I believe that students who have studied a little bit about photography have all heard of the Manfrotto brand.
Especially in the tripod and photography bag, Manfrotto can be said to have been at the forefront.
Whether it is a hundred-plus yuan mini stand or a few thousand carbon fiber tripods, Manfrotto is not only very open on the product line, but also the product's reputation is quite good.
This time the writer was lucky enough to get Aunt Zhang's lighter test opportunity and experience the Manfrotto Compact Xtreme dual-use self-timer.
This product won the red dot design award in 2016, so I expressed quite expectation ~
Immediately after receiving the product, I immediately opened it up. I didn't give the “value†packaging to take a picture. I hope there will be another opportunity.
The packaging of the product is relatively simple, the paper backboard is plastic and the characteristics of the product are expressed in a limited cardboard space. I think this is very environmentally friendly.
Unpack and remove the product: one main body, two accessories, plus an instruction sheet.
Selfie stick:
The body weight of the selfie stick body is 267g without accessories.
The metal part of the main body is made of aluminum alloy, and the manfrotto logo in the central part is prominent.
The part of the handle should be made of silicone material, and the small particle design above is estimated to be used for anti-slip. Zooming in looks like a snake's scale.
Obviously, small particles increase resistance when held by hand.
The other end is three plastic pull buckles used to control the three-section telescoping inner rod.
The pull buckle's feel is still good, you can feel there is more obvious resistance to loosen and fasten, and at the same time the design of the pull buckle is very human, there is a piece of warped, do not worry about repeated opening and closing will hurt the fingertips.
Mini PTZ:
The upper and lower parts of the mini pan/tilt have a 1/4 inch thread interface, which is common with the bottom thread of the general camera.
The part of the main body is also made of metal. It will be more durable than plastic parts and can withstand a certain amount of weight and pressure.
Only the semi-circular part at the arrow in the figure below is plastic, here it is used to adjust the opening and closing of the elastic.
The upper small dial allows the camera to be fixed more firmly while dispersing pressure and protecting the interface.
The diamond thread on the edge of the turntable is also a good helper for fixing.
GoPro dedicated interface:
This selfie stick is also equipped with the popular GoPro interface, very considerate to take care of the consumer groups who love to record while moving.
About length:
The self-timer lever has three internal levers that can be lengthened. The figure below shows the actual length measured by the author.
In other words, this self-timer has a self-timer distance of 45cm and a maximum length of 135cm.
Of course you can adjust to any length within this range according to your needs.
About quantity:
The load bearing here refers to the weight of the camera that the selfie stick can withstand.
If you look closely, you will find that this part of the information is also marked on the selfie stick:
The reverse side of the pole indicates that the MAX load is 1KG, which is the weight of 2 kg.
So when choosing a camera, you need to pay attention to the weight. The self-timer is broken and the camera will fall to the ground. . .
Use method one:
There are two ways to use this selfie stick. One is naturally the use of a traditional selfie stick:
Since I don't have a GoPro, I use a camera to do the demonstration:
First of all, naturally, it is necessary to fix the mini head and the self-timer rod. This simple twisting action naturally does not require much explanation:
Then fix the camera to the mini head:
Card machine:
You can adjust the angle of the camera, generally this angle is raised from the beat on the almost.
With the support of the small dial, the camera is quite fixed. The 1/4 inch thread is actually quite thick and you don't have to worry about breaking it.
Micro single camera:
Micro-camera fixation is the same method, but because the micro-one is equipped with a fixed-focus lens, the weight is still quite large, so it is recommended that the self-timer rod does not pull too long, otherwise it will be very heavy due to the lever principle. . .
GoPro:
If you use GoPro selfies, you need to use two accessories at the same time:
By fixing the GoPro's adapter to the top of the mini-camera, GoPro's multi-angle self-shooting is also convenient.
Write here, we have to go back to the question of bearing weight. I mentioned earlier that official data can bear 1kg.
Take the micro-single in the author's case as an example. The measured weight is 648g, which is a little more than a kilogram. If you use the shots, what is the feeling?
Left : If you do not stretch the self-timer lever and mount it directly, the weight is moderate. Take a selfie å•¥ completely ok.
Medium: A stretch (28 cm) is obviously more difficult when held alone. It is estimated that it has been a bit difficult for girls.
Right: Two lengths (60 inside) are stretched. One-handed grip is very heavy. Your hands will tremble. . . Self portrait success may be low.
Due to the principle of leverage, the farther the fulcrum is from the weight, the more effort it takes to lift it.
So if you want to use the camera for long-range self-timer, lighter weight is the first choice, GoPro this kind of weight of about 100g, it feels more suitable fit.
Use method two:
When used as a monopod, a monopod can help increase the stability of the shot, especially in tracking moving objects.
The product comes with a rubber foot nail:
When used as a monopod, you need to unscrew and change to the other end:
In this way, when it is supported on the ground, it will not rub to the screw and it will not slip.
Someone may ask, where is the significance of the monopod? The author's feelings are a word: stable.
When shooting a moving object, it can at least help the photographer to maintain a relatively high degree of stability on the Y-axis, so that the feeling of shaking the lens will be reduced a lot.
I shot the following two videos to compare:
The first paragraph is a video using a monopod. When moving, the upper and lower displacements are significantly reduced, and the picture looks smoother.
The second segment is a hand-held video. Although the author has tried to maintain stability during the shooting, the effect of video jitter is still quite obvious. In particular, it is difficult to keep the shooting path on a horizontal line.
It can be seen that the monopod is very helpful for stability when shooting a moving lens.
advantage:
1. The design idea of ​​the product is quite good. It evolved into a self-timer lever and a monopod, which is very creative.
2. The overall quality of the product is also worth noting. Both the sturdy selfie stick itself and the non-slip handles reflect the meticulous craftsmanship and attitude of the big brands.
3. The included accessories that support the camera and GoPro are very practical, eliminating the need to look for additional accessories.
4. The design with its own hand rope has made safety a step further.
5. The exquisite design of the mini-pan-tilt with metal texture makes it possible to increase the practicality of the product.
6. The monopod design is ideal for taking pictures of people or things in motion.
insufficient:
1. The overall weight of the product still feels slightly heavy.
2. The shortest length of 45cm or slightly longer, there are certain requirements for carrying.