By and large (as well as tall and short) the best tripods for photographers are all about keeping everything locked firmly in place. The best video tripods are a whole different ball game, literally. Sure, you need to be able to lock them off when needed, but videography is often about following the action. Ball heads are out, fluid heads with silky smooth panning and tilting are in. You also need to be able to level the head, even if the legs aren’t perfectly level, which can be a time-consuming chore when you’re shooting on uneven terrain. Leveling is imperative so that your horizon doesn’t start to tilt when you’re panning.
With this in mind, video tripods usually feature a bowl base at the top of the legs. The Neewer tripod I’m reviewing here sets out to tick all those boxes and more. Neewer is a name you’ve probably heard of. The Chinese company has been operating since 2011 and has built up a huge array of photographic kit and accessories in its product lines over the years. A growing range of tripods is very much on the list.
