Smallrig AP-10 Tripod Review

[@originaljamtracks]

Great review, answered the questions I had. Thank you

[@DGriffGallery]

Cheers, really glad I could help you out 😊👍

[@Juaansi]

Your video really got me in a happy mood. I really like you review this tripod with a smile!

[@DGriffGallery]

Glad you enjoyed it! Still using the tripod as my main one! 😊👍

[@r423fplip]

Mine arrived today, I'm very happy with it. It's only going to have a Ricoh gr3 and 3x on it.

[@bngabbott]

Thank you for the honest and insightful review. Very entertaining too!

[@DGriffGallery]

😊👍

[@saugeangel6607]

So glad I saw this. I was thinking of getting one of these but was worried as I hadn’t seen any review videos on it. I am so relieved that I will be making the right choice by getting this one. Thank you

[@DGriffGallery]

😊👍

[@donaldpirie5485]

Thank you, thank you and thank you again! I have been using a K&F for the past few years with both MFT and APS-C. Most recently I have been taking moon shots with my OM-1 and 40-150 with 2x converter. No matter what I do, the set up invariably droops just enough to result in a slightly ‘off-target shot’ - not by a massive margin, but enough to irritate. I had decided to look at a geared head and then found your review today. Talk about providence! I have to say that your reluctant gear review has been an absolute godsend. AP-10 about to be ordered!! Subscription button already pressed.

[@DGriffGallery]

You're very welcome. It's a regular issue with ball-heads, even heavy duty and expensive ones. Ever since I've been using this tripod, I swapped out the ball-head for the Benro geared head, and it's worked extremely well for me. 😊👍

[@bolleolympus]

If you were a seller, you for sure now had convinced me to buy one! 😊😊👍👍

[@DGriffGallery]

Lol 😊👍

[@fotogfitzfoto412]

Thank you, I have spent some time researching a new travel tripod, and this has convinced me to buy the SmallRig AP-10.

[@DGriffGallery]

Very happy with mine. It's been up a mountain or two and parked in the sea numerous times. Still perfect 😊👍

[@LuigiNespeca]

Very good and pleasant review indeed, David! Dealing with tripods is always an adventure, but this one looks interesting! ciao!

[@DGriffGallery]

Cheers Luigi 😊👍

[@davehanmer5963]

As always Dave, a concise and very informative review. I'm the opposite to you though when it comes to leg locks. I had a Manfrotto tripod in which over the time I had it five of the nine snap locks cracked. It's now twist locks for me. No matter, a nice lightweight tripod which should suit many landscape photographers.

[@DGriffGallery]

Yes Dave, I have heard that some other photographers have had issues with flip locks. My old cheap K&F has them and even though it wasn't in good shape after my 5 years of abuse, the locks were still good. So I've been lucky I guess. But I do find them quicker and easier 😊👍

[@davidharle8794]

Everyone like a gear review - occasionally! That was a very good one, even though I don't need a new tripod at present. It always seems to be stormy days that make good images, doesn't it? I am not as brave as you, and so enjoyed your photos even more!

[@DGriffGallery]

Thanks for tuning in, David. Much appreciated. I was genuinely surprised that such a lightweight tripod would be so rigid in those conditions 😊👍

[@burtjake4137]

Thank you for an interesting review not that I wanted tripod enjoyed the images great as always thank you Burt

[@DGriffGallery]

Thanks Burt, I reckoned that most of my subscribers woudn't be that interested. Back with some proper photgraphy soon ... 😊👍

[@burtjake4137]

@@DGriffGallery looking forward to it

[@philharrison7092]

I'm looking for a new tripod as one of mine has fell to bits, I will have a look at this one. I have the Oly Em1.3 with the flippy screen so the height shouldn't be an issue. Thanks for the review.

[@DGriffGallery]

Cheers Phil. Hope it was helpful 😊👍

[@alangauld6079]

Nice shots. If I was looking for a lightweight pod I’d definitely consider that. I have 3 already though (5 if you count table pods!) so can’t justify it. I do prefer screw legs though, much easier to fix in the field if they get sand or ice etc in them - no screws to faff about with.

[@DGriffGallery]

Yes good point, although I'll take ease and speed of deployment over the odd fix any time! 😊👍

[@roycejohnson929]

I just purchased another one very similar to your one( number three ) its an ARTCISE NS60C Tripod, this is my Travel Tripod and it is a combo eg it has a removable center column that a triangle shape with a hook on the under side, I prefer not to have a center column but this is the best of both worlds, the feet have pull off rubbers to expose the spikes. I also have the larger one thats has 32mm diameter legs and is a bit heavy but a very good tripod, also purchased a macro tripod , an Evumo EX3, they are all beautifully made and came from Aliexpress in China. Very highly recommend them. Cheers from New Zealand. PS you can never have enough tripods ! lol

[@DGriffGallery]

Hi Royce, haven't come across those brands. Sound pretty good 😊👍

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Nice tripod, thanks for the review.

[@DGriffGallery]

😊👍

[@desgardner7169]

Thank you for the revue, the let down for me would be the height of the extended tripod it would have to be at least my height at 6ft....the center column is never used on my tripod so that's not an issue, I don't use flip monitor cameras, I have no intention of upgrading, I am a fan of the flip locks though and the weight of the tripod is good too, I have 3 tripods and I do stick to the smaller one these days when I am out and about they are much better to handle, small rig is a new company to me but I shall certainly put that name in the notebook for future ref. Thank you....

[@DGriffGallery]

Cheers Des, yeah I thought that many photographers would find it too short. Pity though, as other than that it's a great piece of kit 😊👍

[@ronshephard9429]

Smashing review David but could you tell me the model of L Bracket you used in the video.

[@DGriffGallery]

Hi, thanks a lot for tuning in. It's on my website at: dgriff.gallery/gear/ 😊👍

[@mk1photography62]

Nothing wrong with a gear review David very interesting

[@DGriffGallery]

Thanks Mark 😊👍

[@WilliamWallaceRoss]

I think the SmallRig AP20 will work better for me, however, I will check the height of my flimsy one once I get home. Using the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV either one will work for landscape.

[@SimonBurnCreative]

I'm a big fan of Smallrig, they make some really nice gear at a reasonable cost. 👍

[@DGriffGallery]

Yes mate, would've declined other brands, but was surprised this lot do tripods and it turned out to be a good bit of kit - for a shortarse! 😊👍

[@Alan-DPhotos]

Thanks for the heads up. Apart from the lack of flip locks and it's now battered appearance I'm sticking with my 3LT Billy (1st version). The weight is around the same (1.38Kg) which seems to feel heavier on each trip 🤣 I find that tripods are like camera bags, the perfect one doesn't exist, but feel free to review one if you find it 😁 Loved the images you captured, the foam gave them that wintery feel. 😀

[@DGriffGallery]

Yeah perfect would be sub-1kg, equally rigid and cost £20 😊👍

[@Alan-DPhotos]

@@DGriffGallery 🤣 Let the search continue 🤣

[@MrBusby]

Well. That was timely. The good lady was berating her twist lock K&F the other day. Don’t tell her but, I’ve just ordered one of these based on your recommendation.

[@DGriffGallery]

Oh I really hope it works out for her 😊👍

[@MrBusby]

@@DGriffGallery So far so good, she loves the weight and the leg locks. Need to get few more shoots with it. I imagine I'll be ordering one to replace my ageing Giottos.

[@leonarddavis5307]

Great video David. Such a shame smallrig dont do a higher version as I am 6'2"

[@DGriffGallery]

They've just offered me a taller one to review, But I declined, I'm afraid 😁👍

[@leonarddavis5307]

@@DGriffGallery That's interesting. What was the model number for that one David. Thanks again.

[@DGriffGallery]

@@leonarddavis5307 It was this one: www.smallrig.com/SmallRig-Lightweight-Travel-Tripod-AP-02-4222.html

[@tonyb2760]

A nice looking tripod, but as you mention of the height, a bit short for me as I am 73 inches tall. I would be stooping quite a lot and would pain my back. Thanks for sharing

[@DGriffGallery]

Hi Tony, yes I immediately thought it would be too short for many photographers 😊👍

[@SuperSuperka]

Thank you!

[@DGriffGallery]

You're welcome! 😊👍

[@albertpaoloawesome]

Good day sir, may I ask if the angle adjusters and the elbows on the tripod are metal or plastic like the flip locks? And if the monopod screws into plastic or metal to go back to tripod mode? I'm worried since some of the Ulanzi's are plastic. Thank you :)

[@DGriffGallery]

Hello. The leg adjusters are all aluminium, also the monopod threads are metal. The only plastic fittings are the cam locks on the legs. I can report that after nearly a year of hard abuse being dished out to this tripod (I'm not easy on my gear at all!) it's still in perfect working order if a little scuffed and looking rather lived-in. This has been my main camera tripod ever since I released the video, it has been up and down mountains and parked in heavy surf up to about 2 foot deep, and still performs brilliantly. I can honestly, very confidently recommend this. 😊👍

[@albertpaoloawesome]

Thank you so much for the very detailed reply. I wanted a tripod that would last me a long time, I'm currently using a freebie benro tripod and a vintage velbon and was looking for a mostly metal tripod without the heavy weight of our old one :) I'll get the Smallrig one instead haha

[@steveboys5369]

Hi Dave, i too am a fully paid up member of the short arse club, but won’t be buying due to short arms and deep pockets. Nice bit of kit for sure

[@DGriffGallery]

Hi Steve, I guess if your tripod fails for some reason at least you've got an option now 😊👍

[@jiml989]

Off topic question: What L bracket are you using/recommending?

[@DGriffGallery]

Hi Jim you'll find it here: dgriff.gallery/gear/. Used it for a couple of years and it's fine 😊👍

[@jiml989]

Thanks but listed as no longer available except for some Canon & Nikon models.

[@georgefrench1907]

“That dreaded droop…”😂

[@DGriffGallery]

Was tempted to drop in a double-entendre, but YT aren't keen on that sort of thing! 😁👍

[@gingerspoons6078]

👍🙏✌️🙏👍

[@mikeharman2046]

Hello. found it on Amazon £140 pounds..

[@DGriffGallery]

Oh that's good to know. I did look but could only find other variations such as the AP-01 etc 😊👍