I've been a camera operator for almost 15 years and have used countless types of tripods from tiny cheap ones to high end broadcast Sachtler tripods. Mostly run with mid-level dslr/cinema rigs and this tripod blows them all out of the water. It's a game changer. No more multi level adjustments. Light, its exceptionally light for it's size. I paired it with the Miller DS-20, which itself is the best head in it's weight class.

This is the best tripod design that I have seen in my almost 40 years of shooting film and video. It's lightweight and easy to adjust and level even when the camera is mounted. I love having the locks where they are easy to reach. It is perfectly steady when using a fully rigged out Canon C300 and 40" slider. The magnets keep the legs firmly together for easy transport. It has all the build quality that you expect from Sachtler. I does have an odd rainstick sound effect when extending the legs, but that's an observation not a criticism. I would definitely recommend this tripod. Yes it's $$$$ (it's Sachtler), but your back will appreciate it at the end of the day.

Was curious about the new leg lock design. Turns out that it does work as advertised, and is highly useful. Today I was testing a 500mm Nikon lens and noticed some camera shake when supported on a Really Right Stuff TVC -33 tripod. I swapped the Sachtler for the RRS and duplicated the test. The previous shake was measurably reduced.

So far, I love this tripod. Coming from Libec and Manfrotto sticks... I've had a Sachtler head for a long time but never upgraded the tripod itself. It is far and away faster to setup, easier to raise and lower, easier to carry when folded and easier to move with the camera on the sticks thanks to the included handle. They are very rigid.

The only con I've noticed is that sometimes the feet tend to get twisted or don't flatly contact the ground when setting up, probably from getting bumped around while folded up.... but I've never had this happen with any other tripod. It's not a big deal, happens rarely and I just tweak it back to normal and I'm good to go.

I do wonder about long-term wear and tear. I've already got some good scratches in the carbon fiber legs after 2 months of normal use.

I finally got to use my Sachtler Flowtech sticks this weekend on a short film project. What a time savor! We were able to move quickly between setups, which allowed us to pick up more bonus shots along the way. Who would’ve ever thought a tripod could be so innovative, but the flowtech system works really well.

I honestly have yet to find a flaw. This is the easiest to use, most rock-solid set of sticks I've ever owned.

Lightweight but strong. No more bending over to make height adjustments. I bought the attachable carry handle and it's magnificent. For proper folding/closing of the legs make sure you get the right head for it. It does best with heads with the straight leveling handle as apposed to the petal (three-prong or four-prong) or wingnut style. It's been great so far. Did I mention how light it was?

So good

Game changing design. I was hooked when I watched the first video showcasing this tripod. Finally a company solved all the headaches I had with tripods. I think other manufacturers will go this route in the future. It is definitely revolutionary, which is rare for a tripod!

No more painstaking leg adjustments and hurting your fingers on the leg release. Time will tell if it holds up. But based on the build quality, I have high hopes!

This piece of kit gets 6 out of 5 stars from me.

Best sticks in the game