This tripod is TOUGH 💪 I dragged it all over Scotland (without it’s dedicated bag) on public transport, lashed to the bottom of my backpack and it survived everything I threw at it with barely a scratch. Great video 😊

@etchd_

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it! Such a beast right? I must admit, now i carry the smaller A-1205 around for my travels, as my bag just keeps getting bigger and bigger ha!

Thank you for this review. I have been saving up for this tripod for a while now and I am going continue with my purchase. :)

@etchd_

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Neil, so glad you liked it! It seriously is amazing. If you're located in Australia, I am an authorised reseller of it! Shoot me a message on Etchdphotography@outlook.com if you want to purchase one or anything Sirui, nisi, sunway 😀

Just got one used and put my fluid head on it which makes it a little heavier than I thought, but it's a "middle weight" that checks all my boxes, and has replaced a larger " studio" and smaller travel. Just need to see a lighter head.

Wow nice video sir keep it up. Thanks for sharing please stay safe and healthy.

Superb video review!!! Thank u...

@etchd_

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Adeel. I really appreciate your support! I hope it helped make an informed decision on your purchase! If you're within Australia let me know and I can sort you out with any Sirui or nisi gear!

Thank you for the in-depth review. What's the diameter of the base?

Thanks for the review, also from Australia here! I was looking at the Benro FGP28C with the rotating column. Would u recommend the W2204 for macro?

@matthewhorspool1798

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, Thanks so much for the comment! To be perfectly honest, I don't ever shoot macro so I wouldn't be the best person to chat with about it. I think perhaps this could be a little overkill with the waterproofing unless you were shooting in really wet / coastal environments. The tripod has all the functionality to put the camera in the right positions from what I can gather but you'd best research some more on what macro shooters use. If you were to go down the Sirui line, perhaps you'd be better to save some $ and purchase the non-waterproof range! If you are going to shoot across a wide variety of environments that include water, then by all means this could be your tripod. Hope that helps mate.

Nice review. Can you please tell me what the diameter of the centre column is?

Awesome review :)

@etchd_

5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much for the kind words! glad you like it :)

Nice review. I would have liked a better explanation on how to adjust the tension on the ball head and what is the function of the inner blue ring.

@etchd_

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Fraser, Thanks for the feedback. Do you mean the inner blue ring that is on the main knob? if so there is no function, it just has numbers 1-11 that represent tightness. I don't really ever look at them, more so do it by feel. In terms of how to adjust the tension of the ball head, I am a little confused? The ball head is tightened much the same as other ballheads. If you wish to play around with the inner locking screw, that's how you can calibrate it so that the camera will not flop around. Once you have adjusted it as per the video then you can tighten the main knob all the way and the camera will not move. Hope that helps, I did have a section in the video about that part. But perhaps it wasnt clear enough. Apologies if that is the case. Please let me know if you have any other questions. It really is a great system.

I bought this tripod because of this review. The tripod is not small, but so stable. The smaller extension has the ability to be mounted with a hook at the bottom. So I lose maybe a ounce of weight.

@etchd_

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Takashi, Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you are liking it! yes it is quite big but if you arent hiking around with it constantly its great! I'll have a review on my website in the next month about the A-1205 Travel Tripod. Such a great thing for M4/3

@clickred

5 жыл бұрын

Hey @@etchd_ I am waiting for the A-1205 travel tripod review. While we wait, do you think its a good ne for a fuji xt3? I basically have a heavy tripod and am looking for a lighter backpacking/walking around the city tripod.

@matthewhorspool1798

5 жыл бұрын

@@clickred Hi Mate, link to that review is here now www.etchdphotography.com/blog-1/sirui-a-1205-y-11-ballhead-review?fbclid=IwAR38zAsWkabqAThg3LmCd2HG4-beLOrdorz1JHWKNjSDBAa1LWXsP7KclOY . It will most certainly be enough for the Xt3! I have a friend who uses that camera on one of these. You'd have to put a large lens on the camera before you'll have many issues with the ballhead. You could always swap the head for another if you find this an issue. Hope that helps!

The wrist strap gets used with the mono pod. It can be very useful.

@etchd_

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, sorry for the late reply! Yes, I can definitely see the merit in using the strap for a monopod! Luckily I use Olympus and even the largest glass is manageable without a monopod :)

Need to do a review on the w-1204

@etchd_

5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps I could do in the future :)

Lol .. that 5:30 moment .. made me laugh, thanks for brightening up my day

@etchd_

4 жыл бұрын

Hha thanks mate! Noone wants to watch a boring review video of that length, without some humour to break it up!

@philippesteindl3356

4 жыл бұрын

@@etchd_ I love bizarre stuff and think you nailed that look and facial expression. I guess people will think of Japanese TV ads there ;)

If its good enough for Ken Duncan with a 100 megapixel Phase One medium format camera it should be worth getting

@etchd_

5 жыл бұрын

Funnily enough I never knew that! I remember going to one of Ken's talks and he had his huge wooden tripod out to show people! There is a reason most good landscape photographers use them. Even if just the legs, they are super sturdy and good value for money! I use the same print store as Ken actually. I made my choices based around much the same motto you just mentioned!

Thanks for the great illuminating video. I am trying to decide between the K20x or the K30x for my Benro TMA38CL which is quite a large tripod. Any advice?

@etchd_

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Graeme, sorry for the late reply! Thanks for stopping by. What type of camera and lens set up is the heaviest youll be using? And for what type of photography?

@graemematthews3630

3 жыл бұрын

The biggest lens I use is a Sigma 100-400 on a Sony A7R2 body. Used for landscape photography. Terrific review, by the way . Well done.

Your explanation of the thumbscrew wasn’t clear. What is it used for? Is it a pretension adjustment for the ball head?

@etchd_

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, sorry for the slow reply! Yep, you are correct. It adjusts the tension of the ballhead when the full tension knob is at it's loosest. So you adjust it to suit the weight of your camera set up so that the ballhead doesn't flop if you accidentally loosen the knob all the way.

How sturdy is it in windy conditions? Reliable or does the img have motion blur? Does it do a good job absorbing vibrations?

@etchd_

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for the comment. In my experience it does really well, however as mentioned in the review, I am using it with my Olympus and i will often leave the IBIS turned on . I know the purists might be against that, but the magnetic IBIS is so good it is a non issue. Whenever I shoot in windy conditions I always hang my bag from the hook and that negates almost all micro vibrations. Sorry I can't offer much more advice on the matter, it will depend a lot on your set up and the conditions i think.

Very nice review. Do you know what's the difference between r, t and w series?

@etchd_

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, thanks so much. Sorry for the late reply. Did you figure it out? It is confusing I know. The W-stands for waterproof series. The R-series are larger and more suited to shoots where big cameras are used and you dont have to hike or carry things very far. The T-series are the regular tripods for everyday use! Keep checking back over the next month as ill have the newly released model reviewed!

Awesome review 👍. However Replace the ball head with a Acratech Panoramic Head & leveling plate. Match made in heaven.

@etchd_

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks mate! sorry for the late response! Ohh that head would be awesome! To be perfectly honest, I don't really get much of a chance to use this tripod as my work has been all travel, and I can't justify the weight. I just used the small A-1205 travel tripod now!

Hi Etchd, my set (Nikon D500, 70-200mm f2.8 and teleconverter) weighs 2.8kg. This tripod looks very good to me and corresponds to what I'm looking for considering it has spikes, the type of dish and the automatic locking system at the angles. I think these are the normal requirements for a good tripod choice for nature and andscape photography. I'm 1.70m tall and I don't use the extendable column (I only use it in "emergency"), this tripod isnt low for me? Anyway, i'm in doubt with the new sirui ST124. What's your opinion? Thanks

@etchd_

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paulo, thanks so much for the comment. To be perfectly honest, Sirui have really upgraded their tripod manufacturing technology with the new ST series. It is so much smaller, lighter and easier to use. I find the thick legs of the W-2204 far to cumbersome for my work now and it's now just used as a timelapse or secondary tripod. Where are you based? if you can also grab the new ST-10 series ballhead, you then have the perfect package!

@pauloamaral668

2 жыл бұрын

@@etchd_ I'm in Portugal and the ST124 and 125 kit already exists in the photography store, but, as I told you, I think the ST124 is too low to work (129cm vs 147cm) and the W2204 seems more stable, although a little heavier.

@pauloamaral668

2 жыл бұрын

@@etchd_ hi, between the K-10X and the ST-10X ball head for the W-2204 tripod, which one did you choose? Thanks.

@etchd_

2 жыл бұрын

@@pauloamaral668 hi mate if you have the chance to buy the St-10x I'd definitely get that! Newer tech, more precise adjustments.

What about the Sirui w-1204 and 1204 is also great tripod even lighter and hold heavier?

@etchd_

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I haven't used these tripods yet so I can't honestly give my opinion. In reality though, how heavy is the camera system you are using? There is also a brand new model and design that has just been released. I will be reviewing it very soon so keep an eye out!

Is this thing stable enough for macro? Good review.

@etchd_

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I would say so! I'm assuming you mean outdoors? You could certainly hang a bag or sand bag off the hook to support it further. To be fair I don't shoot macro so I can't comment on this in all honesty. I will borrow a macro lens one day and test it out!

Dear, sir! A big THANK to you, for this very good and nicely made, fine and helpful review of this unique tripod made by Sirui! May I ask you if you are comfortable with the total weight of this W-2204 in carbon fiber or would you consider sometimes to have the "little brother" I think having the less weight about 1 400 g but also being a bit shorter compared with W-2204? One more question, have you ever considered giving the Arca Swiss Monoball p0 Ballhead a try and attached to your W-2204? Why I am asking, it is because P0 has a unique function to make to the very comfortable panorama head if you sometimes also capturing panoramics? Anyhow, your review is a joy to watch! Thank so very much, and I do wishing you all the Very Best always! Best Regards from Sweden!

@etchd_

5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you dig the review! Look to be honest the weight isn't much of a concern as it's pretty light to begin with. It's the physical size of the unit that I it's where I take it. My camera stabilisation is so good that for the majority of shoots I take the A-1205 as it's so small. Most weekend shoots though where I have my car I'll take the w-2204 as it's no sweat there. What camera are you using? And what is your main focus of shots? Night? Stars? The next model down would definitely be a solid option and you can shave much needed weight and size down. My best mate has the w1204 and loves it with his A7rii. I haven't considered that ball head really as I never do panoramas. The Ballhead is easy to remove though so you can play around with that quite easily! Hope that helps

@loganjonah9575

3 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm quite off topic but do anybody know of a good place to watch new tv shows online?

@ridgecamden6273

3 жыл бұрын

@Logan Jonah Ehh I would suggest Flixportal. You can find it thru google :D -ridge

@loganjonah9575

3 жыл бұрын

@Ridge Camden Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it!

@ridgecamden6273

3 жыл бұрын

@Logan Jonah glad I could help :)

Hi how are the tripod and the bullhead holding up after several months?

@etchd_

5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate! Thanks for the comment. Yes it's still holding up as new! A little more banged up as it now lives outside my bag rather than in its bag ha. The legs still move nicely, I need to re grease some of the Lower twist mechanisms though. The ball head is also going smoothly still. To be fair I took the smaller A-1205 around Europe as I was hiking so this tripod hasn't been used a great deal since I've been back!

Is this combo still the gold standard for outdoor/landscape photography in Australia?

@etchd_

2 жыл бұрын

Mate, it still is a great tripod, however I find that technology has moved on, and their new ST series is much more refined. That being said, it depends on what system you are using. I only use this tripod now for timelapse and as a secondary one to my ST-125.

I love the random silly clips 😂

The music volume is insanely high compared to the speaking sections

@etchd_

4 жыл бұрын

Perks of the first ever review I guess! If it's too distracting for you then I'm sure you'll find another review that's better 👍

@dennisdegroot7490

3 жыл бұрын

@@etchd_ I have tinnitus and had to turn the sound of. It's not good. He is right.

nice JOB...well done

@matthewhorspool1798

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! glad you liked it!

@carmas54

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Horspool ...I got the 1204 vs the 2204 today it was 50 usd less than yours and I shoot fuji and Nikon

@matthewhorspool1798

5 жыл бұрын

@@carmas54 awesome! It's a great tripod right. My friend purchased one of those for Antarctica!

@carmas54

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Horspool I will know when I get ... it shipped out yesterday to me lol

Is the center column removable?

@etchd_

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, yes it sure is! Can be used as a monopod or the ball head can be mounted directly to the baseplate

@84nomas

4 жыл бұрын

@@etchd_ thanks for the reply! Awesome review bro

I had it for one year. My photography style forces me to stay inside the water continuously. IT is not as much water proof as they say... mine died definitively after one year. The gaskets stoped working so water started to go inside the legs, and in a few more the carbon fiber inside the joints broke up and two of the legs lost its ability to be folded. A disaster. Not a hater... I have two Siri travel tripods that I love... but don-t spend the money in this one if you expect to be really waterproof. I didn’t get any support from the seller (I bought it in an eBay shop... my mistake). I can send you photos of the broken parts if you want. I am using a berlebach now which I love and it deals perfectly with the water.

@etchd_

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, thanks so much for the message. No good about your model failing! And you couldn't replace the gaskets? Ebay does make it hard! otherwise it should still be under warranty!

Your volume goes up too much when you play the music, that ain't cool

Next time set the 70-200 on its foot and onto the ball head.......you are risking screwing up your flange the way you mount the camera body instead!!!

@matthewhorspool1798

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Christos, thanks for the comment. Yes, I totally agree with you. In the review I mentioned this and that it was out of interest that I mounted it via the body :)

Kill the sound effects ......

@etchd_

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the constructive words 👍

FUCKING BACKGROUND MUSIC ASSSSSSHOLLLLE

I don't care how "good" a product is, even a Bentley or a Bugatti or a Leica xx or whatever have "downsides". The good things speak for themselves. Tell me about the negatives, the downsides, even a couple of (yes they're super subjective, but tell me anyway) pet peeves or things you would change. You did a great job by mentioning that "thumbscrew" issue. That's 'deal-breaker' for me. I prefer the traditional setup of 3 separate knobs, because, as you pointed out, that thumbscrew is not conducive to using in cold weather and/or while wearing gloves. How does their warranty stack up against competitors (Benro, Manfrotto, Giottos, etc.) in the same class? A few years back, I bought the MeFoto travel tripod because everyone online was sucking MeFoto's dick. I bought the thing, used it three times...…………………….well, technically, TWICE. Fucking thing (fortunately) fell apart in my living room (instead of on a cliff) on the third try. Want to know the DOWNSIDES of a travel tripod, no matter how "light" it is or the "cool" colors it comes in or the "cute" little tripod bag that comes with it? The fucking legs (sections) are held together by shitty little plastic clips (probably made in China...………..and that probably cost the company about 10 cents apiece to mold, extrude, or whatever. "Yeah, so what Alderman, everything is plastic and made in China nowadays." Fuck you! That's "So what". Does it seem "smart" to put your $1,000 (or whatever) camera and your $2,000 (or whatever) lenses on something that's held together with $1's worth of plastic? Yeah, well I've seen a lot of video's about, "travel tripods", but I ain't seen none that talk about the shitty little plastic bushings, clips, whatever you call them. LPT: Implement a daily pushup routine into your life and buy a used, name brand aluminum (or wood) tripod that was made in the 1990's...……………..preferably manufactured in Japan or Germany. You're welcome.

@SimpleFlyMiami

5 жыл бұрын

Settle down son. You're making a spectacle of yourself.

@anandhua.b4589

4 жыл бұрын

it comes with a 6 year warranty