Its strong enough to hold a canon 80D with a 24-105 EF lens for top down shooting for rafting videos on a boom arm. It holds the camera solidly but the quick release plate is a kinda fiddly and it makes me a bit nervous attaching it because of the risk of dropping my expensive camera while I tighten the knob. Once it’s on, the hold is solid and it doesn’t move at all. The knob at the top and the lever might be hard for someone to use if they have big fingers since the space is pretty tight. A good product for $40.
Nice video, if you wish to tighten up the screw when attaching your camera you can use a coin, if you forgot your hex. I don't really like the other version anyway as I find some of them with loose hinges falls down and makes it hard to slide it on anyway. I think the best thing about this ulanzi is that the plate is square and you can place it in any way you wish which is good when using multiple ball or tripod mounts as some slide different from others. I know it is safer for your camera to leave in the safety screws but I took them out to so they can go in anyway I wish. Cheers.
Little bit echo-y in the space with all the hard surfaces up, Seth. Are we just seeing mostly photog equipment because you're getting it now to set up the studio, or will there be other types of tools, tech, and gear in the future?
Yes it is a bit echo in there! I have a ton of boxes that will fill the space soon. And I might add a curtain to reduce the echo. I am setting this space up and thought I would film each item as I go. There will be all kinds of things eventually. How to youtube courses, e-commerce, and tool reviews.
Hey man, can you recommend a good compact tripod with a decent ball head under $100 for travel purposes. Needs to be under 2KG and at least 150cm in height. I don't like the rotating screw legs(don't know the exact term) and prefer clips like that on the Peak Design travel tripod.
Thanks, you're the only one that says one important thing, that the ball cage can rotate on the head base. 👍🏻
Yes it sure can. I still use this ball head a year later.
Good job seth...thanks for posting
This ball head has worked really well!
Its strong enough to hold a canon 80D with a 24-105 EF lens for top down shooting for rafting videos on a boom arm. It holds the camera solidly but the quick release plate is a kinda fiddly and it makes me a bit nervous attaching it because of the risk of dropping my expensive camera while I tighten the knob. Once it’s on, the hold is solid and it doesn’t move at all. The knob at the top and the lever might be hard for someone to use if they have big fingers since the space is pretty tight. A good product for $40.
That is good feedback. I've enjoyed this small unit for my super lightweight cannon G7X.
Nice video, if you wish to tighten up the screw when attaching your camera you can use a coin, if you forgot your hex. I don't really like the other version anyway as I find some of them with loose hinges falls down and makes it hard to slide it on anyway. I think the best thing about this ulanzi is that the plate is square and you can place it in any way you wish which is good when using multiple ball or tripod mounts as some slide different from others. I know it is safer for your camera to leave in the safety screws but I took them out to so they can go in anyway I wish. Cheers.
Good points! I have used Manfrotto for many years and had no issues with lose hinges but can see that being a real issue.
Little bit echo-y in the space with all the hard surfaces up, Seth. Are we just seeing mostly photog equipment because you're getting it now to set up the studio, or will there be other types of tools, tech, and gear in the future?
Yes it is a bit echo in there! I have a ton of boxes that will fill the space soon. And I might add a curtain to reduce the echo. I am setting this space up and thought I would film each item as I go. There will be all kinds of things eventually. How to youtube courses, e-commerce, and tool reviews.
Hey man, can you recommend a good compact tripod with a decent ball head under $100 for travel purposes. Needs to be under 2KG and at least 150cm in height. I don't like the rotating screw legs(don't know the exact term) and prefer clips like that on the Peak Design travel tripod.
Leofoto 223CEX
Nobody does actual load tests on these things. I wonder why that is...
My camera is only 350g. It has done well. I can't say for heavy cameras.