Recently discovered your channel. Not only am I learning a ton about my Canon M50 but I've got quite a list for things I'll be purchasing. Sold me on this tripod that arrived today. Can't wait to use it!

Hello Mark. I did buy this tripod because of your video and recommendation almost a year ago. I have been very pleased with its functionality and quality! I was a little confused why it needed two knobs for the ball head, but since it is there I use it. Thanks again for the video and I look forward to using this tripod for a very long time.

Thank you very much!!! I need this. Have been looking for a light weight portable tripod. This checks all the boxes.

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

No worries! I’m sure you will be very happy with it.

Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊 I was looking for something like this for a long time.

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, yes it's so hard to know without someone having hands on experience with them.

Thank you Mark for your recommendations not only for the tripod but also the screen protector and camera bag. I have purchased all three items. I was in the market for a new tripod and I couldn't find a good one, then I remembered your previous video about accessories to buy with a Canon M50 Mark II and wham! lol here I am! Thank you and blessings to you always for your help.

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thanks for your video Mark. I have just ordered one and got it for $100 Aussie - amazing!

The hook for the bag is really well thought for windy days

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its pretty cool.

Thanks for the great video! Do you carry the backpack and tripod separately, attached to each other, or does the tripod fit into the bag?

Glad I watched your video again. I was getting frustrated with the tripod legs flopping around and not really being stable while working with legs in the shorter (non extended position). I took the two hex wrench's and was able to tighten them down.(no spinning) No more problem...secured.

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear

@BoReynolds

Жыл бұрын

Thats the problem I had RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX! Thought I was doing something wrong. Thx! Bo

This was just what I needed

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thanks for the excellent review. I did not know that my tripod can became mono tripod in a bit.

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear.

Hey, great vid. Can you put a german buy link in the description?

Thanks Mark! Bought the t200 and it just arrived! Beyond my expectations. Solid and built like a tank. When I picked up the box when it was delivered I was surprised by the weight but that went away after having playing with all the possibilities that are available. Solid build and can safely handle my cages and telephoto lens's. Next purchase is a lens support rig for the small rig cage and M50 mk ll . Any recommendations? I'm not sure which base plate to get.

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

I have not really setup a lens support for the M50, I would look at what Smallrig has for sure, they are my go to for that type of stuff.

@KayJay01

Жыл бұрын

Might be too late, but I can definitely recommend Smallrig's stuff for this. I use the universal base plate by them (1674), a couple 15mm rods (1872), and their lens support (BSL2680) for the lens support. This makes it quite front heavy though, so I recommend some rear counter-balancing with a V-mount for a battery on the back, I use the 3016 and a powerbank holder (BUB2336) and a powerbank. With a couple USB to DC cables this powers both the camera and monitor for hours and hours, and puts the center of gravity back on the camera body which is excellent for stability.

Thanks for the great review.

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome.

Hello! I’m new to your channel, but extremely grateful. I’m having a hard time attaching my camera to the top piece. I keep spinning the camera but it somehow is still wobbly 😅 what am I doing wrong?

I bought this tripod based on your review (and used your affiliate link) and just got it. Very impressed so far!

@markwiemels

11 ай бұрын

I know! It has no business being that good for the price point.

Thanks Mark...I like it. Actually I think that tripod is under a few diff names rebranded.

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I get that impression too.

Hello! I'm about to buy one of this tripods but I'm not sure if I should get the CT-20 o the CT-10

I was looking at this tripod now this just cinches the deal .

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

It's really great, and can't be beat at the price.

Hey Mark, do you know if the Smallrig fluid heads are any good? I'm a freelance journalist and have been doing a lot of run and gun video. I'm looking for an upgrade from a dirt-cheap tripod that is pretty lightweight with some video capability. Thought about a manfrotto setup, but I'm worried it might be a bit heavy/pricy.

@markwiemels

6 ай бұрын

I have a number of them, but have always used them locked off, so not using the head for movement. The reports I have seen from others, that do use them for moment, have been mixed.

Hi, I like you reviews, I have seen now a few of them. This tripod seems to be same tripod as Rollei and K&F Concept are selling under their names and colors. Those manufacturer is chinese Fotopro. Any chance that you were able to compare them if they are the same? Prices differs in different parts of our planet, Rollei is cheaper in Europe for example, that might be a good information for possible buyers.

Great vid as they all are Mark

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Too kind of you to say, thanks so much.

I’m literally sold

--- I bought something similar in lockdown from China which is poor so will upgrade soon as I have both the cage and the small tripod you have from Smallrig who’s quality is excellent

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Yah, I have never been let down by a smallrig product.

This tripod doesn't seem to be available anymore? Is there a newer model that Smallrig make in replacement of this?

@KayJay01

Жыл бұрын

Seems to be available on both Amazon UK and US, you'll find it by searching for Smallrig 3935.

The Goat!

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

So kind of you. Thanks.

Couldn’t understand why they put threaded holes opposite the allen screw tensioners but you can screw the spikes into the holes to avoid losing them…I’d probably lose at least one in time.

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Wow! thanks, I had no idea!

@MarkP-df8ho

Ай бұрын

These are also accessory holes for ? Bracket, arms, mic) etc

I can't seem to find this from any retailers, looks great though!

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

What country are you in?

@jp-kershaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@markwiemels UK

@stephaniehailstone5349

2 жыл бұрын

Could you attach a link for this tripod? Looks great but I can't find it either

@legzn2423

Жыл бұрын

Me too

I got the 71 inch version of this tripod for my iPhone set up. It's beeing delivered tomorrow.

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Excellent.

Mark would you recommend this for the canon R50 and my son’s Nikon D5600? Thank you

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure, for the money you can't beat it. It still gets used every day in my studio forr a variety of cameras.

@bluejay3945

Жыл бұрын

@@markwiemels Thank you as always. You are a kind soul

Mark, I'm hoping you actually SEE this question. I bought the Tripod but I must be doing something wrong. The legs are dangling all over the place making it hard to set up. I notice whenever you grab or move it the legs stay stationary where mine just dangle everywhere. Its been that way from the start so I don't think it has to do with those tensioners you mention near the end. Obviously, I'm doing SOMETHING wrong? Bo

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I suspect they just need to be tensioned. They may not have been tensioned properly at the factory, or became loose in shipping. Not all of my legs we the same tension out of the box, one was a bit looser than the other two, so It wouldn’t surprise me if there were variations like this, for whatever reason, but easy to fix.

I bought this exact tripod a couple months ago, I'm really happy with it. BTW Mark, as someone who wears glasses and uses the viewfinder on the Canon M50, do you have any tricks or tips? I usually end up pushing my glasses up on top of my head, but it gets annoying after a while. Any advice for using it with glasses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. No good tips on the glasses, I find it annoying too. I look through my glasses at the view finder, I use multifocal so i just have to make sure I use the same part of the glasses each time, and set the diopter for that part of the glasses.

@bodinian

2 жыл бұрын

Take your glasses off then adjust the diopter until you can see your image through the viewfinder. The diopter was made for that exact purpose. It's on the bottom of the viewfinder on the M50

@avi8485

2 жыл бұрын

@@bodinian Thanks Joseph. I'm aware of that. The annoying part is pushing up my glasses every time I want to look through the viewfinder, they just get in the way.

Does this work well for cameras without a cage also?

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it comes with the tripod plate to connect to the camera.

I don't know why they don't make the centre column a little longer so the legs fold closer together. That's the best thing about the peak design tripod. The base of these are still too wide

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, those Peak Design Tripods are pretty pricey and highly engineered, but really nice. Won't be getting one for under $100, that's for sure.

@kingsamvisuals

2 жыл бұрын

@@markwiemels I get that but the head is what's preventing it from folding tighter. They could even make the head detachable for smaller folds or something

Every time he says "tripod" you have to drink! 😂 Great video!!

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

It's for the algorithm ;-)

Hi Mark, what kind of tripod do you recommend for the Canon m350 in 2023? I am making KZreads.

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

This one.

@TomlinDemetriusC

Жыл бұрын

@@markwiemels thank you very much for your suggestion!

Have a question if I buy the DaVinci software do I have to pay monthly fee for app

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

The basic edition is free, and works well.

@lildamanehouston8037

2 жыл бұрын

@@markwiemels I Know the basic is free but I want always have access to internet

@lildamanehouston8037

2 жыл бұрын

@@markwiemels or does that not matter once it's downloaded

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

@@lildamanehouston8037 they offer the program for free for the basic edition. Which is amazing. You really only need the advanced edition if you are doing big commercial projects. You just download it and use it. They have done this to get more people using the program. It’s just a totally free software.

@lildamanehouston8037

2 жыл бұрын

@@markwiemels Can my 15.6 inch screen 8GB 128 memory Windows 10S silver run DaVinci Or do I need to try another video source

Can you add a handle to turn it?

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

To turn what?

How many times does he say "tripod" in this video? If you answer correctly you will win the internet.

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

It’s for the algorithm! ;-)

@NotOfThisWorld567

2 жыл бұрын

@@markwiemels Well I hope you're happy with your algorithm because I'm offering the entire internet for the right answer. Only one answer per player. Sorry, "algorithm" is not the correct answer. 🤣

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Ug… missed out again.

Is this tripod possible for flatlay shoot?

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

Yes, depending on the size of the flay lay.

what about with the M6 mkII?

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, just as good.

What model is it? This entire video didn’t even say except that it’s a Smallrig Selection. And searching they’re over $100

@BackpackeRom

Жыл бұрын

SmallRig selection Camera Tripod 78” Aluminium Tripod/Monopod. I’ve ordered it for $79 just today. Thanks for this Vid. Using your link shows that it’s not available in stock. I still could find it on Amazon anyway.

@legzn2423

Жыл бұрын

@@BackpackeRom thank you! I ordered it with the cage from Amazon

Which model number is this?

@markwiemels

2 жыл бұрын

At one point they called it the Select Series T200, but now they seem to have removed the model number from the listings. I think its the only tripod in the select series that goes to 78" or 2 meter high.

@jeffreyhemming68

2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel!! Very informative!! My go to subscription.

Drink or smoke every time he says tripod

@markwiemels

Жыл бұрын

We don't encourage drug use on this channel ;-)