The Most Flexible Tripod Ever?

[@Eric_Rossi]

What you think about these tripods? Do you own something like these? Buy the Fotopro UFO 2: amzn.to/2GqvoSS Joby Gorillapod: amzn.to/2DEWEuN

[@detectiveamevirus8]

1 year later better i buy from MR DIY

[@Eric_Rossi]

Nah I wanted to compare it to one of the top lines to show what it could hold. As shown

[@angusshu456]

I have a more creative tripod, better than both of them. You can test it.

[@DianaPuce]

@@angusshu456 whet you have, please?

[@SelinaVigier]

"Directions I wont look at "that's a whole mood

[@TheBarePantryShow]

I know this review is old, but would you trust to put the Canon G7x Mark ll on the UFO 2 and wrap it around the bars of a bike basket and trust it to ride?

[@MR.Mehran61]

Thanks a lot. I changed my mind from "no I wouldn't buy it", to "I'll buy it". Very helpful. I want it for both my cellphone and my Conon S65 Camera, which is fairly lighter than of yours on the video.

[@maxramsey7860]

Great video, was going to buy the Joby now i am not sure i should. I ended up buying the Fotopro UFO2 and LOVE IT !! only draw back isn't cannot be used vertically. I had an entire trip and used this tripod.. had it hanging on trees, set on rocks it was wonderful. But I ended up losing it on the last day😭😓😖😬, will have to buy another

[@ArucEpilef]

good vibe techi video, well done

[@Eric_Rossi]

much appreciated, thanks for watching!

[@maxramsey7860]

A good comparison would be for the right size Joby

[@randbaldwin]

The Ulanzi MT-11 is like this but much better because it has notches to pivot 180 for portrait/landscape, plus a cooler mount that does both 1/4-20 AND phone clamp all in one, plus a quick release shoe on top, plus another 1/4-20 tap on the side for more accessories. Way better than the Fotopro and in the same price ballpark.

[@ninanina4]

The exact same tripod is the: GooFoto but ‘must’ be the ‘silver’ version. I paid just over £13 on Amazon UK. It’s a brilliant bit of kit!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

I bought one Eric, should be here tomorrow. I was impressed & I know it will do well with my G7X mk II & think it will do okay with my 80D

[@Eric_Rossi]

Let me know how you like it!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

video review going up later tonight I'll tag you on facebook...man it would be so cool if you dropped a comment LOL !!!

[@Eric_Rossi]

def tag me man!

[@RealBillDozer]

So basically the $20 tripod did the same thing as a $200 tripod... possibly has better durability... and it DEFINITELY has better grip on the legs!

[@caiushiticas4619]

Billdozer Experience not really. It’s a piece of crappy aluminum wire that will break in no time. Also that ball head is of a much worse quality that the jobi. If u want to use a phone once every second month on that thing, should be just fine.

[@ryanwalter4059]

a lot of people have been complaining about the jobys because they end up breaking near the top near the ball joints so that top part isn't very durable and they need to really redesign the Joby tripod because what they're actually doing it's just taking advantage of peoples money because when someone pays for a good brand tripod you want it to last not end up breaking just under a year later

[@Eric_Rossi]

yeah I've had issues with my tripods and the sockets popping out as well

[@maxramsey7860]

That is why I didn't buy it. I saw lots of complaints about that and who wants to be dealing with that

[@readcastor2977]

$20 and GoPro adapter. I'm sold. No reason not to pick it up! Bc I hate the Jobys, they are so annoying to use...

[@AdventureMuse]

I've been waiting since January for replacement legs from Joby. I'm done with them! $20 is a much better option than the $80 I wasted on Joby.

[@SleptOn]

I wonder if adding our own all head mount to the ufo basic would make it strong enough to hold a heavier camera

[@mikedixonphoto]

It looks like it might be nice for a vlogging camera, such as my Canon M100, but I don't think I would put my 5D Mark IV on that.

[@Eric_Rossi]

The 5D should be fine, if you dont get too crazy, but it can hold essentially everything else

[@Jacob_Roberts]

Thank you, Eric. You provide informative and useful information. How much of the Joby's cost is because of quality, and how much of the cost is brand name?

[@Eric_Rossi]

Well Joby does make great products that can hold some weight, but should this one tripod cost like 130 bucks...no lol

[@Jacob_Roberts]

Thank you, Eric.

[@5hanesBoard]

Why are the legs on hinges when they already bend?

[@Eric_Rossi]

yeah idk lol but it doesnt impact much

[@83jbbentley]

Kevin told me to come check you out, neat stuff. Earned a sub.

[@Eric_Rossi]

thanks for stopping over Josh and welcome to the community!

[@AdventureMuse]

Thanks for the review. I just bought it from your link. : )

[@Eric_Rossi]

thanks for the support, you'll enjoy it!

[@Krystelb]

How is the tripod now ?

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

The Fotopro is rated at 800g (perfect for Smartphone, action camera and midsize camera), while the Gorilapod is rated at 1000g (1K) and 3000g (3K).

[@Eric_Rossi]

ok lol? You also did see both holding the 1dx, just saying

[@maxramsey7860]

Also those joby are heavier tripod and cost more.. there are apple's and pears... yes they hold more they are much larger and certainly don't cost $19

[@najnola4802]

I'm not able to launch the "video recording" through the bluetooth remote. It just taking pictures. What should i do? I have a Samsung S9. Thanks!

[@Eric_Rossi]

I'm not sure, I havent used Samsung phones before. It may be easier just to start to record the video then put the phone where you need it.

[@geometrydashiuppiter6910]

Can it also work as a gimbal? Or will it suck?

[@Eric_Rossi]

not really

[@ficoAlkld]

Great video, thanks man!

[@Eric_Rossi]

thank you!

[@readcastor2977]

As long as you don't have a 1dx then I would go with the UFO2 bc the smooth legs seem a lot better than the ones on the Joby. I hate the legs on there. It's super annoying to deal with!

[@Eric_Rossi]

yeah I wouldnt trust it with the 1dx but basically everything else

[@markharris5771]

I have the Jobi Gorillapod, and do you remember the image of a 1DIII(?) with a large lens on a pier hanging over the sea, from about 10years ago? I would never be comfortable doing that with mine! I find it perfect though just to have it on the back of my bag if I ever go out without a tripod and then I can stick it on the car's bonnet or some other surface. As this tends to be with lighter analogue cameras I’m finding the idea of a slimmer type that’s in some ways more pliable very appealing. Even if it isn’t as hard wearing it’s not a great deal to lose, I’m sure that my Gorillapod was a lot more.

[@Eric_Rossi]

I feel something like this will work for almost anything, but alone by size, of course it cant hold a ton of weight. But its more portable and super light

[@markharris5771]

Eric Rossi I think Ill be giving one a try.

[@Eric_Rossi]

hey if you dont like it, return it!

[@markharris5771]

Eric Rossi knowing me for the price you quoted I’d probably forget, so now you know why my wife handles our joint finances. I have no problem at all going along with your opinion, I you are always objective and fair.

[@Eric_Rossi]

haha I've heard the wife holds the finances a lot and I understand why in our field lol!

[@SeattleRingHunter]

what ball head accessory did you show in this vid?

[@Eric_Rossi]

Just a simple small one like this: amzn.to/2up9XAl

[@KevinAClassA]

Thanks Eric, great Vid

[@Eric_Rossi]

ThanksKevin, hope all is well!

[@KevinAClassA]

It's going brother, I hope all is well with you also.

[@jedteng2650]

Do you still have this? still functional?

[@Eric_Rossi]

I do and yup, still solid

[@mutstahl]

I usw it for my Smartphone b-roll: awesome

[@lightningcreates1271]

Does it fit the Canon G9X Mark 2?

[@lightningcreates1271]

And can it hold the weight?

[@Eric_Rossi]

You saw what it can hold in the video, so its easily good

[@jedteng2650]

Im guessing the legs is made out of steel wire and then covered by some kind of rubber ,so yeah how many times can you bend it before it snaps....🙄

[@Eric_Rossi]

I guess we will see!

[@oryx1994]

Any update ? 😁

[@SeattleRingHunter]

A lot of people don't sate this point in review videos. I have noticed using several GoPro with no external microphone on a joby ball socket tripod for blogging. Is this, the damn balls when held in the hand translate a plastic very anoying squeaking noise to my vids and is very distracting! Time to give the Fotopro UFO 2 Flexible Tripod a try.

[@ruilopes506]

How do the legs on the ufo grip onto stuff? Also, Would this hold my canon 4000d. I'm a beginner and portuguese so I apologise for my english

[@Eric_Rossi]

You bend them around whatever you need. Yup, as you saw in here I put even bigger cameras on it. So that would easily work!

[@ruilopes506]

Also, I love macro but can't afford a macro lens, is there any filter to apply to my 18-55mm lens

[@Eric_Rossi]

I believe that lens takes a 58mm filter. You can look for macro filters

[@ruilopes506]

Do you know any that you recommend from amazon es? Sorry for the bother.

[@Eric_Rossi]

Just search for any really, B+W makes amazing filters but are quite pricey. So just search for filters and find one around your budget!

[@KrzychOlsztyn]

Ufo 2 all the way

[@isaac0808]

hey man i was wondering if i needed any additonal mounts if i wanted to attach this to my canon rebel sl2

[@Eric_Rossi]

Nope, you can just screw it on the bottom!

[@shawnarceo4531]

How do you fix the red part if it cracked?

[@Eric_Rossi]

At that point I think you'd just buy a new one. But it has a warranty I think, so you could contact the company and check out what they say

[@shawnarceo4531]

@@Eric_Rossi I got mine as a gift so idk if it had a warranty or anything

[@celiaquadjovie]

@@shawnarceo4531 It has a 2 yrs warranty ... it's written in the paper in the pack. If you can get the person who offered it to you to give you the date and proof of purchase ... If I were you, I would use the warranty; if still in the time frame :-)

[@eyoubsm.6723]

can i put a canon m50 on this ?

[@Eric_Rossi]

very very easily

[@eyoubsm.6723]

@@Eric_Rossi thank you! gotta be honest didnt expect an answear on such an old video u are awesome !

[@SeattleRingHunter]

Damn it looks like Fotopro is a dead company or in serous trouble. All items sold out on their official website and nearly all active contact methods have been removed. Any one got any confirmation on the health of Fotopro? Don't want to buy old stock from Amazon to find out the manufacture is dead even though Amazon would refund a shitty item if it breaks.

[@Eric_Rossi]

no idea man, its pretty cheap so I wouldnt think its a big deal. But if you want something guaranteed, look at Joby

[@konsfilms5879]

Jeff Morgan. The new name is "lammcou"

[@MrCochise71]

At 20 bucks that's pretty sweet.

[@Eric_Rossi]

yeah, the price is like just right