Ulanzi Zero F38 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Review | Best Bang for your Buck?

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0:00 - Intro and Concept
1:27 - How small?
3:20 - How tall?
4:15 - Features and tests
9:00 - Worth Buying?
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@TechMau Год назад

I think there is another version of the same tripod that has an arca swiss plate, it calls Ulanzi Zero Y Lightweight Travel Tripod

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Interesting. I think that they are working around a whole quick release system (like Peak Design), but I just wish the F38 system was Arca compatible.

@TechMau Год назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI Yeah that would be awesome

@YanFries Год назад

I have the non-proprietary version. Works great with the arca Swiss plates👍🏽

@jsobrino Год назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI I believe they make a plate that’s compatible with both the peak design latch and the F38 latch, but that’s an extra cost

@NeXMaX Год назад

I find it interesting that Ulanzi has managed to integrate a panning base into the compact head, whilst the guys at Peak Design haven't. I really like my PDTT, regardless. It was expensive, but it was really nice to bring along.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's true, and it's one point that I show visually but forgot to make verbally.

@brucecolman3402 Год назад

Timely review, many thanks Dustin.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

My pleasure!

@manueldafonseca1577 Год назад

Nice review as always. They do sell another version of this tripod - it's the Ulanzi Zero Y Lightweight Travel Tripod, that has a traditional arca swiss plate & clamp. I suspect they came up with the F38 version to get users to buy into the Falcam F38 Quick Release system that competes directly with the Peak Design Capture clip system. I bought the original Ulanzi Zero Y Lightweight Travel Tripod and then added the F38 ball head for the best of both worlds. Their quick release system works well and about half the price of the peak design. I've been using the tripod for 6 months include two trips involving air travel - it's very light, holds up well - so far so good.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

I suspect you're right.

@Nickporter17 Год назад

It's your f38 ball head arca compatible?

@Ghostmanriding Год назад

Great review Dustin Thanks!

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

You're welcome!

@davidligon6088 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the thorough review. The Ulanzi Zero Y has an ARCA Swiss comparable head, that supports the Peak Design Capture plates. Alternatively, you can add a Ulanzi ARCA Swiss center column to the Zero 38. I’d probably just use the center column with a screw mount and put a lightweight Leofoto leveling adapter and ball head on it. Not sure how stable it would be with the narrower triangulation of the legs, though.

@ramivaden1661 Год назад

Good review Dustin. Heipi 3-IN-1 travel tripod looks like an interesting option too.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

There are some good options out there. A number of people in the audience wanted me to look at this one.

@Jeo-What Год назад

Thank you for the review of this tripod. Before Christmas I saw the review on the Kick Starter on the HEIPI 3-In-1 travel tripod and was amazed how good it was so I ordered one and hope to receive it soon in the future to replace my Peak Design tripod.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Hope it works out well for you.

@Nickporter17 Год назад

What do you think?

@tride.design Год назад

I got Ulanzi Zero Y with arca Swiss mount few months ago for about 150$ in China, really satisfied with it. THe build quality is awesome, there's hardly any plastic on it.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Their build quality is very nice.

@arnisbrown5848 Год назад

Great review as always Dustin. Aside from the plate issue just wish it were a bit cheaper. My hunch is that the similarity to PD's design is what allows the price (considering Ulanzi also has the MT-60 carbon fiber tripod for only $110). Nonetheless the compactness, height, payload, and fluid head make it appealing. I already use and really enjoy Ulanzi's claw quick release system for all my cameras and have a number of their mini tripods and video lights which have proven reliable over time despite being considerably affordable.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's a solid take

@cryptodough5979 8 месяцев назад

The 18kg payload is for center weight to be handed using the center stick. The actual payload for the tripod is 5-6kg.

@DustinAbbottTWI 8 месяцев назад

Are you sure about that?

@careylymanjones Год назад

The Ulanzi Zero-Y tripod takes Arca-Swiss compatible plates, including the Peak Design Capture Clip plates. The Zero-Y also has one of the coolest pan functions, ever. The head can be leveled with the built-in level, and a pan axis at the top of the head can be unlocked, allowing level pans without having to level the legs on the tripod.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's cool.

@allannodelman6471 Год назад

I switched from Peak to the Ulanzi F38 quick release system. I use it on tripods, backpack strap clip, Zhiyun quick release for my gimbal, and the quick release camera strap (for my Peak Design camera straps) as well as my slider. I bought the tripod as part of this complete system and it all integrates seamlessly and is a joy to use. I like that I can carry my camera on the camera strap and quickly switch to the tripod leaving the strap in place for a quick switch back if desired. The tripod is very light and has functioned well for me. I would buy this tripod after months of use even if I did not use the quick release system.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's great anecdotal feedback.

@yaread Год назад

Could you tell me how many millimeters the diameter of the center column is? This is very important to me.

@steven871 Год назад

I strongly considered this but would much rather buy American and went Peak Design despite the premium. Would hope PD strngly considers dropping their prices though.Thank you Dustin.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's fair.

@Ashurus Год назад

Peak Design is made in China

@navpreetsingh8156 Год назад

Thanks for the review, I've ordered mine just 2 days ago as I am invested in the Falcam f38 system and that head it comes with is perfect for users like me, they have just released that f38 head for the DJI RS gimbals including the RS Mini, thanks for mentioning the fluid head too which I was about to order thinking it was a member of the F38 quick release system but it has a normal tightening nob and I'm not a fan of those

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Glad I could help

@christophercmosley Год назад

Excellent Review as always! 👌🏽

@Nickporter17 Год назад

They have a f38 fluid head

@nickcarneyphotography Год назад

I was going to buy this, but I've seen the news about the upcoming Benro Theta tripod and that looks to be a potential game-changer, so I'm going to wait and see what that looks like and when it will be released.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Interesting. I'll keep that in mind if I have a chance to look at it. A number of people in the audience wanted me to look at this one, so I took the opportunity when offered.

@vincenzodellama7158 Год назад

Thanks for the heads up, hopefully I'll be able to buy one.

@Martinez_Photos Год назад

I sold my Peak Design Aluminum Tripod to get the F38 Carbon Fiber Tripod, and I am not looking back. The peak design tripod ball head leaves a lot to be desired. You can't use the PD tripod unless you extend the center column, and it does not pan! Two things that I never got used to. The Ulanzi center column does not have to be raised in order to be able to use it. Also, the clips on the PD tripod's legs broke twice (both times PD took care of the issue by sending me a WHOLE leg). As for Dustin's complaint about the f38 head, it can be overcome by getting the Y version of the Ulanzi tripod for the same price. I just got f38 adapter plates for all of my gear...problem solved. I did get my F38 tripod for about $314 during a holiday sale.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

You would definitely have to just go with F38 plates for everything. I'm surprised that you had issues with the PD tripod legs. I've had no such issue with mine.

@CaviDS 2 месяца назад

you had me sold until I saw that I needed their own camera plate to fit the ball head...

@Mariner1460 Год назад

Any more thoughts to share on relative stability? I tried a friend’s PD travel next to an ancient Gitzo series 1. PD had lots of nifty features, but I was most surprised by how much the legs wobbled side to side when fully extended.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Hmmm, that's not my experience with the PD, which is slightly more stable than this one. But it sounds like you are comparing a high end full size tripod (even if older) to a compact travel tripod. Not quite the same thing.

@duchu1987 Год назад

Ulanzi got F38 plate which is compatible with Peak Design. So one plane could be used with Ulanzi tripod and ie. Peak Design Capture Clip. Ulanzi F38 adapter is also great for Sony BT table tripod.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Right - the Ulanzi plate will work in the opposite direction, but not the Peak Design capture plate on the F38 products.

@rumattso Год назад

I have had the tripod for 3 months. I really like it, both function and how light it is. But I have doubts about the quality. After only 3 months, I can no longer lock the tripod head properly. It seems that there is wear on the lever that locks the head. And I haven't used it much and with light equipment. Sony A7 IV and PZ 16-35 f/4.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's not encouraging.

@aloi Год назад

Have read similar complaints in Taobao reviews, which made me decide against getting one.

@rumattso Год назад

@@aloi I bought a new Center Column for the tripod so I can use a different head. Then I can still use the tripod. But it's a bit of a shame considering the price.

@vincenzodellama7158 Год назад

I bought the Ulanzi version of the capture clip that comes with this base plate and it is just awful. It never properly screws into the camera to the point that it get loose just by turning your camera in the tripod. And now I traded it for the onemo beatle one which is much better in that regard. How long did you use the tripod to have a notion of these kind of issues and overall durability (edit. it seems to have durability issues looking at another comment)? I bought the Benro Rhino last year and it is super solid with a dual panorama head, managed to take 10s exposures with buses passing by, and screw locks lasts forever. Looking at other people's comments this doesn't seem like good value compared to their MT-60 which also have 8 layers and have screw locks, the upcoming Benro also mentioned seems like the better option considering Benro even makes automated tripod heads for hdr bracketed panoramas along with star tracking and my great experience with another model.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

I typically have used the product for about a month. BTW, I wouldn't read too much into one person's anecdotal report. Another user reported breaking multiple legs on the $650 Peak Design travel tripod, but I've never heard of that happening to anyone else before. There are often mitigating circumstances in one anecdotal account.

@TheBigBlueMarble Год назад

The center column may be rated at 19kg, but the ballhead is only rated at 6kg.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's fair. Still - 6kg is far more robust than any camera combination I've ever used, so I'm not sure that will ever be the limiting principle.

@Alastair6 Год назад

Dustin, do you have any plans to review the Heipi travel tripod?

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

I'm afraid not.

@Jwitherow1964 Год назад

Nice Brother.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Thanks, my friend.

@PeteBreen Год назад

Love the tripod, but have been really disappointed in the F38 quick release system integration with it. As you mention, it just simply doesn't fit.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

My least favorite part of the design.

@vk4vsp 9 месяцев назад

If you attach an Arca Swiss clamp to the F38 plate, you've got the best of both worlds.

@DustinAbbottTWI 9 месяцев назад

What's your balance point for your camera, then, if you're setting it down. I prefer something as slim and low profile as possible so the camera sits properly and can fit into more storage/carrying solutions.

@vk4vsp 9 месяцев назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI yeah, it doesn’t fit in the bag with the clamp attached. 😀

@ch-ux2co Год назад

I don't think they were mentioned, but the bubble level on the Ulanzi and the degree markers seem to be real selling points. Responses?

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Definitely the ability to pan the head 360 is very useful. The only problem with the bubble level is that you really can't hardly see it when a camera is attached.

@careylymanjones Год назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI Yeah, you have to level it, make sure it's locked, THEN put the camera on. 😀

@Donbros Год назад

I dunno i dont have any peak design plates and i can use quick release ones for gorilla pod

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

It does come with its own plate.

@Battlem0nk Год назад

can any of the legs be removed to convert into a monopod?

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Not that I'm aware of.

@skymakai Год назад

Ulanzi made an Arca compatible version, but they’re really pushing the F38 version. Can’t get the Arca version on Amazon.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

I've heard others say similar.

@skymakai Год назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI yeah, sorry... I took a look at the other comments and see most people mentioned this.

@Applefanboy2012 Год назад

The reason for the plate thing is because it’s in combination with another company called falcam

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's fine, but I still think they should have gone with arca compatability.

@Applefanboy2012 Год назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI oh definitely. I was new to all the arca Swiss thing when I got the f38. Looks like I can’t use am L cage to switch from landscape to portrait on it :/ Looks like they came up with something similar though!

@DUCzillaMonster 6 месяцев назад

Why didn't you mention all the other benefits of the Ulanzi vs the peak design, like way more sturdy, panning head and Level the head without pull out the center column

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 месяцев назад

I actually think I did mention those things (other than being more sturdy, which isn't true).

@DUCzillaMonster 5 месяцев назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI I did see more than one comparison and the difference was quit big!

@iransirijillo Год назад

Ulanzi’s leg angle is narrower, a no go.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That's definitely not a positive.

@noenken Год назад

I wouldn't buy a tripod at that price from a company I never heard of before. But even that aside the standard head not being fully arca compatible kills it. Great information as always! :)

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

What's interesting is that there are quite a few viewers who are familiar with the brand and encouraged me to look at their products.

@nickcarneyphotography Год назад

I think Ulanzi has been around for a little while, quite a few RU-vidrs I see use them, in particular their quick release system. I also was suspect with all the RU-vid reviews but it seems solid!

@noenken Год назад

@@DustinAbbottTWI I believe it. Quick google search says they have been in business since 2015, good sign. But they also seem to be based in Shenzhen which can become a problem.

@navpreetsingh8156 Год назад

You mentioned the legs don't spread very far, it's because the legs are too skinny and they warp under heavy load, I've been using a song 70-200 and the legs are no longer straight, I'm guessing it's a issue with the slim round design and that's why peak design have a triangle like structure

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Interesting feedback. I'm not sure that would apply here, as this is carbon fiber (I've never seen it warp) and the effective payload is actually higher than PD.

@gabedamien Год назад

Payload weight ratings on tripods are meaningless when comparing between different brands. There is zero standard for what the rating supposedly _means_, let alone how to measure it. So it is at best an index *within* a single brand for how that company ranks its own models. Of course you can do your own tests and try to measure stability.

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

I'm sure there is some truth to this. The reality is that all of them tout a heavier payload than what we put on them. The bigger question is how stable they are.

@veikop Год назад

Is this made where all balloons are from?😂🎈

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

That might be the delivery system ;)

@MrDvaz Год назад

nobody uses a center column extended that much with a heavy lens...so the maximum height is really not relevant! both overpriced for what they do!!!

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Actually with the Peak Design you pretty much have to use it with it extended a little bit if you want to do any ball head adjustments.

@wildwedding Год назад

So much is ironically said

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Hmmm, not quite sure what you mean.

@djxcel23 Год назад

Soon as a heard the price I had to exit left

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Still expensive, yes, but much cheaper than Peak Design.

@alihamiad7849 Год назад

I doubt that the tripod is stable outside

@DustinAbbottTWI Год назад

Why not? You can easily hang more weight from the hook. I've never had a problem with wind on these lightweight tripods.

@drexplordinaire 4 месяца назад

peak design is garbage

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 месяца назад

You are going to have to elaborate why, as that has certainly not been my personal experience.

@gerum009 10 месяцев назад

Best band for your buck??? Nope. Best way to throw your money away. This is crappy! I have only used this tripod very lightly and about two months, the so called "quick release" got stuck and would not even move!!! Just a stupid waste of money

@DustinAbbottTWI 10 месяцев назад

I've been using one for months without issue. You are the first to ever give me this kind of feedback on Ulanzi products, so I think your experience is the exception to the rule. I think if you'll follow up with Ulanzi you can get your tripod fixed or replaced.