Hadn't seen that tripod and I JUST bought one from Manfrotto lol... Can still return it though, so thanks for the tip! And yeah... as soon as the gyms reopen right? 😊 Cheers.
O Boy Yesterday i bought this upon your recommendation its super amazing in this price tag. Stay blessed. Made unboxing video too. I am happy but your video convinced me
I bought a MT11 in June 2020 from amazon. Within a few weeks the rubber coating on a leg split near the top. It was replaced and within a few months the same problem reoccurred on the replacement. The split on the casing was close to the previous position of the first MT 11. I reuse the very good ball joint mount on other things and didn't buy this brand again which is a shame because it was good tripod when it worked. Colin.
Thank you for this! I know this is like 1 year later but I'm glad I saw this because I was looking for a gorilla pod then saw the price and second guessed it. This is awesome!!!
Thanks for this. My less than a year old gorillapod, which was a gift, so I have no receipt for, has two cracks on the sockets of one leg. This seems to be quite common given the number of RUclips videos on how to fix it. Do they do spares? Of course not. Do I feel inclined to pay £62 for a new one? Of course not. It seems that even cheap knock-offs at a third of the price are better value in the long run, but this looks like a genuine alternative, of at least equal build quality at less than half the price. I'll definitely try one.
I've been considering a new vlog tripod, i have the joby 5k but its bulky and heavy and not the most comfotable to hold (I also need to go to the gym lol) this seems like a great contender! Thanks for the video!
i used to play with aluminium rods .. yeah its flexible and fun .. but you cant bend it more than a few dozen times, it will break. hopefully they have used a more resilient alloy than just aluminium rods ...
so because of this post, I bought both the octopus mini and the ballhead mount. I will let you know if this is okay. But I think this is a good buy! :)
Why are the legs on hinges if they are already bendable? I need this for a DSLR and would have guessed a hinge would mean the legs might splay out under weight on a slippery surface. Or perhaps the hinges lock into any position? Thanks.
I just broke my JOBY GripTight just adjusting it and after few months of usage. I managed to redistribute nodes but I broke another one in the process...now it's so much shorter 😅
Nice little review ... I have got both the Jobs and Switch Pod ... prefer the Switch Pod but this might be worth a try .... STANDING the test of time 🤣😅🤣
So you can change the ball head in this tripod? Is the ball head - "Ulanzi U-70 Metal Cold Shoe Ball Head"? I read this one can hold 20kg! or is that typo error
Hahaha, thanks for making me laugh😁!! And of course for a great tips, I'm convinced and just before watching this video I was so lost with all the multiple choices. All the best
Joby Gorilla Pod is kinda overrated for its price. The one you are reviewing in this video looks decent comparing to the first one, and certainly more affordable!!!
@@SamHolland The link in the description takes me to an Amazon search for the Ulanzi Octopus mini flexible vlogging tripod. This might be because I live in the US and that link was for the UK. Also, love the videos you create, you deserve way more subscribers.
That's just a bit interesting :) Could you do a wee update, maybe even just in insta, but how good are the legs in weird and uneven places? I'm wondering how good it'd be for us greenhouse vloggers. We struggle to fit kit into the greenhouse to film so a rig that would fit in all those weird nooks and crannies would be good. Doesnt fall over when you are trying to use uneven surfaces, maybe even wraps around staging spars? Film at your parents greenhouse time?
Hi. No it doesn’t have a BT remote BUT I always just use my camera app if I want to do that. That way I never forget it 🤩 hope that helps. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Am I dumb? I bought the pano vlog bullhead and the flexible tripod you suggested, but I can't seem to screw on the new attachment to the tripod... the screw seems to small for the ballhead attachment.
I had the Ulanzi Octopus mini in my amazon cart, however after looking at the specs for the phone holder, it only supported phones with a width of 2.84 inches.. and my phone is just over 3 inches wide 😢. It looks like the perfect phone holder for recording my work while working on engines, but unfortunately it doesn't support the Galaxy S23. Phones are getting bigger and wider these days, do you have a recommended phone holder that is flexible like this one that can withstand daily use in a business? please do share!
This may be too late to be of help but I have this tripod and with a set of pliers you can twist off the phone holder to reveal a 1/4 thread so maybe there are bigger 1/4 thread phone holders you could use? or maybe a ball head swap that has a big phone holder? The tripod is great I use every day for video work, one leg has gone floppy now which is a tiny peg inside that snaps off but the leg is useable still. hope that helps, regards darren
Unless they did a flip lever (which sounds like a pain to me) the lever probably would hit your camera while tightening. What ever happened to the quick connects in the old SLR day tripods?
Thanks Sam, I`ve just ordered the tripod. I`ve been looking for something like this for my new Canon M50 Mkii, I`m sure the ball mount on it will be sufficient for the M50. Thanks.😀
Having had second thoughts I`ve ordered the Smallrig Ball Head to go with it. As it has the Arca fitting, so I can swap my new camera between tripod, gimbal and the mini tripod above !! Cheers Sam !
I`m off up to Grasmere in the morning with a pal. I think were having a hike up to Easdale Tarn. My new lens came yesterday a SIGMA 30MM F/1.4 so going to give that a good workout ! Cheers Sam !
Hi. Oh you have to pull it apart. It’s quite hard to explain over a message but pull the top part apart either end and it opens out. It’s like a spring
Very short life span. Every time you bend the leg at the top, the metal weakens and then breaks, so for me it's not worth the money. Still looking for better tripod. Cheers
Hi. I’m sorry for that. I’ve just checked the link and you’re right, it’s not working. Thanks for pointing it out. Here’s the link for you 🙏🏻🤩 geni.us/jjKWUWn
Have you tested out the payload with the mt-33 + u70? I had the mt-36 and the octopus legs just broke. Ulanzi sent me an mt-33 as a replacement today. I plan to use the legs from the mt-33 with the falcam 38 that came with the mt-36. I used an s5 with a sigma Mc-21 plus tamron 24-70 g1 ef on my mt-36 and it worked great. Would your setup of the mt-33 legs + u70 ball head handle the payload of that s5 setup? Thanks.
After a year of using it, the leg finally broken apart, I'm curious and dismantle the leg, the leg had this plastic part, it is deteriorated 😂😂😂😂 so.... There goes my ulanzi octopus tripod. Buyer be warned!
What do you reckon?!
Hadn't seen that tripod and I JUST bought one from Manfrotto lol... Can still return it though, so thanks for the tip! And yeah... as soon as the gyms reopen right? 😊 Cheers.
Hope that comment didn't come off mean - wasn't meant that way! Love your videos and your sense of humor bro.
😂 I didn’t think it was mean! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻 I’m pleased you like the channel. 🎥🎥🎥
Hlw Brother, I copied your videos, Becous i create Ulanzi MT 33 TRIPOT Review, plz Don't mind, Your Videos link my discrimination
O Boy Yesterday i bought this upon your recommendation its super amazing in this price tag. Stay blessed. Made unboxing video too.
I am happy but your video convinced me
Hi Sam Holland, thanks for featuring, we will produce more budget stuff for creators!😉
Hi! My pleasure! That’s amazing! Just what we all need. 🤩🎥🙏🏻
may i know the tripod model name
I bought a MT11 in June 2020 from amazon. Within a few weeks the rubber coating on a leg split near the top. It was replaced and within a few months the same problem reoccurred on the replacement. The split on the casing was close to the previous position of the first MT 11.
I reuse the very good ball joint mount on other things and didn't buy this brand again which is a shame because it was good tripod when it worked.
Colin.
I was about to pay over 80 bucks for the gorilla one… you really saved me with this video. Thanks for the content mate.
Woooo! 🤩💪🏻 glad this helped. Thank YOU for watching 🙏🏻📹
Me waiting on instagram for this. 👍🏼👍🏼
Notification on Obviously who wouldn't
You legend! 🤩🙏🏻👌🏻🎥
Thank you for this! I know this is like 1 year later but I'm glad I saw this because I was looking for a gorilla pod then saw the price and second guessed it. This is awesome!!!
Hey. I’m so pleased you found this helpful 🤩🙏🏻 thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy 🎥
haha i like that part where you said "i am shaking i need to go to the gym" 😆
😂 I really do! 💪🏻🎥
There is one more model MT-11. Which is better model? I primarily wants use it with my mirrorless and with lens it will weigh 1.5 kg
I was searching for an alternative small tripod literally just today, so this was a really helpful and timely video Sam. Thanks very much :-)
Hi Haydn! That is good timing! 🤩👌🏻 I hope that helps. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻🎥
Thanks for this. My less than a year old gorillapod, which was a gift, so I have no receipt for, has two cracks on the sockets of one leg. This seems to be quite common given the number of RUclips videos on how to fix it. Do they do spares? Of course not. Do I feel inclined to pay £62 for a new one? Of course not. It seems that even cheap knock-offs at a third of the price are better value in the long run, but this looks like a genuine alternative, of at least equal build quality at less than half the price. I'll definitely try one.
Now I know which tripod to buy. Thanks for a great review. ^^
My pleasure. Thank YOU for watching 🙏🏻 I’m pleased this helped 🤩🎥
I've been considering a new vlog tripod, i have the joby 5k but its bulky and heavy and not the most comfotable to hold (I also need to go to the gym lol) this seems like a great contender! Thanks for the video!
Nice one man. Let me know if you try it! Gym all the way after crimbo! 💪🏻😂 thank YOU for watching! 🙏🏻🎥
Thanks man, I’ve invested in ulanzi! Much love!
🙏🏻🤩🎥
i used to play with aluminium rods .. yeah its flexible and fun .. but you cant bend it more than a few dozen times, it will break. hopefully they have used a more resilient alloy than just aluminium rods ...
thank you sam for the review, I can decide what I should buy
Helped me out which one to buy. Great review btw. Thank you!
Hi. I’m pleased this helped. Thanks for watching 🤩🎥🙏🏻
so because of this post, I bought both the octopus mini and the ballhead mount. I will let you know if this is okay. But I think this is a good buy! :)
Hi Abi. Nice one. I hope you enjoy both. Would be interesting to know which you prefer after a while of use 🤩 thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
Why are the legs on hinges if they are already bendable? I need this for a DSLR and would have guessed a hinge would mean the legs might splay out under weight on a slippery surface. Or perhaps the hinges lock into any position? Thanks.
They don't lock in place, plus the leg hinge is very very loose. So use splayed wide only
Hey, can i do overhead flatlay shoots for my painting shoots with this ?
Hi. I’d recommend this instead… ruclips.net/video/OwUUrPifTN4/видео.html
MT-30 is unavailable now, is MT-33 similar???❤ulanzi!
I just broke my JOBY GripTight just adjusting it and after few months of usage. I managed to redistribute nodes but I broke another one in the process...now it's so much shorter 😅
Thanks for sharing this info about the tripod, this had help me decide which tripod to get. Blessings
My pleasure, Pedro! Thanks for watching
Great review as always fella 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you bro! And thanks for watching! 🙏🏻🤩🎥
Just purchased one with your affiliate link. Thanks man
You’re a legend! Thank you for supporting the channel 🤩🙏🏻🎥 I hope you enjoy it
Nice little review ... I have got both the Jobs and Switch Pod ... prefer the Switch Pod but this might be worth a try .... STANDING the test of time 🤣😅🤣
Nice one man! That is interesting! 😂 haha yeh no pun intended😎 thanks for watching brother
How about ulanzi ma 09 ?
FYI your link through to the tripod legs goes to a different brand (non ulanzi) product.
Nice vid, went thru a couple tripods now, gonna give this a try looks better quality
Thank you. Nice one. Check this out too ruclips.net/video/zHMAD-Tx8HQ/видео.html
So you can change the ball head in this tripod? Is the ball head - "Ulanzi U-70 Metal Cold Shoe Ball Head"? I read this one can hold 20kg! or is that typo error
Hahaha, thanks for making me laugh😁!! And of course for a great tips, I'm convinced and just before watching this video I was so lost with all the multiple choices. All the best
Hi 🤩 I’m pleased this video helped you. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥 all the best with the new tripod!
What is the name of ball head which u changed which can carry hevier dslr camera.do provide amazon link to buy.
were did you get the red dials on the ball head and the tripod i clicked on your link and its not directing me to the same one you have
The link to the ball head isn’t working. Could you send me a new link please
The size is still 2 years old, do you have any other model suggestions?
I use this all the time now ruclips.net/video/_sljJ9mEnO8/видео.htmlsi=9qtc8a2DGc-FWgIQ
Joby Gorilla Pod is kinda overrated for its price. The one you are reviewing in this video looks decent comparing to the first one, and certainly more affordable!!!
Totally. I love joby but it is so expensive to get a good one for bigger cameras. This is a great alternative 🤩🙏🏻 thanks for watching 🎥
Awesome! Will look out for it! 👍
This is looking like a clutch purchase! Will this work with a Canon 80D???
its different tripod legs on your link
thabks man!
made me buy this neat and cheap tripod!
Great video!!Just bought this.
Thanks Jeff. Nice one. I hope you enjoy 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I can not find it can you share a new link to these products?
Thanks for this review man. I was looking to buy a Jobi and saw this.
Thank YOU for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks Mr. Holland . This helped.
Glad it helped. 🤩 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
Wow ulanzi tripod is a perfect for vloging, thanks to sharing review for tripod keepvloging
Hi Julie. Thanks for watching. Yeh it’s a great tripod especially for the price 🤩🙏🏻🎥
thanks bro!
Please give an affiliate link for the legs so that I can support you!
Thank you Ian. The links are in the description below 🙏🏻 much appreciated and thank you for watching! 🎥🤩
@@SamHolland The link in the description takes me to an Amazon search for the Ulanzi Octopus mini flexible vlogging tripod. This might be because I live in the US and that link was for the UK. Also, love the videos you create, you deserve way more subscribers.
That should be the one! 👌🏻 the ball head is separately and in the link below. Thank you so much 😃🙏🏻🎥
@@IanPAitken www.amazon.com/dp/B08G1N271M?ref=myi_title_dp
Hi Ian, this is the link of US Site
@@zhmiky1476 Is this an affiliate link?
Any updates about the tripod in 2023?
Will it last one year at least? Weekly vlogging.
Hi Do you need you still need to buy the ball head even if your just using a mobile phone?
JUST BOUGHT THIS BUNDLE AND INDEED IT WORKS BETTER THAN THE JOBY! THANKS MATE...
Woo! 🥳🤩🎥
That's just a bit interesting :)
Could you do a wee update, maybe even just in insta, but how good are the legs in weird and uneven places?
I'm wondering how good it'd be for us greenhouse vloggers. We struggle to fit kit into the greenhouse to film so a rig that would fit in all those weird nooks and crannies would be good. Doesnt fall over when you are trying to use uneven surfaces, maybe even wraps around staging spars?
Film at your parents greenhouse time?
Sure thing 💪🏻 I’ll put something on Instagram ASAP for you 🙏🏻🎥
Now, how are the legs?
Absolutely fine. Same as when I first got it 🤩
Love from India ❤❤
May I know what is the exact name of the ball head in your video? Great review!
Hi. It’s the mini ball head U-70. The link is here geni.us/HlgxUi7
Thank you 🤩🙏🏻 and thanks for watching 🎥
Gracias por tu video,pude salir de dudas,saludos desde cancún
De Nada 🤩🙏🏻🎥
¿Lo compraste? ¿Qué tal después de unos meses?
what's the model? There are few Octopuses.. Ta
Does it come with Bluetooth remote for taking pictures? If not, can I buy & use Bluetooth remote with it?
Hi. No it doesn’t have a BT remote BUT I always just use my camera app if I want to do that. That way I never forget it 🤩 hope that helps. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@SamHolland thanks a lot for quick reply. 😀
My pleasure 🤩🙏🏻
That Ulanzi tripod looks fantastic, and so cheap?! I'm getting one! Thanks. 😃
Nice one Barry. Yeh they’re so good! 🤩 thanks for watching! 🙏🏻🎥
Am I dumb? I bought the pano vlog bullhead and the flexible tripod you suggested, but I can't seem to screw on the new attachment to the tripod... the screw seems to small for the ballhead attachment.
Hi. Send me a video on Instagram and I’ll see if I can help 🙏🏻
Love this
Great video, liked and subscribed
Amazing!! 🤩🎥 thank you! 🙏🏻 I’m pleased you liked the video!
I had the Ulanzi Octopus mini in my amazon cart, however after looking at the specs for the phone holder, it only supported phones with a width of 2.84 inches.. and my phone is just over 3 inches wide 😢. It looks like the perfect phone holder for recording my work while working on engines, but unfortunately it doesn't support the Galaxy S23. Phones are getting bigger and wider these days, do you have a recommended phone holder that is flexible like this one that can withstand daily use in a business? please do share!
This may be too late to be of help but I have this tripod and with a set of pliers you can twist off the phone holder to reveal a 1/4 thread so maybe there are bigger 1/4 thread phone holders you could use? or maybe a ball head swap that has a big phone holder?
The tripod is great I use every day for video work, one leg has gone floppy now which is a tiny peg inside that snaps off but the leg is useable still.
hope that helps, regards darren
Unless they did a flip lever (which sounds like a pain to me) the lever probably would hit your camera while tightening. What ever happened to the quick connects in the old SLR day tripods?
Thanks Sam, I`ve just ordered the tripod. I`ve been looking for something like this for my new Canon M50 Mkii, I`m sure the ball mount on it will be sufficient for the M50. Thanks.😀
Woo! That’s exciting. Let me know your thoughts after a few uses 🤩 thanks for watching 🙏🏻🎥
Having had second thoughts I`ve ordered the Smallrig Ball Head to go with it. As it has the Arca fitting, so I can swap my new camera between tripod, gimbal and the mini tripod above !! Cheers Sam !
Nice one Martin. Hope you enjoy 🤩🙏🏻🎥
I`m off up to Grasmere in the morning with a pal. I think were having a hike up to Easdale Tarn. My new lens came yesterday a SIGMA 30MM F/1.4 so going to give that a good workout ! Cheers Sam !
Have fun! 🤩🎥
This tripod will be ok for a7iii?
Does someone know which ball head is it? I clicked the link but it shows other ball heads.
I can't figure out how to open the Ulanzi thing up so it could be used as a phone holder.
Hi. Oh you have to pull it apart. It’s quite hard to explain over a message but pull the top part apart either end and it opens out. It’s like a spring
@@SamHolland I ended up finding another video that showed better how to open it, so I was able to do it then. Thanks.
hello thx for your vid can you do a video about budget e-mount lenses?
Hi. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻 I could certainly look at doing something in the future. What do you have in mind?
i mean the budget telephoto lens or budget gear or a mini home photography studio
Ok man. I’ll look into it for you 🙏🏻 I may be able to get hold of some budget lenses
Does it still good till now?
Wow another nice review 🙂
Ah thank you! 🤩🎥 I hope it helps 🙏🏻
@@SamHolland it helps a lot ☺️
Good 🤩🙏🏻🎥
Yo, thanks for saving my wallet! 😬👍🏻 Greatly appreciated!
My pleasure... just don’t watch any more of my videos 😂 you’ll be saying the opposite 😂🙏🏻
Are you brother in arm with tom holland?
All ulanzi items are good
Just bought one
is this the 33 or 45? what ball head is it?
You need a switchpod mate
I just received my new ulanzi tripod. I bought it after my camera fell over using the Joby which caused a scratched lens. Joby is going on the bin.
I hope this one is better for you 🙏🏻
Very short life span. Every time you bend the leg at the top, the metal weakens and then breaks, so for me it's not worth the money. Still looking for better tripod. Cheers
Hiya, is this Ulanzi MT-11 or other model? Sorry, I can't seem to open the link for the tripod
Hi. I’m sorry for that. I’ve just checked the link and you’re right, it’s not working. Thanks for pointing it out. Here’s the link for you 🙏🏻🤩
geni.us/jjKWUWn
@@SamHolland Thanks for the great review and quick reply
My pleasure! 🙏🏻 thank YOU for watching. I hope the link works this time 🤩 sometimes they need updating
"speaking place" Legend
😂😂😂 the word ‘mouth’ just didn’t seem right at the time! 😂😂😂
Profesional
Have you tested out the payload with the mt-33 + u70? I had the mt-36 and the octopus legs just broke. Ulanzi sent me an mt-33 as a replacement today. I plan to use the legs from the mt-33 with the falcam 38 that came with the mt-36. I used an s5 with a sigma Mc-21 plus tamron 24-70 g1 ef on my mt-36 and it worked great. Would your setup of the mt-33 legs + u70 ball head handle the payload of that s5 setup? Thanks.
Nice
Thank you 🤩
Yes but you can’t use a vertical
You can use the ball head for vertical
@@SamHolland Yes but you cannot do the quick release correct
@@SamHolland I have Ulanzi MT-16 Extendable Tripod with Ball Head I cannot do the quick release vertical
Damn you! I just bought the Joby. Now I have to buy the Octopussy!
😂😂😂
if you twist the legs like an octopus around eachother its even stronger 😉
Speaking place? I don't know you, darling, but I love you already.
😂😍🙏🏻 speaking place! Thank you! 🙏🏻
i want this
Hi Sam Holland please can you give me one camera 😢
Feels like is roaming like in jam 😜😜😜😜
Drop here again,
Very good 👍
Thank you 🙏🏻
Hlw Brother, I copied your videos, Becous i create Ulanzi MT 33 TRIPOT Review, plz Don't mind, Your Videos link my discrimination
i absolutely hate the Joby tripods.... i literally have gone through so many! im currently on the switchpod... its not the best but it is okay.
That’s cool man. Always wondered what the switch pods were like.
After a year of using it, the leg finally broken apart, I'm curious and dismantle the leg, the leg had this plastic part, it is deteriorated 😂😂😂😂 so.... There goes my ulanzi octopus tripod.
Buyer be warned!
Funny you reviewed flexible tripods but no demo nor said anything about mounting other than the flat table's surface. SMH
Is this better?… ruclips.net/video/zHMAD-Tx8HQ/видео.html
Your dag-gone on right goodbye Joby 😋
you're fun
🤩 You’re a legend! 🙏🏻🎥
A 19 lb tripod? That's bloody heavy.
Nice keywordw
Hey man, have you been to the gym yet?🤭
Still no 😂