I have to say though, the Befree Live I shown in this video IS the lightest and smallest VIDEO tripod, comes with quick levelling and that video head packed in between the legs is just an amazing design. There are smaller and lighter and cheaper photo tripods, but NOT video tripod. ___________________________________________________ Peak Design Travel Tripod bit.ly/PDTripod Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod Amazon geni.us/vvR5 B&H bhpho.to/2W9PitS Manfrotto Befree Live Carbon Fibre Video Tripod Amazon geni.us/e0w7 B&H bhpho.to/37D99Wq
The most common problem with tripod reviews is that everybody compares them to trees and cows. Of COURSE nothing holds a camera like a sturdy, harnassed-up Holstein. Great review.
Really appreciated this. Lok coming back and doing an honest review and discussion without being censored by sponsorship makes him 100x more credible than any other gear reviewer on TH-cam.
Unfortunately, the link to the peak design travel tripod has an affiliate referral code attached, so if you were to click and buy, Lok gets a commission. He has a vested interest in encouraging sales. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with that, people have to earn a living, but I prefer youtubers be upfront about a financial interest in product being reviewed, and in this video, he isn't.
David Sandall - Did you watch the video? He pointed out both the flaws and what he liked about the lens. What do you expect to find in an “independent” review that you didn’t see here? EDIT: Obviously I meant tripod. Apparently that needs to be pointed out...
Station , Erm... yes I did, but did you? He reviewed a tripod not a lens, and If you can’t work out why an independent, unsponsored, unrewarded review has more credibility than than one that benefits from these rewards, well, more fool you.
David Sandall - What do lenses have to do with it? If you’re looking for mythical, independent reviews on a site where all the videos are monetised then that’s on you.
I’m torn on this one. It looks like a very cool design overall, but the price is very high and I got so overwhelmed with all the influencer marketing when it first launched that it left a bad taste in my mouth.
If compactness is something you're looking for, Peak Design's so far is the best of the bunch. But as with many travel tripods, they're flimsy. (like Lok said, it's a compromise)
Im with you. I love gizmos and gadgets as much as the next guy and I buy them, but the flood of influencer reviews Every time a product comes out keeps me from buying anything for many months after launch.
Just got back from a filming trip through desert, forests, mountains for 2 weeks with the aluminum model and it worked great! Will be putting out our review of it in our travel channel th-cam.com/users/wanderingwolf very soon!
The price is what puts me off from the PD one. Hopefully they'll release the v2 in due time and I can get this one for cheaper. They're slowly becoming the Apple of the photography world
Thank you Lok, for an honest and detailed comparison. Your grasp and use of the English language just gets better and better, well said. " Carbon Fiber My Arse "
Respect to you Lok for a comprehensive and unbiased review 🙏🏽. I’m sick of every other TH-camr raving on about this tripod just because they’ve been sent it for free. The thing is, for that reason alone it actually put me off Peak Design just because nobody would say a bad word about it (without actually testing the tripod myself like you say) but after watching your review, I can actually see that it definitely does have some good points about it too, and seems to be engineered quite well. But all things considered, it’s another Peak Design product which means it is over-priced. I like their products, I like their innovation, but I can’t justify their prices.
I agree, most incentivized reviews are utter garbage.. Yeah PD ist extremely pricey but I think it is mostly justified since they use high quality materials and generally have very unique designs. There is no other tripod like this. If I didn't pick up the travel tripod through kickstarter (20% off and no taxes in europe made quite a difference) I would never even think about buying it.
I found the smartphone mount ridiculous when I first saw it. But now I own the tripod and I am actually using it. Not to take pictures with my smartphone but it is extremely useful for videoconferencing.
I really liked your review of this tripod. I already bought this tripod for no other reason than it can fit in my packraft or the bow bags and I can just leave the peak design plates on the cameras whether they are on the tripod or not. I have other tripod but I rarely take them with me because of the bulk. I also wish it was cheaper but not at the cost of quality or durability and only time will tell how durable this tripod is. Cheers.
It seems really stable when the camera is on it, I don't kick the legs of my tripod when I'm shooting photos so some leg flex doesn't really bother me as long as it takes stable photos, which it does.
I own this. and love it despite all the negative crap I read online. You need to remember. Half of the people complaining about the price. Think $400 for a lens is expensive. lol, This tripod is great so far. The compactness sold me. Nothing folds up as tightly as this.
THIS is the video I was looking for.. I can't thank you enough for making a video using logic with a great comparison against the Manfrotto.. I've been going back and forth on these two tripods and you helped me significantly.
Man... Lok sound exactly like my mentor who taught me graphic designing and he is from Hong Kong.. If i were to do something wrong.. he would go "why are you welly welly stupid?! I teach you day and night, still stupid!" But yeah he never gave up on me. God blessed his soul and yours Lok!
I already own the aluminium version of the peak design and wanted a fluid head. I was about to buy a beefree tripod with the head but your video just showed me I can just add the head to this tripod and it saved me quite a bit of money. Thanks.
I know this is a 2 year old video, but if you check out the new Ulanzi & Coman Zero Y travel tripod, it's similar to the PD tripod, but fixes all the problems with the Peak Design tripod, and it's half the price, and carbon fibre.
The fact that this packs down tiny and works seamlessly with the Peak Design capture clip are the biggest selling points for me. I still bring a big aluminum tripod for star gazing and the occasional long exposure waterfall shot and I hate it. I banged it up good climbing through a lava tube in Hawaii but it still works great (It’s a Mefoto Roadtrip) but I think it’s time for an upgrade.
I bought the PD Travel Tripod as part of their Kickstarter and had a Manfrotto Befree regular tripod. The PD blows the Befree out of the water in terms of stability, build and compactness and have not regretted the purchase. It’s incredible how they managed to make it stable without compromising the size. Anything that reduces size and weight and increases stability should be able to outweigh cost considerations.
I use a Manfrotto 128RC as my main tripod. Had it for about 20 years and it does all I need for most things. If i want a lighter tripod, I use a cheaper one from Andoer. Not quite as stable but ok with a remote trigger when necessary.
Good comparison, but rather have the Manfrotto with a ball head or pan and tilt. Peak needs to redesign that head to give it a full 360 rotation when you tilt it.
Lok, many reviewers don't mention (forgotten or just don't know about) the three carbon fiber Sirui travel tripods that are actually smaller AND lighter than Peak Design. Please compare. I have an old version of the T-025SK. The T-025SK (cheapest, smallest & lightest of the three ... of all tripods), the T-024SK (like the T-024SK but folds slightly taller due to reversible center column & taller maximum height), & the T-1205 (reversible center column, converts to monopod, most expensive).
@@ikoyDaPnoy It seems to me only T024SK and T1205 do extend as high as the PD and Befree, but of course shorter tripods has their places, more choices to us! They are not much cheaper than the Befree though however, but they are light I give it to that. Have to say I should try them out before I come up with my final thoughts! The PD is of course expensive, you're really paying for the size and no need to flip the legs design.
At 6:26, You just mounted it directly on the tripod plate with the video head. Would you say the Universal head adapter by Peak design is pretty useless then? Instead of changing the head with that head adapter, I just need to buy a second arca swiss plate and mount it on my video head?
Not sure why the PD is being pitted against the Manfrotto when the Gitzo 1545 would have been a better contender (almost same price and the Gitzo is actually a photo tripod).
Honestly I ended up just getting a cheap one from Amazon - glide gear? Anyway, its cost me maybe $70NZ and has been fine. I don't know why people get so bent out of shape about their tripod. If I want stability I put a rock in a bag and hang it from the bottom. There are rocks everywhere man.
The peak design looks really good, and its more compact than the manfrotto, but I have a befree gt aluminium and it doesn't flex like your carbon befree in the video, it's got a bit of play, but not that bad!
I got both BeeFree Live and BeFree Advanced aluminum versions for $200. And also I can throw in my MT190XPRO4 with MVH502AH fluid head, all of that for a price less than single PD. So if you have cash burning hole in your pocket, I'll go with Lok - get Gitzo.
Does it have slack? If you tighten the head in a tilted position does it stays or it moves so you frame one way and it balances on another frame? Does it make creaking sounds when panning etc? (not good for video). The small flex you demostrated translates into huge movement with a 500mm lens with which they advertise this. How is this compared with the gitzo travel tripod?
No both of then don't make creaking sounds when panning. For whatever load they claim they can take, I don't think you should put long lens on them to be honest
Overall I like the pd tripod because the the speed in that I can set it up. I greatly preferred the latch system vs the twist style. Now this being said. There’s many other ones out there with a latch. Some people just want to complain. People need to try things before then jump in them! Great review you gained a sub!
I owned the Carbon Befree long before the Peak Design was released, and I've wanted to upgrade to the Peak Design from the moment it came out. The Befree drives me mad. It wastes so much space, and I hate that the center column has to be extended for it to fold up. Because every time I want to deploy the damn thing, I have to unscrew the column, push it down, and retighten it. You still need to adjust the center column a little on the Peak Design, but it's way less. I also need to be careful to place the head in exactly such a way that the legs will fold around it without sticking out, which I never get right on the first go. The Peak Design automatically aligns the head when you stow the column. When the center column extended, even just a little, there's a lot of flex everywhere. I've never really dared to put anything on it that approaches the weight limit. You can see it very clearly in the video, I feel like the column will snap off when it's fully extended and has a heavy camera on it. It's also a pain in the ass to switch it to underslung mode. Removing the column from the goes relatively easily, but putting it back in is very difficult. The Peak Design tripod is expensive, but I've decided to bite the bullet.
The befree gt pro is solid if you extend the central column one inch less than full length. Wobbles like peak design if fully extended. The k&f is better value for money but the manfrotto's ergonomics are better (my opinion).
I have to say though, the Befree Live I shown in this video IS the lightest and smallest VIDEO tripod, comes with quick levelling and that video head packed in between the legs is just an amazing design. There are smaller and lighter and cheaper photo tripods, but NOT video tripod.
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Peak Design Travel Tripod
bit.ly/PDTripod
Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fibre Travel Tripod
Amazon geni.us/vvR5 B&H bhpho.to/2W9PitS
Manfrotto Befree Live Carbon Fibre Video Tripod
Amazon geni.us/e0w7 B&H bhpho.to/37D99Wq
The central column is evil, look for Benro Tortoise
Can you review the sirui st-124?
"Carbon fiber, I may use my leg instead, it's also carbon construction" 😂😂😂😂😂 I can't stop laughing. You're a genius!
The most common problem with tripod reviews is that everybody compares them to trees and cows. Of COURSE nothing holds a camera like a sturdy, harnassed-up Holstein. Great review.
You are legends! 🤣
"My leg is also carbon construction." :)
Loks nerdy jokes dad jokes are awesome haha.
Yes!
This review made me appreciate my “carbon fibre” legs more 😂
Really appreciated this. Lok coming back and doing an honest review and discussion without being censored by sponsorship makes him 100x more credible than any other gear reviewer on TH-cam.
Finally....... an unsponsored PD Tripod review. At last we can have some faith in what we are being told.
Unfortunately, the link to the peak design travel tripod has an affiliate referral code attached, so if you were to click and buy, Lok gets a commission. He has a vested interest in encouraging sales. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with that, people have to earn a living, but I prefer youtubers be upfront about a financial interest in product being reviewed, and in this video, he isn't.
Call Me Hank, thanks for pointing this out, I had not checked that. Seems the hunt for an independent PD tripod review goes on!
David Sandall - Did you watch the video? He pointed out both the flaws and what he liked about the lens. What do you expect to find in an “independent” review that you didn’t see here?
EDIT: Obviously I meant tripod. Apparently that needs to be pointed out...
Station , Erm... yes I did, but did you? He reviewed a tripod not a lens, and If you can’t work out why an independent, unsponsored, unrewarded review has more credibility than than one that benefits from these rewards, well, more fool you.
David Sandall - What do lenses have to do with it? If you’re looking for mythical, independent reviews on a site where all the videos are monetised then that’s on you.
“But what are you comparing it to? A tree? A cow?” hahaha Definitely the cow...
You made some great points I never thought about before. Really appreciate this review.
Yes tripod has 3 points..
Lok's enthusiasm and energy are unmatched. And the reviews are actually useful, too. Thanks for all you do.
I’m torn on this one. It looks like a very cool design overall, but the price is very high and I got so overwhelmed with all the influencer marketing when it first launched that it left a bad taste in my mouth.
The Enthusiasm Project I actually purchased the aluminum model on their fundraiser. Love the tripod, much more compact and sturdier than the mofoto .
If compactness is something you're looking for, Peak Design's so far is the best of the bunch. But as with many travel tripods, they're flimsy. (like Lok said, it's a compromise)
This site has some standardised testing for tripods. thecentercolumn.com/tripod-reviews/
I mean I've taken some good photos on a $50 tripod.. unless it comes with gold coins inside, oh I still wouldn't buy it.
Im with you. I love gizmos and gadgets as much as the next guy and I buy them, but the flood of influencer reviews Every time a product comes out keeps me from buying anything for many months after launch.
I prefer this guy doing reviews over Kai W. He's like a mad scientist of photography
Ronald T they contrast each other well. No pun intended.
I do like both of them especially when together :)
xD
I like both, but I can understand Kai better.
One of the best reviews I’ve seen of these tripods. Concise, humorous, informative. Thanks!
“What are you comparing it to? A tree? A cow!?” 🤣🤣🤣
I wonder how the aluminium version holds up in comparison. Everyone is reviewing the carbon fiber one.
th-cam.com/video/8y-5-WnJrLw/w-d-xo.html
Just got back from a filming trip through desert, forests, mountains for 2 weeks with the aluminum model and it worked great! Will be putting out our review of it in our travel channel th-cam.com/users/wanderingwolf very soon!
Well done managing both Cantonese and English review of this tripod. Actually it is my first listening on your Cantonese review :D
The price is what puts me off from the PD one. Hopefully they'll release the v2 in due time and I can get this one for cheaper. They're slowly becoming the Apple of the photography world
I wonder if the aluminum one is worthwhile?
What a compliment considering theres 700 million iphones on and being used as we speak.
Junk.
Thank you Lok, for an honest and detailed comparison. Your grasp and use of the English language just gets better and better, well said. " Carbon Fiber My Arse "
Respect to you Lok for a comprehensive and unbiased review 🙏🏽. I’m sick of every other TH-camr raving on about this tripod just because they’ve been sent it for free. The thing is, for that reason alone it actually put me off Peak Design just because nobody would say a bad word about it (without actually testing the tripod myself like you say) but after watching your review, I can actually see that it definitely does have some good points about it too, and seems to be engineered quite well. But all things considered, it’s another Peak Design product which means it is over-priced. I like their products, I like their innovation, but I can’t justify their prices.
I agree, most incentivized reviews are utter garbage.. Yeah PD ist extremely pricey but I think it is mostly justified since they use high quality materials and generally have very unique designs. There is no other tripod like this. If I didn't pick up the travel tripod through kickstarter (20% off and no taxes in europe made quite a difference) I would never even think about buying it.
@@breathLP I'm sure the Chinese knockoffs are working on this ;o)
I found the smartphone mount ridiculous when I first saw it. But now I own the tripod and I am actually using it. Not to take pictures with my smartphone but it is extremely useful for videoconferencing.
I really liked your review of this tripod. I already bought this tripod for no other reason than it can fit in my packraft or the bow bags and I can just leave the peak design plates on the cameras whether they are on the tripod or not. I have other tripod but I rarely take them with me because of the bulk. I also wish it was cheaper but not at the cost of quality or durability and only time will tell how durable this tripod is. Cheers.
"But then if you lose this one... then you are screw!!" LOL
screwed haha
Jesus enters frame at 1:36...
Was thinking the same thing..
😂😂😂
I thought exactly the same! Or Kai crabbing for lunch later..
Thank you so much Lok for doing this comparison! I was waiting weeks for this since I have the BeFree. :)
Lok is awesome. "If you loose your allen key your screwed" LOL!
Who else came back here after getting the info this video was shot on the Sony ZV-1 ?
It seems really stable when the camera is on it, I don't kick the legs of my tripod when I'm shooting photos so some leg flex doesn't really bother me as long as it takes stable photos, which it does.
The former moderators of DigitalRevTV still rock! Love your videos!
I own this. and love it despite all the negative crap I read online. You need to remember. Half of the people complaining about the price. Think $400 for a lens is expensive. lol, This tripod is great so far. The compactness sold me. Nothing folds up as tightly as this.
THIS is the video I was looking for.. I can't thank you enough for making a video using logic with a great comparison against the Manfrotto.. I've been going back and forth on these two tripods and you helped me significantly.
Velbon Sherpa. Best tripod I’ve used and only $150 with a super good pan tilt head.
Very thorough and unbiased review and comparison between the Peak Design and Manfrotto BeFree! Awesome stuff Lok!! Keep up the great work.
All these comments about his accent. This is probably his second or third language. SMH.
Second, he's Cantonese
His English is really way better than our Cantonese.
Excellent review! Highly informative, and entertaining. Thanks.
Lok has his own channel? As an old DigitalRev fan, this is quite a treat. Subscribed.
Novoflex also has a "upside-down" ball head. The Magic Ball. Best ball head I ever used actually.
thank you for the stability comparisons and side-by-side views to the befree. that was very helpful.
curious had you decided?
The most fun review I've seen thus far!! You've made some very good points, happy to have learned useful stuff from your video!
I was considering purchasing a travel tripod for when I travel overseas. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! Great video!
Great review Lok! I feel the same way about my PD Tripod. It’s a great TRAVEL tripod, with unparalleled size to performance ratio.
Man... Lok sound exactly like my mentor who taught me graphic designing and he is from Hong Kong.. If i were to do something wrong.. he would go "why are you welly welly stupid?! I teach you day and night, still stupid!" But yeah he never gave up on me. God blessed his soul and yours Lok!
I could never have imagined how often I use that damn phone mount with my PD tripod.
What for then?
Eke van der Zee for taking quick photos or videos to share online.
However the costs are substantially different. When I pay $600, then I expect it to be rock solid and also give me head options.
i would expect for $600 they would throw in the spike feet and universal head
Give you head... *hue hue hue*
Was not expecting the dad joke. Im loyal to Kai but the joke got you a subscriber😂
If Peak Design made a version with a fluid head, that would be awfully tempting. But I do love my Manfrotto BeFree Live!
Befree Live is the smallest video tripod hands down! With quick leveling and a video head
Peak Design has an adapter so you can fit in ball heads. But Lok's solution is actually good.
I love the sense of humour of this guy
Loved the fun puns about carbon and tripod “three points”. You have a great review style.
the smartest review for the PD.Thanks Lok! You rock!
Love the thorough comparison
I like the person in the bg strolling through the lake. Lol.
Problem when shooting vertical? Just turn it the other way. No need for remounting the camera.
Lok is like, “What are you comparing it’s to? A tree? A cow? Fuck you?”
I already own the aluminium version of the peak design and wanted a fluid head. I was about to buy a beefree tripod with the head but your video just showed me I can just add the head to this tripod and it saved me quite a bit of money. Thanks.
I know this is a 2 year old video, but if you check out the new Ulanzi & Coman Zero Y travel tripod, it's similar to the PD tripod, but fixes all the problems with the Peak Design tripod, and it's half the price, and carbon fibre.
Great video. Your humor is fantastic. Subscribed.
The fact that this packs down tiny and works seamlessly with the Peak Design capture clip are the biggest selling points for me. I still bring a big aluminum tripod for star gazing and the occasional long exposure waterfall shot and I hate it. I banged it up good climbing through a lava tube in Hawaii but it still works great (It’s a Mefoto Roadtrip) but I think it’s time for an upgrade.
I’m happy to find your content.
I bought the PD Travel Tripod as part of their Kickstarter and had a Manfrotto Befree regular tripod. The PD blows the Befree out of the water in terms of stability, build and compactness and have not regretted the purchase. It’s incredible how they managed to make it stable without compromising the size. Anything that reduces size and weight and increases stability should be able to outweigh cost considerations.
Nice review,
The only thing I don't like about the tripod is having to screw the head off for really low angles.
A really inovative design
I subbed within the first couple minutes, hahah! I love that the objective points don’t get lost at all 😃
I'll buy the next version.
Gitzo Traveler series 2 for me thanks... but i love the video! Sold my Manfrotto Befree.
Gitzo Traveler is damn cool isn't it? I just love Gitzo tripods...
@@TheLokCheung Love it!! but i love your videos more! Keep up the great work!
Crazy honest truth about those 3 point legs... Great review!!!!!!
Love your videos, super funny but informative 👌
Lok is extra punny in this video. Pun + funny. Dad jokes FTW. 👏🍻
I use a Manfrotto 128RC as my main tripod. Had it for about 20 years and it does all I need for most things. If i want a lighter tripod, I use a cheaper one from Andoer. Not quite as stable but ok with a remote trigger when necessary.
Good comparison, but rather have the Manfrotto with a ball head or pan and tilt. Peak needs to redesign that head to give it a full 360 rotation when you tilt it.
1:15 I almost pissed myself. Great review. Mine should be here Friday
Great review, good to see a functional review :)
Now I realize that the tripod I bought 35 years ago, and still use, is ...a Gitzo.
Lok, many reviewers don't mention (forgotten or just don't know about) the three carbon fiber Sirui travel tripods that are actually smaller AND lighter than Peak Design. Please compare. I have an old version of the T-025SK.
The T-025SK (cheapest, smallest & lightest of the three ... of all tripods), the T-024SK (like the T-024SK but folds slightly taller due to reversible center column & taller maximum height), & the T-1205 (reversible center column, converts to monopod, most expensive).
I’ll definitely check them out, thank you for your tips!
@@TheLokCheung Yay, thanks for taking the time to read our comments! You're awesome. I've followed you since your 1st appearance on DRTV.
I forgot to mention the most expensive of the three (T-1205SK) is half the price of the Peak Design.
@@ikoyDaPnoy It seems to me only T024SK and T1205 do extend as high as the PD and Befree, but of course shorter tripods has their places, more choices to us! They are not much cheaper than the Befree though however, but they are light I give it to that. Have to say I should try them out before I come up with my final thoughts! The PD is of course expensive, you're really paying for the size and no need to flip the legs design.
@@TheLokCheung Agreed. I think the T-024 & T-025 fold shorter whereas the PD folds thinner but slightly longer.
At 6:26, You just mounted it directly on the tripod plate with the video head. Would you say the Universal head adapter by Peak design is pretty useless then? Instead of changing the head with that head adapter, I just need to buy a second arca swiss plate and mount it on my video head?
Same question here.
I'm wondering about this aswell, did you ever figure it out?
Not sure why the PD is being pitted against the Manfrotto when the Gitzo 1545 would have been a better contender (almost same price and the Gitzo is actually a photo tripod).
This helped me realise that I want neither. Thank you!
That’s what I was thinking too! Wondering what tripod is actually worth owning
Xièxiè, Lok! Great video again. Excellence! 💛😎
Very good review! Critical. That‘s what we expect!
Thanks Lok! Take care!
Why the hell is a set of sticks so expensive tho? In NZ this puts you back at least $750
Honestly I ended up just getting a cheap one from Amazon - glide gear? Anyway, its cost me maybe $70NZ and has been fine. I don't know why people get so bent out of shape about their tripod. If I want stability I put a rock in a bag and hang it from the bottom. There are rocks everywhere man.
I never laughed so much when watching a tripod review.
I didn't expect I see ZV-1 in use... errrr yes I see it now. Maybe fit nicely with that PD Tripod, all for me :)
Should've filmed this on the peak... xD
Entertaining and informative. I have one and love it.
The peak design looks really good, and its more compact than the manfrotto, but I have a befree gt aluminium and it doesn't flex like your carbon befree in the video, it's got a bit of play, but not that bad!
I got both BeeFree Live and BeFree Advanced aluminum versions for $200. And also I can throw in my MT190XPRO4 with MVH502AH fluid head, all of that for a price less than single PD. So if you have cash burning hole in your pocket, I'll go with Lok - get Gitzo.
Does it have slack? If you tighten the head in a tilted position does it stays or it moves so you frame one way and it balances on another frame? Does it make creaking sounds when panning etc? (not good for video). The small flex you demostrated translates into huge movement with a 500mm lens with which they advertise this. How is this compared with the gitzo travel tripod?
No both of then don't make creaking sounds when panning. For whatever load they claim they can take, I don't think you should put long lens on them to be honest
Wow, really nice location there!
Not gonna lie looks not steady but after I received the aluminum version. Damn best purchased !
Overall I like the pd tripod because the the speed in that I can set it up. I greatly preferred the latch system vs the twist style. Now this being said. There’s many other ones out there with a latch. Some people just want to complain. People need to try things before then jump in them! Great review you gained a sub!
Brilliant video Lok 👌
Real test is star and moon, camera and lens wants to creep away from target, now you have to find again
I owned the Carbon Befree long before the Peak Design was released, and I've wanted to upgrade to the Peak Design from the moment it came out.
The Befree drives me mad. It wastes so much space, and I hate that the center column has to be extended for it to fold up. Because every time I want to deploy the damn thing, I have to unscrew the column, push it down, and retighten it. You still need to adjust the center column a little on the Peak Design, but it's way less.
I also need to be careful to place the head in exactly such a way that the legs will fold around it without sticking out, which I never get right on the first go. The Peak Design automatically aligns the head when you stow the column.
When the center column extended, even just a little, there's a lot of flex everywhere. I've never really dared to put anything on it that approaches the weight limit. You can see it very clearly in the video, I feel like the column will snap off when it's fully extended and has a heavy camera on it.
It's also a pain in the ass to switch it to underslung mode. Removing the column from the goes relatively easily, but putting it back in is very difficult.
The Peak Design tripod is expensive, but I've decided to bite the bullet.
I swear when Lok gets excited he sounds like a muppet
Thanks for the information
Loved your video! You are hilarious! Thank You!!
The befree gt pro is solid if you extend the central column one inch less than full length. Wobbles like peak design if fully extended. The k&f is better value for money but the manfrotto's ergonomics are better (my opinion).
Best review of the product in my opinion!
ITS ALSO CARBON CONSTRUCTION! XD DAMNN I LAUGHED SO HARD I BROKE THE TABLE XD
Before lok’s review I took removable Center column for granted! In Manfrotto You gotta buy a short centre column separate !! Omg
Manfrotto is an old fashion company hence its reflected on its product design. The world is moving forward.