Ulanzi MT-44 Review | 109CM Extendable Selfie Tripod

From 32cm to 109cm this Ulanzi MT-44 can truly amaze you. Meant for Mirrorless & mobile devices, it can give you mid shots of your talk head videos as well as being used as a vlogging stick.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:31 Initial Comparisons
02:18 Preface
03:05 Unboxing
03:48 Specifications
04:18 Deeper Dive
06:38 Setup
07:31 Price
07:48 Verdict
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[@papidinov]

Thanks for the comprehensive review man, i really need this tripod ! Cheers !

[@Jameses]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@vanburn777]

Great review James!!! Well done! I am buying this bad boy!

[@Jameses]

Great to hear that! At the moment this is really the best mini tripod at this price.

[@JohnnyTHuynh]

Great review dude ! You’re a natural !

[@Jameses]

Thank you! 😄

[@akeemoro8100]

Great review Bro. I'll definitely buy this.

[@Jameses]

Great to hear that! 👍

[@user-tt3vp1uw6o]

Great video, I bought it thanks to your review!

[@Jameses]

Wow. Thanks! Very glad to hear that :)

[@ciknaworld4036]

I just grab this. Hope will worth it. Thank you for review😃👍

[@Jameses]

No problem 👍

[@AnthonyRaynor]

Thanks for the review. Just discovered this brand recently.

[@Jameses]

No problem! Funny sounding brand name but good products!

[@hykzr]

I ordered this blindly for my zv-e10 and I am happy to watch this video because it was a good decision for me

[@Jameses]

Yes, this tripod is really brilliant. Even now i still use it often. You made the right choice!

[@JacquelineBrown]

Really helpful video . Cool editing too

[@Jameses]

Thank you! Greatly appreciate it!

[@stephenwalker5253]

I just got one and could not believe the quality for price, it's awesome.

[@Jameses]

Yeah! I still use it all the time :)

[@DevagyaUikey]

Best review so far of MT 44 👍🏻 others just posted on KZbin like they made it for family 😂

[@Jameses]

Thank you very much! Hahahaha 😂Glad to hear that mine stands out!

[@SaadonAksah]

Nice! Will keep this in mind because Im looking for a tripod. Btw Ive subscribed for more! 👍

[@Jameses]

Thanks! Glad it was helpeful :)

[@hanamioctavia3121]

Thank you so much for this 💯 perfect

[@Jameses]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@NCNarayanan]

Good coverage. Duplication can be avoided for better retention.

[@NoorGeo]

Good explanation. End up my research with buying dis tripod

[@Jameses]

Thanks. It will serve you well :)

[@antasari_ahmad5325]

Awesome Review Bro 👍👍 Thx

[@Jameses]

Thanks Bro!

[@nazmyaffan]

Thankyou for info!👍

[@Jameses]

No problem! Glad it was helpful :)

[@gokhankaymaz21]

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[@kaistudio8229]

imagine using this with Ulanzi LINO.. perfecto !!

[@mohdmohamad656]

Tq james..simple review..

[@Jameses]

Tq! Glad it was helpful :)

[@GroupIII]

I like it. Great presentation. I'll wait until it's available in Amazon USA. Thank you great job.

[@Jameses]

Thanks! Glad you like it. Yeah, i was surprised about this hidden gem of a tripod with its price and functions. You can get it in my description link. Often when it is sold in other countries brands change their names a little but it is the same product.

[@krizztyle9271]

I was able to purchase it in Us

[@krizztyle9271]

Only issue is only wide screen placement? Or did I just not figure it out? Lol

[@mtmagician1862]

Hi, great review. I have a question, I'm concern on the phone mount. I used before those spring mount like this, usually is very tight & not so stable. What is your opinion on this? Should i get a separate phone holder to add on like the ST-26?

[@Jameses]

Thanks! I think it is stable enough as it is part of the ballhead but yes it will be abit tight but it is not bad enough to justify me getting a seperate phone mount to put on top of it. Hope this helps :)

[@mtmagician1862]

@@Jameses Thanks for advice.

[@annjhelicacruz564]

Thank you! This is very helpful. Is it sturdy enough when extended to it's maximum height? Especially when it's windy? I'm wondering if it'll wiggle once I mount my mirrorless camera. I'm also worried if I adjust the angle of my camera, will it lean forward and fall?

[@Jameses]

Thanks! Well, if it is windy and your setup is on the heavier side i would suggest getting a regular 3 legged tripod instead. I just tried filming in a windy condition with it and it does wiggle quite abit when fully extended but not so much if it is partially extended. But if your setup is like an a6400 + kit lens or sony zv-1 and it is not windy, it shouldn't be a problem.

[@GPSPERU]

Hay el color blanco está hermoso con esa perilla roja para llevarlo también en motocicleta espectacular claro con sus soportes ram

[@rererahmad718]

Nice review, thankyou from indonesia

[@Jameses]

Glad you liked it!

[@krizztyle9271]

thank you, nice review..

[@Jameses]

Thanks! :)

[@Wooden_Hammer]

Great video, thank you

[@Jameses]

No problem!

[@righteousriverfishinginoregon7]

Very good information.

[@Jameses]

Thank you!

[@clairesanabrias2128]

Hey, great video. Can you tell me if the ball head screws off the tripod itself and also the dimensions of the base of the ball head please. Cheers!

[@Jameses]

Thanks Claire! No it doesn't, i wished it did :( You can look at the MT-11 if you want a removable ballhead

[@f1elda]

tysm for the great review! is the tripod heavy for handheld vlogging?

[@Jameses]

No problem, glad you liked it! If anything, it is closer to light than heavy for the side and function compared to other vlogging sticks.

[@f1elda]

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[@Pointblank94]

Amazing review brother.

[@Jameses]

Thank you brother.

[@mnsocean]

👍Thank you Sir its very helful.

[@Jameses]

Most welcome! Glad to hear it :)

[@shirorin1244]

I want to know your slingbag brand/link that can put this tripod? I have been thinking of getting this but a bit hesitant due to the size when it's folded is 32cm, which is slightly big for smaller bags. Very clear review btw!

[@Jameses]

Thank you! It is called the Sirui Slinglite 5 but I am not sure if they make them anymore and the next best would be the peakdesign slingbag - amzn.to/2WCg2Ef

[@ryshatv]

Hey great video! Question, have u tried using your camera with the 360 rotatable ball head??

[@Jameses]

Thanks, i dont know what you are referring to but the ballhead works fine as long as your camera setup is not too front heavy.

[@ryshatv]

@@Jameses ok got it.

[@brianmorrison9168]

Great video ! I have a normal tripod, but when I'm out and about I end up bringing too much stuff, so I fancy getting a small tripod instead. This MT-44 seems perfect .. the only problem is that I already have a phone clamp (actually the metal Ulanzi one) which i think is better than the one on this tripod. Are there any other similarly sized mini tripods with a ball head only. thanks !

[@Jameses]

Thanks Brian! In terms of form factor the next closest is the SK-04, but when it comes to weight and sturdiness for its size i think its hard to beat this one.

[@brianmorrison9168]

@@Jameses thanks for your reply Regards from the UK

[@mightymathers5111]

Great review, very informational. Think I will buy one. Hopefully, the extension bar doesn't start slipping down over time.

[@encikbett]

Ulanzi MT-44 is good enough for me. Cheap and quite sturdy

[@Jameses]

Yes it is! I use this 70% of the time but it does have a problem which i covered in a later video in which i glides down if the setup is too heavy.

[@Justin_Leah]

Another great video! Will the phone holder fit the new iPhone 14 Pro Max with a Casetify case??

[@Jameses]

I think it could, the phone holder can stretch up to 90mm and by online measurements the iPhone 14 Pro ix 77mm.

[@Justin_Leah]

@@Jameses thanks for the prompt reply!

[@marcjacob424]

may i politely inquire James point of view, does this Ulanzi Mt-44 can support dji om4 gimbal weight as the gimbal extension tripod ?

[@Jameses]

Yes it can but I wouldn't recommend it as the head might rotate if not tightened well. If you can bare with the possibility of it happening then go ahead

[@donglemadness]

Thank You!

[@Jameses]

You're welcome!

[@sukareview3922]

Awesome tripod

[@Jameses]

Yes it is!

[@NguyenKhangDuy]

thank you, very good video

[@Jameses]

Thank you, appreciate it! 😄

[@uwubunny5327]

Nice tyyyyy

[@Jameses]

Thanks!

[@glennthum27993]

Hi James, great review. Would like to check if the ball head is removable in any way? As I currently have the Ulanzi Hummingbird quick release ball head and would like to replace it with that. If not, is there any similar tripod with the same specifications and price that you would recommend? Thanks!

[@Jameses]

Unfortunately, the ball head is not removable. I would recommend the ULANZI SK-04, it is just like the gizomos tripod which i use to replace this which can go really high and infact more stable than this one. Hope this helps :)

[@glennthum27993]

@@Jameses thanks a bunch! Will check it out.

[@glennthum27993]

@@Jameses Hey James, I'm looking at pictures of the SK04 tripod online and it seems like the ballhead is secured onto the tripod quite well. Just to confirm if it's removable?

[@Jameses]

No it is not but your humming bird quick release will fit on it with the 1/4 inch. If you really want the head to be removable in the ulanzi line i think only the MT-11 can do that, if not you would have to go up higher to the standard tripod line. Which i will recommend the Sirui T024x that i recently reviewed on. Usually mini tripods hardly have this feature haha

[@buyungtanjung_]

nice review,

[@Jameses]

Thank you!

[@RadhyMampera]

Hi! Thanks for your review. Could I ask how tall you are? Just wondering if 109cm will be high enough for me. Thanks!

[@Jameses]

I am 158-160cm so I think you might need a taller tripod if u want headshots.

[@streetfoodbdtraveller272]

Nice bro.....from Bangladesh.....

[@AnaMariaBarajasOtalora-cx9gk]

How do you record the unboxing hands-free? Just curious haha. Great video thank you!

[@Jameses]

Haha i use a clamp which is attached to my window grill, you can search for my 'youtube setup' video i have BTS footage of how i do it :)

[@timonph]

Do you have a sample set to go pro

[@Jameses]

No it doesn't come with one so you will need an extra attachment for it

[@tipapornparawek8458]

Thank you :)

[@Jameses]

No problem!

[@zakiahmad4024]

Hi there. Great video. Where's the selfie button in the tripod?

[@Jameses]

Thanks, there is no selfie button as this is just the tripod itself, you need to get a Bluetooth remote seperately.

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

totally going to buy that then

[@Jameses]

great! you will like it

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

i hope so @@Jameses

[@raz5069031]

How to activate the camera remote switch?

[@Jameses]

This tripod doesn't come with bluetooth remote. If it is in a bundle, the way to connect it will be quite easy to figure out.

[@VizioN-Scope]

Great review 👍. I did it the wrong way, I bought the "Ulanzi MT-44 Tripod" first and after watched your review 😄 Anyway your review made me feel good about my purchase and I know now that I made the right choice. Thanks.

[@Jameses]

Thank you! No problem, sometimes we discover things about our purchase after we get them anyway. It is an excellent tripod, my personal favorite amongst other models.

[@VizioN-Scope]

@@Jameses Thank you, yeah this tripod seems perfect for me. I plan to use it for mounting a 900g portable projector when i travel and also have it as selfie stick for filming and pictures. I saw many other reviews of Ulanzi MT-44 on YT after yours but your review was the BEST 🙂👍

[@Jameses]

Thank you very much! Glad to hear that :)

[@soniicash]

Would you recommend it for small cameras like canon m50 or sony ZV?

[@Jameses]

Yes, i totally would. I used it with my ZV-1 all the time.

[@jhnanizan]

hi bro, this item is already in my shopee cart, but i have some doubts - the screw mount on top, is it 1/4'' or 3/8''? compatible with Gopro/DJI screw hole?

[@Jameses]

It is 1/4 inch, compatible with most cameras.

[@jhnkouju8724]

@@Jameses thank you for this confirmation! Time to checkout and pay👍💰

[@Jameses]

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[@joshuaaxelio7631]

Great video! I’m curious is it possible to have a phone mounted in portrait mode with this model?

[@Jameses]

Thanks! Yes of course, the ballhead is rotatable so you can orientate it to portrait.

[@nhooey]

What is the diameter of the ball in the ball joint, and can the ball be removed?

[@Jameses]

No, it cannot be removed.

[@afifffaiq]

hi, great vdeo. the handle looks big. want to buy it, but wondering if its too big for my hand. can you measure the diameter of the handle please? thanks again

[@Jameses]

Glad to hear that! The diameter is only 4 cm or 1.5 inches

[@afifffaiq]

@@Jameses thanks man, you so helpful. You deserve more subscriber and viewer. 👍

[@Jameses]

Happy to help 😄👍

[@Grooveworthy]

only downside of these super compact ones is that they need flat ground to set up on, but otherwise, it looks like you get a pretty solid pod for the size and price!

[@Jameses]

That's very true! 😃

[@ramilramos1995]

Hello what model is the white you show from the start? the one with light on tripod?

[@Jameses]

If u r talking about camera, it is the A6400. The main tripod featured is the Mt-44

[@ramilramos1995]

@@Jameses nope. the white tripod you showed at 0:16 to 0:18

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[@hungluu2176]

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[@Jameses]

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[@wandikasaputra.ntb.4518]

I Like.

[@ItsAlcs]

Can it handle a phone on a portrait mode? Because my Ulanzi MT-08 keeps falling when i put my phone on the side to capture portrait videos

[@Jameses]

Yes it can, the MT-08 is like the most basic of tripods. The MT-11 is much more sturdier therefore able to handle much more weight.

[@ItsAlcs]

@Jameses Thank you so much for your response and this great review.

[@Jameses]

No problem! 👍

[@peciknop]

Hello, Everyone 🙂 Does anyone know if it becomes wobbly at its tallest with Canon M50 and perhaps a Tofu Light, not limited to when it is windy? For its phone clamp, would it fit iPhone 14 Pro Max with a UAG case? Thanking you all so much 🙂

[@Jameses]

Yes, it will be wobbly with accessories on it when it is highest. For phone, the mount has a clip distance from 6-8cm. Your iPhone without the casing is 7.9cm it is possible.

[@user-bp5jv1fp4t]

Can you use it for GoPro with media mod?

[@Jameses]

Yes, but u will need an action mount to adapt to the 1/4 inch screw adapter

[@usoppumerumo]

Can this be used as invisible stick with insta 360?

[@Jameses]

Yes, it can :)

[@TJL-z8p]

How tall are you? Helps to know that in relation to the tripod height.

[@Jameses]

I am 158cm :)

[@leefong_]

Can this hold the a6500 with a 18-105

[@Jameses]

It depends on how high, at its full length no. Half yes unless its for short periods of time.

[@NurHidayah-uq7lb]

Is the MT44's phone holder is removeable?

[@Jameses]

No it isn't, my latest video you will see that :)

[@ky_frank4992]

What's the maximum length when fully extended ? would it be 140cm ++ ?

[@Jameses]

110cm and i would only suggest using compact cameras or mobile on it.

[@Mezzeric]

great. will buy it now. subscribed too. ;)

[@Jameses]

Glad it has helped you :)

[@marieta.s]

I bought this product after watching a lot of videos that claimed that this is what you need for a lightweight “tripod” solution for travel, vlogging etc. first of all let’s call it what it is: it’s a glorified selfie stick and NOT a tripod. Under normal circumstances it can hold easily your phone and a small compact camera. I wouldn’t put anything heavier to it. Secondly it shakes like hell. I put my compact camera on it for a night shot and I had to put a 10 sec timer and it still kept shaking. Also the more you raise the telescopic column the more shake you introduce and it takes more time to stabilise. Now if you introduce wind into the equation forget about it. It becomes unusable. Even by attaching a phone to it, it becomes like a sail that catches wind and it shakes!!! If you take it to Greek islands on holiday during the meltemi season, which are extremely powerful winds, then this thing is simply unusable. I tried shooting a timelapse for a home video and it messed it up. I had to hold it with my hands to stabilise it and of course the footage is shaky and it shows. So take these comments into consideration before you buy it. For me this purchase was wasted money. I could have used my joby tripod instead and find places to give it the height that it’s missing.

[@raintouchproduction927]

This tripod video stabalization work?

[@Jameses]

I do not get your question? If u r asking if it is stable i would say only for lighter setups like apsc with kit lense or compact cameras.

[@thescienceofit]

THey should have added the side-mounted cold shoe like on the mt16

[@Jameses]

Yes, i agree

[@thescienceofit]

@@Jameses btw absolutely phenomenal review. Keep this up !

[@Jameses]

Thank you friend!

[@alexbedwell5227]

Why do the stores all say this is a 148cm height? Has it been updated?

[@Jameses]

Yes it has, mine is the old version. Now all of them goes up to 148cm!

[@alexbedwell5227]

okay great, thanks for the info! @@Jameses

[@f1elda]

0:46 what is this tripod called?

[@Jameses]

Its called the CKMOVA BT1, i have done a review on my channel. It is not bad but compared with this, this is quite alot better!

[@f1elda]

@@Jameses ty!!

[@jeffnacua5680]

Is it able to carry ipad pro 12.9?

[@Jameses]

You will need an additional table holder at the top for it to fit

[@jeffnacua5680]

i was able to get ulanzi upad, i tried to put my ipad pro 12.9 in mt 44, unfortunately it cannot carry the weight of my ipad attached in ulanzi upad…i think mt 44 was designed for phones and camera or small tablet but not on bigger ones

[@chayadajiratipasdamrong9597]

There is no remote comes with the tripod ?

[@Jameses]

No there isn't as the price is already very low and you can probably get a remote at $5 anywhere

[@ramidaoud]

can i dive with the Ulanzi MT-44?

[@Jameses]

That's quite extreme! It is possible, just that the screw on the ball-head and in the feet must rust but the rest should be fine. Either ways, it is relatively cheap so you can always get another one.

[@fauzihasni]

What material built?is it aluminium?

[@Jameses]

Yes, the skeleton and ballhead is but the rest is high quality plastic.

[@freddiefernandez522]

Which is better mt 44 or mt 54?

[@Jameses]

Both are good if u want cheap and light 44 is good. If u want tall then 54.

[@pavelbtn]

Is the tripod Head removable ?

[@Jameses]

No it is not but the MT-11 is. If you need that one will do the trick!

[@jareksajkowski1854]

How tall are you, my friend? :D

[@Jameses]

Not tall at all, only 158cm or 5"3

[@celianix]

Please, what is your height?

[@Jameses]

I am about 158cm

[@celianix]

@@Jameses thanks 😊

[@Ayscreams]

Is this carry on approved?

[@Jameses]

Yes, this is very portable and small like a selfie-stick size, will not infringe any plane regulations

[@levinlow]

I swear my mt-44 extends higher than that at its maximum

[@Jameses]

Yes, it does! I made an updated video comparing it with the MT-54. Ulanzi basically increased it height, wished i had that version haha

[@Dainvasil]

Sorry bro

[@burdmate]

Says "Cee-Em" instead of "Centimeters" like the rest of the world. I was expecting him to say "It weighs 397 Gees" as well.

[@georgesmith3325]

Can you talk a little faster?

[@alex_nita]

Can it hold a Canon 6D with a lens attached to it? Thank you

[@Jameses]

6D with kit lens is fine but a heavier lens like a 16-35mm won't be possible as it will be too front heavy for the tripod