How a multi-function tripod to be table-top tripod, professional tripod, monopod & trekking poles in seconds???
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Just one kit tripod is enough for outside Photo & Video shooting!
No matter which field about the photo photographer, they never ignore the importance of tripods. Especially at the current time of Vlog shooting, The requirements for tripod functions have become more abundant and specific. Such as the professional tripods for commercial use, table-top tripods, mobile phone tripods, etc., different scenarios require different tripods. These kinds tripods have their own advantages, but if they are fully equipped, there are indeed more details. Especially for outdoor shooting and dealing with a variety of scenes, if a tripod with multi-function, that will be how nice for the photographers, we think.
These days, as an experience officer, the Writer is fortunate to get a professional multifunctional tripod of a domestic brand “CAVIX” named "Variety Elf". It’s a special tripod, which can help me to solve the above problem? Thus, the Writer actually traveled and played and experienced the various functions of the “"Variety Elf".
When the moment I received the product, I was surprised. First of all, the overall package of the tripod is changed into the alum case from the company standard black color box and soft bag form, and a blue alum case (the partition is a density wood board), which has the taste of precision instruments. All functions seems to be reflected in the volume of the packaging. The suitcase is strong and convenient as a whole, suitable for storage the carbon fiber tripod accessories.
1.The Tripod Leg
As a professional multi-function tripod, the regular tripod mode is my focus this time. The Writer chose to test on the travelling. And shooting environment of the location is a test of the stability of the tripod. Along the way, the Cavix tripod is indeed convenient and reliable in terms of shooting stability, without any structural problems.
The legs of the "Variety Elf" are made of carbon fiber, and the overall weight is controlled at about 1.5kg. In addition, there is no center column design, and the tripod is still easy to carry after being shortened. Compared with the carrying method of soft bags of other similar products, the "Variety Elf" adopts a lanyard design directly. At the beginning, the Writer thought this was a bit crude, but as I used it, I found that the lanyard strap is not only convenient to carry, but also allows me to quickly unfold the tripod.
About the 10kg load-bearing capacity of "Variety Elf" is sufficient for most professional machines. Although the Writer does not have a telephoto at hand, the stability of the A7 with 28-70 lens on this tripod has increased my trust in this product a lot. The tripod has four sections of leg tubes, which are 1.3m high after being extended. Although the design without center column cannot hang the counterweight, the 10 layer carbon fiber material makes the support of the whole tripod very stable. It is worth mentioning that the foot tube connection is made of stainless steel, and the foot nail connection is also equipped with a sealing ring, which greatly reduces the risk of corrosion of the foot tube by sand, dust and water during use.
Some one may have question whether 1.3m if is too low without a center column?I was concerned about the same at the beginning indeed, until I read the manual and found that the lower leg of the desktop can be used as an extension leg to connect to the end of the long leg. In this way, the disadvantage of not having a center column is effectively compensated. This design really shines.
2. The Leg Height
You will found that every carbon fiber leg of the tripod have a sponge grip . We all know that sponge sleeves are not only a good grip for different environments, but also a protection for carbon fiber materials. One of the legs is equipped with a fluorescent sticker, which is convenient for us to see in the dark environment during night shooting. But based on the characteristics of fluorescent materials, if you want the sticker to be bright at night, you need to fully "charge" it during the day. This design is also very intimate for outdoor photographers.
The sponge material grip, no harm if wet
The "shiny" label, which is a good at reminders in dark for night shooting
Night scene shooting
The gimbal use the design of dual panoramic structure, and the damping is very comfortable. The dual panoramic structure is perfect for landscape photographers, even in uneven places, they can quickly find the level, which is convenient for panoramic filming. The overall appearance of the pan/tilt is made of metal, the oxidation coating is corrosion-resistant, and the workmanship is strong and meticulous. The 38mm quick release plate used on the tripod also has a unique baffle design to prevent the camera from spinning on the quick release plate when shooting horizontally or vertically (this is also a problem often encountered when the camera is top-heavy).
Dual panoramic heads are easier to be level
The Level position
1st step to keep the tripod to be level, then set the camera
The Panoramic photo shooting effect
This tripod supports three leg angles of 23°, 55° and 85°. The 85° opening angle allows us to shoot upside down at a lower angle, which is also a great convenience of no center column. I opened the tripod directly and placed it on a flat ground. The minimum height of the camera was about 20cm. Compared with short-leg tripods or some tripods with upside-down central column, the "Variety Elf" is indeed convenient and stable in this regard.
The Low-angle shooting effect
3. The table-top tripod
Remove the long legs and replace them with short legs, and you will get a portable desk-top tripod. The desktop tripod legs also support three leg angle options of 23°, 55° and 85°. Since the short legs are designed with two sections, compared to some fixed-length desktop tripods on the market, the flexible length adjustment is more convenient in use.
The multi-function achieved by changing different legs is easy to use, but there are some minor problems in actual use. When matching with long legs, the Writer can easily open the leg to various angles, but due to the different torque, it is a little laborious to open the leg under the short leg, just like the wrench, we always like to use the long handle. This may not be very friendly to professional female photographers. Although it is equipped with a hexagonal wrench to help solve these problems, the general material of the wrench is easy to twist screws, which is not easy to handle.
There is actually another interesting way to play with the desk-top tripod, you can use the retracted tripod as a handheld handle. Limited by the diameter of the short legs, although we cannot hold all the legs with one hand, with the strength of the leg locking, only two legs can be held to lift the camera very smoothly. Because it is equipped with a professional spherical head, there is no doubt about its safety, which also makes it slightly heavier than a specific handheld desktop tripod.
4. Stable monopod
Many tripods on present market have the function of being disassembled as a monopod. The monopod of this "Variety Elf" surprised the Writer. The upper end of the detachable long leg is a 3/8 mounting stud, and the lower end is a 3/8 interface, which can be flexibly added to the desktop tripod, making it a monopod with supporting legs.
The monopod support three leg angles of 23°, 55° and 85°. With various angle changes, the Writer can apply this monopod to relatively complicated ground. Of course, for the most stable effect, I generally choose an opening angle of 85°.
Due to the short-leg with two-section design, I can use the heavier camera or monopod when it needs to rise to the highest position, choose the state with the longest short leg, and turn it into the most stable monopod. To be honest, this stability is comparable to some monopods. The regret may be that there is no universal joint adjustment at the short leg support. I am a little unaccustomed to this function. Fortunately, the 3/8 mounting stud design at the interface of Variety Wizard is easy to match with related accessories.
3/8 mounting stud with waterproof and dustproof ring
5. To be the trekking pole
The image of trekking pole
For those of us who often walk in the mountains, trekking poles are also an indispensable tool. The trekking pole of Variety Elf only needs to install the long-legged rubber foot pad to the top of the same 3/8 mounting stud as the handle. The metal spikes at the lower end of the long legs can also be removed with a hexagonal wrench, which is very convenient. In addition, all three long legs can be turned into trekking poles. I often carry trekking poles with a monopod, or put the gimbal on the trekking poles, so that other accessories can be packed in a camera bag. At the same time, for students who shoot Vlog videos, trekking poles can be used with a gimbal to do some simple lens movements, which makes up for some of the shortcomings of the monopod to a certain extent.
Camera lens on motion shooting
For above
With four modes, multiple-function for use. This "Variable Elf" from the domestic manufacturer Cavix gave me a lot of help during this journey. According to my original shooting plan, I need to carry at least three tripods for this trip. But whether it's a professional tripod for shooting scenery, a desk-top tripod for recording VLOG, or a monopod that assists in stability, only the tripod "Variety Elf" can help me solve many problems. As for the price, XX yuan is placed on such a professional tripod with carbon fiber, multi-function and light weight. The Writer is still willing to accept it. After all, no one on the road wants to make a tripod a burden. Generally speaking, the rich functions of "Variety Elf" are really useful, even if there are some minor problems in use. The Writer, I thinks that the equipment that can be brought out is a weapon, and this tripod is sufficient to photographers