Tripod Showdown - Sachtler, Switchpod, Manfrotto, Ifootage, Joby - (Tabletops and Fluid Heads)

Tripods, fluid heads, and other camera holding tools are pretty boring compared to all the sweet cameras, lights, lenses, and other things you can spend money on, but pretty much everyone needs one, and there's not a ton of information from the trendy YouTubers that teach about the difference in quality between price levels. It's not common knowledge that pros will spend as much as their camera on their tripod and fluid head setup... but why? Isn't a tripod just a thing to hold your camera? In this video, I go over all my experience buying tripods over the years, and why I ended up spending almost 3 grand on my tripod/fluid head setup after 5 years of being disappointed with all the other things that have held my camera.

Links from video:
Manfrotto 323 Quick release plates: $40
https://bhpho.to/355rEns

iFootage table tripod: $68
https://bhpho.to/3rIWaNM

Switchpod: $99, or $119 w/ ballhead
https://bhpho.to/2X7zpoM

Sachtler Flowtech w/ FSB8: $2821
https://bhpho.to/3rOLU6O

Sachtler Speedlock CF75: $1280
https://adorama.rfvk.net/QV9NY

Manfrotto 546b tripod + 502ah fluid head kit: $639
https://bhpho.to/3rR4MlG

Manfrotto 502ah fluid head flat base: $169
https://bhpho.to/2MmnpgU

Vanguard alta pro w/ ball grip (PHOTO ONLY): $180
https://amzn.to/2MmnwsQ

Sachtler ACE-M Kit: $712 ($450 if on sale)
https://bhpho.to/3pgilcf

Sachtler ACE-XL Fluid head: $546
https://bhpho.to/3b3EwhL

CAMERA CLAMP ARM (no tripod, B-cam setup):
Impact Pivot Arm + Camera platform kit: https://bhpho.to/3n8fCjp
Super clamp: https://bhpho.to/388mSYh

CINEKITLIST's curated group buy deals (I have discovered that their facebook group is much more active and maintained than the website): https://www.facebook.com/groups/cinekitlist
Their website: https://www.cinekitlist.com/

Rhino arc 2 Rolling Impact Stand Build used for A cam in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuKLKcKQJyM

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---------------// Camera Gear \\---------------

Sony A7S III: https://bhpho.to/3jpUHHR
Sigma 24-70 2.8: https://bhpho.to/3ky7Myz
Sony A7S III Luts used in this video: https://bit.ly/2VjhmuJ

B-cam in this video: https://bhpho.to/3pIeZ1S

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MY SUPER CRISPY STUDIO MICROPHONE: https://amzn.to/32jyH8b
MY AUDIO RECORDER: https://bhpho.to/36Umhpn
BEBOB Crocodile Clamp Vmount to 2x Dtap: https://bhpho.to/2ZztXKX
BEBOB VMOUNT TO USB conversion plate: https://bhpho.to/2ZIY9U9
BEBOB MICRO VMOUNT BATTERIES: https://bhpho.to/2NlF1cK
IMPACT ROLLING STAND: https://bhpho.to/2LmvpuP
IMPACT RAPID BABY ADAPTER: https://bhpho.to/2ztSyc3
RODE PSA1 BOOM ARM: https://bhpho.to/2MUM9cm

My adobe audition instant preset for vocals: https://bit.ly/2ZRE4wU
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KEY AND BACK LIGHTS: https://amzn.to/2Z3F41r
SOFT BOX + GRID: https://bit.ly/33j2D6F
FRESNEL FOR BACK LIGHT: https://bhpho.to/2WpGf9o
BARN DOORS BACK LIGHT: https://bhpho.to/35Uk1zy
TOP / HAIR LIGHT: https://amzn.to/3mHBCTi
BACKGROUND LIGHT (LEFT): https://bhpho.to/3hCubdW
BACKGROUND LIGHT (RIGHT): https://bhpho.to/39lKzeO
FILL LIGHT ON MY ROLLING STAND: https://bhpho.to/2TUSsCG

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---------------// Timestamps \\---------------

0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Tabletop Tripods
5:33 - Things to consider when buying a Tripod
7:26 - What I need
7:50 - My first tripod
9:21 - Ebay garbage tripod
10:36 - iFootage Gazelle
11:14 - Manfrotto 502
11:29 - Tripods and Fluid heads can be individually paired
12:36 - Saving money on expensive gear
13:29 - Manfrotto 546b Legs
14:28 - Sachtler Ace M Fluid Head
15:59 - Sachtler Speedlock CF75 Legs
17:26 - Sachtler Ace M vs Ace XL
18:25 - Sachtler FSB 8
19:26 - Worst thing about Sachtler Ace M/XL
21:04 - Sachtler Flowtech 75 Legs
23:03 - Tripod bags
24:22 - Money wasted
24:56 - Tripod Alternatives
25:34 - Conclusion

Видео Tripod Showdown - Sachtler, Switchpod, Manfrotto, Ifootage, Joby - (Tabletops and Fluid Heads) канала Tommy Callaway