The BEST Travel Tripod for photography 📷

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Is there a tripod that a missed? Or...which of the ones that I shared seemed like the best option to you?

[@m11kan]

I really do like SIRUI AM-223 Carbon Fiber Mini Travel Tripod

[@ukrainiantym]

yes. What do you think of Freewell The Real Travel tripod? very light and has features for both photo and video, twisting legs, etc.

[@nevvanclarke9225]

Potentially, the one you did miss is made by Sirui 324 I think that's the number on the tripod introducing

[@eggygrip]

Have you had a chance to try out the Heipi?

[@huzaifazkansa]

Wow in my list i put it but it miss the rc motor car who will replace the camera men yea i know it must have gimbal but i need to knows for rd motor car name too if you knows thanks you in advance.

[@philardoin3783]

I've been a photographer for 30 years. I have all the super high end Gitzo carbon fiber tripod with Wimberley heads and plates. I wanted something quicker to take out when I'm in a studio and I researched this type of Tripod. This is absolutely the best one I've found for my studio work and a travel tripod for outside. I love the quickness and the fact that I bought another center column for less than $30 from Amazon and can change out the center column and head to a fluid video head, in less than 20 seconds! The tripod feels good, not flimsy like the one I bought and returned from Peak Design. They hit this one out of the park. I was expecting to spend $1,500 to find the tripod I wanted. I honestly didn't care about the cost, and felt weird spending $500, like I was buying something cheap and flimsy. I'm still shocked that I really like this one. Nice review!!

[@ckeilah]

WHAT TRIPOD are you even talking about? He reviewed 10.

[@tjyo427]

I got the Falcam treeroot on sale, trust me it is a beast. Slightly heavy, but you can be assured your camera is safe all the time and ball head design is the new benchmark

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

It's unreal! 😎

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Couldn’t agree more with the Ulanzi X Coman recommendation

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Pretty sure we're all using one at this point 😎

[@chrisbrockhurst]

@@AnthonyGugliottayep

[@paweadamik8828]

*tip: Not all people who watch your videos are from the US, I would venture to say most of them are not(!) Use the metric system, or a combination of two.

[@timbtentacion8606]

Merica

[@nazar1ua]

Yes, please

[@hlbears30]

Merca baby. Never change

[@materiel3878]

Or like, just do math???

[@dylanwells3893]

You know who uses the metric system? Communists

[@dsp2go]

Great options! But I think you missed a lot of options from Sirui, such as their Lightweight & Portable Travel Tripod Traveler X-I. It is a sub 1KG tripod with a lot of new features like the quick leg twist, similar to the Ulanzi Quick Video Tripod you showed. Game changer IMO due to the weight.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Might need to try one

[@GameGritX]

Yes! He finally did a video about tripods!!

[@chrissetter]

I’ve used the Ulanzi Zero for 100s of shoots. Although its compact-ness is absolutely amazing and will actually pack inside my gear case (this is a big deal for me), the center column is completely unusable for any critical work like making multiple shots that have to be composited together. There’s way too much play in the column. Making exposure adjustments WILL move it quite considerably and causes a lot of frustration for post production. Hopefully they have improved the design in their newest iteration. BTW, Falcam f22, f38 and the bigger mount has been a game changer for my shoots!!! It’s such a good system.

[@SquarePirate_]

When you review tripods in the future can you show the ball head mount? I know most are arca swiss and come with the little adapter but if you remove it, some have screws on the plate, and some of the big lenses already come prepared for the arca swiss mount but the foot is flat. Making it incompatible or frustrating to constantly swap the adapter between the camera and the lens.

[@regrr1774]

I discovered so many things about my tripod just from watching this. I've had this tripod for almost 9 years and just now discovering that I can use it as a monopod, make it go upside down, and bend the legs the other way so I can store it better. Hot damn.

[@TheFreezermonster]

Something of note with the first carbon fiber K&F is the center column comes out and the leg unscrews so you and put them together as a monopod.

[@NoBodyKnowsWhoIAm]

I'm currently using the K&f tripod that goes 2,4m tall....Center column with 90° rotation option, sturdy, monopod leg, etc....the Main disadvantadge would be the weight....but for the amount of features, i'm more than happy

[@wittaq9352]

Thank you so much I really needed this. I'm looking at the small rig ap100 right now.

[@davesday12]

The Ulanzi x Coman tripod has a glaring issue. The arca Swiss clamp does not properly grip most arca Swiss plates which cause accidental sliding especially if your plate does not have a safety stopping pin. The stock included one does but if you’re using the Peak Design clip system then this problem exist. To solve it, I pair mine with a Neewer GM34 quick release system. It fits the Ulanzi stock clamp nicely and has the safety pin. From there you can use PD’s plate. It will fit into the GM34 and also PD capture clip. Works really well in my recent pre-trip field test.

[@Kiss1ngchaos]

Quick question what is the difference from the zero y and the f38 Ulanzi? Are they very different?

[@pepenomly6572]

the fourth tripod is actually a fotopro tripod not an ulanzi one, its just a collab between the two brands with fotopro's tripod and ulanzis video head, fotopro offers the normal x-aircross 3 with a ball head for much cheaper.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

You're right! They make a few other versions with ball heads if you don't want the video head! 🙏🏻

[@Eljibby]

Genuinely thought this video was gonna be about lightsabers

[@Luukkuuu]

Same 😂

[@PatrikSkiffardFoto]

Same

[@djmusic130fdy]

Just bought the Ulanzi Treeroot and I love it! After you use the center column quick release a couple of times, it's super simple. One thing I didn't notice right away is that the screw-in hook at the bottom of the long center column will also screw into the shortened ballhead section of the column. This prevents the short column from coming out of the tripod legs. Pretty cool. The ball head is very stable, rivaling my Platyball heads. I bought the Ulanzi magic arm for the F22 connection, along with the magsafe F22 phone holder, and both are solid as a rock and exceptionally well built. Highly recommended. If you want to use the Arri connector, just note that it's a pretty tight fit between the legs, so your connector has to be pretty compact. The iFootage Spyder Crab Arri connections will not fit width-wise. On pricing, definitely look around. I got my tripod directly from Ulanzi for $100 off, and B&H also had the same sale. Not promoting any particular vendor, just saying look around as prices definitely vary.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

That's super helpful. I was shooting astro with it Monday without the centre column and kept pulling the short column out! Definitely going to try this!

[@softshape]

How easy is it to detach a rubber feet ? All the KZbin reviewers said, 'Wow, it's so easy,' but nobody mentioned what happens if the foot slips off and gets lost in the grass.

[@djmusic130fdy]

@@softshape You certainly don't need to worry about them falling off. At the right angle, it takes a reasonable amount of force to remove the covers. If you're not pushing in the right area, they aren't going anywhere. Hope this helps.

[@herry.with.an.e]

Oh man, that smallrig one at the end with a single twist lock would've been a game changer, if it wasn't for its lack of panning ability with that head. Wish they had a legs only version of it!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

It's a clever design but definitely could use a few tweaks

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Anthony, great job. Demonstrating and just moving all those tripods around while filming, requires careful maneuvering. I own the Ulanzi Conant Zero Y and use it all the time. The TreeRoot is tempting but $500 bucks!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I almost tripped a few times setting them up 😅 and agreed... If I was starting out $500 would be a hard sell. My first serious tripod (a manfrotto) was closer to $250 which is what most of the ones on this list are!

[@sattwikghosh6427]

1st like 😁 Really Love your videos, do more race photography I would love to see those videos

[@g.s.3389]

for the tripod to chose i would use the following rule: " a tripod is for life, it will last many years, so go with the best you can afford. in future you can buy more, maybe cheaper, lighter, for "phones", but you will always go back to the best one you have.

[@SingermanRyun]

My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

[@Edhernandez34]

Wait which one should I get Zero Y or the F38 Zero

[@Emerald_City_]

None! None of these models are for sale in Europe. I did like your video, you're full of enthusiasm and you love them. That's what counts and is enjoyable to watch. How about SmallRig AD-50Lite, or SmallRig AD-01, or Sirui 5AX, or Sirui T-004SK, or Sirui AM-025K or Sirui UltraLight T-024SK...? Thanks.

[@patriksidiangco3692]

When you buy these tripods, do they come with the base plates for the camera? Or do I have to buy that separate as well?

[@davidevanharris]

Thanks for this very thorough video! Do you ever use your viewfinder for an extended period of time when you have your camera on your tripod? For a ~6 foot tall person, it seems like most of these tripods are too short to use the viewfinder for an extended period of time (like you would for wildlife photography) without bending over uncomfortably. What would you recommend for this use case?

[@TECH3_]

i saw this video and opted for the leofoto LS 285C with LH36r ball head wanted to get the K&F carbon fiber one but instead choose the leofoto because the center column was detachable and better build quality imo

[@EdwinHernandez-r7u]

I need a tripod but when I clicked on your link for the zero y the f38 came up. Should I get the F38 or which one is better? I wish you could have added the F38 Ulanzi to that review.

[@dato007]

Can any of these work well with a Wimberley kind of level gimbal?

[@captainmatts405]

Waiting for this video for a long time

[@20lancer03]

Is the k&f 62inch link correct? It looks like it has a different head that comes up on Amazon compared to what’s in the video. The link shows a 35L the tripod in the video has a 36.

[@trey0468]

Amazing video as always!!

[@Millicente]

With the Treeroot now on sale for $100 off (5% more if you make an account), would you recommend it as the best one? It hasn't shed half a pound though.

[@nevvanclarke9225]

My issue is saltwater. I do a lot of seascapes where I'm doing one to 2 second exposures near the saltwater which out of these is going to keep the salt water out of the screws. I'm talking about the leg screws. This is the issue that I've had. I've had the Yanzi and it was a great trip however the screws got rusted and they got really stiff and they can't be replaced. The problem with screws is that if you get a bit of grit inside the leg it's very difficult to clean so I'm looking for one that's really good for saltwater that I can hammer and I don't want to have to pull it apart every time I go and do a sheet that would be just very time-consuming. My issue with the Ulanzi and I really love their products. Don't get me wrong not a criticism is you noticed the little screws inside the plastic bit? They rust very quickly and they become very very stiff and you constantly having to adjust them to get them to close so my option is then to go one with screws but the problem is then you get sand and grit inside the legs of the other screws so t, falcom one looks really good but obviously it's expensive

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

You're not wrong. I've stuck my Ulanzi in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and immediately after rinsed it of with freshwater to help it last longer. But even then just living in a saltwater environment tripods won't last as long. I'm not sure what the right solution is in that case.

[@nevvanclarke9225]

@@AnthonyGugliotta I will give the new fallcam tree root a go.

[@tucas1234]

Is the 6th option (KF concept 62in) compatible with Standard Quick Release Plate from Peak Design?

[@EliteAtlantaHomes]

Anthony how I do purchase the LUT you use for your studio talking heads? I just purchased the Canon R5ll and like your Canon look the best aside from Parker Walbecks.

[@Luukkuuu]

I you want something ultralight I recommend AOKA CMP163CL it weighs only 490g with ballhead but no extender. I don't recommend using the extender, It's not very stable with it. Note that maximum height is only 70 cm so not good for everything but for hiking it's fantastic.

[@Luukkuuu]

And ít's pretty cheap too. I bought one from Aliexpress for 82.14 euros in sale and it's all carbon not a plastic one.

[@lsagidullin]

I would add the SIRUI 7c traveller tripod as a great value for that amount of money. Sad that no SIRUI tripods were mentioned.

[@wdrathnow]

How solid are the heads on these tripods (the ones that come with a head)? Will they reliably support the weight of a full frame camera and lens? My travel rig is a Nikon Z8 with a 24-70 f2.8 lens, which clocks in at around 2 kgs (~4.5 lbs). Some of these tripod brands claim their heads can support cameras up to 10 kg but will they hold the camera steady? I've used tripod heads that make the same claim only to have my camera droop as soon as I let go after framing a shot. What camera/lens have you tried with these tripods?

[@mannymakesmusic891]

I just got myself the K&F tripod, 😅 it's pretty awesome,

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Good choice

[@ojamapijama1252]

how well would they go against something very front heavy such as p1000?

[@gustavoatihe]

Awesome guide!

[@Marcus_Visbal]

Appreciate this one 🫡

[@ddsdss256]

How can you do a comparison without including what I consider to be the best overall travel tripod available?! The best 'pod for you of course depends on your needs (I rarely need one--only for some macros and very long exposures), but in my case, the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Carbon can't be beat. It's solid, reasonably light, fits inside my LowePro ProTactic 450AW II pack, and its 90° folding center column is a very useful and unique feature, allowing you to get lower than any other 'pod of which I'm aware, plus it enables you to place the camera in virtually any orientation you can imagine (and with minimal futzing). Also, its twist-lock system is super-fast to deploy/stow. It basically ticks all of the boxes. It's not cheap, but there are much more expensive options out there, plus it came with a lifetime warranty.

[@max47374]

Hi I’m looking to buy a monopod for motorsport photography, do you think they are a good investment and if so do you have any recommendations

[@DidIDoThaat]

Is Gitzo tripods out of style or not good anymore havent seen people talk about them anymore?

[@trekkeruss]

I think Gitzo has mostly traded on their name and reputation. Not that they are not quality, but my impression is that they have rested on their laurels, so to speak, and have not brought anything new to the table in a very long time. Perhaps that may have something to do with it being owned by the same company that makes Manfrotto.

[@adamwhittingham86]

The tree root is 20% off right now! I went to buy it for full price at $499 thinking it was still worthy and when it is in the cart it becomes $399. No brainer for combination of function, weight, price and quality.

[@peekeesh]

Do you use this tripod when travelling? Deciding between this and the zero y. I'm looking at the size and weight and zero y is a clear winner on those but the treeroot looks sturdy, beefier and the ballhead is better (i think).

[@adamwhittingham86]

@@peekeesh I use it for travel yes. It is quite heavy, but it's the same weight as my old tripod. But it is way sturdier and alot taller. So the same weight for better quality is fine with me. It has a smaller footprint than my older one too when packed down so it's a slimmer profile on my bag. Overall I'm happy. Pretty solid when in use. I had a few little issues with one of the twist locks feeling a little different to the rest. But I think I may have been so used to hanging to turn a lot more and a lot harder on my old tripod I think I was a little heavy handed at first. The quick release system is great but takes some getting used to. And I'm still not fully in auto mode when adjusting. But that will come with time. I'm also buying an l-bracket for my camera as putting the camera into portrait mode on the tripod is a little annoying. You have to raise the centre column and it only turns to the right so the shutter button is at the bottom and the flip out screen is at the top. I prefer it the other way round. Which is possible but you have spin head 180 and then the quick release lever is in an awkward position I find. That probably makes no sense. Anyway, not tried or even heard of the other tripod. But for price, size, quality and weight I'd say this is hard to beat. You can get lighter tripods but you definitely will lose out on stability. And at the end of the day a tripod that isn't stable is useless.

[@peekeesh]

@@adamwhittingham86 Thanks for the input! The other tripod is the Ulanzi Zero Y Lightweight and is the 7th tripod on this review. His most used tripod. I'm just considering it since it's lighter but the Treeroot really caught my eye. My current tripod is almost the same weight as the Treeroot, not as compact but is shorter by 4 inches when folded. I guess i can live with the treeroot being longer.

[@joeshiloh6381]

The Heipi W-28 will beat them all I think. Have you tried it yet?

[@TimDillardPhotography]

You missed the Neewer LT32, which is basically the Ulanzi 38 but cheaper.

[@uswstaff2164]

Nice video! The last tripod, The Treeroot, has permanent spiked feet, correct? Or am I wrong here? If it does, it then has to go under the plane . But it looks like a great tripod.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

It has rubber feet that you can slip on and off to reveal the spikes

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

That's a good question. I usually check my tripod because I rarely need immediate access to them.

[@columbusReal]

Thanks for the Video

[@lee_michae1]

Maybe I got a dud, but the centre column on my Tree Root has too much play in it, even when fully tightened.

[@pedropita949]

Have you seen the sirui traveller x ?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

It's got a similar design to the Ulanzi Quick release tripod. I personally haven't tested it, but it looks like a solid option to consider.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

I looked at the thumbnail and thought, "Why is Anthony talking about lightsabers?"

[@LensAndWilderness]

I have used my tripod only for long exposure photography

[@Fosherb]

we need more videos of you trying new types of photography and what you learned, try wildllife

[@kwrongg]

wonder if u tried the leofoto ly265cf tripod ?

[@cloud.3]

Anthony, what is a Monopod for? 🙊😂 Great Video, nice rating list😍☺️

[@BrianLera]

I seriously thought the thumbnail was lightsabers lol..

[@softshape]

Ulanzi is new Manfrotto

[@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

What's the best run n gun tripod?

[@paulkilleen3526]

a fan of leofoto stuff

[@thilinaalagiyawanna3680]

Thank you

[@zaz0ooo]

What you think about Benro Rhino and Tortoise

[@koolinokell4951]

Anybody else saw lightsabers at first before realizing 😅

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I see it 😅

[@exirz3d]

you should have included the rollei c6i

[@wdtgames8834]

could you explain why you would not want to buy a tripod if it didnt have a ball head, i dont get whats so bad about the video head

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Just my personal preference. I find it faster to adjust a ball head. I also mainly shoot photo.

[@jeep-hcr2]

Guys how do you upload your photos to lr if they are cr3. Like on my phone i must add em one by one coz the share doesnt work... So i was wonderin if there is a more efficient method?

[@ezraselga]

Neewer LT32 is a cheaper and arguably a bit better version of the Ulanzi Coman Zero Y

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I saw that one and considered ordering it for this comparison. How do you find the quality of the latches and knobs vs the Ulanzi?

[@ezraselga]

@@AnthonyGugliotta actually really nice. Theyre made of metal as well and the pressure is adjustable. But id say very similar to Ulanzi’s Zero Y

[@ciba20]

Benro Cyanbird?

[@lingstein3500]

what about rollei compact traveler nr 1

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

It's very similar to the Mefoto one I showed. In fact it might even come from the same factory. Personally it's not compact enough for me.

[@ckeilah]

The Fallcam doesn’t even have a ball head?!? So you can’t tilt at all? What’s the point then? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@pwc102]

The ulanzi coman is def the overall best tripod. I ended up going with the ulanzi ombra bc it was the only one I could get that came in at the right collapsible length 15” and would get to my house on time before leaving for a trip. Def gonna get the ulanzi coman for my next trip.

[@TheAdamToy]

Sirui ST-124/125

[@johnjavlog]

Send me one gift 🎉 🎁 for me Bro. ❤❤ Love from India 🇮🇳

[@fredlar9421]

You will buy a Gitzo 15xx after wasting some money on anything else.