Benro Cyanbird TCBC15 Tripod Review + Top Tripod Tips for Creators

In this video I discuss the pros and cons of the Benro Cyanbird TCBC15 travel tripod. I also go into some general tips about usign tripods and how to get the most from them.

0:00 Introduction
0:24 Overview of the Benro Cyanbird TCBC15 Tripod
0:34 Rubber feet
0:46 Travel bag for the Benro Cyanbird TCBC15 Tripod
1:05 Various configurations
1:20 Detachable centre column hook doubles as an allen key
1:30 Removing and splitting the centre column
2:00 Using the tripod low to the ground
2:20 Second allen key on tripod head arm
2:24 Removing the tripod head arm
2:35 Using the tripod head without the arm for photography only
2:43 Who is this tripod intended for
2:54 Benro Cyanbird TCBC15 Tripod specs
3:12 Comparison with older Gitzo Explorer carbon fibre tripod
3:44 Some downsides to the Cyanbird tripod
4:28 Tips for using the Cyanbird tripod with telephoto lenses
5:02 Weighing up the pros and cons
5:21 Travelling with two tripods
5:42 Extending the tripod with a selfie stick
5:59 Locations of accessory attachment threads on the Cyanbird tripod and head
6:30 Removing the arm from the head
7:02 Using the Cyanbird tripod head for shooting panoramas
7:18 Levelling the head for shooting panoramas
8:07 About the Swiss Arca attachment system
8:15 Really Right Stuff L-plates for cameras - advantages
9:04 The problem for vertical orientation and a ball tripod head, without using an L-plate
9:39 Attaching accesories with the Swiss Arca system
9:54 Adjustable dampening for video shooting
10:22 Using the adjustable arm for smooth video moves
10:37 Comparison with an older video head
10:52 General Tips for using tripods
10:57 Using your tripod as a monopod
11:15 Using your tripod to get over the heads of crowds
11:32 Securing the tripod with a weight bag or tent peg
12:10 Using tripods with the twist lock system
12:33 A disadvantage of twist lock system tripods
13:14 Braces on video tripods
13:30 The Unilock tripod system
13:49 Conclusion
14:01 The Benro N00P Ball head
14:31 The tripod as an essential part of your kit
14:46 A tripod makes you think about your compositions more
15:40 Why you should support your local camera shop

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