Great review here.. I've been using this tripod for bird photography for more than 2 years and I absolutely love it.. I even bought another one from innorel (a different model) for my landscape work. Also, I'm so glad to find someone who prefers to have the knobs of the gimbal head on the left side like I do!!
Great video with excellent tips, especially regarding securements and using some additional adjustments of second leg segments to achieve some baseline leveling on uneven ground. Thank you very much! All the best.
Based on your previous review of the Artcise, I bought one last week. I've been using Manfrotto 055 for years now, but now that I've got a gimbal head and a serious long lens, I was noticing that there was some slight movement, especially when I need to extend the center column (I'm 5' 9"). So I was looking for a base sans the center column. Wow, the Artcise is so much more stable and sturdy!!! Thx so much for giving me the reasons to get this one. I'll be taking it next January to shoot Snowy Owls in the freezing cold.
Thanks for your follow up, I'd only watched your last review yesterday and was about to pull the trigger. Lovely backdrop, can't wait till Australia where I live is not locked down so I can explore places like that again :)
@@MooseHenderson1 To change the heads, I use an Arca Swiss clamp and a quick release plate under the gimbal, ball head, 3-way pan head, video pan head or whatever.
Great review! I have been eyeing this model for a while now and I have a quick question: how good are the seals around the twist locks? I am asking because I do quite a bit of seascape photography and sand poses a huge headache (cleaning took forever)...not sure if that is something you have encountered?
Hello Moose.....thank you for the video. Good Job. I purchased this INNOREL RT-90C before I came across this review or any others of your reviews, it's light and sturdy just like you said. Best tripod beyond my expectation in quality and price. I just need to get some info as to how to remove the bottom part that have the hook and change to the deeper bowl. I know about the part that releases the flat piece.
@@MooseHenderson1 Hi Moose, Yes I did by loosing the knob up and pressing the bottom latch to release it from its position. There's also an extra bowl that comes with this tripod, but no instructions how this fits in. I also purchase the short carbon centre column which probably come in handy for a higher elevation or inverted . Thank you for your reply.
Thank You for the detailed review! I was looking at a Leofoto & someone told me about this tripod. Its cheaper & comes with the bowl adapter. My friends tell me stay with good stuff or Ill be sorry but this looks good & if you used a year with no issues thats a good sign.
Did you see some of the bad reviews on amazon? The one where the leg came off from the glue failing? That scares me a little..... Mine will be here Friday! I enjoy your videos. I just subscribed & will watch more after I am done editing todays wildlife pics...lol!
Why do you bother with the leveling base? Why not just stick with the fixed base when you're using your Wimberley? It'll allow you to get even lower to the ground and leveling your photos shouldn't be a concern with your setup since leveling is easy with the lens tripod mount loose as it is.
@@MooseHenderson1 But the lens mounted on the Wimberley has a tripod ring/collar so you could level the shot there. The only reason for needing a leveling base was if you were shooting panoramas, and I don't think you're shooting panoramas with a Wimberley. Wrong head for that. I mean, you can, but, when you're using a Wimberley, it's usually best for fast moving subjects like wildlife and sports. But lots of birders shoot low to the ground to lessen their profile to avoid spooking birds, so that's why I think replacing the leveling base is more practical. But that's just a suggestion. I respect your expertise and am just looking to help you out. Thanks for all you do.
Dear friends, Thanks to the blogger for the video made for innorel. This is the innorel factory. Compared with other brands of tripods, our product quality is not inferior to them, but the price is the most affordable. Our Amazon store is www.amazon.com/innorel Our Aliexpress store is: www.aliexpress.com/store/2674107 es.aliexpress.com/store/5071410
I have a question: I presently use an Oben CC-2491, and a Wimberley gimbal head, and Sony 600 f/4. When looking through the viewfinder, this set-up seems to be a little shaky, but I’m not sure if it’s the tripod, or the gimbal head. I’d hate to spend the money on another tripod only to find that it was the gimbal head that was mostly (or completely) to blame for the instability. Your thoughts?
@@MooseHenderson1 Good points, but I only have the lower (skinniest) legs extended about 3". Similarly, my center column is slammed all the way down, unless needed, so it's pretty solid. I just tried the camera & lens on without the gimbal, and while it is better, there still is shake, but it's difficult to determine whether it's the tripod, or just the inherent leverage with a large lens. Again, what I want to avoid is that buyer's remorse if this Innorel unit would be no different.
Good review. I have a tripod that uses toggle levers to lock the legs. Sometimes they don't hold very well. You are 3 inches taller than Robert Reich ;-)
That’s not a lens, that’s a tank But your not a man, your the terminator 😂 Thanks for this amazing video I’m looking into buying one and this explained it well, I’m subscribing to the channel, stay safe sir and good luck 🤞
I have this model. Purchased it from Amazon 347 bucks. GREAT tripod. Only one problem. HUGE problem. NO support. On ANYTHING. Made by "Artcise". Can't contact them. Sold by "Innorel" and others. Can't contact them. Loose a part or a part quits working, you are out 347 bucks. Buyer beware and Good luck.
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I can't get over the fact that the mountain in the background looks simply amazing and I am envious of where you are! Cheers from germany
I saw the first review, and decided to buy it. I’m glad with it, not even the longer turns bother me.
Great review here.. I've been using this tripod for bird photography for more than 2 years and I absolutely love it.. I even bought another one from innorel (a different model) for my landscape work. Also, I'm so glad to find someone who prefers to have the knobs of the gimbal head on the left side like I do!!
Nice background, with clouds, mountains on the same level 👌
Yes, thanks
Artcise is actually any new designs according to the company who are running both brands side by side. Gonna pull the trigger, great value tripods.
Thanks for insight, love my tripod
Great video with excellent tips, especially regarding securements and using some additional adjustments of second leg segments to achieve some baseline leveling on uneven ground. Thank you very much! All the best.
You are so welcome
Based on your previous review of the Artcise, I bought one last week. I've been using Manfrotto 055 for years now, but now that I've got a gimbal head and a serious long lens, I was noticing that there was some slight movement, especially when I need to extend the center column (I'm 5' 9"). So I was looking for a base sans the center column. Wow, the Artcise is so much more stable and sturdy!!! Thx so much for giving me the reasons to get this one. I'll be taking it next January to shoot Snowy Owls in the freezing cold.
Excellent, center columns are nice but make a tripod into a three legged monopod
Thanks for your follow up, I'd only watched your last review yesterday and was about to pull the trigger. Lovely backdrop, can't wait till Australia where I live is not locked down so I can explore places like that again :)
You can swap the gag of the bowl for the hook of the mounting pan, then you get closer to the ground.
@@MooseHenderson1 To change the heads, I use an Arca Swiss clamp and a quick release plate under the gimbal, ball head, 3-way pan head, video pan head or whatever.
I have an Artcise version and it is great. With a Manfrotto 393 heavy gimbal, it can handle my 300-800mm "Sigzilla" (13lbs).
Ok. So is the Artcise AS90C one the newer, upgraded version? Or the innorel rt90c?
The company changed the name to Artcise but then changed back to Innorel RT90C, I have two of these tripods, I like them so much.
Great review! I have been eyeing this model for a while now and I have a quick question: how good are the seals around the twist locks? I am asking because I do quite a bit of seascape photography and sand poses a huge headache (cleaning took forever)...not sure if that is something you have encountered?
@@MooseHenderson1 thank you! That's very helpful.
Hello Moose.....thank you for the video. Good Job. I purchased this INNOREL RT-90C before I came across this review or any others of your reviews, it's light and sturdy just like you said. Best tripod beyond my expectation in quality and price. I just need to get some info as to how to remove the bottom part that have the hook and change to the deeper bowl. I know about the part that releases the flat piece.
@@MooseHenderson1 Hi Moose, Yes I did by loosing the knob up and pressing the bottom latch to release it from its position. There's also an extra bowl that comes with this tripod, but no instructions how this fits in. I also purchase the short carbon centre column which probably come in handy for a higher elevation or inverted . Thank you for your reply.
Thanks again, Moose!
Thank You for the detailed review! I was looking at a Leofoto & someone told me about this tripod. Its cheaper & comes with the bowl adapter. My friends tell me stay with good stuff or Ill be sorry but this looks good & if you used a year with no issues thats a good sign.
I just ordered one!
Did you see some of the bad reviews on amazon? The one where the leg came off from the glue failing? That scares me a little..... Mine will be here Friday! I enjoy your videos. I just subscribed & will watch more after I am done editing todays wildlife pics...lol!
Why do you bother with the leveling base? Why not just stick with the fixed base when you're using your Wimberley? It'll allow you to get even lower to the ground and leveling your photos shouldn't be a concern with your setup since leveling is easy with the lens tripod mount loose as it is.
The wimberley will only move in one axis, it is important for the base to be level
@@MooseHenderson1 But the lens mounted on the Wimberley has a tripod ring/collar so you could level the shot there. The only reason for needing a leveling base was if you were shooting panoramas, and I don't think you're shooting panoramas with a Wimberley. Wrong head for that. I mean, you can, but, when you're using a Wimberley, it's usually best for fast moving subjects like wildlife and sports. But lots of birders shoot low to the ground to lessen their profile to avoid spooking birds, so that's why I think replacing the leveling base is more practical. But that's just a suggestion. I respect your expertise and am just looking to help you out. Thanks for all you do.
Dear friends, Thanks to the blogger for the video made for innorel. This is the innorel factory. Compared with other brands of tripods, our product quality is not inferior to them, but the price is the most affordable.
Our Amazon store is www.amazon.com/innorel
Our Aliexpress store is: www.aliexpress.com/store/2674107
es.aliexpress.com/store/5071410
@@MooseHenderson1 I sent a message to your email and ins, have you received it?
Will the legs lock in place closer together when fully extended or is there only one position?
There are three locking positions, if I remember correctly. The widest is almost enough to make it flat to ground
@@MooseHenderson1 OK thanks.
I have a question: I presently use an Oben CC-2491, and a Wimberley gimbal head, and Sony 600 f/4.
When looking through the viewfinder, this set-up seems to be a little shaky, but I’m not sure if it’s the tripod, or the gimbal head. I’d hate to spend the money on another tripod only to find that it was the gimbal head that was mostly (or completely) to blame for the instability. Your thoughts?
@@MooseHenderson1 Good points, but I only have the lower (skinniest) legs extended about 3". Similarly, my center column is slammed all the way down, unless needed, so it's pretty solid.
I just tried the camera & lens on without the gimbal, and while it is better, there still is shake, but it's difficult to determine whether it's the tripod, or just the inherent leverage with a large lens.
Again, what I want to avoid is that buyer's remorse if this Innorel unit would be no different.
Good review. I have a tripod that uses toggle levers to lock the legs. Sometimes they don't hold very well. You are 3 inches taller than Robert Reich ;-)
@@MooseHenderson1
Well not a lot of people are strong as you either, that lens and setup has to be heavy and you handle it very well 😊
That’s not a lens, that’s a tank
But your not a man, your the terminator 😂
Thanks for this amazing video I’m looking into buying one and this explained it well, I’m subscribing to the channel, stay safe sir and good luck 🤞
I have this model. Purchased it from Amazon 347 bucks. GREAT tripod. Only one problem. HUGE problem. NO support. On ANYTHING. Made by "Artcise". Can't contact them. Sold by "Innorel" and others. Can't contact them. Loose a part or a part quits working, you are out 347 bucks. Buyer beware and Good luck.
true, but now the tripods are US$180. easy to just replace?
@@godsinbox You may be mistaking this model for it's smaller brother, the RT80C.