SmallRig AD-01 - An Excellent Heavy Duty Tripod On A Budget

[@BrianCatalano]

Thank you for this... Now, I've got one more thing to get from Smallrig that I definitely don't need but can't live without!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Absolutely 🤣🤣

[@sleepwalker-studios]

One of the funnier reviews I've seen cant lie lolll. Appreciate this!

[@woodypaul_]

Finally, someone with hands on this thing. I feel like they released this forever ago and no one has posted about it. Thank you for the review.

[@woodypaul_]

also, I thought the RSC2 plate WAS arca swiss compatible. Is that not accurate?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

no it’s specific to the RS2 and Manfrotto Size, No arca Swiss unfortunately

[@phantomfeels]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis The DJI RS2 plate is a two-piece design with a 'top' Arca swiss plate mounted sideways to a 'bottom' Manfrotto-type plate.

[@adventurepromo]

'Boys To Men pose' got me. I have a budget (cheap) neewer fluid head tripod. It now functions as a static b cam or lightweight travel tripod. Aaaaanyways - I popped a plastic cap off the top of the head and there was a bolt underneath that I could tighten to give the pan more resistance. Might be a similar setup on this one.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I couldn’t revoke the top - I looked because I had heard that about the Neewer. Doesn’t mean it’s not there - but I can’t find it 🤣

[@LloydEvaroa]

Boys to men got me too, had to pause the video, take a moment and get back to my centre.

[@TexpatOTG]

I like investing in camera support gear. It doesn't get obsolete and greatly improves the quality of your video. One of my fluid head tripods is over 25 yrs old and works like new. This one looks a lot like my Slik-Daiwa ... good design. Cheers

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Tha is, JR!! I really think this will last for a long time.

[@TexpatOTG]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Yupp, it looks like a solid piece. I've been impressed with SmallRig overall, they seem to have consistently quality products. The price is certainly attractive too.

[@hecjvaldez]

Excellent timing again Mark!! 👍👍👍👍 I’m ordering this tripod 😎😎

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

oh it’s good 👍

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Very nice no nonsense into the point.

[@TheReal-HopeBoykinDance]

Thanks. I chuckled all the way through this review. So good!

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

This looks like a great tool to have for me as I don’t need a tripod for tilting/panning but for my iFootage slider. Like you said, my old tripod nearly tipped over when using a slider on it.

[@MacLarenT1337]

Just got this ordered~ Buying some things to use with my old t3i while transitioning to the bmpcc 4k here soon! ^^ Thanks for the video, love your content!

[@MrGabirahellim]

Nice explanation and thank for your good energy!

[@codylander]

Excited to pick one up! Thanks for the quick and thorough review!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

You bet!

[@kieranwhitford]

Okay, so you have me sold on the AD-01! The Arca Swiss compatibility for the price is great for long-term use. I'll be adding this to my kit with time! 😁

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it’s a great tripod, but it’s not arca Swiss compatible. it’s a manfrotto style plate with the option of a ronin sc plate. I mentioned it in the vid - I would prefer if it was arca-Swiss, but alas it is not

[@kieranwhitford]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Whoops! I misheard you, then. My bad! 😅 I went back to the part of the video where you mentioned this for reference. At a glance, it looked like it was compatible, but I was mistaken. Either way, the features included for the price are solid! The added height, expandability and durability are the first things that came to mind. It's a solid unit for taller folks, that's for sure!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

That's a sweet looking tripod!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It’s so good for the price. I desperately needed something sturdy after all my slider mishaps

[@peterwindle7886]

Love me some smallrig! BTW you can see the black outline of your logo image in your intro

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yea - it doesn’t fit the screen - I’ve been too lazy to change it 🤣🤣

[@waterslug4263]

I NEEDED THIS THANK YOU!!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Me too!!

[@ayhancapan]

Wonderful tripod

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It’s really great for heavy setups.

[@nickcicione8455]

Can you extend it to go higher, i shoot soccer games, great review!

[@jogeirstrand1]

Great video. This tripod seems to be just what I need. 😀

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It’s been so great

[@erick.gazbel]

I enjoy so much this review it actually made me order one!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Still love mine!!

[@bmefilms6879]

thumbs up because this is an awesome review and you are hilarious! made me lol several times!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Haha - awesome - thanks!!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

So good. Just what I need for my 2nd camera. I’ll use your affiliate link, too.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!!

[@77netwar]

The cage for the ZV-E10 has a built-in Arca swiss quick release design. I assume you are using the small rig universal plate (1674) screwed beneath the cage and mount the universal plate on the manfrotto plate that comes with the Ad-01 tripod. Am I correct? Can you put the camera level on a table with all these plates attached? Also, what tripod would you recommend if you want to go a step up from the Ad-01?

[@ohkayrayan]

Great video

[@elysiaali]

Can you do a video of the best tripods for the A7IV? :)

[@LeeCharlesTV]

Thanks Mark I think I’m convinced to push the button on this Ive been considering something more heavy duty to hold my teleprompter and iPad when on client shoots and I think this looks heavy duty enough to do it and it seems good value for the money. Liked and subbed thank you

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Glad it was helpful! - I was just using it today to hold up a really heavy rig. So glad I have it.

[@chrisvalleqatsi]

I went "big" on an iFootage K7 head, because I need an adjustable counterbalance and true fluid dampers, but I think for $159, I might just get this for the sticks. I have the K7 on an older Manfrotto stills tripod, and it's a bit wiggly. If SmallRig sold the bowl and sticks separately for 89 bucks or something, I would snap that up.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Not a bad plan

[@travelcanada8817]

Hi Mark, The link to the tripod isn't working. I clicked to check it out. Just giving a heads up! I've been looking for a new tripod and I think this is it. Thanks for the info

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks. fixed!!

[@careyfiock8701]

Yay! I was specifically wondering about it's pan/tilt capabilities so thank you for that. Good looking solution for a tricked out ZVE-10 and a slider, and I am excited to try it out. Just bought using your affiliate link! As an aside, did you notice that Ulanzi also just released a cage for the ZVE-10 with the cold shoe on the other side of the top? It is enough of a small change to make me buy it and see if I like it better/worse/same than the SmallRig cage I already have. Plus it comes in white, so I guess worst case I can dress up the camera depending on the function.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I didn’t know about the Ulanzi cage. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for thinking of me with the link!!

[@marcalfredmaligalig2594]

Hope you included the lowest height for the tripod!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

it’s on the website for the ad-01 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I need one of these for my massive ZV E10 lol 😂

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

🤣

[@6ixsage]

so my plate doesnt lock in place unless its screwed it, it can still fall out of one side but the other side it cant, how do i fix this

[@airavearentertainment9186]

Is there any hook for sandbags?

[@proinsiasmatthews6927]

Nice review. One thing I was looking out for though: if you let go of the handle while tilted, does it hold position or is there a sudden drop? Would need to be well balanced for it to hold I'd imagine. I'm tired of locking and unlocking tripods (and they never hold the exact position anyways!).

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

There’s no sudden drop, but it will slowly move. It has a counter weight

[@proinsiasmatthews6927]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thanks for the reply. Sounds better than the current solution. Will pick one up. 👍

[@michael14848]

Dude thank you so much for the review! I’ve been waiting for this one. Hey, do you mind telling me what the height of the tripod is without the fluid head? When it’s all folded go for transport.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

30 inches without the head - but it comes with a nice bag for transport so i leave the head attached

[@michael14848]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks legend! I’m from Australia and they don’t ship here - but I’m travelling to the states later next month so I’m trying to see if I can sneak it in my suit case 😂

[@ForYouFromTemp]

Do you know how long the legs are when collapsed once you take off the tripod head?

[@piotr.plecha]

How can you compare this head to the Benro HK-25P / HK-26P in terms of smooth panning?

[@KPGuitarStudios]

Man, what a smooth operator! That does look pretty damn sweet. How many did you get? :P

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

60. Built a fort out of them

[@JoJoOnTheMove]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thats why i had to wait so long.... They where out of stock because of you 🤣 I got it yesterday, very good tripod for the price.

[@CamponicoAnts]

As a beginning photographer/videographer i'm looking into my first tripod. First i have checked the Sirui SH-25, and i was convinced.. ok this is the one.. But after watching your video im heaving second guesses.. Anything that can help me decide? ;) Loving your energy! I subbed

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I haven't tested the Sirui, but they make great products. This Smallrig one is much cheaper though.

[@CamponicoAnts]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Thank you for answering.. I will order the Sirui one ( personal prefference) And i can get it for the same price.. Once again, thanks a lot

[@TheyMakeItLikeThat]

Go go gadget legs!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

my shoe is also a phone

[@J-Dawg-1]

How do I get the fluid head to move ? Mine is stuck in the forward position am and it won't pan.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

watch part 3:16

[@Cora.Naveda.Browne]

Hey Mark can I use the same set up for my canon r8?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Absolutely. Of course, if you’re getting a cage - get the one for the R8 😀

[@yawningmarmot]

Hi Mark! Just a heads-up: for some reason you have a Michael Jordan video in your Tripod playlist. Unless this is an Easter Egg, you might wanna remove it from there :)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha - that’s crazy. I don’t think I’ve ever even watched a Michael Jordan video.

[@yawningmarmot]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis then I'm glad I told ya :D

[@GilbertTV]

I like it

[@MeloGbeats]

Would I be able to adjust the height to however I want? Or does it only lock on the 3 height positions?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

you can adjust it to whatever you'd like

[@MeloGbeats]

Cool! Thanks for the quick reply! 🙌

[@tentacle9]

I’ve been looking at buying the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3, 055 Aluminium 3 Section Tripod, & MVH500AH Lightweight Fluid Video Head for about double the price. Would you say this is as good or better?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I haven't tested it - but my bet is that the Manfrotto fluid head will be better - the stick (legs) though on that manfroffo are not what I would trust for a slider or a big rig. They will definitely tip over unless you have a small setup.

[@tentacle9]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thanks for the quick reply! Interesting. Yes I am planning to use it for a 31” GVM Motorized Camera Slider and was going to get YC Onion Camera Slider Support Arms for it. Not looking at a really heavy camera though (FX3). I perhaps need to think again…

[@sonyak7983]

I can't tell the difference between this and the AD-80

[@danielvilliers612]

The problem with these tripod is that they don't go low enough. Once you have interviews with people sitting in sofas you are screwed while you will barely shoot that high 99.9% of time.

[@ingraveestudio]

Is the plate the same as the Ronin S one?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

No - it’s a manfotto style. But the Ronin S plate will fit. It has the option

[@ingraveestudio]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis thx!!

[@DarkPa1adin]

how do you do b roll? is there i bar attachment for you to "dolly" your camera?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

there is a handle that you use for panning and tilting for movement. The handle I was using in the video. The broll was just done with the tripod and the included handle

[@tydolla9672]

Dude I’ve ordered this tripod twice from Amazon and it came missing the arm twice what is my luck 🤣🤣🤣

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

that's crazy!!

[@DannysHauntedJourney]

You really can pass for 6'5.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

At least

[@Thekoffrekup]

They copied the Cayer Professional Tripod just tweaked it a bit

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yes - it looks very similar for sure. There are so many companies making camera gear right now - there are probably 4 peak design replica travel tripods, a bunch of these heavy duty ones and an infinite amount of standard tripods that are identical. It’s impossible to keep track. But I’ll review them one at a time. 🤣🤣

[@jeffparryncc1701]

Not available in all countries? 😁😆😅😂🤣 Oh wait...your serious???😲🥺🥺😢😭 WOW what a business model Smallrig 😒

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’m not sure which countries it’s available in - I’m in Canada and in case it isn’t clear in the vid, I review gear of camera related equipment and I don’t work for any company in general. I’m just a guy. 😀

[@jeffparryncc1701]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis You did a great job showing this product to us :) A+ New Sub. A company only limiting themselves to only a few countries is not a business model I can endorse, if you want to make a 3 figure some $$$, ship world wide. When I had a business, I shipped world wide, no worries. If you wanted something I sold, I got it there. China has been doing this for how long now??? And America can't, oh please??? "Only shipped to North America, EU,Britain, Japan, Korea,and Hong Kong,China". I'm in Australia, an ally of America, we are not Russian ffs SmallRig if your watching!!!. Small rig can't get my money or you for the affiliate, so I'll look elsewhere for a company who will eagerly take my $$ with gusto :) Neewer - Mactrem for example...Yeah SmallRig, suck it up... I'm surprised, first time I've come across a company that refuses to make money $$$??? Even from Amazon!!! The CEO might have to put the crack pipe down or get a better dealer I reckon...

[@jeffparryncc1701]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Oh, like number 156 btw :)

[@ruadhdaley2978]

Great video