Small tripod that can hold an XT 3 and larger lenses?

philstanbridge · 8 May 2024 at 14:46

Tripod nightmare. I’m a bit out of the loop with this. I use a trusty manfrotto but it’s heavy and cumbersome and I want a change. If possible I want something where the camera can sit low whilst being fully supported. I like landscape and panoramic and take a lot of long exposures. But the lenses are reasonably heavy, so I need a tripod that can manage. Also one that I can pack away perhaps.

Raymond Lin · 8 May 2024 at 14:48

Need more information.

1 - Budget
2 - Minimum packed away size, Maximum height you required
3 - What weight you are thinking of

philstanbridge · 8 May 2024 at 15:14

Sure, and thanks for replying.

Budget : £150.
Size will be dependent on budget I’m sure, but ideally I’d like something I can attach to my LowePro Fastpack 250.

Weight as light as budget allows I guess. Just as long as it can hold the weight.

Angst · 8 May 2024 at 17:32

Are you willing to buy second hand? This would considerably open your options up for carbon fibre models.

philstanbridge · 8 May 2024 at 18:35

No reason why not.

Angst · 8 May 2024 at 22:44

In that case its well worth taking a look on mbp at their used selection.
Brand wise, personally I got lucky a number of years ago and picked up a used gitzo tripod for around 100 on fb and its been rock solid.

Minstadave · 14 May 2024 at 14:28

Ulanzi do some very nicely priced carbon tripods, if you leave it your basket they'll email you a discount code.

I ordered this for about £200 with codes:

Ulanzi Zero F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod 3131

Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod, Comes with F38 Quick Release plate, compatible with Arca-Swiss tripod head, carbon fiber construction, lighter and stronger. Fast delivery within 2-7 days to the United States, Canada, and Australia!

www.ulanzi.com

Raymond Lin · 14 May 2024 at 15:51

Minstadave said:
Ulanzi do some very nicely priced carbon tripods, if you leave it your basket they'll email you a discount code.

I ordered this for about £200 with codes:

Ulanzi Zero F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod 3131

Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod, Comes with F38 Quick Release plate, compatible with Arca-Swiss tripod head, carbon fiber construction, lighter and stronger. Fast delivery within 2-7 days to the United States, Canada, and Australia!

www.ulanzi.com

This is the one to get at the moment.

It's not the smallest but it is the most feature rich at the best value and reviewed.

antc · 14 May 2024 at 17:03

Minstadave said:
Ulanzi do some very nicely priced carbon tripods, if you leave it your basket they'll email you a discount code.

I ordered this for about £200 with codes:

Ulanzi Zero F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod 3131

Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod, Comes with F38 Quick Release plate, compatible with Arca-Swiss tripod head, carbon fiber construction, lighter and stronger. Fast delivery within 2-7 days to the United States, Canada, and Australia!

www.ulanzi.com

Did you order that just as is, or add any additional accessories? I was wondering about the QR kit add on

Minstadave · 14 May 2024 at 18:31

antc said:
Did you order that just as is, or add any additional accessories? I was wondering about the QR kit add on

I ordered with the QR add on. I wasn't really sure if this was a second QR kit as it seems to come with one, but it was only a few quid extra.

antc · 15 May 2024 at 20:09

Minstadave said:
I ordered with the QR add on. I wasn't really sure if this was a second QR kit as it seems to come with one, but it was only a few quid extra.

Exactly what I was thinking after I had a good look at it

Thanks!

philstanbridge · 16 May 2024 at 07:19

Only available from the US or do they have a UK distrib? Can you let me know about the QR kit when you get yours. Cheers.

Minstadave · 16 May 2024 at 07:33

philstanbridge said:
Only available from the US or do they have a UK distrib? Can you let me know about the QR kit when you get yours. Cheers.

I ordered it from the website direct. It was shipped out of Hong Kong.

Delivery is free, should be here tomorrow.

Minstadave · 16 May 2024 at 21:17

Arrived today, only had a quick look at it. Build quality is amazing.

It comes as standard with a QR plate to screw into your camera.

I don't really get the additional QR bit, I think is designed to allow you to adapt another tripod or anything with a tripod screw to Ulanzi's QR plate. It comes as two parts, the same QR screw in plate you get as standard and a holder you can clip the QR plate into with a tripod screw in the base, not sure if this is maybe to convert Arca Swiss to their QR standard?

Edit:

Yup it's to adapt Arca to QR.

Ulanzi Falcam F38 Camera Quick Release Plate Kit 2268

Check the best price for the Ulanzi F38 Camera Quick Release system, Quick Release Plate is easy to set up and quickly move from the tripod. shipping from the US. 1 Year warranty and 10% exclusive discount.

www.ulanzi.com

I might pickup the backpack adaptor, looks handy:

Ulanzi Falcam F38 Quick Release Backpack Strap Clip 2271

The Ulanzi Falcam F38 Quick Release Backpack Strap Clip 2271 offers stability and reliability with its three-point fixing and knob locking design, ensuring exceptional stability even during strenuous activities. With a strong load-bearing capacity of up to 15kg, it's suitable for various...

www.ulanzi.com