BEST Travel Tripod of 2023 - NOT Peak Design
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An in-depth comparison of the Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod and the Ulanzi Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod to find the best travel tripod of 2023
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - SIZE
02:27 - WEIGHT
03:02 - LEG DESIGN
05:44 - FEET DESIGN
06:31 - Thank You SQUARESPACE
07:28 - BALLHEAD DESIGN
12:36 - CENTER COLUMN HOOK
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Hey man I just wanted to say your videos are really really good. They're punchy, information dense, but entertaining at the same time. As someone who is just getting started making adventure films your content has been really helpful to optimize my gear, settings, etc to get the most out of what I've got. Thank you!
This summer I upped my travel tripod. I have the PD CF and like others have commented, it is somewhat flimsy. I now mainly use my PD when I just have my iPhone with me.
Otherwise, I upgraded to the RRS Ascend tripod, which at 5x the cost of the Ulanzi is ridiculously expensive. And like everything else RRS makes, it is made in the US and it is extremely robust.
The RRS will get a terrific workout later this month as I head to Nepal for a trekking tour!
Cheers
Doc
Incredibly helpful. Thanks!
I have been subscribed for about 2 to 2.5 years and watched all your videos in that time and I don’t ever remember you being so pro on a comparison video. Usually you say the pros and cons and say what would work best for certain types of videography/photography and leave it up to the viewer. I have an old tripod from like the late 90s that is like metal and quite bulky and heavy…needless to say I rarely use because to travel with it is quite the pain. However, at approximately 25 years it still looks as good as new (I did use it a lot when I first got it). If I were to look into a new one, id probably go for the Ulanzi as well.
Totally agree with you and I'm usually trying to just lay out the pros and cons. But with this one, I've been using the Peak Design tripod for awhile now and have been so incredibly frustrated with it that I think I was just super stoked to find a replacement that solved almost all of my issues. I felt similarly to the DJI Action 2 when it came out. Just really frustrated with some design choices. I'm super stoked on the Ulanzi and it's been a relief from a lot of frustration🤣
It’s an Allan key plus the top is flat head so 3 tools, I personally love that peak has that plus the koi lens holder. I do video mostly though and always wanted a better smoother panning method that the Ulanzi has. The articulation wasn’t the issue for me, the fact that opening the wheel makes the peak move all directions but the ulanzi lets you pan only is a big win.
I have been using the ULANZI Mini Flexible Tripod for my back-country videos and love it. I dumped my Jobi after years of frustration with it's legs falling off. The PD Tripod has been on my radar for sometime now but the cost was ridicules. This looks like the ticket for me. Thanks for the review!
Stoked to hear that Gus, I've looked at their flexible tripods for awhile now and couldn't make up my mind. I'll for sure pick one up to test out. And as for travel tripods, the Ulanzi is for sure the way to go!
Very thoughtful comparison, particularly because you've used the PD one for so long. I wish Ulanzi would have implemented a lever arca plate retention design like the Colorado Tripod Company has, which I absolutely prefer now over screw in type. And, it would have fit/made sense given they are already using levers for other parts. Still might look at this for travel.
The Colorado Tripod Company ball-head is excellent. It is my goto travel combo (coupled with the Sirui AM 284).
Wait can't you get something similar with ulanzi (you have to add the ballhead to the order) please correct me if I'm wrong.
You are not boring to watch & I loved the informational video. Thanks! New Subscriber 🎉
Thanks Dave, another great video. I'm actually using the Small Rig Tripod and it's similar to the Ulanzi. I do enjoy Peak Designs other products like the camera clip system. Great for my backpack or camera bag.
Awesome thanks for the fantastic comparison
Hi man, you caught my attention with this video as I have been thinking about getting Peakdesign's tripod for a long time but think it was too expensive. So thanks for the tip.
I appreciate this video. Subbed before I was even done watching it. Have you tried the Ulanzi quick release plate with their tripod? I believe it’s Arca Swiss compatible. Also, interchangeable with the Pgytech quick release.
Great review/comparison video! Cheaper than the Peak Design aluminum tripod, but lighter and better than the Peak Design carbon tripod... This makes my travel tripod decision a no brainer!
your honesty is refreshing. Thank you.
Just learned about this tripod when it popped up on my IG feed. I don't need a new tripod right now, but the size and weight of this are super tempting! Thanks for the detailed review.
Thanks for sharing❤
Thank you. Made my mind up !
Thank you, your video gives me great help.
I bought this Ulanzi & COMAN as soon as it hit the market and I LOVE it. Years ago, I owned a cheap tripod with the flip latches, which made me hate them. But after owning a better tripod with spin locks and comparing it to the Ulanzi flip latches, the flip latches are so much faster and more secure. Brilliant head design, especially being able to tilt it without having to raise it. I'm so glad I spent the money on this one. I also added PGYTECH SnapLock Plate Adapter to all my tripods so I can switch quickly between my PGYTECH Mantispod Pro and the rest.
Kevin, where did you purchase it? The Ulanzi website now says it can't be shipped to the U.S., Canada or Mexico
@@williamcarter6374 I bought it on the Ulanzi website, but it's been replaced by the newer model with the F38 quick latch system.
@@kevinhoctor62 Thanks Kevin. That's unfortunate since the new quick release doesn't look to be arca compatible and I use a Kirk L bracket.
@@williamcarter6374 i just got it on amazon im in the u s
Hello ! Are you still happy with the Ulanzy Tripod? I want it ! TK
What a great video. I was about to buy the peak design tripod and you helped me change my mind. Thank you!
I've had the PD tripod for around 2.5 years now. The allen key on the leg has never fallen off for me. Totally agree about the head. It's clearly the weak point of the PD. I can kind of see why they did it. There are no knobs or levers that stick out from the head, making it slightly more packable, but with the disadvantages you mention. Also the PD head have trouble with quite a few third part plates because the thing that holds the plate in place is (too) low.
To me packed size is super important and really the main, maybe only reason for getting the PD. Seems like the PD is a bit smaller packed than the Ulanzi tipod, at least in length and you don't mention (or maybe I missed it) packed diameter. Btw, when looking at length a Gitzo Traveler (5 section legs, series 1) is even shorter by quite a bit and easier to get into something where max length is a restriction. The Gitzo has a larger diameter though so occupies more volume unless you pack some small items in the gaps between the legs and center column.
What surprised me most about your review is that you don't compare stability at all. To me (often using tele lenses) stability is important and it would have been super interesting with a test of stability. Particularly since the Ulanzi is significantly lighter which might (or might not) influence stability.
Stability is for the next episode xD
Thank you so much for this! The ballhead vertical position problem on the peak design isn't talked about enough and has literally made me miss so many shots while doing big panoramas. A nightmare. Will be buying the Ulanzi
I have been looking for a review on that tripod. Thanks
It's crazy how much better the user experience is on the Ulanzi. Especially at almost half the price!
9:15 There's another big advantage with a screw-in head clip. For people who use telephoto lenses, it's pretty common to replace the lens foot with an arca-swiss compatible version, and some newer lenses have an arca-swiss foot built in, like the new Tamron 50-400mm f4.5-6.3. Then the problem comes: with the peak design tripod head, the lens foot would be way too long to fit in, whereas a screw-in head clip can well take a lens foot of virtually any length. For me, that was a deal breaker since I have 3 telephoto lenses.
I'm able to fit my 70-200 and 150-600 tamron on my PD head and I just loosen the foot and I can go vertical no problem, on time I run in to a problem going vertical is when I attach the camera it's self to the ball head
@@rubenb263 I mean replacing the entire lens foot with an "arca-swiss compatible lens foot", not attaching a loading plate under the lens foot. Attaching a loading plate is not as stable.
Awesome video, I ocasionally do vertical panorama with the peak design and the workaround i ended up doing is i loosened the D ring that attached the arca swiss plate to my camera, that way i secured the tripod and had a 1 dimensional pan. it worked ok but i guess you shouldn't need to "work around" a $350 product. loved the comparison though, made me think i'd switch if i could!
Thanks for the great review! Do you use this tripod for both film and photography? Looking for an all in one tripod solution to take personal family films and photos :). Is it necessary to have both a ball head and fluid head mount or is this set up enough? Thx!
Great review! you help me a lot!! tq
Haha I was wondering what label make you use - glad I stuck around.
You sold me on the Ulanzi. The speed and mobility of the ball head is a game changer for me personally. Awesome honest review 👊
Thanks for sticking around to the end Moto Feelz! I appreciate you watching man!
Good review!! Are the weight tolerances the same?? What are they spec'd for??
Great comparison!
Needed this in upgrading my 6 year old Zomei tripod. Thanks for the insights! After a year from publishing, have you had a better tripod than Ulanzi?
The really big one in the ballhead comparison which u didn't mention was that the Ulanzi tripod can tilt about 15 degrees without extending the center column at all... where as if you want a slight tilt on the PD tripod you HAVE to start extending the center column. That was a big selling pt for me as I prefer to use the center column as little as possible. Also I'm not sure whether the PD does but also the fact that the Ulanzi center column can be removed and flipped to hang the camera below the tripod is really cool and something I was looking for that my other tripods can not do.
PD does as well
Nope Nigel, on the PD, you need to raise the center column slightly before you can tilt 👍
At the risk of seeming to miss the point of this video (which is obviously that the Ulanzi tripod is SWEET) I must say, I love the old school label maker. It reminds me of the one my parents had when I was a kid 👍🏻
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Thanks, nice comparrison.
Great review!! Thanks for getting into the nitty gritty!
I agree the ulanzi is better- Plus you missed two extra features 1. With the center column all the way down the ball head will still move a small amount - making it more stable without raising the center column, 2. There is a 1/4 screw on the side of the head assemble that you can screw in a clamp to hold what ever you like - phone for camera control , a light or microphone etc … - THANKS FOR THE REVIEW - ALREDY REPLACED thePeak Design
Thanks so much David! Thankful new subscriber here. 💛🙏🏽
New F38 version of this has a quick release plate integrated into the tri pod head. And in traditional Ulanzi fasion if you own this older version you can buy the new F38 head for it and swap them.
I saw the Ulanzi and put it on my wish list. Definitely going to pick it up after this video.
I use my smart phone a lot, but those mounts are small and I can carry it another way. I am now sold on the Ulanzi tripod for all the reasons that you have cited here.
Great and helpful review! Have you compared the Ulanzi Claw Clip Shoulder Strap Quick Release Mount with the Peak Design Capture? I would love to hear your thoughts on these 2 quick release clips :)
Imagine the audacity you have to charge 700 bucks for a tripod, AND THEN AN ADDITIONAL 35 bucks for ground spikes? Geezus.
I bought an overpriced camera bag from them, but really…it was a waste of money. So many bags compete with it easily.
I'm for sure with you Chuck that $650 for a tripod is wildly overpriced👍
Years ago I bought PDTT because of those fancy cool designs and terrific reviews. Yet at it’s arrival I immediately felt the weight, which is much heavier than my previous tripod. But that’s fine, it’s cool, I’ll give it a shot. Years later the pain just grows more and more.
- The key was lost in my first year
- it is so much pain to flip it to portrait mode
- it’s flimsy AF and shake like a jelly in the wind
- u do feel the weight every single day
- it is not fast to setup / pack the legs compared to my previous rotation lock ones
- the rotation ring on ball head cannot guarantee a precise adjustment, especially with a heavy lens. Once locked it drift down a little bit. And it can be a huge pain to frame when shooting at 400mm or more
- had to pay extra for a spike feet. When I do astrophotography it can very oftentimes stay there for hours. And a slight movement can ruin my stacking. Yet even with careful attention I still accidentally scrubbed / kicked/ touched in the dark several times. Buying spike feet is a must, yet still changing footpad is a pain bc I lost that damn alien wrench on my first year in the field
Just like you said, a cool awesome fancy design may not be as efficient. I do agree. Im only raising my pain tho, absolutely no tripod can beat it in the cool factor. But as a landscape / astro / wildlife photographer going out almost every single week, the weight and awkward to use flimsy ball head is a real pain in the ass - again especially with longer lenses like 400mm. With that price tho, it kept me as a customer bc I don’t want to admit my wrong decision and pay a bunch to buy another
*THE PAIN COMES TO ME MAY NOT COME TO YOU. THIS IS SOLELY ** MY OWN ** EXPERIENCE BASED ON MY DAILY USAGE.
IF U LIKE IT, GOOD, IM HAPPY FOR U. IM NOT HERE TO FIGHT, JUST SHARING MY OWN EXPERIENCE
Thank you for taking the time to share this.
What type of carrying case does the Ulanzi come with compared to the peak? Other than the approx 1 inch height difference, how do they compare in packing space?
I love the peak design except for the ball head for panos. I lost my tool the very first time I took it out of the bag in the wild. Didn't even notice it was gone until I got home. I like how the ulanzi head is much better for shooting panos with and for portraits. Peak design lacks there as well.
I already got the Peak Design tripod back in 2019 and it’s such an amazing tripod to use and carry.
thank you!
Brother, this is a fantastic video. Thank you so much. Cheers from LA, Frank.
Thanks Frank! I appreciate you watching man👍
This is your first video I'm lucky to watch. Just ordered the ulanzi tripod for myself a few week ago but your video is the best comparison on The Peak Design and The Ulanzi so far! So 10 Points to you! Btw, has anyone told you that you look like Casey Affleck somehow? Not just the look but your voice and the way you talk somehow remind me of him and he's a great actor!
Very helpful. Thanks! What’s the little round tag hanging from your camera. Some kind of tracker?
in case you didn't find out, its Camera Strap/connectors
great review!
Thanks for watching👊
Great review. One spec addition - the PD has a much greater payload according to their spec sheet. 9kg vs 5kg
it says on their website that Ulanzi supports max of 18kg
I’ve been looking for a label-maker like the one you used. What make/model is it? Thank you.
I’ve wanted the Peak so I didn’t have to lug around my Gitzo! But yeah too much. This is going on my list. Thank you for the review!
Gitzo tripods are dope! But man, this Ulanzi is pretty dope as well👍
Such a good video. My PD tripod drives me nuts for all the same reasons. Funny to hear someone else complain about it. I'll take a look at Ulanzi for sure.
OMG, I was debating which travel tripod to get, and your video just sealed the deal. Ulanzi - all the way. Thank you.
Need information on a handle to pan
The Ulanzi & Coman is better mostly because the head. I prefer the mini leveling head of the Ulanzi to the very odd Peak Design one that you have to raise to tilt. I’ve had my Ulanzi about a month and used it often on a recent trip to Iceland. My only complaint on the Ulanzi is that I lost the hook to hang weight from but I never had a chance to use it. I’ve also had the the Peak Design since early 2020 and I hardly use it. So I agree with your comments.
So awesome to hear you got to use it on a trip like that! The ballhead is for sure the main reason I made the switch. I wonder if Ulanzi offers the hook sold separately. Might be handy to have an extra around here too!
@@DavidManningvlog So on the website, once it says, it can hold 3kg, than 5kg, which is true? Can i use it with nikon z9, sony e mount converter, 1.4 cony teleconverter, an sony 200-600 g, and rode videomic pro plus on top of it? It's right in the middle just under 4kg all in all. :)
The head and the price
Weight is important particularly if you are back country hiking or canoeing/portaging. Have you used both tripods in sub-freezing conditions?
Love your content and advise! I tried the Ulanzi link and it doesn’t pull up anything. Can you look and share which one it is from their site?
What a great user experience review. Thanks. Is that a regional accent I hear? Where are you from?
I have the Uanzi Zero Y on the way. Great video.
Ulanzi is a nightmare of a company to work with and it does not care about its customers. I have major issues with my Ulanzi Zero Y tripod which I bought in November 2022. The ballhead is loose and drifts even when fully locked, using a light camera/lens combo. They will not respond to emails. I do not recommend any Ulanzi product after my own personal experience with the product and their absentee customer service.
I don't prefer the lock on the Peak Design for securing your camera but it has a purpose especially for those who carry their camera on their tripod. You don't want your camera to fall off when during transport.
Don't many arca swiss have safety pins if the arca latch fails? The PD plate doesn't have it which does scare me when using it with other arca mounts.
Are the center columns interchangeable? I already own the Peak Design CF tripod. It would be great if I could purchase just the Ulanzi center column with its ballhead and fit it into the Peak Design legs.
Try locking it facing the opposite way. That said, you’re absolutely right about the lack of vertical adjustment on the Peak. That disappointed the shit out of me
Really great travel tripod the Ulanzi 👍🏻 I am searching for one 😉
It's a crazy impressive design, especially for the price!
Does the head remove to add a fluid head for video the way the peak system does, if so do you have a preference from experience..good review…edit it appears from another comment that the head cannot be removed?
totally agree your point.
Bought the Ulanzi using your code, BTW I got the mobile mount as a gift for free (I was purchasing this to use with my iPhone so that's great) also they gave me a $40 Ulanzi L2 Cute Lite Waterproof LED Light 2172 for free. We'll see how useful that is, but I'm stoked with my 2 free gifts, lighter tripod, more versatile and way cheaper than the Peak Design which I was about to purchase for almost $300 more...
Thanks for your review. I think I’m going to buy one?
Loved the video, David. Could you have a look at the new kid on the block - namely, Neewer? They seem to be coming out with some interesting stuff (the TP65 is the one Im really interested in), but I've seen no-one do any reviews yet. My travel tripod is a CF Manfrotto whilst my larger one is Gitzo. 😉
Which is more stable? Any comparison pictures of the mirror flap wobble?
Wonderful review. What is the label maker you are using here :)
Is there a way to mount a fluidhead for videography on a longer lens?
wow! Great Review!!
It's amazing, you can save so much money if you only cut R&D for "inspiration" (not to mention fair payment for production employees...)
Had Peak Design. The ball head drove me crazy. I tried to adjust it, big mistake, swallowed my pride and ordered another. Just cancelled that order, and ordered the Ulanzi. Love the pan+ball head, the lighter weight. Regret the packing length is longer and it’s not as cool, but agree with all your scoring decisions. Used your code-thanks. Hoping delivery does not take forever.🤞🏻
I think you're gonna be really stoked Ron. The more I use it, the more I realize how silly the PD design was on that ballhead!
I have been waiting for this video! I think the ulanzi is better for sure! I just bought a Sirui ST-125. It is a bit sturdier and better for real estate photography it was also $100 cheaper than the Ulanzi so I ended up just getting the Sirui. That Ulanzi a very tempting tripod though but I am good for a while. Great video as always. I heard a lot of the same comments about the peak design in the Sirui 5C video 😂
Yeah man, that Peak Design ballhead is rough to work with. Sirui makes some solid stuff and also great prices like Ulanzi. Haven't tried the ST-125 myself, but stoked to hear how you like it!
I've had several carbon fiber (CF) tripods and monopods through the years including the Sirui ST-125. The Ulanzi zero y I received was a disappointment and returned. Compared to the ST-125 the build quality was not as good. I've made comments about this at a few of the reviews on youtube. I like the design and I'm curious if the issues I had was unique to the one I received. I would love to hear from others that have the Ulanzi if they have the same issues. If they don't I would it order it again.
Can you do video with this? I dont really see an easy way to grip it for pans and tilts
Great video! Curious, the pan head… does it allow smooth movements for video like a fluid head? Any resistance to it?
Pan head is super smooth for video. Only pan though, tilt and roll axis are in the ball head, so not great for video
Very true about the allen key/holder coming off - but PD replaced mine free of charge when I lost it. Still like the PD one but agree about the ball head.
I ordered the Ulanzi & Coman today!
Just stopping by to say when i was scrolling by this i saw the thumb nail and thought Ernest P Warrel was making a tripod video and it made my day for a second.
Great review. I put that peak design allen key on my keychain so I don't lose it
Hi David, I found your video really informative and interesting. Wanted to know whether the Ulanzi Coman can hold a Nikon D810 with a battery grip and a 70-200 mm Nikkor lens or you would recommend a better option for a travel tripod?
The max weight for the ballhead is 3kg. It's pretty stable with my Sony A74 with a Sony 100-400. A good option (I think) that I currently own is the SIrui ST-124 or the ST-125 (shorter), and you can use whatever ballhead you may have. The Sirui is a much more stable tripod as it has minimal rotating twist compared to the Ulanzi.
Which model was recommended in this video the ulanzi zero f38 or zero Y
is there a specific Ulanzi model for travel version? What is the difference between the Zero F38 and the Zero Y?
The one thing missing is putting a heavy camera on each and shaking the camera to give a visual comparison of stability in practice rather than perceived stability from guessing based on the legs.
Thank David you got me sold! I used your code and saved 70$ on my purchase!
Sold me; I'm going to order one right now; thanks.
I was about to get the PD but thanks to you, I'll be investing in this one instead!
from the ulanzi link, it looks like there's a few options when buying--first seems to not have middle bar??
Great video! Where can I get that label maker!?
Good ole Amazon!
Hey great video and comparrison on this. Do you by chance know the difference between this and the quick release they have up on their site? It's cheaper but wasn't sure if there was a difference besides the head.
Hey there David. I'm going the be filming so auto racing and i'm looking for a tripod that i can spin 180º. My current Manfrotto tripod is 3 feet at the base when fully open causing a trip hazard. Any suggestions for me. Thanks Curt (CWV)
LOL man you look like Mark Rober . i just orderered the ulanzi after watching this video thanks man
Got an affiliate link for this David? The first time I tried to use my phone mount on the PD, it snapped in half when putting my phone in it. PD is super cool, like the company, and I love their bags but man this Tripod has just been a pain in the ass.
Not an affiliate link, but link in description👍
Big help for me. thanks for the review! i made my choice!
Great review and fair assessment of both - hats off too for going against Peak Design that can be akin to bristling the likes of the Apple fanbase:). Was in the tripod hunt for a trip coming up and this stopped me in my tracks just before pulling the pin on the PD. Thanks!