Ulanzi Zero Y tripod review: Ultra lightweight tripod

[@albrunelle2022]

You review of the Ulanzi is the best that I have viewed, good job. I have ordered the tripod from Amazon and it should arrive today. Thanks for the review. Apr. 9-2024

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Good stuff, I hope you enjoy using it. Thanks for watching.

[@randydowns3131]

I just wanted to leave a comment just praising your format, the background music you chose, the editing, the actual test itself just everything in general man good job!

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

I have a large set of carbon sticks and a gimbal head designed for hefty lenses, which I usually keep in my car but seldom use. Presently, I capture images with the big 600mm handheld. I have and use a Peak Design carbon tripod that I exclusively employ when I require a slow shutter speed, time-lapse, etc. Regrettably, the included ball head on the Peak does not level for panoramas, so I must resort to the old-school method of adjusting the leg sections. The head is inadequate for most applications, so I spent an additional $300 to attach another head, making the entire setup quite costly. Although I haven't had the opportunity to try the Ulanzi personally, I have purchased a few of their other iPhone mounting products, which I find to be thoughtfully designed and of excellent quality. It seems to me that if one is contemplating the Peak, Ulanzi would be an excellent alternative.

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Thanks Ron. I agree. I've had Ulanzi lighting products and they are very good too. Thanks for watching.

[@billingalls1940]

I'm not seriously in the market for yet another tripod, but if I were I would consider this Ulanzi. I think you did a very fair and honest review of their product and I found your review to be quite entertaining.

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Thanks Bill. Much appreciated.

[@MichaelRoninTV]

Excellent review mate :) Probably one of the best ive seen for this tripod especially how you show using those different scenarios.

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Cheers, glad you thought so. Thank you for watching.

[@graemechow88]

Before I came across your video , I already ordered the tripod on the way to pack and going to ship. I could not find a video that I tell me that time lapse shooting is reliable still a concern for me. But your video addressed my concern so I am convinced I ordered the right product that I can packed during travelling oversea and shoot landscapes.

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Happy to help. I hope you enjoy your new tripod. Thanks for watching.

[@gunguy-mk4mt]

Hey man great video, you just sold me a tripod. Thanks for the very in depth review.

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Good stuff, hope you like it. Thanks for watching.

[@PedroJimenez-dg3gu]

Wonderful, your tripod review and photos are great. Thank you

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

I hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@patrickdixon6220]

A very thorough and fair assessment. Thank you for making this review and for suggesting how the tripod may be best utilised highlighting the pros and cons for the different situations. Most appreciated 🙂

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Thanks Patrick. I'm glad it was useful, thanks for watching.

[@Ian-gp9xu]

Thanks for a great review. Its no. 1 on my list at the moment

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Glad it’s helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@jrdirovira]

Nice point the one about almost noone taking out their tripods in their carry cases or bags 😂👍 The speed test when "getting down low" was excellent and surprisingly uncommon!!! I've seen a ton of those tests but they've been held as if that all was a race!! That's the first real world approach I have seen. The first test done the same way a normal, stress free person would proceed!!!! By the way, I have spent the last few days watching an uncountable number of video reviews about that tripod ond all sort of channels, from small ones to others with hundred thousands subscribers, and NONE has come close to yours. Clear explanations, great demonstrations and an overall beautiful job. I finally ordered the F38 version of this tripod.

[@tamarawilliams3699]

Great review, Scott!

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Hi Tamara. Thanks for watching.

[@RCGJR_]

I want this so bad, $367 (CDN) original price is $459 on amazon, definitely beats my $40 aluminum cheap tripod, this is definitely going to the cart, thanks again for this wonderful review boss and also wonderful shots! ❤

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

I'm glad you found it useful, thanks for watching.

[@davecurtis8833]

Great real world review. I would be hesitant to use the tripod at full center column extension in any amount of wind.

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Yes, I tend to agree. There is a bit of play in the centre column at full extension, but in low levels of wind it's perfectly fine with a self timer or remote on. If it was fairly windy I would avoid extending the centre column. That being said, the centre column seemed perfectly stable when it was reversed and hanging upside down. Thanks for watching.

[@RobertWalker-kv9hn]

Great video, I just bought one of these from AliExpress for NZD$288.15, My other tripod is a Manfrotto 055 with a 410 head too heavy to carry far from the car

[@gregwilsonnaturephotography]

It looks like a great tripod, but I find having a center column that you need to remove and change the mount is you now have loose parts to keep track of. Great review for sure. Greg

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Hi Greg. Thanks for watching.

[@rockstardonut777]

You don't have to do this unless you want to Mount the camera very low to the floor (and not upside down). Another use case is if you don't need it upside down and don't need full extension to save some weight.

[@GiuseppeGessa]

I was really interested on that tripod, but actually I've got too many tripods so far, even though it looks very good, as good is your review. Thanks for your honest review.

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Thanks Giuseppe - me too - almost as many tripods as lenses. I'll have to stop collecting them. 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@wcoppola]

Great review! Will this tripod accept any Arca Swiss plate? Thanks in advance

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Hi. Yes, it will accommodate any Arca Swiss. Thanks for watching.

[@wcoppola]

Thanks for the quick response! I’d prefer to use my current Arca Swiss plates and Arca Swiss L Bracket which is why I asked. I’m debating between the Zero Y and the F38 but was unclear of these tripods accepting any Arca Swiss plate and if only one or both of those tripods accept them. Have you had the opportunity to review the F38 tripod yet? Do you happen to know if both of them accept any Arca Swiss plate?

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Hi. I’ve never used the F38 but I’ve looked at it and it has the same head as the Zero Y. The thing to look out for is whether the description says something like “Arca Swiss STYLE” (which is marketing speak for similar to Arca Swiss, but not the same). If it explicitly says Arca Swiss, without any other words that indicate a variation, it will be be fully compatible.

[@HesDeadJim]

Great review. I'm a bit worried about the removable Allen key tool. It has a screwdriver too yes? I'm concerned with taking it on flights when travelling. Any thoughts?

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

@@HesDeadJim It doesn’t include a screwdriver, just a hex/Allen key. But some airport security won’t allow these in carry on luggage. You can check on the airport’s website or to be safe, just remove it and put it in your checked in luggage. Thanks for the question and for watching.

[@DJColinCook]

Great review, thanks though a shame we didnt see it in a windy environment. I was considering this tripod, but having watched your video will stick with my carbon fibre K&F which is a third of the price, lighter and folds down smaller. It seems to have very similar features although is 5 section and with a 2 section centre column, hance folding so small (36cm). I really wanted a comparison in windier conditions though to see if this would replace both of my current tripods

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Glad it was useful. Whichever tripod you use, its probably worth thinking about some spikes for windier conditions. Spikes are really to help prevent slippage and movement on soft ground but they also help anchor the tripod against the wind. But then it also comes down to the internal stability of the tripod and how much vibration you get within the structure of it.

[@rockstardonut777]

Great video in the field with real world scenarios. And great pictures! Ordered this tripod from China, I haven't seen anybody who's not happy with it so far. Can it fit in a large (for 1L) water bottle pocket of a hiking backpack you think?

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Glad you enjoyed it. I would think it can fit in to a pocket like that in terms of width, but probably depends on the depth of the pocket. It's just over 40cm long when folded. So if your pocket is about 30cm deep or more, it shouldn't wobble about too much. Thanks for watching.

[@rockstardonut777]

@@WalksOnTheWildSide thanks so much. I received the tripod and am very happy so far! The tripod in its pouch fits perfectly "on" my day pack. It's AMAZING how small and light this thing is! Carrying a tripod is mandatory with my view camera, so this really makes a big difference.

[@rufuscollis303]

I bought one of these and boy was I disappointed. I own quite a few Ulanzi products and they have all been of exceptional quality,....until this. The Ulanzi mini fluid head and leveller which I already own are in a different quality league to what you get with this tripod. I was expecting something at least as good...for a $300 product. It feels like about $150, You could do way better and save half your money just by buying the Ulanzi head and leveller as separate units and some and carbon legs elsewhere.

[@dsam3]

Nice review

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Thanks for watching.

[@petemellows]

Some of the features sound quite complicated - especially if you’re in a place where losing the Alan key is likely. I bought a Zomei Q669C some years ago and have been very happy with it. There are some minor irritations, but it was very cheap for what it is.

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Yes indeed. It swings in roundabouts. Lots of tripods come with allen keys nowadays and at least this one has somewhere to store it, so it's not just floating around your camera bag. Glad you've found a tripod you like though.

[@DUCzillaMonster]

WHY did you shorten the center column on the speed test?? Way faster if you didn't, an unnecessary action!! And how about wind with a wobbly center column?!

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

BECAUSE it won't go flat to the ground with the centre column - the same as most travel tripods and the point of the test was to see how to easy/quick it is to get to the lowest position.

[@DUCzillaMonster]

@@WalksOnTheWildSide UNDERSTAND 😉 but you can take the legs as wide as possible, and put the long centre column still in it, way trough the base part, right?

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Yes, you can leave the centre column in, but your camera will be about 40cm above the ground. To get to the lowest quoted height of 15.3cm you have to remove the longer part of the centre column.

[@DUCzillaMonster]

@@WalksOnTheWildSide the long column can't get fully Trough the base plate, do I understand that right?

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Sorry if I’m not understanding you. When you write ‘trough’ do you mean ‘through’? If so, no, the centre column doesn’t pass through the base plate. I’ve never seen a tripod where the centre column passes through the base plate.