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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
£196.00
£196.00
     
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<summary>Question: How is Zero F38 different from Zero Y — which should I buy?</summary>
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Answer: Zero F38 ($248.75) and Zero Y ($279.95) share carbon-fiber legs and 1.1kg weight. Key differences: (1) Zero F38 has a native F38 quick-release ball head — you can share plates with Falcam gimbals, cages, and the F38 backpack clip. (2) Zero F38 ships with an EXTRA spare center column, so you can swap the F38 head for any Arca-Swiss head with a 3/8" mount. Zero Y is Arca-Swiss only with no F38 path. Pick Zero F38 if you are already in (or want to enter) the Falcam ecosystem; pick Zero Y if you want pure Arca-Swiss simplicity at slightly higher price.
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<summary>Question: Is the F38 ball head detachable so I can switch to an Arca-Swiss or fluid head?</summary>
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Answer: The F38 ball head itself is fixed to its center column — you cannot unscrew the head and put on a different one in its place. BUT the tripod ships with a SECOND center column. Swap to the spare column and you get a standard 3/8" mount where you can install any Arca-Swiss ball head, fluid head, or pano head you already own. This is the recommended upgrade path — most travel tripods don't include a second column.
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<summary>Question: Will it hold a Sony a1 / a7 IV with a 70-200 f/2.8 GM? </summary>
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Answer: Yes. The ball head working payload is 3kg with a 5kg max; the tripod's structural load is 18kg. Sony a7 IV + 24-70 GM (~1.5kg) and a7 IV + 70-200 GM (~2.5kg) both fit comfortably. Heavy super-telephoto setups above 3kg should use the column-down configuration for stable framing.
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<summary>Question: How tall and how short — can I invert the column for ground-level macro?</summary>
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Answer: Max height is 159cm (with column extended). Min height is 15cm with the column removed; reviewers report worm-eye perspectives as low as 14cm with the inverted column setup. Folded length is 42.3cm — fits inside most 35-40L carry-on backpacks. Leg angles are 20°/55°/75°.
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<summary>Question: Does it work with DJI RS3/RS4/RS5 gimbals for one-click handoff?</summary>
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Answer: Yes — attach a Falcam F38 plate to the gimbal and the tripod's F38 mount accepts it directly with no tool changes. The same F38 plate you put on your camera also works with Falcam camera cages, the F38 backpack strap clip, and shoulder strap mount. This is the main F38 ecosystem advantage.
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<summary>Question: How does it compare to a Peak Design Travel Tripod?</summary>
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Answer: Zero F38 weighs the same as PD's carbon model (~1.1kg), reaches 159cm vs PD's 152cm max, and costs roughly $250 vs Peak Design's $599. PD has a more refined folded form and integrated phone mount. Zero F38 wins on F38 plate sharing across the Falcam ecosystem and Arca-Swiss compatibility via the included spare column — PD locks you into their proprietary plate. Reviewers (BrianBrownFilm, ShotKit, GeekyNerdyTechy, Jim Nix) consistently call it a credible PD alternative at half the price.
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<summary>Question: What variants are available — which kit should I get?</summary>
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Answer: Four bundle options: (1) Tripod only ($248.75) — base setup. (2) Tripod + F38 Backpack Clip V2 ($307.95) — carry the camera on your backpack strap ready-to-shoot. (3) Tripod + F38 Shoulder Strap Mount Kit ($287.99) — for sling-style camera carry. (4) Tripod + Plate (PD compatible) ($267.95) — adds a plate that fits both F38 AND Peak Design Capture Clip, useful if you're switching ecosystems. Most buyers pick option (2) if they hike or shoot run-and-gun.
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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.