That was a great review. You should do more. It was clear, concise, and hit all the points that worked for me, so much so that I purchased the “light stand” for my trip to Alaska. Thanks for the review.

Thank you Ed. Looks like a great product 👍😊...maybe that's what I was looking for. 🤓😉

Oh Cool! That's perfect! Thanks for that recomendation!

I have this too and like it. It should be mentioned that it’s only suitable for relatively light weight gear. Heavier stuff will collapse the telescoping sections. Thanks.

Excellent product review. Please continue to do these.

Thank you for the review, very informative!

Excellent find! I've ordered one now too! I've been using an Amazon Basics tripod for the last year but it takes up a lot of space when i'm recording and it makes positioning camera to record my handheld gaming footage a real chore. I'll be able to use this not only for my mobile phone recording but also my new Insta 360 X4 recording and its a really long selfie stick too.

Thank you for the video. Great reviews

Thank you! This is actually exactly what I am looking for :)

This is a very useful review, thank you !

I got one recently and so far I love it.

Good review thx. I have the MT-16, the smaller version, but with a built in ball head. Well made and very handy.

Excellent review. Thank you!

Very helpful, thanks and safe travels!!

Nice gear🎉 thanks for review

awesome review! thanks for the recommendation!

Very nice review and well explaination. Great shared. Thanks!!! Big LIKE from Singapore.

Great informative review - I wouldn't have guessed it was your first if you hadn't mentioned it. I just ordered two of these to use as portable stands for small LED lights. Thank you!

great review, thank you so much

Great video mate well done

I currently have the peak design with the kit that shortens the legs. I keep it in my car and use it for night photography . I have flown with it and several times I have almost had it taken from me by security agents. Thank you for bringing the MT-79 to my attention. I'm going to buy two of them.

This is awesome!!

You have a hidden talent for product reviews. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I picked one up a few months ago and I have to say, for so many needs this is a great option. I have it in my backpack for use whenever I need, with my DJI Pocket Osmo 3 or Theta Z1 for VR work... you can't beat the price and use cases, at least quick down and dirty shoots.

just got one, pretty impressed with it! - I wouldn't trust it outside, but in controlled environments its such a compact option. Love having this in my kit. Thanks for recomending!

Cool video bro, very informative & I'll definitely go look for it, thank you very much.

Very nice. This will work perfectly for my need. 👍

well done mate. I enjoyed it.

Great video, brother. Keep it up!

I have the ULANZI MT-44, very similar to what you are demonstrating here, except it has a ball-head too, which is very practical for reasons such as you explained. I needed something lightweight because I travel around with my gear by bike. I have more than six months of practical experience with it and in general I'm happy with the product. However there is one con that should be explained. The point of stabilization is at the base of the mast compared to most traditional tripods where it's at the base of the head. As a result a camera mounted to it, in my case the DJI Action 4, sways in the wind when using it outdoors, my main need. To compensate I often do not extend the last section near the top end, or sometimes last two sections if it's quite windy. If one needs full height then that becomes a factor in potentially having blurring media as it sways. I used it as a selfie stick for the first time about a week ago and it was great, easy to hold, and the light weight of it didn't cause my arm to get tired during a 5 minute video walk-and-talk recording. I suspect the sway effect would be even greater with a heavier device mounted to the head, something heavier than my DJI Action 4.

😊👍 Good Stuff Bro. You just earned a subscriber. Aloha from NYC.

Yay! I was going to suggest the Pocket 3. I use it with thing just like the Ulanzi.

DUDE! I've been looking for a tripod like that for years! Long time Digital Nomad here... Been living the DN lifestyle since 2018 so congrats on being a new Nomad! I've been traveling the world with a huge Manfrotto tripod but 99% of the time, the product you just reviewed would have met my needs and I'm sure it's easier to pack and lighter! (2 big pluses for digital nomads!) Thanks for making this video... I'm glad KZfaq recommended it to me. I too have the DJI Pocket 3 and am planning on using it with the tripod as well.

Loved this video! I have a similar one but it was way cheaper. The material is not great but it does its purpose and it's lightweight. It is my travel go-to "tripod" and I highly recommend it. Never had any trouble getting it through museum's security. As long as it's inside the bag they don't care. Great video!

Very nice and informative

Hello! Just a random dude…. I came across this video, and it’s a shame you’re not sponsored by Ulanzi…. because I bought one after watching it, and it’s surprisingly very handy! It’s virtually what I’ve been after for my phone and DJI Pocket Osmo! So thank you

I was about to purchase an Ulanzi MT-73 to use with my Sony ZV E10, but I think this one is way better. Thank you so much.

Yes! I have it and it is really good!❤

Great review. You have a sub. Look forward to more gear reviews.

Very informative. Dziękuję bardzo

Great review I'd love to follow your adventures! Excited to hear you're planning to be a digital nomad Where are you planning to visit?

Good video have just purchased the two items reviewed so 🙏

Thank you… i will try one…🤘🇬🇹

Thanks Mate

I bought this exact model, the Ulanzi MT-79, for my DJO Osmo Pocket 3. Also for travel and nomad purposes :)

I'm convinced.

That looks pretty good😊

That was a cool review, now I want one just to keep it as baton in my camera bag 😅

Before I even start watching the video - I have to share that I travelled across Japan for almost 3 weeks with only Ulanzi MT-79 and it was absolutely AMAZING. I used it as a tripod, selfie stick, extended it to record video from height in crowds... served me so great! I've used it for iPhone 14 pro in Smallrig cage, which was always easy to attach and remove. Would definitely recommend this product to everyone who is looking for something light to travel with!

I have a shorter version. I also bought this and pulled it apart shortly. I had to return it. I don't have the problem with the shorter one. Also, it is easier to carry around collapsed. For using as a tripod, watch out it will tip over.

I use mine for the Osmo pocket 3 during sporting events, does extremely well! Just watch out for high winds if you have it up high, not the most stable for that 🤷‍♂️

Very good review thanks. I think it would make more sense to have the adjustable ball mount at the base of the pole above the 3 legs so it could be set in a vertical axis on uneven ground 🤔.

Excellent. When you extend it, can you lock the length you want and it will keep. I'm getting a Pocket 3 too. Thank you.

GOOD Review

muito bom amigo e parabens pelo o conteúdo :)

The bonus 😋😋😋

You can add the ulanzi U-70 ballhead which is designed for vlogging and has a side attachment for microphones. It is a very convenient little ballhead and ideal for something like this.

sending my support from the Philippines looking forward that you can do vlog here in the Philippines

That does look like a great travel solution. Not a substitute for a full-blown tripod for, say, landscape photography, but for travel / vlogging I think it looks great. Handy for occasional urban long exposures, such as light-trails, and time-lapses. 600g, which is a lot lighter than my Slik travel tripod and I love the compactness. Spec on the website says it has a load capacity of 1 kg. Really good point as well about the small footprint when used in the home studio.

I usually carry an umbrella for your "alternative" use of this "stick" here in the Philippines but have never had to use it as most Filipinos are friendly and helpful. You might consider this in your travels to SE Asia.

I use the ULANZI MT-34 which is 1/4 the price and even more compact & lightweight, albeit at a lesser max height. I only use my iPhone to take trave photos these days, though, no professional jobs. Since this is plastic, I'm allowed to carry it on board as part of my one-bagging kit.

Love the chicken gimbal 😊

I have both the mt-79 is nice for something like a action cam and if you put a bag on the bottom stable to maybe 1.5meters of the 2meters but with a base of 30cm vs 100cm of the peakdesign it should not even be compared how stable things are. A nice $29 product but anyone who would use it as a replacement tripod for a real cameras is asking for trouble. Now its a nice solution for some edge cases, table top, small actioncams on max 1.5meter height. small lights and indeed kind of a monopod/selfie stick it can find its place next to your real travel tripod.

so i was at a camera shop and looking at stuff like this for my spotting scope but i was only looking at stuff with an ARCA rail. but i just got the DGI pocket 3 and its really good for traveling but its requirements wifi, blue tooth and location to pair the pocket 3 to your phone is a little annoying but for people who mostly to vlogs or close up photography i think you will be quite happy with the pocket 3.

I reckon half a meter long selfie stick is better because it more stable when your arm is fully extended. Besides cp and action cam have wide field of view.

Have this too for my pocket 3 🤣🤣

I guess it's not really a tripod because the legs are connected and you can't use it easily on uneven ground, so I would definitely consider this more of a lightstand than tripod per se.

That's amazing. I wonder if it is allowed to be carried in hand-carry bags on the plane.

Yeah I bought it for the DJI pocket III however I definitely would not recommend putting a full size full frame camera on there any height over like 3 ft it definitely gets wobbly probably won't fall but it definitely gets wobbly

Damn the pod look good on my x4

I got the MT-44 because of the integral mobile holder.

I have a walking stick that turns into a tripod. The legs flair out of the bottom similar to this things. It works fine for 90 of the stuff I might need a tripod for. Plus, it's a walking stick!

That was a good video, informative, and a product that I might be interested in trying. You asked for feedback, so here goes… I’ve been a so-called ‘digital nomad’ for over 7 years now. When I see a review of an interesting product like this I want to know if it’s going to fit into my essentialist ‘carry-on only’ mode of transport - especially what length it folds down to (36.5cm) and how much it weighs (550g). I also want to know how much weight it can bear (1kg recommended) so I can determine if it can hold my camera. And finally, something about the stability when at full length with a camera mounted on top. I understand that it’s a lighting stand, which means stability is less important, but if we’re going to re-purpose it as a camera stand it would be good to know how it deals with a bit of wind when a camera is mounted on top, and whether I should even contemplate using it outdoors. Mounting it between the desk and the wall was a convincing solution to a common problem; in that application I’d like to know how long it would take for the wobble to settle after pressing a button on my camera, or whether I should be controlling the camera remotely. And finally, always talk to the lens not the display! Good luck with your digital nomad ventures. Aim for carry-on travel, you’ll never go back after that…

if you had a traditional 3 legged tripod, you could extend two of the legs down to the ground between the window & the table, & then have their third leg with a short extension onto the table. It would take up even less space on your table than your small red tripod, with your setup I think.

Insta360 have similar 3in1 stick.. smaller and ligher as well, but only about 1m long.. tripod/selfie/handle using it all the time

I would use it for a Sony A7c2, but they make very similar mono/tripods for a smaller action cams. Look dor insta360 accessories.

I use it with dji porket 3，prefect match

It's great except for the name. It's not a >TRI

Great review - almost a hack video of using something not exactly designed for something else...do you think it will stay stable even in windy situations or will it tip over without weights?

I want to use this with my osmo pocket three. However, i also want attach my light onto a cold shoe. Do you know a way to to have the osmo pocket attached alongside a light? Is there a type of extension for example that could attach onto the 1/4 inch screw before attaching the osmo and light? Thanks!

+1 like for katana and baton function lol Joke aside, you did arguably well for a first time product review haha

You had me at Katana 😆😆😆

I think this is a good tripod for off camera flash or gopro/phone but I wouldn't put a camera up there...

I was curious about the weight of a camera you could use on this without it collapsing or falling over, i also like the comment about deterring potential aggressor’s, it certainly is not a daft remark, when travelling if you look like a victim your likely to become one.

The review was good. One caveat, however: This design isn't good for sloped or uneven ground because it can become overbalanced very easily. Standard tripods have adjustable legs and this keeps the centre of gravity over the centre of the tripod. This design is great for your purposes, or a very light camera in a flat, urban environment.

How much weight does it take before it starts to slide down on itself? How heavy a camera and lens combo for instance

try Ulanzi VIJIM LS01 please

Can it carry more weight than 1kg when fully extended??

Can it be used with a mirror less camera ?

You’re persuasive

i would have loved to learn what the weight is - which is the biggest problem with most tripods. Do the extensions lock in some way, or do they hold up only by friction? What is the max rated load fully extended? Other than that: Big grin at the self defense idea.....

I should have grabbed this for 10 bucks when I had a chance

I am a digital nomad on cruise ships. Tripod not much use as the vibration from the ships engine results in soft images at sea. Even in port there may be some from generators. Clamps for handrails do not provide a solution. Perhaps a Yomei carbon fibre tripod for landscape or astro shots on land.

I have a few tripods like this, including this one... the main downside is that it's not nearly as stable as a standard tripod. The footprint is way too small. Just a little wind and it's going over. Trust me. So I came up with a monopod and extending tripod leg solution that has worked out better. BTW I was using this Ulanzi tripod with the DJI Pocket 3, not exactly a heavy camera.

More about my compact KZfaq setup here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZ6fjJx619OtqGw.html

You could just add a ball head right?

I need two light small light stands that have a small footprint because I shoot video in a lot of restaurants and bars. I like Ulanzi, I have their F38 clips that I highly recommend.

Strong wind will blow it away

My god you are good looking 🙂

That thing will tip over so fast. I wouldn't be comfortable putting anything on that except an action camera.