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Great video. Thanks so much. I needed a video to show me how to open up the exact drive.

Only 5400 rpm?

Thanks so much for the review, I think that due your review I am going to get the Benro Adventure, it is very similar to Mach3 but Adventure is the version with Flip Locks, I also prefer flip locks. I was deciding between Manfrotto and Benro but after I saw the leg fall (which was hilarius) I think it is normal if you do not do mantenaince. Also the Benro has replacement parts for most of the parts that comes with the tripod so hopefully I won't be needing them. By the way, how are you doing with the tripods?

Bad video, not body fix

My broke

Well, this explains why I can't figure out how to open my broken one without breaking it further...

I have one of those drives (the 10TB one), but it doesn’t work because I accidentally dropped it and I can’t get it working again.

Mine was plugged in and the lead was pulled sending unit across the room. I pluggedbit in and it worked then thebpower died. Is it dead or the powet supply broken!?

The Benro is heavy duty triopod..good for Teleobjektiv. And Wildlife Photographie

After now watching 4 videos and all the videos, shows the prying dun by pulling the tope part up/ away from its walls. And not the walls away from the top part. To try and not brake the tabs, wile your prying. Simply slip in a small driver/pine vice or plastic wedge to keep the two part open.

It's less about you moving to a side and more about you are so FAR from the mic. The test is not 'scientific'.

I got one real similar that didnt work out the box. Wish me luck

Fastest $200 tripod I've got is the E-Image GA752 with mono locking system, just a single knob on top of each leg to release all sections of the legs automatically. It fully extend to 64 inches or contract to 24 inches by pulling the tripod up or push it down, all in one motion. Manfrotto 645 FAST works on the same principle with better built quality but that's $800, and the $1900 Sachtler Flowtech 75 is what the pros uses, also have similar leg system, but not something I can ever afford haha.

the hub is interesting because i can add 2 more external hard disk to it with only 1 single usb port connecting to my pc it looks very useful or so i thought until i bought it this shit overheat like crazy! those plastic sides looks like vent but its fully closed now i just want to grab the hard disk out and throw the enclosure into the bin!

It appears that I broke the usb port on my hard drive and imagine my surprise when I hear Thomas start speaking! I had no idea you had another channel!

Is this worth buying in 2023- if its an i7- 256 gb and 8 gb ram? Need it for dj work in home studio

Very useful thank you.

I have 4 of them, Can i make them a nas?

I love this type of comparison and I wish the audio reviewers would do more like it. The general misnomer is that the bigger the brand and or the more money you spend the better the mic is. Not exactly true. First you run into the law of diminishing returns. Sure it might be better but how much better is it compared to how much more you money you spend? A lot of times you wind up paying a lot more for a little gain. So it's up to you to decide if it's good enough for your budget or can you afford the money to get you that much closer to "perfect"? Also note that you can often change and improve the sound in post processing. The next thing to know is that everyone's voice is different as well as every mic has it's own sound profile. One mic can be awesome for some types of voices but abysmal for others. Personally I prefer more flat profile mics, because it usually gives you more room to work with in post. However I mostly record a variety of other people as opposed to myself. If you primarily just record one person you can save yourself some time in editing by finding the best mic for that person for the money. Some mics I recommend are the Shure SM 57 and SM 58. For around $100 US each they are great all around mics that have been staples in the industry for decades. For a shotgun the Sennheiser MKE-600 is a great mic for many situations and a really good price. There are some good mics from Rode, Deity, Audio Technica, and Synco in a similar price range. For Lavalier mics I could go down a very big rabbit hole. To keep it short if you want wireless, the Rode Wireless Go, the Comica Boom XD, and the Saramonic Blink 500 are great starter sets. Personally I prefer wireless mics that use the UHF frequency but you'll pay more. Then there are Lavs that record to the body pack rather than transmit wirelessly. The Zoom F2 and Tascam mini are industry standards and relatively affordable. The down side is that you have to sync the separate audio to the video in post but there are tricks to make it fairly painless. You generally get a cleaner recording than the wireless packs though.

I don’t feel like you have enough tripods 😂😂😂😂

It's incredible how obsessed Seagate is in preventing from people opening their product. As if they have something to hide.

Wow, hello Thomas! Did not expect to hear your voice here.

Ups!

great video. helped me shuck mine just now.

Fantastic review mate, I was suggested to get the MK 290 XTA3-BH. I told them I wanted to get the 502 fluid head and the best legs that weren’t huge and could fit inside a suitcase or side of peak design travel backpack 45L and I believe the 055 looks very solid to put with the 502 fluid. Subscribed. Hi from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

Hey guys I wanna get for the ps5 as an external hard drive but my question is it a must to unplug everytime Iam offline on the console so like I leave it on when I'm on or rest mode or just keep it plugged?

Thanks for the comparison. I have 3 Manfrotto tripods, including 1 Manfrotto 055. I just purchased an IFootage TC6S to replace my be Befree Travel Tripod (gawd I hate that) and am blown away it. I’m now going to replace my 055 and 502 with iFootage tripods. Note that the neck of the TC6S can be turned upside down to take shots on the ground. Admittedly by 055 is an older version, but the neck is unstable and you don’t want to pan with it. The TC6S is rock solid. I have a levelling plate for my 055 which also moves 15 degrees. It’s very good, but not cheap. The TC6S is very similar in that respect; not quite as solid, but a little easier to use. Levelling bass are critical for any outdoor video shooting. Eg weddings, events, landscapes, b-roll. I can see why you view the legs opening slowly as a disadvantage. But for me,, the cushioning release of the TC6S protects the equipment and doesn’t “bang” on release. So I can see why you went for the 055, but for me, IFootage is a clear winner. I’m blown away by how well it is made, how light and how stable it feels. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.

Hmmm… Does that one come without the acoustic feedback? I believe the company that makes Benro was contracted to make Gitzo for a while. Probably not a coincidence they have some similarities. Gitzo’s mistake. There’s a room in my house we call the “Tripod Room.” It isn’t full yet… My favorite design is the Tiltall/Star+D model. Been using one with a custom center post almost 40 years. (And it looks it.) Second most used, a Benro A268 (travel). #3 is the 055 (old model). I saw a fat guy in a camera store pondering the purchase of a very expensive carbon fiber tripod. I didn’t say anything, but he didn’t look like the type that was gonna carry a tripod on a long hike. I’m sure he could afford it, considering the piece of photo-jewelry hanging from his neck, but if you’re gonna USE expensive equipment, by all means cough up the cash. My old Star-D isn’t going to impress anybody. (Well, a few gear-heads have asked about the custom work.)

The Manfrotto falling apart isn't really a good feature...

Amazing review mate...After watching this video, I went and bought the Manfrotto 055..just a question, what camera model did you use to record this video?

I think you made the wrong choice with the Manfrotto; the iFootage is a much better tripod.

I have the 10TB Version..i hate the way the driver always sleep. if i change the case, can i prevent to do this ? The logic (to sleep) must be in the case?

Thanks a lot for your great comparison 👍🏻 There is just a small error at the timestamps. After the first MKE600 example some of them are wrong

Hey thomas, cool video! I know your main channel and I also love this type of content. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for making this Tom! We are looking to upgrade our audio next! Current overhead is a Tascam DR-05 and my lav is a Tascam DR-10L. Both sound good, but other options are good to know as well! Love the idea of using a shotgun up top. The video micro sounds great for it's price. I agree, the Sennheiser sounds more REAL. Great video!

I find it really difficult to determine one audio source sounding better than another. I can 100% hear the differences, but cannot separate them on quality. Probably should have listed through headphones.

mmm really good comparison! Thanks :D You're right that shotgun mics shouldn't be ruled out, but the Shure (noise aside) is quite clear and easy to understand without any muddy boom. Rode Video Micro punches well above its weight and size, that was surprising! I love how convenient lav's are but have always hated how muffle they sound without aggressive tweaks. Gonna have to try that plugin regardless.

Nice! I'm in the market for a microphone upgrade, so the timing of this video is perfect! Thx for sharing!

If i already have data on the drive and i shuck it then put the drive into another enclosure is the data lost somehow or does the seagate enclosure circuit board not have any kind of proprietary data management layer?

Wowww I was looking for similar kind of review, thanks so much fir making this video. I’m bit confused between Manfrotto 055 vs 190 model, can you please share if you happened to know the differences. I like the 90 degree center column fold.

Seeing this in 2021 for $360 Canadian... Is there any stylus support? Is it decent for digital handwriting if so?

I only use Sirui heads and tripods not to expensive, great quality

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I thought every European is obligated by law to own at least one 16€ Hama tripod.

I think honestly for your channel's size and hopefully revenue a more expensive pro tripod would make sense. Don't know exactly which ones though

360p? what year is this Tom :P

Quality unavailable??? Huh, I've only seen 480p at first, not a greyd out quality selector

Perfect and informative, Thanks.

hard drives are so cheap nowadays, I really wouldn’t be surprised if a 10 tb would sell for $15 in 10-20 years