New Peak Design Tripods
Dec 31, 2019 08:50:32 #
Has anyone used these new tripods...either aluminum or carbon? If so, what are the pros and cons in actual field use?
Dec 31, 2019 09:02:48 #
Dec 31, 2019 09:05:30 #
Dec 31, 2019 11:35:34 #
Love him or hate him, Tony compared it to a common standard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAbytL3almE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAbytL3almE
Dec 31, 2019 15:43:02 #
gsmith051 wrote:
Do they have a name?
Yes, Peak Design . . . one comes in aluminum and one in carbon fiber...wanted to have opinions from the field from a very credible group rather than reading the reviews from anonymous people.
Dec 31, 2019 15:44:07 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Peak Design, I think she said.
Thank you Kmgw9v! I should have added the name in the body of the message instead of just relying on the title...
Dec 31, 2019 16:15:08 #
bsprague wrote:
Love him or hate him, Tony compared it to a common standard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAbytL3almE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAbytL3almE
Wow! I own an older Manfrotto (doesn't have the name BeFree on it but it does have the the same colors) travel carbon tripod...am going to Iceland the end of February 2020.
I wanted a tripod that had those feet with "nails" that could dig into the ice. BeFree doesn't seem to have them as an accessory.
The sales guy in the local photo shop sold me a heavier forged aluminum tripod with the feet that will allow you to twist and the "nails" appear. (I just don't know what the "nails" are called. First time needing them in over 50 years!) he said I needed the forged aluminum given it was heavier for the winter weather. It also has the hook so I can hang my case off of it for steadiness. The brand is Sirui T-2005X.
Hopefully, it will work as expected. Thank you for sending the link! While Peak Design may/may not be a great tripod, for the money, it won't work for me. Now I know for sure and will be able to resist!
Jan 1, 2020 09:02:23 #
Really Right Stuff sells different feet and probably others do as well. I suspect the feet probably use a fairly common thread also. I can’t comment on the Peak Design tripods however.
Linda S. wrote:
Wow! I own an older Manfrotto (doesn't have the na... (show quote)
Jan 1, 2020 09:22:40 #
Just a personal thought, I think the PD travel tripod is uber expensive for what you get and not robust to support heavy body/lens combination. Yeah, it’s small and easy to pack but there’s a cost (skinny legs). And then there’s that cost thing again.....
Jan 1, 2020 09:50:52 #
The nails are called "spikes" and many Manfrotto tripods have retracting rubber feet that you can then allow the spikes to protrude, or screw in the foot so only rubber touches the floor you are setting the tripod on. You may also want to consider "snow feet" which have a circular disc, with a spike in the center often, That way you have more stable feet in snow or ice? Manfrotto used to sell those as a user installed option for their tripods as well.
Jan 1, 2020 10:06:02 #
FYI everyone. The Peak Design Travel Carbon tripod https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/tripods isn't shipping to March 2020 and the price is $349.00. I saw a post on UHH where it was shown being packing in small camera bag. However, none of the normal suppliers, Hunt Photo, B&H, or Amazon had them listed. I Googled and found the exact description but shipping out of Hong Kong for only $39.95. I emailed Peak Design and reply stated that the site I found them at was a Fake/Spam site and they did not have product to sell or ship. It looks great, looks functional for up to 20lbs, but for $349 I think NOT.
Jan 1, 2020 10:09:24 #
you can add spikes feet to a PD tripod. I have the alum. tripod and see no advantages for the CF for the cost difference.
Jan 1, 2020 13:03:20 #
I have the carbon fiber Peak Design Travel tripod. While I was waiting for it, I got a Wimberly gimble head and a Sony 200-600 lens. This is some seriously heave stuff to put on a travel tripod BUT it handles it perfectly. I see no difference in stability in my heavy carbon fiber I have used for years. I love this thing! I haven't tried the neat little included ball head because I'm so hooked on the freedom of movement of the Wimberly head.
Jan 1, 2020 14:52:25 #
Really like mine. It's the aluminum one. I've only had it a week but am well impressed with its design and functionality. The ball head is a new design that requires a twist of a ring to have total motion control. Excellent quick release and lock for arca swiss plates. Solid build with no wiggle. The size is small when packed. Great carry bag. I believe I will continue to be very happy with it in the coming years.
Jan 1, 2020 15:15:35 #
I have been very happy with the Sirui A 1205 carbon fiber, $ 209 at B&H. Wt. 2,2 lb, max height 55.1", minimum ht. 10.2" and 22 lb. load capacity. It folds to a compact 14.6". Center column hook to add weight and one leg detaches to become a monopod. Arca type compatible Y-11 ball head. The legs are twist tighten which takes longer to set-up than the flip type but most flip types are plastic which can and has broken.
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