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Ulanzi Zero F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod 3131

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  • 1. Ultra-Portable: Folds down to just 42.3cm (15.74"), weighing only 1.1kg (2.4lb), it fits in your backpack or even one hand
  • 2. Versatile: 360° rotatable ball head, 5-section adjustable legs, and a maximum height of 159cm (62.6") for diverse shooting needs
  • 3. Rock-Solid: Carbon fiber construction offers exceptional strength and stability, supporting a maximum load capacity of 18kg (39.6lb)
  • 4. Effortless Setup: Built-in ball head with quick release plate for fast camera mounting and detachment
  • 5. Extra Center Column & Arca-Swiss Compatibility: Additional center column allows for switching to Arca-Swiss compatible heads.
  • 6. Unmatched Durability: Backed by a lifetime guarantee, all parts are serviceable and replaceable for long-lasting use.
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Ulanzi Zero F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod with carbon fiber legs and gift.
Ulanzi Zero F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod with carbon fiber legs and gift.
Ulanzi Zero F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod 3131
$356.00
$356.00
     
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FAQ
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<summary>Question: What is the difference between carbon fiber and aluminum tripods?</summary>
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Answer: For the same tripod size, carbon fiber is about 30% lighter than aluminum. There are the advantages of the carbon tripod: more stable and not rusty. But it is more expensive than aluminum tripod.
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<summary>Question: Can i use peak design standard plate for the tripod?</summary>
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Answer: Ulanzi makes a plate that works on either F38 or Peak Design v 3. You turn it 90 degrees to select which clamp it will fit.
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<summary>Question: Is the ballhead quick release arca swiss compatible? I use a Kirk L bracket and nodal rails.</summary>
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Answer: This ball head is not compatible with arca swiss, it is ulanzi F38 quick release ball head. Of course, you can replace it with the free center column and install an ARCA ball head (the arca ball head is not included in the package).
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<summary>Question: Can I replace the arcus plate on this tripod with my own?</summary>
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Answer: This tripod is ULANZI F38 quick release ball head, not compatible with acra plate. But you can replace the center column and install an arca ball head (the ball head is not included in the package)
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<summary>Question: Does the Ulanzi Zero F38 work with DJI RS3, RS4, or RS5 gimbals?</summary>
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Answer: Yes. Attach a Falcam F38 plate to the gimbal, then the tripod's F38 mount accepts it directly with no tool changes. This enables one-click handoff between gimbal and tripod, ideal for hybrid
shooters.
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<summary>Question: Will it hold a Sony a7 IV with a 24-70mm GM lens?</summary>
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Answer: Yes comfortably. The combined weight is around 1.5kg, well within the practical load of the F38 ball head. Heavier setups such as Sony a7 IV with 70-200mm f/2.8 also work without slip.
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<summary>Question: How does the Zero F38 compare to the Peak Design Travel Tripod?</summary>
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Answer: The Ulanzi Zero F38 is lighter (1.1kg vs 1.3kg), slightly taller (159cm vs 152cm max height), and roughly half the price (about $248 vs $649). It adds the F38 quick-release system on top of
Arca-Swiss compatibility via the included swappable center column. Peak Design has a more refined folded form and integrated phone mount; the Zero F38 wins on weight, height, price, and ecosystem
flexibility.
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<summary>Question: How does it compare to the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon?</summary>
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Answer: The Zero F38 has significantly higher structural load capacity (18kg vs 8kg) at comparable weight. The biggest advantage is the F38 ecosystem — one quick-release plate works across tripod, gimbal,
camera cage, shoulder strap, and backpack clip. The Manfrotto Befree Advanced uses Arca-Swiss only with no equivalent modular system.
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<summary>Question: Which cameras and rigs is the Zero F38 designed for?</summary>
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Answer: Mirrorless cameras and DSLRs up to 5kg with lens. Tested setups include Sony a7 III / a7 IV / a7 V / a7R IV / a7R V / FX3 / ZV-E1, Fujifilm X-T4 / X-T5 / X-H2, Canon EOS R5 / R6 / R8, Nikon Z6 / Z7
/ Z8, and Panasonic Lumix S5 / S5II / GH6. Not recommended for cinema rigs over 5kg in active use or studio-only setups where weight does not matter.
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<summary>Question: What use cases is the Zero F38 best for?</summary>
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Answer: Travel photography with mirrorless setups, vlogging and content creation where you switch between handheld and tripod constantly, hiking and outdoor work where weight matters (1.1kg packs into a
daypack), low-angle and macro work via the removable short column, and time-lapse photography. Existing Ulanzi or Falcam F38 ecosystem users get the most value because one plate handles all their gear.
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Reviews

ABOUT ULANZI ZERO F38 QUICK RELEASE TRAVEL TRIPOD

  

  Ulanzi Zero F38 is a carbon fiber travel tripod for mirrorless cameras and DSLRs up to 5kg with lens, commonly chosen as a lighter and more affordable alternative to the Peak Design Travel Tripod. Weight

  1.1kg, folded 42.3cm, max height 159cm, structural load 18kg, practical ball-head load 3 to 5kg. Lifetime warranty.


  BEST FOR

  Travel photographers with mirrorless setups (Sony a7 III, a7 IV, a7 V, a7R IV, a7R V, FX3, ZV-E1; Fujifilm X-T4, X-T5, X-H2; Canon EOS R5, R6, R8; Nikon Z6, Z7, Z8; Panasonic Lumix S5, S5II, GH6).

  Vloggers, hybrid shooters, F38 ecosystem users, hiking and travel.

  

  NOT RECOMMENDED FOR

  Cinema rigs over 5kg, users requiring detachable Arca-Swiss head out of box, studio-only setups.


  COMPARED TO PEAK DESIGN TRAVEL TRIPOD CARBON

  Ulanzi Zero F38 is lighter (1.1kg vs 1.3kg), taller (159cm vs 152cm), about half the price (248 USD vs 649 USD). Adds F38 quick-release on top of Arca-Swiss compatibility. Swappable center column lets you

  install a third-party Arca-Swiss ball head.

  

  COMPARED TO MANFROTTO BEFREE ADVANCED CARBON

  Higher load (18kg vs 8kg), comparable weight, F38 ecosystem one-click swap across tripod, gimbal, cage, strap, backpack clip.


  F38 QUICK RELEASE ECOSYSTEM   

  F38 is the Ulanzi and Falcam modular mount standard. One F38 plate moves between tripod, gimbal, camera cage, shoulder strap, and backpack clip in one click. Compatible with DJI RS3, RS4, RS5 gimbals via

  F38 plate.

  

  THIRD PARTY FEEDBACK

  Digital Camera World called it a "high-end travel tripod boasting an excellent design and build quality, more versatile than the Peak Design Travel Tripod." Shutter Muse measured it as "noticeably more

  stable than the Peak Design tripod at all heights." GeekyNerdyTechy tested with Sony FX3 and 70 to 200mm f/2.8 without ball-head slip.

  

  COMMON QUESTIONS

  DJI RS3, RS4, RS5 compatible? Yes via Falcam F38 plate. Sony a7 IV plus 24-70mm GM? Yes comfortably, 1.5kg combined within practical load. Carbon vs aluminum? Carbon 30 percent lighter, more stable,

  rust-free. Peak Design plate compatible? Yes via Ulanzi dual-standard plate. Ball head detachable? No, use included extra center column for third-party Arca head.