UPDATE: The Zero Y tripod will no longer be available for sale on November 1st 2022. The Ulanzi F38 Quick release travel tripod is the upgraded version of the Ulanzi &Coman Lightweight travel tripod. BUY ULANZI TRIPOD HERE AND USE DISCOUNT CODE SKYLER10 for 10%OFF Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod?aff=617

@careylymanjones

Жыл бұрын

B&H has it listed for preorder as a new item.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@careylymanjones hmmm, that’s crazy. Ulanzi is the one that gave me this information and asked me if I can pin it at top in comments. I am very curious on what is happening or if they are coming with a new updated arca Swiss one? I don’t know! Will find out soon

@careylymanjones

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography I tried to post a link but KZread posted an error. But searching "Ulanzi zero-y" pulls up a page listing a price of $299 for preorders.

Great review on the Ulanzi. I'm a big fan of Manfrotto tripods which I acquired over the years. Thanks for sharing Skyler!

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

I have a few Manfrotto tripods, they are very good

Thank you very much for your time and the knowledge. I’m in the market for either PD or Ulanzi and finally your review has convinced with U and I’ll hack my sturdy Sirui ball head into it. Thanks again for a great vid!

I love that pair for sure!

Great insight into the L bracket and portrait mode shooting. Not too many other channels reviewing this tripod in depth.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you NT I tried to tell all the good and the bad things about it. Hopefully that will help others making good decisions. Some channels could be sponsored ( nothing wrong w that) and can’t show the negative .

You did an excellent job Skyler in demonstrating the differences between these 2 tripods. I appreciate your knowledge and honest approach. Based on this video, I will buy the Ulanzi & Coman tripod. Thank you for helping me with my decision. Keep up the great work!

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Tried my best:)

Thanks. Very comprehensive and helpful.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Let me know if you have any questions about any of those tripods

Great review, Skyler! It sounds like the KZread guy you saw showing the Ulanzi might have been Camera Conspiracies. You go into more detail than he did. I definitely want to get this tripod. It's too difficult carrying my Manfrotto tripod with me because it's not carbon fiber.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I have a few manfrotto tripods, I know exactly what you mean. "camera conspiracies", use his link if decide to buy, you get 20%off. Ulanzi contacted me this morning and offered me a code for 10%off for you guys but his code is better :)

We probably watched the same review, because I took advantage of the same discount and received mine last week. Love it for all the reasons you state.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

:)

First time finding your channel and really appreciate your honest review. Looks like I will not be buying the PD tripod unless they make a much better version 2, and reduce that price a bit. The inability to lock in the L bracket in portrait orientation is just nuts. I did notice someone else noted that you can turn the camera around so the notch is not aligned with the space though. Glad you pointed that out. The Ulanzi/Colman one is intriguing and I will follow up with it. One note about not being able to put the L bracket into the PD mount: all you need to do is remove those two screws and it will function the same as the Ulanzi/Colman one. Thanks Skyler!

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Was doodling around whether to buy PD aluminium version or the Ulanzi.. Your video convinced me to go with the latter :)

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

I think you will love it

Great review. Thank you very much!

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Mende

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

If you decide to buy it please use my link in the description and code Skyler10 for 10%off

Hi Skylar, excellent review. I was considering this tripod and did some research and ended with a different set up. The main reason was that I already have a Acratech Ballhead and just needed the legs. I may still get this tripod to have a back up as it has some feature that would be very useful in the field. Have you tried to hang a camera bag or something heavy from the bottom hook to keep it steady for pano work? Thanks

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

I love the Acratech ball head. Yes, hanging a camera bag will make it more solid. I used it for 3 minutes exposure and was rock solid with no bag attached)If you want to keep your ball head I know ulanzi is coming up with universal center column so you can use what you want. I love the tripod. They also have a light column that you can use tripod to hold lights. If you decide to buy please use link and code from description to get 10% off

Hey! great videos! are you also on audea?

Good review but you have to try again . Ulanzi can hold the camera in vertical mode with L-Bracket you just have to fit properly. enjoy

Hi Skyler, great demo of the tripods! I have a very heavy tripod made of aluminum! I've been using it for over 10 years! I'm thinking of upgrading to a carbon fiber! Will you ever be doing any photography videos out in the field with the Sony a1???👍👍👍

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Hi Marvin, Thats the plan. Yes. Still trying to figure out the perfect "kit" of what I need in the field to film while I photograph things without having to cary two backpacks.

@marvinspates924

Жыл бұрын

Lol it seriously looks like you have a lot of kit to choose from!!! Your husband can carry the second backpack!!! I have the Sony a9, I wish I could afford the a1 for wildlife. I sometimes have to up size my prints. 24 megapixels is not enough!!!😢😢😢

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@marvinspates924 I know what you mean about the A9. I have the A9ii and mostly just use it for studio stop motion photography! What a waste of money.

I don't understand with the L-Bracket in portrait mode, can't you just turn the camera around?? The other side of the plate doesn't have a cut-out in that same spot, right? And I find it way better to mount the heavier (lens) end of the camera on the release lever side so that unlatching doesn't result in the camera falling accidentally.

I use a Sirui travel tripod which is much shorter and more compact than either of these. The aluminum version is about a pound heavier but the shorter length makes it more packable.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

I will check into that. Thanks

Thanks!

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Awww, Thank you so much John. Did you see the new F38 tripod they came out with? I have it and will be reviewing in next week

I have the PD tripod and I understand the issues with it. One issue you brought up is that there are 2 screws preventing you from mounting one of your older L brackets. Those 2 screws can actually be removed.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I didnt know that

@donovanchin

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography but I’m very impressed with the Ulanzi and I just ordered one as well.

Good review, thanks! One question: is it stable enough to carry a Sony a7 iv and a Tamron 150-500 mm (total wight about 2.5 kg)?

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely

Thanks very helpful! Can you put another head on the ulanzi?

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Not yet.......but soon. Please use my link and coupon code if you decide to buy it

I’m buying it now. I shoot in portrait mode 90% of the time. Peak design will not work!!! You are beautiful by the way! Also very informative!

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Keep in mind ulanzi has the same problem in portrait if use lbracket. Both tripods works fine if used with plates not with L brackets

Great in depth review. First time watching your channel!! One question……..What is the warranty on the Ulanzi???????

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

On their website it says 1 year warranty on first page. I honestly don’t know for the tripod if is the same or more

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel. If you decide to buy it please use my link in the description and code Skyler10 to get 10% OFF

@bgovan64

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Did the L brackets you have work with the Ulanzi or did they have the same issues?

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Same issue

Just a thought. Have you tried to attach the Peak Design head adaptor to the ulanzi?

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

No but I will

@diyarchery7753

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography let me know if it works please

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@diyarchery7753 I just tried. It doesn’t work.

Can Peak Design's standard plate fit in the clamp of the Zero Y?

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Peek design plate works with ulanzi zero Y . But it doesn’t work with ulanzi F38

@Edwin_Lam

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography Thank you! I'm going to order the Zero Y.

Do you have a discount code for this tripod keen to buy it. Thanks

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

In the video I show where to get the discount code

Does the ball head replaceable? Or is there a universal head mount (like with the peak design)?

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

The ball head is not replaceable (yet). Make sure you have the notifications bell on, in a couple of weeks will show you something really cool. Very excited about it

@gonzo2006

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography maybe the peak design ball head adapter will fit instead. They both shaped the same

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@gonzo2006 peek design head doesn’t fit. I tried. Ulanzi is a better tripod with more flexibility coming soon

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@gonzo2006 If you decide to buy it, please do use my link below and my coupon code Skyler10 for 10% off. Thank you

Hi Skyler, is coming this f38 for the price I paid for the zero y, and they sent me an email to buy and update the ball head and the column 🙄 . They should give better discount, I just bought less than a month ago.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Hi Marcio, Yes, The F38 tripod is coming. I have it and will be reviewing it in next week or so after I use it for a bit. The F38 tripod is the same as zero Y but different mount. The F38 ball head only accepts F38 plates and is not compatible with arca swiss or other plates. Its an great quick release system. If you decide you want to use that F38 system you need to buy the F38 ball head or the F38 system. You can still use my link and discount code skyler10. I wish they offer bigger discount on the new accessories

@marciosouza6538

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography I will wait your review and the difference between the ball head and system to decide update thanks for replying

I have the Ulanzi Zero Y, have to say that it's not at the same build quality as the PD one. However I bought it from their China store directly which costs about $160 and that makes it only a quarter of PD's price, so it's definitely a much a better choice. It is slightly lighter than PD, and the pano head with bubble leveler is for sure a plus. With a $379 price tag they obviously add a hefty margin to the US market.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

$160? That’s a fantastic price! How is your bubble leveler? Mine is not perfectly leveled! I just noticed that a few days ago while in NY trip.

@jimwang2632

Жыл бұрын

@Skyler Ewing Photography My bubble leveler works OK, serves its purpose. As a matter of fact the bubble leveler is the area that I can easily see it's not top notch quality so I am not surprised it's broken on yours. Overall the tripod is good quality, but those small areas are where you can tell it's still away from the best quality. Of course with the price I got it for, these can all be ignored. :) I was about to pull the trigger at Ulanzi store for $299 before I went to check their China store front, found it to be only 1200 RMB there which is about 160 USD. I have friend who's just traveling to US to help bring it over, so my purchase experience is not really applicable to general US users. I am just surprised that they mark up the price for more than 100% in the US market for the same tripod, not a big fan of that.

@SneakyCaleb

Жыл бұрын

I can't find it listed at that price anywhere and I am familiar with the chinese $. Even if I did find it though the websites I see don't ship to the states. Lucky you have a friend.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@SneakyCaleb fallow the link in my description and use my code

@argyle3566

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the product for $160?

Video is good but the light is the main problem is to poor and the viewer can't see the description of show in the video.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I realized that after filming. I will make sure that won’t happen again

❤

Strange, can’t find a link in your text to the Ulanzi…just me?

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a link for the Ulanzi. I don’t have an affiliate link or code but in the video I showed a photo of an you tube channel and video that has the 20% off code. That’s how I got mine for $299

@ulanzi

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography Thank you for making a review for our tripod! Glad that you like it.

@ulanzi

Жыл бұрын

Hi, here is the link to know more details: bit.ly/Zero-YTravelTripod.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@ulanzi you are very welcome. Great product.

Where to find 20% link?

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

At minute 24 I show how

Actually the ulanzi is 6 ounces lighter and at full extension it is taller

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

You are right

I really had to crank up the brilliance of my Samsung tablet screen to watch this video. A little more studio lighting would have helped. When you review a black object such as this tripod, you need sufficient lighting. I am not a spring chicken any more and my eyes were really struggling. Sorry, but I had to leave this video half way through.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

Oh, no! I am sooo sorry! I am currently working on improving studio lighting, you will see hopefully big improvement in next video

TRIPODS?

Not true arca swiss. These ulanzi plates can go to other heads, but other plates cannot go on this head, even when the little screws are removed. My experiences have told me only go to real arca swiss. They meant professional design and makes life much easier. I have a couple of none arca swiss tripods laying around and plates are missing. I'm willing to pay a few hundred more for true arca swiss.

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 guarantee you that if you have any issues at all with your tripod, you will not be helped.

@skylerewingphotography

Жыл бұрын

I had the opposite experience. One of my sections on my tripod came off in first week I got it. I emailed them with photos and within 24 hours I got an email back with an instruction video how to put it back together. Been using the tripods every day ( have the zero y and the F38 ) and they been working great, no issues at all. Your tripod is still under warranty. I am sure you can return it if it has problems

@dychui

Жыл бұрын

@@skylerewingphotography Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I will continue trying to reach out. It has been two weeks and Ulanzi customer service has stopped responding. Very disappointing. All my support for your wonderful channel !

Short answer to the question: *No!* I think for the prize of the Peak Design and the Ulanzi & Coman Zero Y Carbon you could get a Gitzo Traveler Serie 2 (legs only) with Novoflex Classic Ball 2 (upside down) and Novoflex Q-Mount. This combo will hold cameras and lenses up to 5 kg. You really get what you pay for! 🤔 You'll pay more if you try to buy cheap or even jump up to every hype about Peak Design (I love their straps) or now the Ulanzi. 😇