Is an Expensive TRIPOD Worth It? (How to Choose Best Budget Video Tripod for Filmmaking & DSLR)

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024

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  • @dslrrookie6808
    @dslrrookie6808 Před 4 lety +29

    Love the intro 😂. Choosing a tripod is so hard when you’re starting out!

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      DSLR Rookie thanks! It really is! A lot of options and not a lot of info out there. Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

  • @youarehere1251
    @youarehere1251 Před 2 lety +2

    I just lost my Neewer tripod during vacation, left it on top of my car and took off, at least I still got the plate with my camera. Time to shop for a replacement.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 2 lety

      That happened to me once but it was a frostie from Wendy’s. Good luck on your search!

  • @al_muftah94
    @al_muftah94 Před 4 lety +2

    I started with a Gitzo tripod when I used to do photography back in 08 and the tripod still works perfectly. Switching into videography I started with a Benro tripod which was okay, I knew I needed something better. When the Flowtech 75 was announced I got one immediately with the FSB 8 video head. Now since I have larger camera setups such as Red/ Arri with cine glass I was looking into getting the Oconnor 1040 tripod system, that's both head and legs. unfortunately with the coronavirus lockdown and quarantine had to postpone it since all jobs got cancelled.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      Nice! Sounds pretty similar to what we did. I have the FSB 8 with the Flowtech 75 as well! The Oconnor 1040 is a beast - you’re gonna love it. But yeah holding off any future purchases here now as well. Thanks for supporting the channel!

  • @dianaquinones4792
    @dianaquinones4792 Před 4 lety +5

    Best Tripod video. I don’t need to watch anymore. I just need about 1,200 now lmao

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Haha! Thanks! I know right. Had to save up for this one. It’s a pricey doozie!

  • @tacsmith
    @tacsmith Před rokem +1

    I bought that exact $100 tripod. Mine broke pretty quickly as well. It last three years but that was with me maneuvuering around the issues. The slide locks stopped locking fully. The holders snapped like you said. And the head would get loose sometimes and I'd have to tighten it constantly... Got so used to it that when I finally got a good tripod it was jarring to me lol.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před rokem +1

      Haha wow! Impressive that you made it work for 3 years. Bet it was nice when you finally hit that upgrade button. Enjoy the new one and happy shooting!

  • @MexicanMovie
    @MexicanMovie Před 4 lety +2

    I've got a Vinten Vision Blue (fluid head/tripod combo) that i use most of the time but also have an older super heavy duty (weighs 24lbs i believe) O'Connor aluminum tripod that i use when i set up my C300 in the woods and leave the area while it films for a few hours for wildlife.... super stable even on windy days, but getting it all out to the woods ain't easy if you're alone, especially if you're a puny weakling like me :)

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      Haha nice! Those old OConnors will last forever. But yes they are heavy! I’ll have to check out the Vinten Vision - haven’t used that one. So many tripods out now it’s tough to keep track!

  • @freejay3
    @freejay3 Před 4 lety +2

    Picked up a second hand aluminium Sachtler FSB4 for $400 recently in great condition...using a bmpcc4k rig on it .
    Hitting maximum weight on it but works fine

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Nice! Can’t go wrong with Sachtler especially used as they just last forever. And that’s a good deal. BMPCC 4K sounds like a perfect fit on there. Thanks for watching Jay!

  • @rajkumarmurugan9539
    @rajkumarmurugan9539 Před 2 lety +1

    Your Video are Amazing, so Helpful. Thank you

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 2 lety

      Glad you like. Thanks very much for watching!

  • @anthonypeirce5875
    @anthonypeirce5875 Před 4 lety +2

    i would like a sachtler FBS 8 for filming fast moveing things ETC aircraft at airshows plenty of time to save for one for 2021 airshows

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      It's a great tripod! That sounds like a nice choice for the airshows :D

  • @Ranger7Studios
    @Ranger7Studios Před 4 lety +2

    I will say that not all bargain tripods are bad. I've had great luck with a company called Caryer. Not only do their products work, but they stand behind their products. Might be worth checking out if on a budget. Also look at Benro, which usually has great sales on tripods.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      I haven’t personally had a lot of great experiences with bargain tripods. Haven’t heard of Caryer, though. I’ll check them out. How long have you been using it for?

    • @Ranger7Studios
      @Ranger7Studios Před 4 lety +1

      @@FilmJams I've been using their standing monopod for a few years now. When I first reviewed it, I didn't like it. (It actually broke while testing it). After I returned it, the company contacted me and asked me if I would give it a second chance.(Apparently, I had a dud.) I love it now! I pretty much take it on all my trips and day hikes. It came with a 701 type head and works just as well as my Manfrotto. (I now have the Caryer head on my Manfrotto sticks, so that says something.) True, it's more plastic then the Manfrotto, but I was impressed for a budget brand. And the fact that this company stands behind what they make is always a good sign. I just ordered a tripod from them the other day. Hopefully, they have kept up the quality, unlike some other budget brands where quality varies from product to product.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      (Sorry just seeing this comment now!) Ok good info to know! Interesting that the first one broke. But glad to hear the company fixed the issue and sent you another one. That’s such an important aspect of buying film gear, because we sometimes live with this equipment for 10-20 years, or more... and having companies that stand behind their products to make sure we can do our jobs is really important. Hope you’re staying safe, take care!

    • @androstern
      @androstern Před 3 lety +3

      I might be wrong but I think the company you are mentioning is actually called CAYER. Gonna buy from them soon.

    • @Ranger7Studios
      @Ranger7Studios Před 3 lety +1

      @@androstern One and the same. :) I'm pretty happy with mine.

  • @salsal7797
    @salsal7797 Před 2 lety +1

    yeah guys just go ahead and buy OConnor Ultimate 1040 Fluid Head Package budget friendly !!

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 2 lety

      Ha! I guess budget can mean different things to dif people, but we do go over tripods that start around $600 up to tripods costing thousands. Hope it’s helpful!

  • @Jonathan-wm5ju
    @Jonathan-wm5ju Před 3 lety +2

    So you are saying that my Amazon basics tripod can't hold my Red rig?

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 3 lety +2

      I utilize a proprietary blend of goose eggs, toothpicks and mashed potatoes to hold my Red, but to each their own!

  • @reggiejohnson2
    @reggiejohnson2 Před 3 lety +2

    Ya'll music goes!

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Reggie! Appreciate you stopping by and commenting 😆👍🎵🎶🎵

  • @ladyesther
    @ladyesther Před 4 lety +3

    I am using a Slik AMT that has been discontinued (pro 330 DXB). Can you recommend anything comparable? I just need a good, super easy tripod for studio filming. I am still trying to get the dude I borrowed the Slik from to sell it to me since it meets my needs, but he's on the fence. :( Sad face. :( I want good quality but basic basic! Thank you.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Make sure to check the links below in the video description. We list 6 or 7 tripods. There should be a few that fit your budget!

  • @peacecreature1238
    @peacecreature1238 Před 3 lety +1

    IM SO LOST SOMEONE HELP! I have the canon c300 mark ii and need a good quality tripod that's not too expensive. Looking at some used ones, Lots of parts are sold separately. Some are just the legs, or the head. Can i combine different brands of legs/heads? Also do I need to get a "tripod base" for my camera?

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 3 lety +1

      You can mix different brands of tripod heads with different sticks as long as they are the same bowl size. 100mm is what I’d recommend for the C300mkii- you don’t need to buy the separate plate. But you can add later if you want more flexibility. We have links below the video in the description to some Complete Tripod packages that all should work with the C300mkii. Hope that helps. Good luck!

    • @peacecreature1238
      @peacecreature1238 Před 3 lety +1

      @@FilmJams thank you so much

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 3 lety

      peacecreature you’re welcome! Good luck!

  • @rsm307studios
    @rsm307studios Před 4 lety +1

    The question I have for a beginner with a very low budget to buy a bunch of gear (tripod, microphones, lights, etc.), what about the little guys? My budget was blown out of the water watching your video. What about the little guys who don't have a lot of money and are just starting out and don't have $12,000 cameras? Thanks for the video...but this looks like it is still geared for the professionals.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Randy Milliron hi Randy thanks for watching and for your question. I’m just wondering did you watch the full video? We give a number examples ranging in price from $600 - $1200 for tripods that we recommend. They’re also actually listed below the video in the description with links to them. If you don’t have the budget for a new one, we also recommend looking for used options on eBay which can cost half that. If you don’t have at least $300 in your budget for a tripod yet, I’d recommend holding off. The point of this video is that spending a little extra money on a tripod in the long run will save you money - At least in our experience. If you want to spend $100 on a tripod like Jai did, you can definitely give it a go, but we’re trying to save you that hassle of having it break or not function how you want it to. You also might want to check out our other video on how to start a production company for under $10,000 where we actually list all of the gear you’ll need including audio, lighting, grip gear, camera, tripod, computer all for under $10,000. If you’re just starting out looking for gear definitely check that video out.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Here’s a link to one of our other videos on starting a production company for under $10,000 - this is geared at beginners looking to get into the video business. czcams.com/video/8lGcKEHFnwc/video.html

    • @rsm307studios
      @rsm307studios Před 4 lety +1

      Film Jams Yes, I watched all the way to the end. Although I found your video quite funny (at Jai’s expense), I understand you get what you pay for. I’ve been researching tripods now for over two weeks and just want to make the best decision for my budget right now. I bought a Rhino RŌV Slider and my two cheap hand-me-down tripods cannot handle the weight of the Slider and my Canon 80D. So I’m back to researching. Thanks for the reply.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      I can understand that. What’s your total budget? I think best bang for the buck is the Manfrotto 504 - and go with the Aluminum sticks (heavier but cheaper). And like I mentioned check eBay for used - lots of used deals right now with the Rental houses clearing excess inventory because of the Quarantine. Good luck!

  • @kristinzimmerman5258
    @kristinzimmerman5258 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely video ! Thanks

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 3 lety

      Thanks K-Z! Appreciate you watching. Get ready for that Sachtler quiz!

  • @frankfeng2701
    @frankfeng2701 Před 4 lety +4

    What you can buy with the price of one Sachler "budget" tripod:
    Camera: BMPCC4k
    Lenses: used EF mount manual focus lenses
    Lighting: Godox SL series
    Audio: Takstar shotgun mic and Zoom H1 recorder
    Slider: GVM
    Gimbal: Zhiyun Weebill Lab S

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +2

      A BMPCC4K alone is $1295 on B&H. The lower end Sachtler we show in the video (and listed below in the description) is $1200. There are plenty of other good tripods under $1000. Used you can find Sachtlers for $500-800 on EBay - like we mention in the video. And the Sachtler is probably the only item on that list that will last 30 years plus. So yes it’s a long term investment. I’ve made the mistake of getting cheap tripods and the point of this video was to try and help others from making that mistake. I do like your list tho! Some good gear ;) thanks for watching!

  • @gusto519
    @gusto519 Před 4 lety +2

    great video as always!!

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Fergus! Really appreciate that!

    • @gusto519
      @gusto519 Před 4 lety +1

      @@FilmJams No problem, I am not great at leaving comments but I always leave you a like! I am sure your channel will grow, just gotta hit that one video that gets shared! If you are ever in Toronto Canada please drop me a line, my company is 647 Media our IG is the same if you want to see some bts :)

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      (Sorry just seeing this comment now - been all quarantined up!) All good! Likes are good too :) we hope to keep it growing. Thanks for the invite. Might be up that way this summer! Will check your IG out now. Cheers! 😆📸

  • @Aviatorspot
    @Aviatorspot Před 2 lety +1

    I tried few tripods with fluid head, still not very smooth panning/tilting , causing jerky motion. I do filming aviation video of aircrafts takeoff and landing. So what is your advice which tripod? I am looking at the Sachtler Ace tripod.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! That’s a nice tripod. It really depends on your payload and camera build. Can you share details of what you’re putting onto the tripod ?

    • @Aviatorspot
      @Aviatorspot Před 2 lety

      @@FilmJams I have Sony HDR-CX900, Sony FDR-AX53, Sony A7s with Sigma EX 50-500mm zoom lens for filming aircraft takeoff/landing. Most weight

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 2 lety

      @@Aviatorspot ok sounds good. That Sachtler Ace should work well. Also checkout the Manfrotto 504. We have link below the video to that one. I have one of those I use w my a7S3

  • @hardipusa
    @hardipusa Před 4 lety +1

    What’s the cheapest do you think a o Connor 2575 can be picked up for ?

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Maybe $8,000 or so for just the head. $10,000 - 12,000 for full kit with sticks. There’s always deals on eBay for the 2575’s especially the older models.

  • @MobileFilmmaking
    @MobileFilmmaking Před 4 lety +2

    great video. i always choose tripods based on price.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks! Nice. What’s your favorite tripod?

    • @MobileFilmmaking
      @MobileFilmmaking Před 4 lety +1

      @@FilmJams i don't have one. I've been shooting with $30 tripod a (which suck). I'm in the market for a decent one. i shoot with my phone (mobile filmmaking) so it doesn't have to be top of the line. I just want smooth functionality and for it to be relatively inexpensive.. Any recommendations?

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      Sorry just seeing this comment! We were quarantined up for the last month. What’s your budget? I can recommend based on that. If you haven’t checked out our video on putting a production company together, you may want to watch that as we give some tips on different tripods too. czcams.com/video/8lGcKEHFnwc/video.html

  • @topicruben
    @topicruben Před 4 lety +1

    😭😭😭 Guess how much I paid for my tri-pod😭😭😭. Excellent video man. I’ve already put my 👀 on the Manfrotto (not sure about the spelling), cause the one I have is ridiculous 😂 can’t do any panning or nothing....... anyway 😬

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Uh oh...was it less than $100? Lol. 😂Thanks for checking the video out! The Manfrotto are solid - just get one that supports a little above your camera’s weight and it’ll leave you room to add accessories on and still get nice smooth pans and tilts! 😆🤘Tiltinon!

    • @topicruben
      @topicruben Před 4 lety +1

      Film Jams 😭 I paid less than half of 100€... very hard pans and tilts 😭

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 3 lety +1

      Less than half $100?! Wow. Haha!

  • @erthaldop
    @erthaldop Před 4 lety +1

    found a good deal on an used sachtler video 18 and i’m tempted to buy it 🤔 was looking for a fsb8 but my ursa mini pro gets pretty heavy with a shoulder rig and big lens

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Go for the 18 if you can afford it. The FSB8 is nice but it doesn’t handle the heavier weights as well. Plus you get a lot more adjustment option on the 18. I bought 2 of my 18 heads used years ago and they’re still going strong!

    • @erthaldop
      @erthaldop Před 3 lety +1

      @@FilmJams few months later but just got the 18 for a great price. thanks for the video 💖

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 8 měsíci

      Awesome hope you’re enjoying it!

  • @akhiantony4916
    @akhiantony4916 Před 4 lety +1

    The budget is low but I need a tripod for arri Alexa xt where can I buy pre owned tripod.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      Definitely try a used Sachtler 18 or Sachtler 20. Ebay has some good deals on them and that’s where we got ours.

    • @akhiantony4916
      @akhiantony4916 Před 4 lety +1

      @@FilmJams thanks

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      Sure!

  • @benikochuveetil5517
    @benikochuveetil5517 Před 4 lety

    Sachtler fsb 10, Sachtler DV 12 SB, Sachtler Video 15 SB and Sachtler Video 18 S2.
    which of the above fluid heads would you recommend when using a 600m lens + 1.4x TC with the sony f5m2? the rig weighs 8-10 kilos.
    i think i favour the Sachtler Video 15 SB head, because it offers 7 positions of drag, and is lighter and cheaper than the 18s2. will the fsb 10 and dv 12 offer similar performances for pan and tilt?
    i use the fsb8 + speedlock 75 legs now for the 600mm lens, and have been wanting to move to a 100mm fluid head.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      The 18 and 15 are much better if you’re dealing with heavier payloads and larger glass like a 600mm lens. Personally I’d go with the 18 s2 (I have 3 of them). I also own the fsb10 and I rarely use it because it doesn’t have as many controls and doesn’t handle the weight as well. Go as big as you feel comfortable with. The 18 is my pick out of those tho.

    • @benikochuveetil5517
      @benikochuveetil5517 Před 4 lety +1

      @@FilmJams thanks for the advice :)

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety

      Beni Kochuveetil sure! Anytime 👍

  • @muddabuwshi6510
    @muddabuwshi6510 Před 11 měsíci +1

    well shit i just bought the shitty one i guess, bought it for 60 tho. Still waiting for it to arrive. Now wondering how shitty it's going to be😪...
    update: i didn't buy the same model, i bought a coman kx3636 and it ain't that bad tbh, all i'm using it for now is my canon dslr camera for school projects, so i think it's fine for me. 😅

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Haha well it might not last but could get you through some filming until you want to invest in a better one....good luck and thanks for stopping by the channel!

  • @arts-verse
    @arts-verse Před 4 lety +1

    great tips

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks! Appreciate you watching!

    • @arts-verse
      @arts-verse Před 4 lety +1

      Film Jams no problem👌🏿

  • @colinwatkins2950
    @colinwatkins2950 Před 2 lety +1

    anyone who is willing to pay $10,000 on a tripod has to either be filthy rich or out of his head mate.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 2 lety +2

      I thought the same way about 10 years ago. Then I kept getting requests for them. I finally maxed out the credit card and made it happen. It’s paid off itself 5 times over since then. And I haven’t had to drive an hour to the only other rental house in the area that has one :) win win! Not saying I’m not outta my head tho. You’re on the mark there.

  • @Ant-dx8yt
    @Ant-dx8yt Před 3 lety

    So, basically a long sachtler ad

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 3 lety +1

      Hmm well we mention O’Connor as well as Manfrotto. Those are the tripods we use and recommend. The ones that broke we certainly don’t recommend. But definitely not an ad. Wish we got paid for these episodes 😆

  • @lindamorgey6736
    @lindamorgey6736 Před 2 lety

    Make it wooden with the help of the woodglut instructions.

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 2 lety

      Woodglut? Is that a real thing?

  • @tonycerv
    @tonycerv Před 3 lety +1

    "TrashPOD" 😂💀

    • @FilmJams
      @FilmJams  Před 3 lety

      😆 just callin a spade a spade! Thanks for watching!