This is one of a current batch of Chinese-made tripods that all seem to have the same features and basic construction but are sold by different brands on Amazon and elsewhere. When searching for "best inexpensive tripod" on YouTube or elsewhere, you're likely to see these come up repeatedly in top 5 lists or even just on their own, in videos titled things like "the only tripod you'll ever need" or similar. I'm looking at my "customers also viewed" list just below the text box I'm typing this in and there are several more of these nearly identical tripods listed right there, from brands like Smallrig, Neewer, etc.

I didn't quite realize this before buying this tripod, and the "western" sounding brand name made me think this might be the "original" anyway that others were copying. I admit I liked the color accents too. But the very poorly translated instructions (available in both English and Chinese) make it clear that this is just a low budget Chinese product like probably all of them are.

So, generic rebranded Aliexpress product or not, that doesn't mean it's a bad tripod. It's not a bad tripod. It is absolutely not "the only tripod you'll ever need", but it would make a decent travel tripod. It's fairly light and easy to set up, and it seems relatively stable once it's set up. It would honestly blow away in a stiff wind, it's that light, though. And it would clearly wobble, especially because it has no center brace. I was replacing a cheap "Polaroid" tripod (from the not-really Polaroid that currently exists) that actually cost less than this but had thicker metal legs and a center brace - that thing was not going anywhere once it was set up, nor did it wobble at all unless you extended the center column. The problem with that Polaroid is that it didn't have a ball head, and the plastic crank for the center column also broke. This tripod doesn't have a crank like that; you just unscrew the retaining nut on the center column and then pull it up, then screw it back in place.

There is actually a hook on the bottom of the tripod where you can attach a sandbag if you want for better stability, but it's weirdly off-center so it would never be pulling straight down. It probably would work well enough, though.

I do like the ball head and the pan function is nicely dampened - that's going to help a lot in video shoots. The bubble level is borderline useless, though. It will show level when the head is at about a 30 degree angle. The bubble in the level is just so small and moves so little that it's impossible to judge where it really is in the circle unless you are looking literally straight down on it. That's very hard to do if you've got the camera set at eye height. So plan on some other way to judge level. Maybe bring your own little spirit level.

To tighten the ball head there are a couple of screws with plastic nuts on the end. You get an Allen wrench that I guess is meant to tighten the main one onto the screw (it's the only thing it fits into that I can find), but even with the nut fully tightened onto the screw, it flops around a bit. Works fine, but just doesn't feel solid. I am not sure if this is how it's supposed to be or not - it does feel like it's going to break or just fall off, but there's no more tightening that I can do to it. The head itself tightens fine; it's just that plastic nut, but if that breaks or comes off, then there's no way to tighten the head itself.

As a travel tripod, I think this is a pretty good option for the price. If you're a serious photographer or videographer with a heavier camera, I definitely would get a heavier tripod. And if you are going out in the wild, especially in rough weather, make sure you bring a sandbag.

was happy to find this filter set for the GoPro 11 with its 3 different ND filters and a circular polarizer that actually rotates to get the best effect. It really isn't CPL in my book without the rotation feature, so I was glad this tiny CPL filter had that capability and was easy to adjust. I have a “mini” version but the filters fit both the mini and standard sized GoPro 11. The fit is identical to the original GoPro filter that comes pre-installed on the camera. Admittedly, I had to look for a way to remove the filter as I didn't want to break my new camera, but it turns out it's a simple twist of the filter 90 degrees to remove it. It requires a little strength, but that's better than being loose. The filters go back the same way, just pay attention to the two metal rods. It's obvious how to line them up once you see the clamp holding them. A set of ND filters can really open up some creative options, e.g. B. longer exposure times. A polarizing filter is a great way to remove reflections off water and glass, and to darken the sky for better color saturation. The construction of the filters themselves appears to be premium and feels premium. This filter set comes in a simple but very nice case that keeps all four filters safe. The box is about the same size as a regular single filter housing and doesn't take up much extra room in the camera bag. So where the GoPro is going, this filter set will go.

Great set of twist-on filters - and they fit the Hero 11 Mini too. High-quality workmanship, very beautiful glass. I find I get the best results manually, not fully automatically. Three ND filters and a CPL. The circular polarizer is a must for shots with reflections — such as glass and water. 100% satisfied!

I've been using this case for a couple months now to carry my Mini 3 Pro, and am really happy with it. Its dimensions are reasonably compact, and it does come with a shoulder strap - I don't use it, so it's nice to have the option to take it off. Inside, there's space for spare props and cords in the zippered compartment, and room for the drone itself, the RC, and a couple batteries. Everything fits snugly in its intended spot, and the zipper seems high quality. I can easily slip this case into my bag as well. The only downside for me is that there's no space for a separate battery charger, but that's a very minor issue. The outside also has 'Mini 3 Pro' printed on it, which seems unnecessary and advertises that there's an expensive drone inside.

Once everything started falling out of my old Mini 3 case, I felt it was time for an upgrade. This particular product is fantastic for functional use; it's not necessarily an attractive case, though. It provides ample space to store and protect my Mini 3 Pro and all its accessories securely, although you will have to remove the right and left control sticks in order to get the case to close. The drone does feel safe and tightly secured during transport, which is a good thing, given how much I've already invested in that money-hungry beast! UPDATE: I did decide to deduct one star, because the fit could be better in the space for the drone. The pressure provided by the case keeps turning the drone on randomly - not good for battery life! Even though this thing does have a mesh storage pouch, I'm not sure you're really able to use it without force-starting your drone when you don't want to do so.

Fits everything for my Mini 3 Pro. All the factory accessories that come with it fit inside this case. Even a pack of filters. Is this a "hard" case? Not really. It will survive in luggage but id rather this be in my backpack if I can help it. The top zipper compartment is almost perfect. I wish there was a bit more depth to it to keep a spare battery as it doesnt even take to my filter case too much if its on the drone side of the case. For me, thats what keeps this from 5 stars. Also, i wish Mini 3 pro wasnt printed on the case, its almost like an advertisement. Solid case overall.

decent case for a Mini 3 Pro. Likes: case is covered with material that should offer some water resistance (polyurethane), sturdy handle, rigid frame for main body of case that holds the drone, RC controller, two batteries and a charger, and zipper seems robust. Dislikes: Not a fan of the exterior which is a light grey but features an image of a drone and spells out "For Mini 3 Pro," limited amount of storage beyond what's listed above. I don't particularly want to advertise what's in the bag to potential thieves, or even when checking in on a cruise ship. I know what's in it, I don't need a reminder. The cover of the lid does have some storage behind a net, but that space is really only suitable for a few cables, extra props, and not much more beyond that. The lid of the case is not padded in the same way that the lower half is. So if something falls on the case, somebody sits on it, or something heavy rests on it in your luggage, your drone and controller could be damaged. I'd like more space for additional batteries than the two slots that are available. Most people using a Mini 3 Pro are probably going to be carrying four or more batteries (in my experience anyway). Recommended with reservations.

perfect size case for traveling, and has enough storage for everything you need. from extra props to extra batteries. I did need to remove the case from my RC controller to make it fit right but I am not taking away points for that. All in all it is built well and seems to do the job for transporting your DJI Mini 3 Pro wherever you need to go!