Review: SmallRig FreeBlazer Counterbalance Carbon Fiber Video Tripod Kit AD-Pro8

The SmallRig AD-Pro8 is a video tripod kit aimed at video professionals that features the company’s PH8 video head with counterbalance and a max. payload of 8kg. The extendable legs have a min. height of 58cm and a max. height of 196cm. The feet can be switched between flat feet for even surfaces and spikes for rougher terrain.

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[filmingforlife]

I love that this is finally a tripod that really comes with some height and is not so short like most other tripods.

[bettyharley]

I am constantly impressed by the amount of info and knowledge you fellas seem to pack into a 5 minute video.

[jackdavis]

dude i friggin adore these outdoor shoots so much even in grey winter like you got over there

[brianfleming]

unrelated but the shots you captured look stunning with any tripod :-) so any idea which bird that is at 2:44 ?

[ElisaGeyer]

Ruhig, sachlich und kreative Schnittbilder. Das gibt's heutzutage kaum noch außer bei Euch!

[TimoTisch]

Das ist leider über Budget aber ganz klasse mit dem Gegengewicht.

[GoergeSwenton]

Thanks for mentioning the 501 QR plate compatibility. One of my all-time nightmares when working with different heads on set.

[NadinFresenius]

Ich bin sooo neidisch. Nicht nur aufs Stativ aber auch die Fuji XH2 =)

[bernhardrubi]

Not gonna lie I never thought I would ever buy a tripod from a company like Smallrig but you guys might have conviced me otherwise.

[StefanieHerbig]

Gerade erst die Ankündigung gesehen und jetzt direkt die Review - so muss das!!

[nathanmartin]

Counterweight is excpected from a pro tripod but I am not sure if this is worth the upgrade.

[oYumRameno]

Wow so this can go low angle the Ad-100 cannot but the Pro8 is way too expensive. Can we just buy the legs

[michaelklauster]

Ich habe noch eine ältere Schulterkamera, da ist so ein stabiles Stative wirklich nützlich

[zachariahcaldwell]

800 bucks is a lot but I guess for a pro like you it's a good investment any cheaper alternatives?

[nelequint]

Der Schwenker läuft ja wirklich butterweich aber bei dem Preis sollte das auch so sein.

[KunzMeckler]

Schade, dass das Wetter noch so debressiv ist eure Aufnahmen sind bei Sonnenschein immer zu toll anzuschauen.

[dhcmedia]

Die Verschlussmechaniken gefallen mir sehr gut! Leider schon oft passiert, dass einer gegen das Stativ läuft.

[jairdias]

I actually watched your first video 10 years ago can't believe it's been over a decade

[gayekar]

You're the original Fuji video guys! I remember your XH1 videos from 2018 good old times

[rinaldomacnamara]

How would this compare to something from more established tripod brands like Manfrotto?