Extremely detailed and informative. No life stories and rambling eating up half the video. Just straight to the point. Thank you..

I already backed the Heipe tripod but I want to thank you for this superb video. You provided a lot of information that makes me glad I backed the product. I’ve subscribed to your channel to see what other interesting content you have. Thanks again!

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Making this kind of review videos is not my main effort but it was fun to make it as I really like this tripod.

Thank you for the excellent review. This is the best review and comparison of tripods that I have ever seen. 3 years ago when PD launched their tripod on Kickstarter, I did not go for it because I was concerned that the legs are not stable enough for my needs although the small form factor was very attractive. After watching many YT videos over the past few years, my concerns are confirmed and your demo from 11:50 nailed it. Although this is my first time on your channel, your clear presentation and arguments in the video have won me over to buy the Heipi tripod on Kickstarter. I believe that my wait for a good travel tripod is now finally over!!!

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Edmund. The first time doing this so I am glad you find it useful. You will love the tripod. I consider this tripod to be the next generation of the tripods.

Fantastic in depth review!

Excellent video and details on the comparison. I especially liked the comparison of the different legs and stability as they are extended. Even that alone along with all the other features and price difference gives Heipi a leg up with the current competition.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad that you like the way I compare.

Wow. This was extremely helpful. Thank you!!

Nice review, well done.

Excellent comparison and review of the Heipi 3 in 1 and the PD. I've been considering a Heipi 3 in 1 and this really helped.

@PlanItPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. It is on sales right now.

Think HEIPI has hit a home run with their 3 in 1 creation. By designing that centre piece into a 3 legged small tripod is very innovative indeed. Those doing macro and food shots will welcome this thought process. The legs on the main tripod is more sturdy then PD.

Excellent review and comparison. Best I've seen yet!

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ed!

Awesome review, congratulations!!! I am just waiting for mine to be delivered as soon as the final adjustments of the prototype design have finished later this year 🙌🏻

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, You will like it.

Thank you so much for this! Excellent review, so much helpful information.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am glad that you find it helpful.

Great tripod comparison! I've never seen a video like this that compares some of the most important tripod perspectives. I'm in the market for a new tripod and this was a great help. Thanks for the great video.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. HEIPI Also listened to the feedbacks provided by me and other users so in the next revision of this tripod, it will be even better

Excellent review. Thank you.

Very comprehensive review. Thanks!

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

This is the BEST tripod comparison video I have ever watched! I was looking for a light but sturdy travel tripod a few months back and saw nice reviews on the Heipi (prototypes). As you pointed out, there are lots of smart but critical designs from the Heipi. I missed the earliest $299 price but $329 is still not bad. A few weeks ago Heipi started delivery. Hope I can get it before my April trip.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hope you will enjoy the tripod as I do.

Great review. I'm not for one to watch 30 minutes video however I thoroughly enjoyed how you compared the Heipi and the PD tripod. That kept me engaged. Your review pretty much sold me and I'm about to back Heipi. After finishing that video I was curious to see what else you've reviewed and didn't find much. I hope down the road you will review more things. You got a new follower =) Looking forward to more videos by you.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. I am the author of a photo planning app called Planit Pro so my videos were mainly teaching people how to use the app. This is actually the first time I review a photography equipment, which shows I like this product so much. So yes, I did use a lot of equipment when I worked on the app, so when I got a chance I will review more products that I like.

Excellent video my friend! Very helpful. I already own the PD as well as the Ulanzi, but it looks like I will be adding the Heipi as well. God bless!

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Robert, I'm glad you like it.

Thank you for this video

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Great video and very informative.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!

Wonderful technical review. I have now backed it via Kickstarter. Wish the panning swivel were above the ball as it is in my heavier Arca Swiss p0 head, but I gather that feature is patent protected.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You will like the tripod. Hope they will release a separate ball head with the top panning.

Great review - detailed and helpful. I was looking at the Ulanzi Zero Y but this seems more versatile. Have you reviewed the Ulanzi? Couple of questions 1) can you mount a leveling base (like the Leofoto LB-60) between the tripod and the head, and/or do you expect Heipi to have one available and 2) it looks like your L-bracket has a tilt feature. If yes - can you advise make, and if not how did you tilt at 27:31

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I had a separate video comparing five travel tripods side by side. The conclusion for zero y is at kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqCNr7Czn5CXcbw.html. 1) Yes, you can use any leveling bases. What I don't like about all existing leveling bases is that they are all too thick, which will decrease the stability. Heipi will release a new leveling base with a new design which will be much thinner. 2) It is an OEM brand and I don't think it is there on Amazon. You can think it as a L bracket with a panning platform. But instead of using L bracket, I simplified it to only using a nodal slide for multiple row panorama which I showed later in this video. You may consider it as an option. Of course, you need to level the tripod first.

great comparison video. I almost bought the PD tripod for my next trip in April. Looks like the Heipi tripod would be much better for my needs. I hope I can put my Star Adventurer astro tracker on it. Btw. the panoramic clamps aren't patented everywhere. In Europe they're readily available.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope Heipi can release a separate ball head that has the top panning feature, at least in non-US market.

An interesting tripod, and a good comparison. Unless I missed it what materials are the legs of the centre tripod and lever locks made from? Wonder if you can buy spare parts from them. I guess warranty would be easier with Peak Designs as well. But it certainly looks like one to keep a watch on to see how it goes long term and if the final model gets around the earlier problem of not fitting a wide range of arca swiss plates.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Both CC and level locks were made of aluminum. Plate compatibility will be fixed in the final release.

Very good comparison. I have also seen the one by Mads. Strong, safe, solid compatibility with the Peak Design Capture plates (v3) and with any Arca Swiss style plate or brackets such as the RRS L brackets need to be proven/demonstrated to me before I would invest in this tripod. I have the PD and a Ulanzi imitation. But the leg design on this is very compelling. It just needs to be safely and solidly compatible with these very common plates.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

They listened to us and other kickstarters' feedback and made it compatible with almost all plates. See a video at kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJ-ZlKefj62pmMo.html

Thanks for the comparison! I have the PD one already, but I'm thinking I wouldn't mind getting the Heipi tripod as well. Speaking of the PD tripod, the phone clamp is flimsy. I broke it, replaced it, then broke it again, and I wasn't reckless with it. Love the feature, but unfortunately it wasn't made of all metal, which should have been the case for such a small accessory.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. That's true. I heard my friend also broke the phone holder a couple of times. At least PD lifetime warranty is good.

@wandererstraining

Жыл бұрын

@@PlanItPhoto It is good! And PD's tripod is very good. I'll happily use both tripods.

Thanks for a very informative review! I purchased mine through Kickstarter. I may sell it. There are three components: the main legs, the sub tripod, and the head. I like the sub tripod. It's useful for wildflower photography close to the ground. The more I use the head, the less I like it. Using a 600 g lens such as my Sony 90mm macro, the camera is front heavy. Making fine adjustments in the ball position is too difficult because friction and locking are governed by a tiny short throw lever with little mechanical advantage. Loosen it slightly and the camera moves too easily and too far. When the tilting notch faces away from the photographer, as it will when aiming downwards, this tiny lever is on the left side of the head. My non-dominant left thumb is not powerful enough to clamp the ball firmly enough to prevent camera drift. So this head may have a large ball, but for me it's less stable than heads I own with smaller balls. Even with the collar around the sub tripod forcefully tightened there is some give and horizontal motion when the camera is handled, disconcerting and detrimental. The main legs are sufficiently stable. The flintlock clamps were initially very stiff but are breaking in (will they loosen too much with normal wear?). The tripod with its sub tripod and head weights 1.05 kg My Sirui AM 284 legs + my Arca p0 ballhead + Novoflex Q-Mount clamp also weighs exactly 1.05 kg. Its maximum height is about that of the Heipi with its sub tripod 25% extended. It can go low, within 20mm as low as does the Heipi sub tripod, and works just as well (or better) for those tiny flowers. It is more stable, much easier and faster to set up and take down, and when the legs are extended and splayed, as would be used over a brook, it is far more rigid than is the Heipi. (If someone wished less weight they could use the Sirui AM 254 legs instead of the 284.) And the Arca p0 has a wonderful friction control + an ovoid ball which gets tighter as the camera is tilted. So what is the advantage of the Heipi? It does have a center column which taller photographers might wish and which is useful to clear high obstructing railings. The Heipi takes less room in my carry on bag, but my Sirui AM 284 also fits. Both tripods are of equal weight when added to my camera backpack, and if I mount my Arca p0 head the Heipi becomes heavier than the Sirui. So when I am going to travel and and walk with 1.05 kg of tripod, I'll choose my Sirui AM 284 with the Arca p0.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed comment. It is a personal preference end of the day. I took Heipi where i go nowadays. You can certainly choose something else as long as you like it.

hi, thank you for good and profesional review, is the head is arca swiss compatible for L-Plate mount?

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, it is. Most people only noticed the innovative tri-pillar central column, but its quick release clamp is also an invention. Most other quick release systems require a custom plate and no L-plate. Other systems require two hands to operate. But Heipi's quick release works with any PD-like square plates or L-plates, and can be put it on using just one hand.

It's it possible to insert the top tripod upside down into the main tripod (while extended) to allow an underslung camera mount?

@PlanItPhoto

11 ай бұрын

Yes

Thank you for good comparison. I already have a lot of Peak Design Camera Gear. So I wonder I can use Peak Design Plate with Heipi Tripod. Is it possible? and safe?

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely

Do you think the new lanyard could support a 10 pound pack below the tripod, or would the PD's hook be better?

@PlanItPhoto

7 ай бұрын

10 or even 20 lb is absolutely fine. There is no space for a bigger hook so it is not a choice.

@PlanItPhoto

7 ай бұрын

I asked HEIPI and they told me it is rated 30kg😂 i guess the tripod couldn't even hold that weight.

@bluwasabi7635

7 ай бұрын

good to know. Thank you. @@PlanItPhoto

Could i use a L bracket with the Heipi tripod? My L bracket is about 1-2mm wider than the peak design plate. Looks like there is zero adjustment with the Heipi's plate retention system.

@PlanItPhoto

11 ай бұрын

1-2mm wider is too much. Most plates that I know are within 1mm if they claim them to be arca-swiss compatible. Which brand is it? Some L brackets work with Hepi as long as the bottom is hollow at certain location so that it will not be conflict with the two stopper screws.

@zachrohe

11 ай бұрын

@planitphoto the L bracket is Mefoto and it matches the arca Swiss plate on my 70-200 but both are a bit larger than my peak design plate. It just seems like there is no wiggle room on the heipi's mount and I would hate to order it and it doesn't work.

@PlanItPhoto

11 ай бұрын

By wider, do u mean width or length? If the length is wide, you can workaround it by removing the two stopper screws.

There is no way to break the Heipi down for cleaning?

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

You can but need some skills. Not meant for average people. Watch kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKp9qK2AY5zIlrg.html where I disassembled it. The video is in Chinese but you can choose auto-translate to see the English subtitle.

Will the Peak Design plate fit on the Heipi ball head?

@PlanItPhoto

24 минут бұрын

Kinda of yes, work but not perfect.

I have been using the Peak Design tripod for 2+ years. IMO, its biggest weakness is the ball head. I just can't get it to lock to a precise position. Every time I fully locked the ball head, the lens would "sink" a bit to a slightly lower position, which affect the photo composition I have planed for. I guess it is due to the rather small diameter of the ball, so it can't be locked precisely. I wonder what is your personal experience with the Heipi tripod? Can you firmly lock its ball head to a precise position without any further movement?

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I just tried PD using a long lens. The "nodding head" problem exists but not that bad in my opinion. You can just push your camera up and down to see the movement. The problem may not be from the ball head but from the legs. Travel tripod legs are all "weak" due to its size.

@skywalkerfeng1734

Жыл бұрын

@@PlanItPhoto I just compared the PD tripod with Gitzo GT1555T with the same camera/lens setup. Both are lightweight travel tripods, with similar weight and packed size. PD tripod has oval legs, much thinner center column. Gitzo has traditional round legs, center column twice as thick. Both have tiny ball head, the diameter of the ball are about the same. Gitzo tripod is much more stable, can tolerate much stronger side impact without introducing noticeable vibration. Both exhibit the "nodding head" problem, but PD tripod's problem is much worse. I think the problem comes from both the ball head and the legs. It seems the oval-shaped legs are not as stable as the traditional round-shaped legs.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

That Gitzo is the old style travel tripod which is very bulky. I probably will never buy it and carry it for a long hike. PD is a new compact style but with a price of course. It will be less stable but much easier to carry. I mostly don't use the last section of the PD and central column. You just choose the right tripod based on your requirements. I also have no double the Heipi 3 pillar central column will be way more stable than the old single pillar central column. I will another video comparison soon to show the test results of stiffness test of different tripods including RRS.

@skywalkerfeng1734

Жыл бұрын

@@PlanItPhoto Based on your personal experience, how does the Heipi tripod compared to PD, in terms of stableness? Does the Heipi ball head shows the same "nodding head" problem as PD does?

@skywalkerfeng1734

Жыл бұрын

@@PlanItPhoto I used Gitzo GT1555T for quite some time, before switching to PD, for its compact size. PD has a smaller diameter, but Gitzo is 5cm shorter. However, I have ruined quite a few long-exposure shot, because PD tripod is not stable enough. I think PD tripod sacrificed too much stableness to achieve the compact size. I am hoping Heipi would provide a more balanced solution between compact size and stableness.

Where i can Buy the Heipi tripod please

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Right now in US, the only way to pre-order this tripod is at www.indiegogo.com/projects/heipi-the-most-compact-3-in-1-travel-tripod#/. But just so you know, it is $339 right now, unless you get two at $638.

But why can't you buy anywhere

@PlanItPhoto

11 ай бұрын

You can buy at heipivision.com. Not sure if they have it in stock but it will be first come first serve.

BEWARE. Most of us who paid for this tripod on Indiegogo have not received our tripods, which are now three months late. We were supposed to receive our tripods in March, but the shipping date has been pushed back two or three times. We were promised that we would receive our tripods in May. As of May 31, we have no tripod (at least those of in the US and Europe). HEIPI has stopped responding to requests for updated shipping information. However, backers of HEIPI's Kickstarter campaign for this tripod have received their tripods as of early May. HEIPI is responding to backers on their Kickstarter campaign. This is very disconcerting to say the least for those of us who are backers of the Indiegogo campaign.

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

They are working on a new production line, making an improved model after accepting feedbacks from us early adapters. I understand it is hard to wait but you will receive it sooner or later.

@bunchastuff5355

Жыл бұрын

@@PlanItPhoto Do I order now or wait? Current price on their site is at 349, thanks

@PlanItPhoto

Жыл бұрын

$349 is a good price.