PGYTech MantisPod vs Nebula (Best Vlogging Tripod Confirmed)

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Is the PGYTech Mantis Pod Pro the best vlogging tripod ever made? Very versatile mini tripod with a lot of tricks up its sleeve. But sometimes simple is best? Can it defeat the Nebula by Anker?
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Sony A7S III amzn.to/3hfPsdU
Sony 20mm f1.8 amzn.to/3yaybcZ
Nebula Tripod by Anker amzn.to/3hkPAZq
PGYTech Mantis Pod Pro www.pgytech.com/products/mantispod-vlog-tripod
OTHER INTERESTING TRIPODS
Ulanzi MT-09 74g 12.5-21cm (For Gopro) amzn.to/3ejLbX4
Ulanzi MT-08 92g 14.5-23cm amzn.to/3aIQJbq
Ulanzi MT-16 175g 21.5-38cm amzn.to/2NSMWio
Ulanzi MT-29 Carbon 338g 23.5-34.5cm www.ulanzi.com/products/ulanzi-mt-29-desktop-tripod-kit
Ulanzi Ballhead (Lighter than one in video) amzn.to/3bpkk9Q
Ulanzi MT-32 368g 31cm (Flexible) amzn.to/3rrcn9W
Ulanzi ST-025 Phone Holder With Cold Shoe amzn.to/30nkBE0
Sirui 3T35R 403g 23-31-41cm amzn.to/2MZJeDQ
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  • @cameraconspiracies
    @cameraconspiracies3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Potato Jet for putting in a good word for me! Let's all go subscribe to show him some love! kzread.info/dron/NJe8uQhM2G4jJFRWiM89Wg.html If you buy today's gear through my affiliate links, I'll make The Magneto Tripod that hovers over a magnetic plate. What could go wrong? Sony A7S III amzn.to/3hfPsdU Sony 20mm f1.8 amzn.to/3yaybcZ Nebula Tripod by Anker amzn.to/3hkPAZq PGYTech Mantis Pod Pro www.pgytech.com/products/mantispod-vlog-tripod OTHER INTERESTING TRIPODS Ulanzi MT-09 74g 12.5-21cm (For Gopro) amzn.to/3ejLbX4 Ulanzi MT-08 92g 14.5-23cm amzn.to/3aIQJbq Ulanzi MT-16 175g 21.5-38cm amzn.to/2NSMWio Ulanzi MT-29 Carbon 338g 23.5-34.5cm www.ulanzi.com/products/ulanzi-mt-29-desktop-tripod-kit Ulanzi Ballhead (Lighter than one in video) amzn.to/3bpkk9Q Ulanzi MT-32 368g 31cm (Flexible) amzn.to/3rrcn9W Ulanzi ST-025 Phone Holder With Cold Shoe amzn.to/30nkBE0 Sirui 3T35R 403g 23-31-41cm amzn.to/2MZJeDQ All my gear and recommended products can be found in my affiliate shop, thanks for shopping around! www.amazon.com/shop/vegetablepolice

  • @Usualeclectic

    @Usualeclectic

    3 жыл бұрын

    The link took me to a lays potato chip ad hmm

  • @MRVLTECH

    @MRVLTECH

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kasey, are you gonna cover the upcoming Nikon Z fc? Freaking flippy screen on Nikon, that's something new!

  • @Leada1ne

    @Leada1ne

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been subbed to Potato Jet & for a few years now..... shout out to him for looking out for a fellow creator showing some love!!💯💯

  • @memyselfmarshall
    @memyselfmarshall Жыл бұрын

    Only CC can have Potato Jet reach out to a company, on his behalf, and ask them to send him a free tripod for review and he still recommends a different product. Amazing.

  • @PoeInTheDitch
    @PoeInTheDitch2 жыл бұрын

    Only an absolute legend could sell me on a tripod with real-world testing done behind a dumpster in some random apartment building parking lot.

  • @TheDocDrey
    @TheDocDrey3 жыл бұрын

    Now this is the type of review that makes me want to buy the product.

  • @MonzonMedia
    @MonzonMedia3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100K! Great to see a fellow Torontonian make this YT thing work! I'll be looking at this tripod for my wife, she's an aspiring vlogger....lord help us all! hahaha!

  • @orphanuprising
    @orphanuprising3 жыл бұрын

    That was the most clear "subscribe for more videos and I'll see you in the next one" I've heard in at least a year.

  • @MySoCalledAdventures
    @MySoCalledAdventures3 жыл бұрын

    I actually hate the tripod, but the ball head is simply the best.

  • @shreyasjavale3928

    @shreyasjavale3928

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah me too. It’s added steps to do all that. I’m kinda surprised he liked it. There’s innovation but nothing too advanced I think.

  • @MtnXfreeride
    @MtnXfreeride3 жыл бұрын

    Dont change though... seems like you could easily have brushed over the flaws like many do when they get crap for free. NEVER CHANGE

  • @CharlieVN
    @CharlieVN3 жыл бұрын

    The mantis has a heavy learning curve, like a Sony menu. One trick to adjust the legs faster is to press both buttons at once to quickly adjust…… and that learning curve…. The phone mount is amazing.

  • @maxgarner3644
    @maxgarner36443 жыл бұрын

    THIS is the kinda product reviews I'm here for! Informative and hilarious!

  • @weedeeohguy
    @weedeeohguy3 жыл бұрын

    If I've never mentioned it before,...I really enjoy your videos. Sometimes I'm puzzled. Sometimes informed. But always entertained. You are the son I never had. At least I don't think I had one. Pls be careful crossing the streets in slow mo. You are moving slower than you think, and cars could be at regular speed.

  • @EmoEmu
    @EmoEmu3 жыл бұрын

    "Don't- don't- don't touch anything!" Just what I want from a tripod. As if I didn't get enough of that from the ex-wife.

  • @pkomarek
    @pkomarek Жыл бұрын

    Easily the most honest camera equipment reviews on the web. Thanks for the conspiracies!

  • @sesamesprinkles
    @sesamesprinkles3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for you to review this finally!!!

  • @martyspandex
    @martyspandex3 жыл бұрын

    Why were you not in Gerald Undone’s video about camera gear different youtubers’ use?

  • @KonSimpl72

    @KonSimpl72

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gerald's legit now, was even mentioned in a recent Verge video - he does not want to be associated with nutjobs.

  • @martyspandex

    @martyspandex

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KonSimpl72 haha, that's a bit harsh. It's all part of Casey's schtick to be a little strange. Are you not a fan?

  • @KonSimpl72

    @KonSimpl72

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@martyspandex It's just the current lowdown regarding this particular youtube creator sector, nothing to do with 'subjectivity' frankly.

  • @JDFloyd

    @JDFloyd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KonSimpl72 - You need to research Gerald Undone's past videos. Gerald did an entire video about Kasey...a very positive video supporting Kasey's humor.

  • @KonSimpl72

    @KonSimpl72

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JDFloyd I am aware of that even though that constitutes kinda old news. I am referring to more recent developments though.

  • @CorinChellberg
    @CorinChellberg3 жыл бұрын

    I adore your particular brand of self-deprecating professionalism and I would like it to be known to all the brands that your word means a great deal to your viewers; we’re here mainly because you’re a gem but also we can’t stop buying camera gear and it’s your fault.

  • @angelricci35
    @angelricci353 жыл бұрын

    Woooo 100k subscribers! Congrats Kasey! :D love your videos, look forward to seeing how you continue to grow on KZread!

  • @yesyesbutwhy3342
    @yesyesbutwhy33423 жыл бұрын

    Solid review. Congrats on 100k..!

  • @TheImpatientGardener
    @TheImpatientGardener11 ай бұрын

    "I debunked my ass." 😆

  • @TacticalCactusMedia
    @TacticalCactusMedia3 жыл бұрын

    What are the odds, I literally just posted a video about this tripod! Small world, it really is a cool little piece of tech. Your reviews continue to be hilariously entertaining, keep it up!

  • @AkramShoots
    @AkramShoots3 жыл бұрын

    I ordered mine a week ago, cant wait for it to get here. but I honestly love your review man.

  • @milan6187
    @milan6187 Жыл бұрын

    I love the way you doing your vids hahaha!

  • @frankfountain7680
    @frankfountain7680 Жыл бұрын

    You just saved me a hundred bucks (US!). Thank you, Casey!

  • @DominicHalpin
    @DominicHalpin2 жыл бұрын

    Best review on the MantisPod , entertaining as ever and useful.

  • @mikesunboxing
    @mikesunboxing3 жыл бұрын

    congrats on 100k well deserved my friend - qlink power!

  • @34Media
    @34Media3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on teh 100 K subs mate !!

  • @unclejerry486
    @unclejerry4863 жыл бұрын

    I bought that nebula tripod and I really love it, thank you for the in-depth clip you did on all of those tripods! By the way - will there be a "all I want is the perfect TRI POD YEAH" intro?

  • @did4h2k
    @did4h2k3 жыл бұрын

    100k! well done! also - 14:25 words of wisdom!

  • @JavisandLea
    @JavisandLea3 жыл бұрын

    Easily the best endorsement of the Mantispod on youtube

  • @PhotoGearFun
    @PhotoGearFun3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k subs my friend!

  • @YourStoryStudios
    @YourStoryStudios3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100K!

  • @NeilFarrimond
    @NeilFarrimond3 жыл бұрын

    Tripod looks good and congrats on the 100K!

  • @psychologianiestacjonarna6558
    @psychologianiestacjonarna65583 жыл бұрын

    8:17 your hair grow back so fast.. must be the Q-Link pendant

  • @LiveWorkWander
    @LiveWorkWander3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on a 100k, Kasey!

  • @librasky
    @librasky3 жыл бұрын

    Seems like if the leg with the hook extended it could accommodate different thickness of walls . It looks like it would only work on a fence and not a brick wall

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto3 жыл бұрын

    4:20: Kasey discovers how "center of gravity" works. Seriously, this looks like a nifty little tripod thing that could handle my Canon. Full extension only adds about an inch of reach so I wouldn't bother with it. Gonna look into it.

  • @BoraMustafa
    @BoraMustafa3 жыл бұрын

    thank you potatojet

  • @ConnorMcGaffey
    @ConnorMcGaffey3 жыл бұрын

    Potato jet with the assist!

  • @dccoletrain
    @dccoletrain3 жыл бұрын

    I’m happy with the Ulanzi MT-16 for my ZV-1

  • @bemoredomorehavemore
    @bemoredomorehavemore Жыл бұрын

    I subscribed because you made me laugh out loud😆

  • @AdventurousSoulVlog
    @AdventurousSoulVlog3 жыл бұрын

    Got mike arriving today 😎

  • @ArcticExposure
    @ArcticExposure3 жыл бұрын

    I want that PGYTECH tripod! Wonder if I can get it delivered to Norway.

  • @TheStudderman
    @TheStudderman2 жыл бұрын

    Gene (aka Potato Jet) has me convinced on the “SwitchPod”. I bought both ball head, and tripod.

  • @joshuachubbphotography
    @joshuachubbphotography3 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you got your hands on this lol

  • @EnzoyZee
    @EnzoyZee3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha your humor is the best bro! 👍😁

  • @Finite-Tuning
    @Finite-Tuning3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, I'm a tater fan as well. Cheers 🍻.

  • @BobBunch-ownyourlife
    @BobBunch-ownyourlife3 жыл бұрын

    I like how the bird of prey in the corner always looks like it's about to kill you

  • @MENMProd
    @MENMProd3 жыл бұрын

    "recommanded by potato jet" Nice ! You are in the youtube game buddy ! :p I'm not a vlogger but it's well thought..

  • @ricki-bobby
    @ricki-bobby3 жыл бұрын

    Dude you need to eat. You look like you're wilting away before our eyes

  • @allencrider
    @allencrider3 жыл бұрын

    The Mantis reminds me of my Ultrapod which is very crude, smaller but costs only $20 or so. I use it for backpacking. 41 grams.

  • @SaishuuKessen
    @SaishuuKessen3 жыл бұрын

    Commenting to support the magic sand crab algorithm

  • @malikwu6444
    @malikwu64443 жыл бұрын

    Take a look at the ulanzi mt43 tripod, as the pgytech matis tripod isn't available in my country and the price is not affordable. The mt43 looks like a better version of sirui 3t35t featuring all the good about the sirui with panarama function which looks nice

  • @Sakthijith
    @Sakthijith3 жыл бұрын

    Hey man big fan , from India

  • @fredio54
    @fredio543 жыл бұрын

    Tamron at the end, too? horrible flare/low contrast into the sun like the 12-32 panasonic tiny kit lens, nice enough until you point it at light, then crap, just like this.

  • @Veypurr1
    @Veypurr13 жыл бұрын

    That tripod will go perfectly with the Ricoh GR3.

  • @DixonLu
    @DixonLu3 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait til Kasey rips on the Nikon Z-fc.

  • @Donbros
    @Donbros2 жыл бұрын

    This tripod is literally for people with sony 16-35, batis 18 or tamron 17-28. Looking to grab one

  • @HesselFolkertsma
    @HesselFolkertsma3 жыл бұрын

    Kudos to the potato

  • @emudojo
    @emudojo3 жыл бұрын

    Isn't it the same as using the gorillapod thing? But less practical?

  • @dashinarnie
    @dashinarnie3 жыл бұрын

    I think having a rubber grip for your Nebula will help stablise the footage and make you comfortable holding it. Still will be cheaper than the MantisPod

  • @slglasius
    @slglasius3 жыл бұрын

    watching your vids for a while now, just found out I was not subscribed, ohw shit!

  • @eternalsunshine2458
    @eternalsunshine24583 жыл бұрын

    Hobbit mode... that's the best mode there is. 😁

  • @catnamestaken
    @catnamestaken3 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @991106kk
    @991106kk3 жыл бұрын

    Slightly offtop: Did you see the new Nikon Z fc and the Sony ZV-E10? Both with flipping screens. Sony got the active stabilization. Imagine ZV-E10 + new Samyang 12mm F2 AF or Tamron 11-20 f2.8.

  • @artistjoh
    @artistjoh3 жыл бұрын

    As a shorter “hang onto anything” tripod I prefer the Fotopro uFO 2. It is more versatile than this hook idea and better than a Gorillapod. For length I like the Anker Nebula. That low weight is worth gold.

  • @JoshKaufmanstuff

    @JoshKaufmanstuff

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the Ulanzi version

  • @FranklinScicluna26
    @FranklinScicluna263 жыл бұрын

    I bought the Nebula after watching your video and now I'm going to buy an Ulanzi ball head with arca swiss for it and it will be way better. Still cheaper than the Mantis.

  • @KarmaElectronics.
    @KarmaElectronics.3 жыл бұрын

    thats what she said!

  • @djencode
    @djencode3 жыл бұрын

    How do you like that 20mm 1.8. Do you find the focus breathing a problem?

  • @cameraconspiracies

    @cameraconspiracies

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's noticeable at times.

  • @djencode

    @djencode

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cameraconspiracies I bought and returned it, thinking the breathing was too extreme for a "vlog" lens but maybe I should reconsider cause doing run and gun video work with a g master zoom is cumbersome. By the way Its all your fault i bought a Sony camera (fx3) thanks for the content, love the show, I watch every video.

  • @hawkkim1974
    @hawkkim19743 жыл бұрын

    oh yeah, walking around with huge heavy lens breaking arms and shoulders. very way to go!

  • @madedigital
    @madedigital2 жыл бұрын

    a solution for the selfy mode just get some longer arms

  • @mrheng562
    @mrheng5623 жыл бұрын

    I ordered one when Potato Jet put his whole body weight on top of the tripod and it didn’t break. The tripod does take time to get use to, but once your accustomed to it, it’s fast to set up shots. Definitely Alien technology for sure!

  • @FrancoContreras
    @FrancoContreras3 жыл бұрын

    how much they pay you ?

  • @JDFloyd
    @JDFloyd3 жыл бұрын

    "...from possibly within the dumpster..."

  • @kalvin.
    @kalvin.3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely takes some getting used to, but the innovation and the premium materials makes it wonderful. Wide angle adapter with the ZV1 and you’ve got a lightweight combo for the ages

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton13753 жыл бұрын

    "You got the reach, nineteen inches -- fun." She *NEVER* said that!!!!!

  • @funfilm77
    @funfilm773 жыл бұрын

    When you hit 101k subs, i will hit the like button.

  • @infiveg
    @infiveg9 ай бұрын

    😁😁😁Да, твой юмор мне заходит. Еслиб ты ещё чистил зубы, реально смотрю и прям чувствую толстый налёт на зубах. Муха знает куда лететь😁😁

  • @MichaelFleming06
    @MichaelFleming063 жыл бұрын

    I always have 19 inches of fun with Camera Conspiracies

  • @Digmen1
    @Digmen13 жыл бұрын

    Why don't you just get a ruler and measure them?

  • @garybrown9719
    @garybrown97193 жыл бұрын

    It's 118° here in eastern Oregon I had to watch it over i fell asleep after the segall

  • @joef479
    @joef4793 жыл бұрын

    Definitely more micro jitters with the Nebula

  • @JerryWilliam63
    @JerryWilliam633 жыл бұрын

    You are the only reviewer that can get away with doing "dumpster vlogs".

  • @EmoEmu

    @EmoEmu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thousands in gear for a vlog by the most famous dumpster in Canada.

  • @andresgonzalezcerda7635

    @andresgonzalezcerda7635

    3 жыл бұрын

    And eat fly

  • @B9scrambler
    @B9scrambler3 жыл бұрын

    All I can think of when I see PGYTech is Piggy Tech.... lol

  • @Usualeclectic
    @Usualeclectic3 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever thought of inventing some accessories? Now that’s passive income.

  • @graememackenzie8795
    @graememackenzie87953 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on achieving flat-world-god-level-Z-list KZreadr status. 100K subs. All bots. I am a bot. Love your vids, best reviews ever.

  • @DigiDriftZone
    @DigiDriftZone3 жыл бұрын

    I bought the Nebula and replaced the shitty ball head with a Ulanzi arca ball head, amazing upgrade for the Nebula!

  • @magic7s
    @magic7s3 жыл бұрын

    If you put Casey on 1.5x it’s like watching Gerald Undone on 0.75x

  • @vhauser416
    @vhauser4163 жыл бұрын

    comment for the algo

  • @eddiethehitchhikingmaltipo6754
    @eddiethehitchhikingmaltipo67543 жыл бұрын

    When I invent the latest and greatest next big thing camera doohickey I’m hiring you for my special ambassador spokesman representative due guy 😎

  • @HeroShotz
    @HeroShotz3 жыл бұрын

    Lol 150 ? JEEZE

  • @rodyoungboy7760
    @rodyoungboy77603 жыл бұрын

    Lol I like this guy , I almost waste some cash

  • @airadaimagery692
    @airadaimagery6923 жыл бұрын

    Oh man... and I thought you paid $400 for that haircut...

  • @BOOT
    @BOOT3 жыл бұрын

    I have long arms

  • @user-aFcb
    @user-aFcb3 жыл бұрын

    Guy seems stoned af

  • @nasrodjebbar6719
    @nasrodjebbar67193 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations reaching 100k sub. Now you are millionaire work little bit more on quality we need more toneh in our lives

  • @SatanSupimpa
    @SatanSupimpa3 жыл бұрын

    Where's your cat?

  • @techwatchlist
    @techwatchlist3 жыл бұрын

    This video is why I trust reviews coming out of this channel 😬

  • @MarkOakleyComics
    @MarkOakleyComics3 жыл бұрын

    The MAIN feature of a tripod is that you can PUT IT DOWN and it doesn't fall over. That's it. It's ONE job. You're vlogging in handle mode and you want to stop and scratch your ass... And you can't just put it down without the camera touching pavement. That mantis thing is broken. Sorry. Lots of cool features on a not-a-tripod.

  • @saadajmal
    @saadajmal2 жыл бұрын

    Better get gimbal

  • @frankfeng2701
    @frankfeng27012 жыл бұрын

    Too expensive and quirky due to first gen product. Will wait a year and see.