My MANY, Mini Tripods!

I have way too many MINI Tripods so I thought I would share here the pros and cons of the tripods I have, and use, on a daily basis.
Hopefully some of this information is helpful, below are some affiliate links to the tripods in this video.
Cheers!
Manfrotto Pixie: amzn.to/3OzCgB2
Smallrig Mini Tripod: amzn.to/3YycZMd
Ulanzi MT-16: amzn.to/3qpO4xT
Ulanzi MT-22: amzn.to/3DTxBFh
My Custom Tripod from different components:
Legs: amzn.to/3OOASff
My FAVORITE Tiny, Mini Ball Head: amzn.to/3qrtwF4
Arca Swiss Clamp: amzn.to/3KBWA3G
Even SMALLER Arca Swiss Clamp: amzn.to/3Ky92RN
Cameras used to film this video:
Panasonic GH5 (with 12-35 lens): amzn.to/31iwKOO
Secondary Lens: amzn.to/3QhJc4D
Panasonic 12mm f1.4 for Micro Four Thirds: amzn.to/3KNtkWy
Side Shot Camera:
Sony A7iv: amzn.to/3XRzHgC
Tamron: amzn.to/442RnIZ
Sigma 16-28: amzn.to/45MB9pn
Overhead Camera: amzn.to/3Mv3lEd
Lens: amzn.to/3vGizOP
Secondary Lens: amzn.to/3jKpPDr
External Recorder: amzn.to/3Alvid5
Other cool camera gear I use:
Manfrotto Pixie Tripod: amzn.to/3F8aepK
Smallrig Mini Tripod: amzn.to/3JQd0Ud
Articulating arm for my microphone: amzn.to/3f8Km2p
Backup and Cheap Microphone - Movo VXR10: amzn.to/3G9EUbi
K&F Concept Camera Tripod (Goes up to almost 7 feet!!): amzn.to/3f7x3zi
External Monitor, Atomos Shinobi: amzn.to/3tfxTSH
For Recording Externally with my Sony A7iii: amzn.to/3JUwZB2
#ulanzi #smallrig #sony
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[@ld8341]

Top tip: the excellent SmallRig Mini Tripod is actually generic and available cheaper under different brand names, such as Andoer, who also sell a matching telescopic extension pole which can be used between the tripod and ball head for lighting, monitors or small cameras.

[@johncandelario294]

used your recomendation for the last one. it is exactly what i need. Thanks

[@MarcusHutsell]

Great to hear!

[@jeiasafck]

I love how you made this video very detailed and explaining the pros and cons of each. I enjoyed watching this from start to finish. very informative any opinion about mantispod tho? also do you know any other tripods with the requirements you mentioned but can also extend taller or you prefer to use a different tripod on those cases?

[@davebinks]

The Smallrig legs are fitted with an allen head screw (key supplied) that allows the leg friction to be tightened. That allows them to stay in any position, not just totally splayed out as you have said. Thus the height can be as high as you feel safe within the limits of the unit itself.

[@MarcusHutsell]

True… I just don’t like positioning the legs where they aren’t locked. But you are right, if you tighten down the allen heads, the legs will stay in a position a little better, but I have about four or five of these for work as well, and when they get tossed around and used on show-site, the technicians don’t even bother to think about tightening them, so they end up a bit looser than when they started so any taller positions just are less stable

[@kramerje1]

Really thorough reviews! Thank you!

[@MarcusHutsell]

You’re welcome. And thank you too!!

[@alfonsovelasco9627]

Very thorough ! Just what I needed !! Much appreciated !! Best regards !

[@MarcusHutsell]

Thank you. I’m glad it helped :)

[@MattGriffo]

Thanks for this review! THis is so helpful 🎉

[@MarcusHutsell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fredmuller429]

That's an excellent review. Great work.

[@MarcusHutsell]

Thank you!

[@audidawinner]

hey i want to thank you your video is great and the assembled mini tripod at the end of your video is an inspiration, i want to copy it. sometimes if the tripod legs with the tripod neck are not well fused, the pan function may fool us, so the neck will be dislodged. reflecting on your Zeadio, i remember when i had a zhiyun trm-02 and i regret selling it, maybe i will consider a mini tripod legs like yours.

[@MarcusHutsell]

HI there. Thank you, I'm glad the video was helpful. And yes, I've often been fooled into thinking that a mini ball head has a pan-function when the ball head becomes loose from the legs and the whole thing spins and loosens itself. I've tried using small ball heads that don't have a pan function and it just seems I NEED to use the pan-only function every single time, especially because with these small tripods, I'm often setting up and using them in confined, cramped areas (like desks and live-event streaming setups where everything is tightly packed on a 6 foot table), and having the ability to ONLY pan a particular monitor (with one hand) to check the connection on the back, etc, is something I find absolutely necessary. I now have about 5,......maybe 6 copies of the Zeadio_Legs + Mini_ball_head + Arca_swiss_clamp.

[@caradaotica]

We love mini tripods!!

[@MarcusHutsell]

don't we all?!?!?! :)

[@sammakammanta4966]

Thank you for showing me. Very informative. That helped me. I like small, lightweight gear. I'm always looking for mini tripods. I have some of them. Unfortunately, most of them have some disadvantages. I like the small rig. Unfortunately, the legs can no longer be fixed in a higher position (which is possible with the 3033 version, but is probably no longer available. I really don't understand why Smallrig changed that). Do you know the “CULLMANN Magnesite Copter CB2.7” for light equipment? Its 18 EURO over here in Europe at the moment. And the “Mini Tripod Moman TR01” for heavier cameras? In combination with something like the Smallrig Headball? If so, are they any good? Any thoughts on these two??

[@MarcusHutsell]

Hey there. You're welcome, I'm glad my video was helpful. I am not familiar with either tripod that you mentioned: Neither the Cullman, nor the Moman, unfortunately. However, looking at the Cullman, it looks VERY similar in size/features to the Ulanzi MT-22 (or "Pictron MT-24) which I do talk about in this video. I'd give the MT-24 a try. I really like it, OTHER than the fact that the ball head that comes with it does not have a pan-only function. I just find that I use that pan-only function ALL THE TIME, I'm even doing some test recording right now and I've been using the pan-only function a lot to just swivel the camera around without having to grab it with both hands. The Moman looks sturdy, but doesn't look like it comes with a ball head,.......which I guess is a bonus because then you/I could choose our own ball head that has the features we want. I've actually got my Sony FX30, in its Smallrig Cage, sitting on my "custom" Mini tripod right now. My "Custom" tripod being, also, the one I talk about in this video with the Zeadio Legs, the tiny ball head with pan-only function, and the small arca swiss clamp. I have about 5 copies of that custom tripod, one for each bag, one for my desk, one for my audio recorder, it's great, but its leg span isn't super wide so you have to be careful with positioning the lens/legs appropriately. Anyway, I'd try the Ulanzi MT-22/Pictron MT-24, has several leg position, leg extensions, you just have to deal with the lack of a pan-only function, but you could swap out the ball head if wanted. Cheers!

[@sammakammanta4966]

@@MarcusHutsell Thanks for the detailed answer. I have put some of the products on my Christmas wish list 😂 Let's see which Santa chooses.

[@bogingtv01]

thank you for sharing.. what do you recommend mini tripod fir sony zv e10 with build cage and boya mm1 mic?

[@MarcusHutsell]

Depends on the lens you use, longer/heavier lenses can make your rig more front heavy. Just be aware of that. Out of these tripods, the Small Rig is the most robust and the most stable because of its lower height and wider leg span. But I do find that wider leg span to be a bit bothersome when I’m in tighter spots….but I know the Small rig Mini tripod just isn’t going to fall over, so that’s great when I have my camera on there. The small rig will definitely be completely supportive of the ZVe10, lens, and mic. Honestly, overall, with all aspects taken into account, I still always reach for my custom tripod With the Zeadio Legs, the mini ball head and a small Arca Swiss clamp. If I use a longer/heavier lens, then I just have to make sure the legs are positioned properly, so it doesn’t tip forward, but it’s usually not a problem.

[@bogingtv01]

@@MarcusHutsell oh thank you very much sir. this is a very big help for us small youtuber wondering what mini tripod will use. keep it up sir! godbless ☺️

[@olinjohnson4152]

Thanks for the detailed review and great comments.

[@MarcusHutsell]

You’re welcome. And thank you!

[@tanmeh3]

Can i use these mini pods for seascape landscape photography etc., esp. for long exposure?! Does they wobble when there is wind or water flowing.

[@MarcusHutsell]

Hi there. I would say yes, but I would probably choose the Smallrig Mini Tripod if you're choosing out of any of these that I have and use. The Smallrig has a wider leg span and lower center of gravity and it has some weight to the tripod itself which will help with stability. However, they are ALL still relatively small, and that also depends on what camera you're using. A slightly larger but still relatively small tripod that I have (not shown in this video) is this Neewer model. amzn.to/40wN8W8 but even at its lowest, the camera is still about 8" off the ground due to the small vertical post. This Sirui model is similar, but can go lower because it doesn't have a center/vertical post. amzn.to/40rYf2D You can always move up to a slightly larger tripod that can give you longer legs, as long as those legs can also be put in a wide/low position to get your camera low. Most travel tripods can do that.......heavier is better for more stability, but of course will be more troublesome to carry around. I hope that helps :)

[@tanmeh3]

@@MarcusHutsell thank you so much for replying. Yes, it is hard and inconvenient to take big tripods esp. while touring around. I have a sony a6000 with Tamron 18-300mm and samyang 12mm manual f2 . I will take a look at those mini tripods esp. the smallrig mini one. Seems like a good deal of sturdiness and size. 😃. Thanks 😊👍

[@enkeierick]

What are you recording with that you are mirroring to your iPad mini?

[@MarcusHutsell]

Hi there. I am monitoring my Panasonic GH5 with my iPad. Since the GH5 does not have good autofocus, I always have my GH5 in manual focus… But to get it focus properly while sitting where I need to… I have to use the iPad app, which is mostly great with the GH5, it connects *almost every time the first time, and it really gives me almost full control of everything on the GH5 including touch-focus using the iPad so I can “touch” my face on the iPad and get myself in focus. And of course I can start and stop recording with the iPad versus having to reach up and hit the record button on the camera. Works great, I hate having to rely on manual focus, but it’s been a good solution for me.

[@Designables]

bro said there is nothing on the market ima make my own tripod LOL i feel you dude.. they all lack in somewhere.

[@MarcusHutsell]

Exactly!!

[@reflux043]

What is the type of tripod head called that you just slide the camera onto?

[@MarcusHutsell]

Hi there. It depends on the brand you're talking about. A lot of brands may have their own proprietary slide-in mounts. Specifically, I have moved over to Falcam F38 plates and clamps because the F38 plates #1 are Arca-swiss compatible (they have the dove-tail design and will fit into any generic arca swiss clamps), but the F38 system has it's own proprietary "slide-in" mount which I love because it clicks-in, and has a button you have to press to release the plate, and then you can also lock the clamp so you don't accidentally press the release button. The Falcam F38 plate/clamp system *is a bit pricier than generic plates/clamps, but for me it's been worth it because of the quick slide in/out, and lockability. Here's their V1 system, of which I have MANY!!: amzn.to/4aL3n60 And here's their v2 system, of which I have a few: amzn.to/4d0GtcB The cool thing is that the F38 plates fit both the V1 and V2 receiving clamps. That is the system I would recommend for slide-in/out ability.

[@tomlam3680]

Can I use the Ulanzi M-16 for my DJI Osmo Action 4?

[@MarcusHutsell]

Hi there yes, the size of the MT-16 and the extension tube would be great for an action camera. You need to make sure you have a cage or mount with the Osmo that has a 1/4-20 threaded receiver hole, because he MT-16 has a standard 1/4-20 bolt on top. I’m not sure if the Osmo comes with the proper amount, but something like this should work, if it didn’t already come with the Osmo: amzn.to/3TvuA6O

[@tomlam3680]

@@MarcusHutsell thank you

[@libertyphotoarts]

rotating arm for height adjustment vertical travel, ????/

[@MarcusHutsell]

I think I understand what you're asking. I don't do a lot of vertical video with my larger cameras, and if I do go vertical, I usually go hand-held when I'm doing photography. Vertical video, I just can't get out of my old-man head that video is horizontal. I know, I'll be a dinosaur soon. Either way, I usually don't go vertical when using any of these mini tripods, as, of course, they might fall over b/c the camera would throw everything off-center and out of balance, assuming I'm using the camera's BOTTOM 1/4-20 hole and rotating the ball head 90 degrees over left/right. That being said, an L-Bracket on the camera would/could solve this b/c I could rotate the camera and keep the center of gravity the same. If you were asking something else, let me know.

[@kev16]

I want a flexible, portable, pocketable tripod thats also magnetic… am i crazy?

[@qrubmeeaz]

Will you hold the damn things still for a moment!?

[@MarcusHutsell]

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