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 https://www.photo.co.nz/online-store/... https://reallyrightstuff.com/plates/