Very good comparison I really really like the design of the peak design tripod but there’s no way I’m paying $600 for it. There’s just so many other things on my list that I use that I could invest in with the extra cash lol great video!
Thanks Aldryn! And man, I'll totally agree on the Peak Design. I filmed this video a few days ago and the past few days have completely sold me on this thing now!
Great review! I just got my peak design tripod yesterday. I ended up going Aluminum though. I couldn't stomach 600$ for only a 1lbs less. I really like the shape of it having all the legs be so tight that it can fit into a water bottle pocket was a big selling point. Its just such a sleek design. And so many little built in things.
I totally agree with you Sam! Now that I’ve used it quite a bit more, the sleek design has become my favorite part. I think it’s worth the extra coin, but stoked that there’s alternatives out there for those that want a more affordable option🙌
I was almost buying the peak design one, but then bought a gopro 10 and sirui 5c (this one), so far I am happy with it. I have replaced the ball head with a k and f concept generic one, which allows me tilt and pan. The default ballhead is not good! the smaller size of sirui 5c allows me to fit inside by backpack which draws less attention while I am walking in crowd at the city center.
I have that $100 Sirui. Best purchase I ever made. Its light enough that I even used it for vlogging. I have zero complaints at all so far. But it seems your version is a bit different. Cause mine has 2 knows, 1 for the pan and 1 for the ball head.
Hey David! I got the PD travel tripod in aluminum, a solid choice for saving some money. I have found two cons with the tripod: 1. It sucks for panoramas because it doesn't isolate the panning motion; 2 its great for locked off video scenes, but useless if you want to move the camera while recording (it goes all over the place). But the ball head is otherwise clever and saves a ton of space.
Hey David, loved the review. I have the peak design aluminum tripod which is somewhat cheaper. I do love how well it’s built and what it can do and the size is fine for me.
Pronounced SOO-RAY. I have this tripod and I must say, it’s been pretty reliable for me over the past 3/4 years. I’ve taken it to Europe, Philippines and Patagonia. It’s held up well and while you showed it’s flaws (more cumbersome to deploy than peak design, weight limit) I can say that, while I would’ve purchased the peak design if it was $50-$100 more (not $500!), I’m happy with this tripod for a lightweight travel/hiking rig. You could get the aluminum peak design for less but that adds an additional pound to the already heavier carbon version, if that’s a consideration for you. I just can’t escape that $500 difference. As a Sony shooter that $500 could buy another lens or in my case, a new SSD for editing.
First off, THANK YOU Jason! Had no idea how to say that. Secondly, solid points. The Sirui is a really solid tripod and for $100 I'm really impressed with this thing. Thanks for adding your recommendation on here. I think it's a tough decision, but man $500 can buy a whole lot of other stuff!
Great job on this comparison! I’ve had a lot of tripods and can say that I have used my PeakDesign travel tripod more often because of its ease of use and generally all-in-one flavor - including easy clip in of my iPhone. Never used the Sirui so don’t have a direct comparison but ease of use can bring down per use cost if you use it more!
Man, ease of use is a greatly under appreciated feature in products! Just having something as easier to use means that you'll end up using it so much more. Great point AJ!
I grabbed a Sirui 5CX and another Go pro 10 for less than I would spend for the peak design alone.. The 5CX has the upgraded pan feature on the ball head... Plus it handles my Canon 90D camera with any lens easily..
I have the Peak Design carbon tripod. The one thing I hate is the bag. It’s too tight and hard to put in the bag. It looks like it was design by a guy that wears skinny black jeans. If they would have made the bag a quarter inch taller, it would have been easier to zip it up. Plus once you put a video head on the tripod, the bag is useless. I carry mine without the bag. The one thing I love is how it folds up, that is the main reason why I bought it. I have a few of the other type of travel tripods with that folding leg design, and I hate setting them up. It’s a pain to unfold those legs every single time. The Peak Design is a whole lot easier. Yeah it’s expensive, but it’s made for the person that already has an expensive camera and a bag full of lenses. The person with a cheaper camera is going to buy something else. That’s why they make an aluminum version.
Great video. It really would've been interesting to see how low each camera can go. Also comparing the ease of load bearing weight onto the bottom/underneath.
Thanks for the comparison. I went with the PD Aluminum. For long exposure I want to keep vibrations to a minimum. I can also push the 8 lbs in some set up’s.
I’m a fan of peak design products, but I wasn’t a fan of that price. I spent a long time doing research for my last tripod purchase, and I ended up with the Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber. Somewhere in the middle of these 2
The Bento Rhino carbon fiber is a BEAST! Did you go with the smallest of the lineup? I feel like that is a really good middle ground and still super light weight!
I’ve owned the Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod for quite awhile now (since it was first released). Not once do I ever feel like I over-paid. I’ve taken mine all around the country with me, and I love it. It fits perfectly in all of my camera bags, and I even keep mine in the bag that it comes with in the side pocket of my bags when flying. I very rarely have an issue with the vertical angle limitations, as I’m doing video 90+% of the time. In my opinion, it’s worth owning if you can afford it.
I'm with you Zenzo, I think if money isn't an issue in your choice, the Peak Design is for sure the way to go! This thing is so dang good. Super small and way sturdier than I thought it was going to be for the size. Hopefully though, for people where price is a consideration, they'll find that the Sirui does a whole lot for a really reasonable price! Great channel by the way man👊
@@DavidManningvlog Thanks! If you ever have an aquarium question, you know where to go! LOL! Keep up the great work. I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now. I enjoy your content.
The way I see it is you can buy 6, count them 6 Sirui tripods for one Peak Design. Nothing justifies that obscene price!! No doubt the 7lb capacity is pathetically weak and the center column becomes unstable if you raise full length, but if all you want is something to put your phone/GPro on when you hike or travel then it should be fine.
It is a crazy price difference and honestly, I'm less surprised that the Peak Design costs $600 than I am that the Sirui only costs $100. If someone were to hand me the Sirui, I would guess that it was somewhere in the $300-$400 range
If load weight is a concern for someone, Sirui has a 7C for $139 USD that can hold 17 pounds, so closer to the Peak one. Either way, seems like a much better deal although I LOVE the aesthetic and quality of the Peak Design’s.
Peak design - Aluminum Travel Tri-Pod $399 would be My choice. All features same as the Carbon-Fiber version you just reviewed just a bit heavier, and $200 less.
Is there a reason why it's $600? Like everyone knows that's jacked up. Is PD just like, "Yup, sure is. Pay up, fanboy!" Grabbed the Sirui and booked a trip with the leftover cash 🤷♀️
I've invested in the Peack Design one where in my country is even more expensive but hey, I adore it being here just watching it even without the camera on it, lol. It's so aesthetic and beautifully designed :3
$600.00 is way too steep for my budget. But, I'm not a pro shooter. There are plenty of alternatives between these two. K and F for example. And, one I'm looking at is the Promaster tripod. Great comparison, have a great week.
This tripod video puts mine to shame. I love the way you put it together. I personally don't believe that the tripod is worth an extra $500 thanks for sharing my friend
The only reason one buys a tripod. To keep your camera, still and steady and get the sharpest images possible. All other considerations are secondary. My lad has a Gitso. Great product. I have a Sirui st 124. Great product. My Sirui cost just over £200. The Gitso cost close on £650. Both are quality products. Both do the job they were intended to do. That is to deliver the sharpest imsges. Both do that. No difference. The only difference is the price. A massive difference.
I've used both and personally, I hate the peak design tripod. I love PD and own pretty much all of their other products but I felt like this tripod was a huge miss. I appreciate that they were trying to be innovative but everything about the head is awful to use especially when running and gunning under quick client shoots or when travelling with a tight schedule. I own 3 Sirui tripods and they set up and operate about 3 times faster than the PD for me and they don't risk pinching my skin like PD does. The way that Sirui uses twist locks and the small size means you can put your hand on all the twists at the same time and in one fluid motion, unlock and pull the leg out in about 1 second, whereas the PD requires you to use the clamps one at at time. Then for the head, the Sirui is already set up to easily shift from landscape to portrait instantly but the PD requires you to unlock the head and pull it upward and depending on the angle, you have to adjust how high you have the head making it finicky when you just want to grab a really quick shot. Weight wise, you can clip your bag to the bottom of the Sirui when you want it to handle a larger load and be more stable. So nothing is a deal breaker on either tripod, but I just had a much more joyous experience with pretty much any other tripod over the PD one and the price makes it really hard to justify. I love that PD continues to try and innovate and think outside the box so I am hoping their 2nd generation will address these issues but this first one felt like a first pass concept that sounds cooler than it actually operates.
Finally, someone who isn't afraid to say negative (true) things about the PD tripod. You're right, that head sucks. I'm starting to wonder if I should get their universal adapter and invest in a better (third party) head for the PD tripod.
I had a chance to finally use my PD Carbon Fiber Tripod on a Trip to Texas last Month, and have to honestly say, I thought it was one of the best Tripods I've ever used, It's easy to setup, and worked absolutely superb for Group Photos, and last but not least, the Bag for the Tripod made packing it very easy and compact in conjunction with my PD 30L v2 Backpack, expensive, but in my opinion worth it. I researched a lot of different Tripods and chose this one because it has all the features that I need including weight capacity
Great review, I'd love to see you compare it to the Sirui ST-125, as thats more of a direct competitor to the peak design. Can't find anyone doing this comparison1
I was going for the peak design until I saw this..thank you very much my friend! My wife even got the cheaper one here by Christmas! Love the content man, Merry Christmas!
I love my peak design. Yes it’s $600 but it’s a one time investment, and what’s not mention is that peak design offers life time warranty. So to spend $600 for a lifetime tripod is not bad at all.
I just bought a Sirui 5CX - increased load capacity (vs. the 5C), a different tripod head (including panorama capability), overall a much better tripod for 10€ extra vs the 5C and … the same weight
While I realize you can’t cover every Tripod; for the price I went with the Manfrotto Compact Action I picked up on sale for $65. It weighs 2.5 pounds and does a great job holding my DSLR and Nikon P950 I use for astrophotography. Just another thought. Fun video.
I love my Peak Design tripod. As a hiker, wild camper and photographer the minimalist size and weight is amazing. In fact so good I can often squeeze this into a 37 litre rucksack with camping gear and my A7R IV / lens. Definitely recommend giving the Sony 14mm f1.8 GM a go!!!
Thank you for the comparison David. I love quality built products, but being that I am a beginner into the field of photography I probably not purchase the Peak Design tripod and go for the $100.00 model and upgrade later when my skill level increases.
That's a really solid idea Dan! I think gear should be purchased when you have a problem or hit a roadblock in your creative pursuits. If the $100 tripod will solve your tripod needs, then save the money and go that route👍
@@DavidManningvlog Thanks for reply. Please keep up the great work. It is appreciated that you pass on your knowledge and thoughts to everyone including this Canadian East Coaster!
Great video as always. Good sir, do you have a forthcoming video for the new DJI wireless mics that come out in Jan. I’ve seen some early reviews but I only trust you and hope you get an early set 😁
Simple decision for me, if you have a quite heavier setup go for the peak design, else just don't throw away $500. Also if you are super rich, don't bother the comparison, just buy both and use as it suits.
Thanks for the comparison man, Always appreciate it. Now when is the comparison for Premier versus Final cut? I am trying to determine if I am going to make the swap to final cut and would like to hear your thoughts.
Oh man, I'm too early in the process to say right now! I'm still at that point where everything in FCPX is new and Premiere is like riding a bike. I can for sure say it's a tough switch to make!
@@DavidManningvlog I hear ya, I have only edited about as much as your intro and it’s a weird switch lol. I picked up one of those silicone keyboard overlays and it helped a lot. But I’m still editing on one screen and googling how to do things on the other lol. Thanks again for all you do!
If you'd pay about $ 50 more you'll get the Sirui 7C which is comparable in size to the Peak Design. ;) I don't know but this $ 600 (as expensive as it sounds) seems cheap to the Gitzo GT1545T where the legs alone costs over $ 500 (the kit with the head comes about $ 900)! :D
If I was able to get the peak designs tripod for half the price, would you say it's no a brainer of which to get? I do wish the peak designs tripod was lighter but idk how much I'd notice it if I was already carrying a lot of weight.
Peak looks great, not 5x the price great though !!! I’d go with the Surui if I needed a new one (but I hate twist locks). I’ll stick with my old Benro Carbon Fibre legs I got for a great price & added my previous head to (bigger and heavier but more solid than either of those). Re: the bag.. in 20 years I have never put a tripod in its own bag, I don’t get why you would ever need a little bag just for your tripod.
Nice review! Neither the Sirui 5C nor the Lone Peak would be my favorite for hiking. Check out the Sirui T-025 Carbon: length=11.8" - 51", load limit 13 lb, weight 1.3 lb, twist leg locks, and separate pan and tilt knobs. There are so many models that are stable and adjustable, it just doesn't show up in the photos or videos. $600 is more than most need to be happy, but for $120 more than the 5C, you get smaller, lighter, good load and more adjustable head.
I went through this a few month ago and got the Sirui. I swapped the ball head with another one I had from a previous tripod that has the panorama knob. The legs when loaded with my bad hold the R6 with 100-500 easily. Would I put a 300 f2.8 or larger on either of these, no way. But for 99% of my needs the Sirui just works but without the PD "Cool" factor.
TLDR: If you hike and aren't a hardcore tripod user, the Siriu is a decent tripod. I can confirm that Siriu does fit in the water bottle pocket of a backpack. I bought this tripod for hiking and I only use it when I have to because I have zero love for tripods. Some notes of my random usage across the last year plus: - If it's windy, that long center column isn't as stable as you would like. (If you don't extend it far and use your bag as a weight, it works fine in very windy conditions, but it's short with the center not extended far) - If you have big hands like me, you can untwist all the locks on one leg in one shot. - It survived salter water and the beach a couple of times while not being rinsed immediately after (a few hours) - The ball head works fine if you aren't doing something stupid like trying to use a Nikon Z6 with a Sigma 100-400 that has no tripod collar (I'm cheap and won't spend $160 for a collar for a $400 lens) - It's sturdy enough to hold it out with one leg and take a selfie, but a little heavy and I'm far too impatient to take it apart and use the leg as a monopod for that task (probably more of a reflection on me than the tripod) I hope this helps anyone out there considering the cheaper option.
Perfect timing man. I’ve been looking at that Peak Design Tripod and have been wondering if it’s worth it. I rarely, if ever use a tripod what I’m shooting in Studio are on location - but I always bring my tripod to mount the camera on near the tether station in between set ups. I recently traveled to shoot a campaign in Texas and brought my freakin heavy duty - old school Gitzo tripod with my Arca Swiss ball head which probably weighs at least 10 pounds total - just to put my camera on in between takes (I’ve had that tripod for about 20 years now - dang. I’m old) . I also had a MeFoto small tripod for using at home for TH-cam videos or family photos - but I would never trust it on a production. This may be a nice middle ground that can fit in both worlds. Thanks man!
Oh man Jeff, I'm with you dude! I had a Gitzo for years until I ended up just abandoning tripods for awhile. Now though, I'm rocking an iFootage tripod behind the desk and the Peak Design as my run around tripod. For some of its shortcomings, it's a really solid grab and go tripod with an impressive capacity for how little this thing is!
@@DavidManningvlog Yeah man. I'm seriously considering that Peak Design one now. Especially since we sadly left LA and moved to Upstate NY - all of my commercial work requires travel/flights now. So anything to lighten the load is good.
The carbon PD tripod looks great. I wonder if the aluminum version would be just as stable/able to handle the same camera equipment weight. Clearly, the aluminum version would weigh more. I am sold on the PD design of this tripod! Ha, Ha, for $600.00 they better give us a great travel bag ;)
Not been funny but $600 tripod !!! I’d rather buy the cheaper and buy a go pro 10 with the difference. It’s a no brainier. Unless your a professional like yourself. Just why would you spend that sort of money.
I’ve been considering the Sirui 5CX (slightly more functional than the 5C for 10 bucks more) for my needs (mainly travel photography). The PD is definitely overkill for me, but I see why a pro photographer or a rich hobbyist photographer might go with the PD. I’ve also heard good things about the vanguard VEO 3GO 235CB,which is built similarly to the sirui.
Man, why always these cliches. I'm neither of those you listed but still invested in the Peak Design simply because it's the best one. Period, lol. What's the point to have a camera that cost $2-3-4 000 and then you rely on a tripod costing a $100 :D
@@dicekolev5360 sounds like you’re the one fixated on clichés 😏.. not everybody here is interested in spending 2-4k on a camera rig, and certainly not 600$ on a tripod. And just because one might be willing to spend 2-4k on a camera setup, doesn’t mean he/she will want to spend an extra 600-they may rather spend that on a nice lens, or other Accessories. As David points out the PD is “the best” for some people and for some use case scenarios, not all uses. You think it’s the best and you have the money to spend on it? Good for you! Lol
@@michaeljewett1142 :D I agree with you but it's long story to explain everything I've had in mind After all we live in 2021, there is everything and tons of options. My main point was "I'm a hobbyist" so there is no point of this and this... At the endof the day we should be glad with what we have ;D
I should have bought this instead of all the crappy tripods I tried. Ball head is okay with normal lenses. If you use a separate ballhead it's even sturdier
Like you said, peak design makes clever products. However, I feel all of their products are overpriced. If you’re a pro and you want to spend the $, go for it. For everyone else, there’s no need to.
That's probably a solid point that if you're making your money from your gear, then maybe it makes sense to buy the best, even when the price outweighs the benefit. Sometimes towards the higher end, you start paying a whole lot to get a 5-10% increase in performance return
Great comparison. I will admit I was put off by the price of the PD travel tripod but I say it was money well spent. I have had 0 issues or gripes with the tripod. Easy to travel with and a breeze to use. Truth be told I wish I would have spent the money sooner rather than wasting 160 on a tripod that eventually broke.
Very good comparison I really really like the design of the peak design tripod but there’s no way I’m paying $600 for it. There’s just so many other things on my list that I use that I could invest in with the extra cash lol great video!
Yep. Peak design is too dam expensive. But the great point here i think is that leg twist locks fail first.
Exactly how I feel… it looks amazing but that’s a lot of sheckels.
Biłem się z myślami,nie wierz w to że coś jest tańsze i porównywalne,mam Z9 i świetnie leży na pd Carbon,za 100 dolarów? To dla ludzi z telefonem
Sirui bag is great if you’re using Gopro. There’s no need to remove it from tripod, they both fit inside.
So glad to see you're giving all the measurements in cm just for me 😉 ... much appreciated 🙏🏻
Love the Peak CF tripod.Early congrats on 250k!!!
Thanks Aldryn! And man, I'll totally agree on the Peak Design. I filmed this video a few days ago and the past few days have completely sold me on this thing now!
Great review! I just got my peak design tripod yesterday. I ended up going Aluminum though. I couldn't stomach 600$ for only a 1lbs less. I really like the shape of it having all the legs be so tight that it can fit into a water bottle pocket was a big selling point. Its just such a sleek design. And so many little built in things.
I totally agree with you Sam! Now that I’ve used it quite a bit more, the sleek design has become my favorite part. I think it’s worth the extra coin, but stoked that there’s alternatives out there for those that want a more affordable option🙌
congrats :) ... if you were looking for the worst and the most flimsy tripod just stop and look no further ;)
I was almost buying the peak design one, but then bought a gopro 10 and sirui 5c (this one), so far I am happy with it. I have replaced the ball head with a k and f concept generic one, which allows me tilt and pan. The default ballhead is not good!
the smaller size of sirui 5c allows me to fit inside by backpack which draws less attention while I am walking in crowd at the city center.
I have that $100 Sirui. Best purchase I ever made. Its light enough that I even used it for vlogging. I have zero complaints at all so far. But it seems your version is a bit different. Cause mine has 2 knows, 1 for the pan and 1 for the ball head.
Stoked to hear that Ely! The single knob must have been a more recent update then. I picked this one up just a couple months ago👍
Hey David! I got the PD travel tripod in aluminum, a solid choice for saving some money. I have found two cons with the tripod: 1. It sucks for panoramas because it doesn't isolate the panning motion; 2 its great for locked off video scenes, but useless if you want to move the camera while recording (it goes all over the place). But the ball head is otherwise clever and saves a ton of space.
I'm a beginner at video and after research I also got the aluminium version, $350. Very happy with it.
Hey David, loved the review. I have the peak design aluminum tripod which is somewhat cheaper. I do love how well it’s built and what it can do and the size is fine for me.
Pronounced SOO-RAY.
I have this tripod and I must say, it’s been pretty reliable for me over the past 3/4 years. I’ve taken it to Europe, Philippines and Patagonia. It’s held up well and while you showed it’s flaws (more cumbersome to deploy than peak design, weight limit) I can say that, while I would’ve purchased the peak design if it was $50-$100 more (not $500!), I’m happy with this tripod for a lightweight travel/hiking rig. You could get the aluminum peak design for less but that adds an additional pound to the already heavier carbon version, if that’s a consideration for you. I just can’t escape that $500 difference. As a Sony shooter that $500 could buy another lens or in my case, a new SSD for editing.
First off, THANK YOU Jason! Had no idea how to say that. Secondly, solid points. The Sirui is a really solid tripod and for $100 I'm really impressed with this thing. Thanks for adding your recommendation on here. I think it's a tough decision, but man $500 can buy a whole lot of other stuff!
@@DavidManningvlog no problem man!👍🏼
Great job on this comparison! I’ve had a lot of tripods and can say that I have used my PeakDesign travel tripod more often because of its ease of use and generally all-in-one flavor - including easy clip in of my iPhone. Never used the Sirui so don’t have a direct comparison but ease of use can bring down per use cost if you use it more!
Man, ease of use is a greatly under appreciated feature in products! Just having something as easier to use means that you'll end up using it so much more. Great point AJ!
I grabbed a Sirui 5CX and another Go pro 10 for less than I would spend for the peak design alone..
The 5CX has the upgraded pan feature on the ball head...
Plus it handles my Canon 90D camera with any lens easily..
I have the Peak Design carbon tripod. The one thing I hate is the bag. It’s too tight and hard to put in the bag. It looks like it was design by a guy that wears skinny black jeans. If they would have made the bag a quarter inch taller, it would have been easier to zip it up. Plus once you put a video head on the tripod, the bag is useless. I carry mine without the bag. The one thing I love is how it folds up, that is the main reason why I bought it. I have a few of the other type of travel tripods with that folding leg design, and I hate setting them up. It’s a pain to unfold those legs every single time. The Peak Design is a whole lot easier. Yeah it’s expensive, but it’s made for the person that already has an expensive camera and a bag full of lenses. The person with a cheaper camera is going to buy something else. That’s why they make an aluminum version.
I'm with you Panotaker, the bag is for sure for skinny jeans wearers! I can barely get my fingers in it to pull the top over the ballhead🤣
Great video. It really would've been interesting to see how low each camera can go. Also comparing the ease of load bearing weight onto the bottom/underneath.
Thanks for the comparison. I went with the PD Aluminum. For long exposure I want to keep vibrations to a minimum. I can also push the 8 lbs in some set up’s.
The Aluminum is a solid choice! Between the two, the aluminum is even a bit sturdier👍
the aluminum PD is heavy...
I’m a fan of peak design products, but I wasn’t a fan of that price. I spent a long time doing research for my last tripod purchase, and I ended up with the Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber. Somewhere in the middle of these 2
The Bento Rhino carbon fiber is a BEAST! Did you go with the smallest of the lineup? I feel like that is a really good middle ground and still super light weight!
@@DavidManningvlog It really is! Not even sure though, I got a good deal on the Benro RH258C with V30 head, and it's all I need.
I’ve owned the Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod for quite awhile now (since it was first released). Not once do I ever feel like I over-paid. I’ve taken mine all around the country with me, and I love it. It fits perfectly in all of my camera bags, and I even keep mine in the bag that it comes with in the side pocket of my bags when flying. I very rarely have an issue with the vertical angle limitations, as I’m doing video 90+% of the time. In my opinion, it’s worth owning if you can afford it.
I'm with you Zenzo, I think if money isn't an issue in your choice, the Peak Design is for sure the way to go! This thing is so dang good. Super small and way sturdier than I thought it was going to be for the size. Hopefully though, for people where price is a consideration, they'll find that the Sirui does a whole lot for a really reasonable price! Great channel by the way man👊
@@DavidManningvlog Thanks! If you ever have an aquarium question, you know where to go! LOL!
Keep up the great work. I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now. I enjoy your content.
The way I see it is you can buy 6, count them 6 Sirui tripods for one Peak Design. Nothing justifies that obscene price!!
No doubt the 7lb capacity is pathetically weak and the center column becomes unstable if you raise full length, but if all you want is something to put your phone/GPro on when you hike or travel then it should be fine.
It is a crazy price difference and honestly, I'm less surprised that the Peak Design costs $600 than I am that the Sirui only costs $100. If someone were to hand me the Sirui, I would guess that it was somewhere in the $300-$400 range
@@DavidManningvlog Some people have more money than brains!! LOL!!!
If load weight is a concern for someone, Sirui has a 7C for $139 USD that can hold 17 pounds, so closer to the Peak one. Either way, seems like a much better deal although I LOVE the aesthetic and quality of the Peak Design’s.
Great point. Would be a better comparison. PD is pricing off bake recognition not materials or engineering.
I totally agree. 7c is better for comparison. I have it and I like it
Peak design - Aluminum Travel Tri-Pod $399 would be My choice. All features same as the Carbon-Fiber version you just reviewed just a bit heavier, and $200 less.
I'f you 're backpack-er , believe me, weight is more important than you think, haha
For what I'll need it for...that five hundo can be spent on other, more useful stuff. Like a DJI RSC2 heh
Is there a reason why it's $600? Like everyone knows that's jacked up. Is PD just like, "Yup, sure is. Pay up, fanboy!"
Grabbed the Sirui and booked a trip with the leftover cash 🤷♀️
I've invested in the Peack Design one where in my country is even more expensive but hey, I adore it being here just watching it even without the camera on it, lol. It's so aesthetic and beautifully designed :3
$600.00 is way too steep for my budget. But, I'm not a pro shooter. There are plenty of alternatives between these two. K and F for example. And, one I'm looking at is the Promaster tripod. Great comparison, have a great week.
I just bought a Sirui 5CX 2 weeks ago. Value for money.
Beavis: "He said girth." 😆 Also, great video!
This tripod video puts mine to shame. I love the way you put it together. I personally don't believe that the tripod is worth an extra $500 thanks for sharing my friend
Im probably never gonna buy the stuff he reviews... But I'll watch every video happily lol
Let’s go! You finally got the peak design tripod! I finally got the everyday carry backpack from them which works so well! -Leo
So stoked Leo! That camera backpack is still the GOAT for gear access! You can get to everything without putting it on the ground 🙌
I'd rather put that $600 towards new glass.
And then when you have a lens for 600$ and camera for $3000 you'll need the thoughest tripod :) :) :D
The only reason one buys a tripod. To keep your camera, still and steady and get the sharpest images possible. All other considerations are secondary. My lad has a Gitso. Great product. I have a Sirui st 124. Great product. My Sirui cost just over £200. The Gitso cost close on £650. Both are quality products. Both do the job they were intended to do. That is to deliver the sharpest imsges. Both do that. No difference. The only difference is the price. A massive difference.
I appreciate the design of the peak design tripod. Worth the money for innovation and design.
Another GoPro difference in price once you figure in tax. Or a G7 with a lens for backup angle 😉.
I've used both and personally, I hate the peak design tripod. I love PD and own pretty much all of their other products but I felt like this tripod was a huge miss. I appreciate that they were trying to be innovative but everything about the head is awful to use especially when running and gunning under quick client shoots or when travelling with a tight schedule. I own 3 Sirui tripods and they set up and operate about 3 times faster than the PD for me and they don't risk pinching my skin like PD does. The way that Sirui uses twist locks and the small size means you can put your hand on all the twists at the same time and in one fluid motion, unlock and pull the leg out in about 1 second, whereas the PD requires you to use the clamps one at at time. Then for the head, the Sirui is already set up to easily shift from landscape to portrait instantly but the PD requires you to unlock the head and pull it upward and depending on the angle, you have to adjust how high you have the head making it finicky when you just want to grab a really quick shot. Weight wise, you can clip your bag to the bottom of the Sirui when you want it to handle a larger load and be more stable.
So nothing is a deal breaker on either tripod, but I just had a much more joyous experience with pretty much any other tripod over the PD one and the price makes it really hard to justify. I love that PD continues to try and innovate and think outside the box so I am hoping their 2nd generation will address these issues but this first one felt like a first pass concept that sounds cooler than it actually operates.
Finally, someone who isn't afraid to say negative (true) things about the PD tripod. You're right, that head sucks. I'm starting to wonder if I should get their universal adapter and invest in a better (third party) head for the PD tripod.
This peak design tripod thing is the sexiest, so mouth watering and eye drooling 😢
after i got my PD Everyday Sling Bag and the Cuff..I'm instantly a PD sheep hahaha their stuffs are so high quality
I had a chance to finally use my PD Carbon Fiber Tripod on a Trip to Texas last Month, and have to honestly say, I thought it was one of the best Tripods I've ever used, It's easy to setup, and worked absolutely superb for Group Photos, and last but not least, the Bag for the Tripod made packing it very easy and compact in conjunction with my PD 30L v2 Backpack, expensive, but in my opinion worth it. I researched a lot of different Tripods and chose this one because it has all the features that I need including weight capacity
Great review, I'd love to see you compare it to the Sirui ST-125, as thats more of a direct competitor to the peak design. Can't find anyone doing this comparison1
I was going for the peak design until I saw this..thank you very much my friend! My wife even got the cheaper one here by Christmas! Love the content man, Merry Christmas!
So stoked Jeremy! I think you're going to be really stoked on that thing! It's so dang small and lightweight!
For 600 bucks that bag better have a gold plated zip 💰
I know this is an old comment Rob, but dude there's a new tripod video on the way that I think you're really going to like!
@@DavidManningvlog I'll be keeping an eye out for it man, gold plated tripod review? 🤣
$500 is like... 5 more Sirui tripods or even one more GoPro with a bunch of accessories. Sirui for sure. Thanks David!
I love my peak design. Yes it’s $600 but it’s a one time investment, and what’s not mention is that peak design offers life time warranty. So to spend $600 for a lifetime tripod is not bad at all.
I just bought a Sirui 5CX - increased load capacity (vs. the 5C), a different tripod head (including panorama capability), overall a much better tripod for 10€ extra vs the 5C and … the same weight
Well that sounds awesome! Thanks Dan!
So close to 250k, LET'S F-ING GO!!! 😎
BOOM👊
I like the ulanzi & coman zero y tripod, which I believe is something in between and about 300 cheaper than the peak design
While I realize you can’t cover every Tripod; for the price I went with the Manfrotto Compact Action I picked up on sale for $65. It weighs 2.5 pounds and does a great job holding my DSLR and Nikon P950 I use for astrophotography. Just another thought. Fun video.
Great video, I thought I subscribed a while back but for some reason I was not. Not to worry I fixed that problem, Congratulations on 250k.
Stoked you got that fixed! And thanks man, super stoked to hit another cool milestone👍
wait?! You only have 250k followers....I've always thought you were 1m+ your stuff is so good
Mental money for a tripod, but it does look good. You should do a video on your van. Its a very cool looking van. Keep the videos coming.
Do you use the A7Siii for your photo shoots?
Would be good to see both of these compared to a 3 legged things Punx carbon
Would love to! I'll see if I can get my hands on that thing. It's a beast with a massive weight capacity!
I love my Peak Design tripod. As a hiker, wild camper and photographer the minimalist size and weight is amazing. In fact so good I can often squeeze this into a 37 litre rucksack with camping gear and my A7R IV / lens. Definitely recommend giving the Sony 14mm f1.8 GM a go!!!
Thank you for the comparison David. I love quality built products, but being that I am a beginner into the field of photography I probably not purchase the Peak Design tripod and go for the $100.00 model and upgrade later when my skill level increases.
That's a really solid idea Dan! I think gear should be purchased when you have a problem or hit a roadblock in your creative pursuits. If the $100 tripod will solve your tripod needs, then save the money and go that route👍
@@DavidManningvlog Thanks for reply. Please keep up the great work. It is appreciated that you pass on your knowledge and thoughts to everyone including this Canadian East Coaster!
Great video as always. Good sir, do you have a forthcoming video for the new DJI wireless mics that come out in Jan. I’ve seen some early reviews but I only trust you and hope you get an early set 😁
I'm working to get my hands on a set right now! I'll keep you updated on any info I get though!
I like your shades, which ones are they?
Solid honest review!
Hey were you in Moab on Sunday? I saw a big ass van with a be a good human sticker on it there.
I wish I was in Moab on Sunday!!!
@@DavidManningvlog 🤣 well still cool to see people with your stickers even if it’s not you!
Amazing review. 😍
I don't even need a new tri-pod but you suckered me into this review 🤣🤣 I do agree that the quick flip legs are a way better way to go on any tri-pod.
Always love the bloopers, lol.
I can’t even afford that cheap $100 tripod.
Simple decision for me, if you have a quite heavier setup go for the peak design, else just don't throw away $500.
Also if you are super rich, don't bother the comparison, just buy both and use as it suits.
No, the A7Siii is for my video work only. I have two Sony A7iii bodies for photo work👍
Thanks for the comparison man, Always appreciate it. Now when is the comparison for Premier versus Final cut? I am trying to determine if I am going to make the swap to final cut and would like to hear your thoughts.
Oh man, I'm too early in the process to say right now! I'm still at that point where everything in FCPX is new and Premiere is like riding a bike. I can for sure say it's a tough switch to make!
@@DavidManningvlog I hear ya, I have only edited about as much as your intro and it’s a weird switch lol. I picked up one of those silicone keyboard overlays and it helped a lot. But I’m still editing on one screen and googling how to do things on the other lol. Thanks again for all you do!
At $600.00 can get a lot of hex keys and smart phone holders (and they would fit in the Sirui bag.
So many hex keys🤣
The outtakes are the best!
Peak design, all day everyday
Besides a few gripes about the ball head, this thing is surprisingly good!
did you edit in the yellow progress bar during the sponsor spot?
Yep! I saw it on a Hulu ad and liked that it gave me a visual representation of when the ad was going to end👍
i don't need a tripod but i still watched the video from the begining to the end.... i quess becouse your videos are awesome.
A note on the pronunciation of the tripod name - according to the Canadian distributor, it’s a “Su Ray” not a “sir rue way”.
What the surui is missing is height. At that height ist dificult to use the view finder.
If you'd pay about $ 50 more you'll get the Sirui 7C which is comparable in size to the Peak Design. ;)
I don't know but this $ 600 (as expensive as it sounds) seems cheap to the Gitzo GT1545T where the legs alone costs over $ 500 (the kit with the head comes about $ 900)! :D
Subscribed. Worth it.
Doooooooope👊
If I was able to get the peak designs tripod for half the price, would you say it's no a brainer of which to get? I do wish the peak designs tripod was lighter but idk how much I'd notice it if I was already carrying a lot of weight.
Peak looks great, not 5x the price great though !!! I’d go with the Surui if I needed a new one (but I hate twist locks). I’ll stick with my old Benro Carbon Fibre legs I got for a great price & added my previous head to (bigger and heavier but more solid than either of those). Re: the bag.. in 20 years I have never put a tripod in its own bag, I don’t get why you would ever need a little bag just for your tripod.
Nice review! Neither the Sirui 5C nor the Lone Peak would be my favorite for hiking. Check out the Sirui T-025 Carbon: length=11.8" - 51", load limit 13 lb, weight 1.3 lb, twist leg locks, and separate pan and tilt knobs. There are so many models that are stable and adjustable, it just doesn't show up in the photos or videos. $600 is more than most need to be happy, but for $120 more than the 5C, you get smaller, lighter, good load and more adjustable head.
there is a 350 version that is identical and less than half a pound heavier...
The aluminum version is pretty solid as well👍
I went through this a few month ago and got the Sirui. I swapped the ball head with another one I had from a previous tripod that has the panorama knob. The legs when loaded with my bad hold the R6 with 100-500 easily. Would I put a 300 f2.8 or larger on either of these, no way. But for 99% of my needs the Sirui just works but without the PD "Cool" factor.
I'm so short so the height doesn't make a difference. I wouldn't totally extended the height. Thanks!
Amazing video David
I own the peak design aluminum version and it's the best tripod I've had so far. I can even mount a star tracker to it and get no camera shake
Great tripods but that van is rad. Did you build interior for vanlife?
TLDR: If you hike and aren't a hardcore tripod user, the Siriu is a decent tripod.
I can confirm that Siriu does fit in the water bottle pocket of a backpack. I bought this tripod for hiking and I only use it when I have to because I have zero love for tripods.
Some notes of my random usage across the last year plus:
- If it's windy, that long center column isn't as stable as you would like. (If you don't extend it far and use your bag as a weight, it works fine in very windy conditions, but it's short with the center not extended far)
- If you have big hands like me, you can untwist all the locks on one leg in one shot.
- It survived salter water and the beach a couple of times while not being rinsed immediately after (a few hours)
- The ball head works fine if you aren't doing something stupid like trying to use a Nikon Z6 with a Sigma 100-400 that has no tripod collar (I'm cheap and won't spend $160 for a collar for a $400 lens)
- It's sturdy enough to hold it out with one leg and take a selfie, but a little heavy and I'm far too impatient to take it apart and use the leg as a monopod for that task (probably more of a reflection on me than the tripod)
I hope this helps anyone out there considering the cheaper option.
Perfect timing man. I’ve been looking at that Peak Design Tripod and have been wondering if it’s worth it. I rarely, if ever use a tripod what I’m shooting in Studio are on location - but I always bring my tripod to mount the camera on near the tether station in between set ups. I recently traveled to shoot a campaign in Texas and brought my freakin heavy duty - old school Gitzo tripod with my Arca Swiss ball head which probably weighs at least 10 pounds total - just to put my camera on in between takes (I’ve had that tripod for about 20 years now - dang. I’m old) . I also had a MeFoto small tripod for using at home for TH-cam videos or family photos - but I would never trust it on a production. This may be a nice middle ground that can fit in both worlds. Thanks man!
Oh man Jeff, I'm with you dude! I had a Gitzo for years until I ended up just abandoning tripods for awhile. Now though, I'm rocking an iFootage tripod behind the desk and the Peak Design as my run around tripod. For some of its shortcomings, it's a really solid grab and go tripod with an impressive capacity for how little this thing is!
@@DavidManningvlog Yeah man. I'm seriously considering that Peak Design one now. Especially since we sadly left LA and moved to Upstate NY - all of my commercial work requires travel/flights now. So anything to lighten the load is good.
The carbon PD tripod looks great. I wonder if the aluminum version would be just as stable/able to handle the same camera equipment weight. Clearly, the aluminum version would weigh more. I am sold on the PD design of this tripod! Ha, Ha, for $600.00 they better give us a great travel bag ;)
great video!!! Thank you!!
Twist locks always fail. After trying multiple cheap tripods, I finally bought the peak design (but not the carbon fiber model).
Not been funny but $600 tripod !!! I’d rather buy the cheaper and buy a go pro 10 with the difference. It’s a no brainier. Unless your a professional like yourself. Just why would you spend that sort of money.
are u by any chance related to mark rober ?
I’ve been considering the Sirui 5CX (slightly more functional than the 5C for 10 bucks more) for my needs (mainly travel photography). The PD is definitely overkill for me, but I see why a pro photographer or a rich hobbyist photographer might go with the PD. I’ve also heard good things about the vanguard VEO 3GO 235CB,which is built similarly to the sirui.
Man, why always these cliches. I'm neither of those you listed but still invested in the Peak Design simply because it's the best one. Period, lol. What's the point to have a camera that cost $2-3-4 000 and then you rely on a tripod costing a $100 :D
@@dicekolev5360 sounds like you’re the one fixated on clichés 😏.. not everybody here is interested in spending 2-4k on a camera rig, and certainly not 600$ on a tripod. And just because one might be willing to spend 2-4k on a camera setup, doesn’t mean he/she will want to spend an extra 600-they may rather spend that on a nice lens, or other Accessories. As David points out the PD is “the best” for some people and for some use case scenarios, not all uses. You think it’s the best and you have the money to spend on it? Good for you! Lol
@@michaeljewett1142 :D I agree with you but it's long story to explain everything I've had in mind After all we live in 2021, there is everything and tons of options. My main point was "I'm a hobbyist" so there is no point of this and this... At the endof the day we should be glad with what we have ;D
I should have bought this instead of all the crappy tripods I tried. Ball head is okay with normal lenses. If you use a separate ballhead it's even sturdier
$600 for a tripod is laughable. Almost an insult from peak design. Lol
Hahaaa! Totally Joe! To be fair, they do offer an aluminum version for $349👍
NO WAY is it worth 500$ more!!!
Winters in San Diego are tough huh?
The cheap one turns into a monopoly too
Monopod
Like you said, peak design makes clever products. However, I feel all of their products are overpriced. If you’re a pro and you want to spend the $, go for it. For everyone else, there’s no need to.
That's probably a solid point that if you're making your money from your gear, then maybe it makes sense to buy the best, even when the price outweighs the benefit. Sometimes towards the higher end, you start paying a whole lot to get a 5-10% increase in performance return
HI DAVE 🙋,
Abhijeet!!!
I bought the Sirui only because my need for a "travel" tripod is not high. I keep it in my SUV just in case. I don't think I have ever needed it.
Well then that's the perfect tripod Milton! A $100 emergency tripod!
Great comparison. I will admit I was put off by the price of the PD travel tripod but I say it was money well spent. I have had 0 issues or gripes with the tripod. Easy to travel with and a breeze to use. Truth be told I wish I would have spent the money sooner rather than wasting 160 on a tripod that eventually broke.
Girth > length David. I really hope you realized that reference you made when filming this 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man you had so many subtle things hahahaha. What’s 6 inches 😂
Dude, I never realize them until I'm editing. Then I'm like, "What did I just say?!"😐
A lot of hand motions in this one as well🤷♂️
Space is a premium when traveling... peak design all the way.