2022-12-18T09:59:06
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing tripod and head!
This is an amazing tripod and head. It?s hard to describe how much larger and more stable this is compared to the 6L. The E9 is a beast!!
Robichaud J.
2022-12-02T06:58:15
Feature rich. Much lighter than my Gitzo and just as solid. Folds down compact for it's size. Reasons why I didn't give 5 stars is because I wish the head had the clicking pan feature like the E6 and the biggest downside is that it is pretty stiff. If only they designed it with the option to fully release the tension. But love it overall.
Note: the descriptions of what's included on here aren't here greatest. So here is what I got:
CF tripod E9 E9H
Gimbal head
Removable video Stick
L cradle with Arca clamp
1 Arca plate
2 Allen wrenches
Canvas bag to carry all (very nice quality)
Dat M.
2021-02-04T18:38:04
Rated 5 out of 5
fotopro tripod
simply the best I've ever owned.
Richard N.
2019-02-18T15:23:34
Rated 5 out of 5
Sturdy, feature-rich and understands photographer's needs
I have numerous tripods --- Gitzo, Benro, Acebil, etc. All have great features but I was tired of a few key things: one or more lacked being water tight, was sturdy but wouldn't collapse into carry-on or small duffel for travel, and I always had to switch between a ballhead and gimbal head, depending on my photography needs. My Gitzo in particular would always drop the feet and I'd lose them in the field. Replacing them was a pain and not cheap.
Then a friend turned me on to this tripod and after experimenting with it, I snagged one for myself. Best. Decision. Ever. This tripod is sturdy, yet very lightweight. The Gimbal head works double as a ballhead and you can even push a single button and have it point directly to the ground to take images from a 100% overhead perspective. No switching to the ballhead from the gimbal to do so! It's awesome!
I also love that the feet are tightly on and don't seem to wiggle loose; however, they send you a complementary set of feet to have as backup, without having to order them. They also include a set of metal (not plastic) wrenches to tighten your tripod whenever you want to over time, A really thoughtful touch in my opinion. The built-in level and the floating (but lockable) base of the gimbal allow for EASY lleveling adjustments and you don't have to constantly lengthen/shorten one or more legs to get level. This feature alone saves infinite time! You can extend legs all the way out and shoot on the ground without removing a center column. There is a double-locking mechanism so your lens will not come off the mount on accident. It's as if everything a photographer needed was thought of....
Until now, my Gitzo and Wimberly Gimbal Head + AcraTech Ball head was my go-to tripod setup (and had been the primary one I used for 10+ years). Not anymore --- this takes the cake and I am beyond thrilled with my investment. This is the tripod I believe will take me through the rest of my photography career. It's a beautiful thing and I am thrilled.
lisa L.
