Weifeng tripods at DVinfo.net

Wayne Reimer · March 16th, 2011, 05:02 PM

Has anyone any experience with them? I've read and seen some very incouraging reviews on them for the price. Any recommended suppliers? I've sent the company an email to see if they sell directly....no reply

Mike Beckett · March 17th, 2011, 05:55 AM

I think (stress _think_) it is a Chinese brand either related to or identical to the E-Image range of tripods. If my thoughts are correct, then you may find E-Image easier to find.

ProAV in the UK pushes these hard: Tripod Kits - Tripods & Supports - Proactive

I have seen at least one review of an E-Image tripod on these forums (search should help), and I think it linked to a Youtube video review.

I can't help but think that there must be something in my Sachtler or Vinten tripods that makes the extra money over these worthwhile, but I do know that some people are perfectly happy with the Weifengs.

(I probably wouldn't be happy, but then it has been pointed out that I'm never happy!)

Peter Harman · March 17th, 2011, 12:37 PM

Yep, this is otherwise known as E-Image

Brian Luce · April 1st, 2011, 11:02 AM

Most people seem pretty happy with them. The are sold under several different brands. Supposedly they're the biggest manufacturers on the planet.

George Logothetis · April 4th, 2011, 02:37 AM

got the wf-717. Really stiff pans though... Any head recommendations?

Brian Luce · April 4th, 2011, 03:18 AM

Not saying this is the best thing to do but some that complain of stiff heads split the head open and put a different kind of grease in it. Supposedly not hard to do.

March 16th, 2011, 05:02 PM	#1
Wayne Reimer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 255	Weifeng tripods Has anyone any experience with them? I've read and seen some very incouraging reviews on them for the price. Any recommended suppliers? I've sent the company an email to see if they sell directly....no reply

March 17th, 2011, 05:55 AM	#2
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: Weifeng tripods I think (stress _think_) it is a Chinese brand either related to or identical to the E-Image range of tripods. If my thoughts are correct, then you may find E-Image easier to find. ProAV in the UK pushes these hard: Tripod Kits - Tripods & Supports - Proactive I have seen at least one review of an E-Image tripod on these forums (search should help), and I think it linked to a Youtube video review. I can't help but think that there must be something in my Sachtler or Vinten tripods that makes the extra money over these worthwhile, but I do know that some people are perfectly happy with the Weifengs. (I probably wouldn't be happy, but then it has been pointed out that I'm never happy!)

March 17th, 2011, 12:37 PM	#3
Peter Harman Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 73	Re: Weifeng tripods Yep, this is otherwise known as E-Image __________________ Peter Harman Head of Global Product & Sales Training, Vitec Videocom Ltd.

April 1st, 2011, 11:02 AM	#4
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	Re: Weifeng tripods Most people seem pretty happy with them. The are sold under several different brands. Supposedly they're the biggest manufacturers on the planet.

April 4th, 2011, 02:37 AM	#5
George Logothetis Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens Greece / York UK Posts: 48	Re: Weifeng tripods got the wf-717. Really stiff pans though... Any head recommendations? __________________ Georgios Logothetis

April 4th, 2011, 03:18 AM	#6
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	Re: Weifeng tripods Not saying this is the best thing to do but some that complain of stiff heads split the head open and put a different kind of grease in it. Supposedly not hard to do.