart, you will wish you had a tripod like this. And I had my fair share of duck-taping moments to realize than I'm not rich enough to afford cheap...

[@Dutch3DMaster]

This, this exactly. I see so many people gawking over "a drone" when I feel like "So, could you also make like a beautiful, non-moving shot from a tripod instead of going for the oh so obvious these days just because "It's a moving shot from the sky?" (Funny enough I see a lot of people who are absolutely obsessed with drones or rigs and like to haul it with them to basically everywhere but "a tripod is to heavy", so they do not use/take it with them at the moments their shot might benefit greatly from it...) My video-teacher said "Acquire the basic equipment like a tripod, video light, rain-cover and maybe some of the smaller extra's and rent the camera if you are more into freelancing. The tripods, video lights and rain covers are the pieces of equipment at rental offices that more often than not are worn out or sometimes badly taken care of because they are rented a lot, while the camera is usually in good shape, but also up to standards, because developments are rapid these days." He also mentioned how your body basically needs to become one with the tripod, "Using a tripod needs to become something that is a second nature thing". That said though, I personally think the videomaker should have compared the Flowtech tripod with a more conventional videotripod instead of something that, for me more resembles a photo tripod's legs with the ability to change the head for a video-head-like thingy. The trouble for me with most conventional video tripods is the 2 knobs for the 2 sections, which I usually loosened first upon raising the camera by grabbing the head-leveling knob. Only downside of the Flowtech: that is does not have a ground-spreader, it can be slightly annoying to slightly close the legs to be able to lower it, since the legs want to go inwards when doing that. That said, awesome product, setting up was such a breeze compared to the other Sachtlers (and a couple Manfrotto's) I have had my hands on.

[@GCHUSTLEHAWAII]

I know right! If you are watching this video I’m guessing you already outgrew your $100 tripod.

[@yannberte8291]

Jas Bataille ; "a serious production" is a production with a serious script at first + one idea per shot, like in the past of Hollywood - knowledge with creativity first and then... tech soluce ;-)

[@Dutch3DMaster]

@@GCHUSTLEHAWAII Outgrowing aside, I think the ENG-style camera's of 7-8 kilograms I sometimes worked with would have been a little to heavy for those cheapy tripods :P.

[@Dijah]

can u buy this in Denmark?

[@kyoshireyesofficial552]

I don't have the money for the Satchler. What is the model of the BENRO ???

[@andrewbatson7458]

Has no one noticed how much it shakes at 1:38 after he sets it?? Does he have it sitting on foam or what?

[@jbthementor4905]

Armando, I see you pride yourself on bringing viewers true value. One quick question , how do you get your videos so sharp and clear ?

[@mondobytes]

I film in Log so I push my color grade in post which usually gives you a much better looking image.

[@CoveringFish]

He takes more time on the color

[@sanjaymurthy7557]

was that the slider tripod that you showed last?

[@LotharRadscheid]

This is the TRIPOD !! THX Armando, planning and start to saving money for this beast

[@CreativeB28]

Hi Armando! Could you please help me find a tripod dolly that is compatible with the Sachtler Flowtech75 tripod? Thank you! 🙂

[@stastro1785]

You sold me on the fluid head with the side load and 501 plate compatibility. Doing this.

[@guidorehme]

Hello Armando, thanks for the review. If you look closely, the tripod actually wobbles back and forth at the slightest touch. I was really wondering the whole time whether this is due to your carpet or what it could be, but there is hardly a touch from you where you cannot see that the tripod is tackling back and forth. That can't be with a $ 1000 tripod. Can you explain to me why it wobbles like a $ 50 tripod with you? Thanks and regards

[@HeraklionFPV]

Would like to know that too...

[@craigieb]

Good God, your videos are amazing. Great production value, no b.s., all the info we need, none of the fluff, but still with some personality. Brilliant!! Also, I bought my Sachtler DV2 tripod in 2000, I think. The damn thing is still in perfect condition, so I can't justify getting this one. But it sure looks nice!

[@jywn]

isn't the Vinten video head more suitable for video work than the sachtler?

[@lindaitken3321]

About those legs. How difficult would it be to take them apart to clean them after using them in salt water?

[@robert-zech]

This looks really great. Looking into buying the flowtech75 with aktiv8 head. Just not sure yet if the sideload or the touch & go plate option (aktiv8T) is the best way to go…

[@AlexandreChampagnat]

Would you be able to mount a slider on it? or is the ball mount not compati-ball ?! lol

[@genesis344]

What is the tripod/slider combo in the shot at 8:56? I am on a pretty tight budget and that looks like a solid budget option!

[@uxo2255]

Haha, the exaggeration with adjusting the tripod was priceless. I will admit though the one you demonstrated was sweet. :)

[@Marticulate]

I don't have an issue spending money on a good pro tripod but I'd love to see a follow up video on these legs and see how they're holding up. Some reviews make me a little wary of the long term durability. Thanks for the vid.

[@mondobytes]

Marticulate I’ve used these things and abuse them and still think to this day they are the best tripod legs you can buy.

[@tanmaywho]

Literally drooling all over the place.

[@sanabriafilmcommission2004]

A question Armando: What's difference between Sachtler and Vinten head?. Thanks in advance

[@dlovisuals]

Ooof that price tag tho. Goals for tripod setups haha. Great video Armando!

[@openformat7784]

What's the difference between this Ball Head and the new Satchler FSB 8 Mk II?

[@vesselsprojectstudio]

Is there any budget version of this?

[@Steve-uq7np]

I have a Nikon P1000 and want to film flying aircraft in the sky....what is the best rig!? Within reason, price wise.

[@JacobScott]

What is that sick ring light in the back?

[@mondobytes]

amzn.to/2U8BnS8

[@iamsocial4340]

Let's talk about that beautiful lens. Wow!

[@AlexTechReview1638]

Love the Video. I think I’m buying. I use Benro and Manfrotto tripods and I’ve even using them for a couple years so I think I’m going to buy this.

[@mondobytes]

You'll really like enjoy it for me using any other tripod feels backwards.

[@starlord1177]

That’s a beautiful rig you have there 😱

[@photoindian5966]

Hai sir .I am usesing sony a7R3 ,24-105 lens. steadyshot disabled not open . How to enable sir. Thank you. Pls reply sir

[@JoshNagelProductions]

I can't wait until B&H gets these back in stock!

[@ReelNoble]

I want this tripod! But for now; the Wish List it goes!

[@warrenkawamoto8660]

This is a good bargain! Back in 1990, I got a Sachtler Caddy. It was $5K! Still perfectly fine in 2020. Buy Sachtler once, it'll last your entire career.

[@tonyamartin1425]

not one video on how to put it together is there a red clip needed to connect the bowl?

[@mondobytes]

Put what together? No assembly required.

[@tonyamartin1425]

@@mondobytes they updated the connecter, so it looks different than all the pics online and the video instruction no red clip just all black

[@europhile2658]

A thing to consider with tripods is the maximum weight for camera. With the camera you are showing it is fine but if you are moving up to a big (say) ARRI all rigged up you can bump into that limit. Sachtler can help out there of course, with a bigger tripod, but it may mean the lifetime is shorter than you expect.

[@gingerfilm_latin]

Great video!

[@ArchWayE]

I am about to make a jump (budget permitting) to a c500 Mark II, and I am trying to find a balance between naked run and gun to a kit with matte box, monitors, v-mount, etc... May this be one of the best tripods to pair with the modularity of the Canon c500 Mark II?

[@joshua2025-j9j]

wow ..thats a monster tripod

[@petrub27]

Why the 75 and not the 100 or 150? Broader base

[@evy.agency4720]

You'll get better pans/tilts by using the proper pan handle. That's what it's designed for. Using the on-camera handle you'll never have enough control to guarantee smooth movement.

[@mondobytes]

Everything.Digital works great for what I use it lol

[@jennifermedia6288]

Did you sell your other tripods ?

[@piyushraghuwanshi610]

Hi Armando, can you help me by recommending a good sachtler tripod system for shooting with a A7SIII all the way up to a red Gemini with attached accessories like monitor I/O interface, wireless transmitter, wireless follow focus, v mount battery, camera cage, Matt box and all . Thank you😊

[@newportbeachmedia]

Hi, when mounting at slider on top (i.e. Rhino slider) is it still easy to make height adjustments frequently? I wasn’t sure if those red handles are too close to the top making it hard to flip up?

[@Ethan-lx5fe]

What are the drawers in the background? Been looking for something just like those!

[@BillNicholsTV]

Hands down the best - I got on the day it hit BH last year. With an FSB8 head it's perfect for the C200 rigged up

[@mondobytes]

Glad to see other owners stop by 👊🏼

[@nickburdick4168]

What was the first Tripod model you were holding

[@ScottSullivanTV]

No joke. Today, I was looking for a new tripod. I rewatched Film Riot’s video on the Benro BV-10. I made a comment on that video A LONG TIME ago, and Armando responded making a joke about Manfrotoo. I asked myself, I wonder when Armando is going to make a video on a tripod?

[@marlonking5924]

😳 great Scott's, that price tho!! It's like the Lambo of tripods!!!

[@brockb4452]

is there a travel version of this where the legs may collapse somehow for tighter storage?

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Digital marketing: selling commercials about filmmaking on yt. Filmmaking:busy making films. Which one is this gentleman????

[@mondobytes]

Skip Brewer don’t think I need to prove myself, there’s plenty of content available online to see what I’m doing

[@heyyitsandy]

Wow, that is a GAME CHANGERRR

[@DeputatKaktus]

Are there any alternative brands for people who just cannot afford this thing but want a good and sturdy enough video tripod? I mean, Sachtler makes amazing tripods; I sometimes drool over the Sachtler Caddy that a local TV production company uses. But that thing costs approx 9 grand without the head.

[@KenyaSG]

Say the price right at the start next time, saves everyone alot of heart break and depression lmao

[@ericventimiglia6482]

Exactly. I get it, the argument for it. But lead with price in this case. Ohh wait.. If the price is said at the begining then most will click off, then he won't get the view time, or ads and that will translate to revenue loss for him. So i get it. But sneaky. Great content though.

[@eks007]

Have you tested the E-Image EG06A2 w/GH06 Head? Saw DSLR Video Shooter do a quick review on that one right after I saw your video, and am torn. $2,000 difference is huge. Would appreciate your insight into whether you think its worth it or not.

[@sanabriafilmcommission2004]

Great review!.

[@mpeg2000]

I ordered one two month ago and it‘s delayed because they update the fluidhead? do you know anything about that? thx

[@mondobytes]

Mr_mpeg didn't hear or know anything about it.

[@the.jose.martinez]

Thumbnail caught my attention

[@candyartstv]

Where'd you get the grey lamp from?

[@mondobytes]

Ikea

[@ToniVicente]

Great video man!

[@mondobytes]

Thanks man!

[@imrealrajan]

The Video Helps me a lot...thank u sir

[@ajcatman]

I want that camera!!

[@jbaldsing]

I notice you and whoismattjohnson say highth instead of height?