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The UltraPod II is a larger version of the popular UltraPod I and is an excellent platform for camcorders, spotting scopes, medium format cameras, and 35 mm cameras with larger lenses. The UltraPod II is made of high quality glass-filled Nylon and aluminum threaded components ready to provide years of support for the most demanding photographer. The system can stand on fold-out, no-slip feet, or attach to solid objects with a Velcro strap. A unique ball and socket camera mount assembly adjusts to multiple positions quickly and easily. Swiftly folds to a compact 7” packages and weighs only 4 oz.
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Technical Details
- Extremely lightweight and compact with sturdy fold-out legs.- Unique ball and socket camera mount assembly for easy adjustment.
- Strong Velcro strap allows attachment to posts, tree limbs, railings, pack frames, or any similar sturdy object.
- Weighs only 4 oz. Folds to 7" for easy packing.
- Made in the USA.
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By Spirit of 76 (New York, NY)
I've had this for over ten years. Other mini tripods and even a couple of full-size tripods have come and gone in my collection, but this one stays. In all these years, I've never had a problem with it. It's stiff enough for any point-and-shoot as well as most of the superzooms and smaller digital SLRs. The Velcro strap is losing a bit of its grip after being peeled open many hundreds of times, but that's easy enough to replace. It's light enough that I almost always keep it with me, although it's not especially compact when folded, about the size of a small folding umbrella.
One addition that I consider invaluable (but unfortunately very difficult to find) is the quick release head for the Ultra Pod II. (The quick release for the smaller Ultra Pod I is much easier to find.) Nobody should have to struggle with screwing a tripod into a camera when a good picture is waiting. Especially since if you need a tripod, it's likely dark so it's hard to see, and you don't want to risk messing up the plastic threads in a camera's tripod mount. Strip those and the camera can never be attached to a tripod again.
Note that this is actually the Ultra Pod II, the biggest of the three Ultra Pod models, after the original (now called Ultra Pod I) and the Ultra Pod Mini. As such, it's the sturdiest and most stable of the three models. The Ultrapod Digital is nothing more than this model molded in translucent plastics. I prefer the black Ultrapod II, which is more scratch-resistant and I'm guessing less susceptible to damage from ultraviolet rays in sunlight (assuming you're outside a lot).
By Kevin M (Fremont, CA)
I use a Canon XSi with 18-135, UV filter, and hood. For horizontal shots, this little tripod is great. Sets up quickly and light weight. However, there is some difficulty locking the ball head into position due to the weight of the camera and lens (about 2 pounds total). It's not just the weight, but the length of the lens that creates torque.
For vertical shots, the weight is just too much and this tripod will NOT support the camera. It'll just twist till the camera points down. Even if it could hold the weight, it's still difficult to use in vertical orientation with an SLR due to the bulk of the camera and the ball head's proximity to the legs.
It's better than nothing most of the time though, so it stays in my Lowepro backpack. Good value. Might try a Gorillapod though.
By Duane
While I have not yet attached this to a tree (its winter) I have used it around the house and have come to appreciate the ease of use and stability of this item. It will hold my Pentax K20d with no problem and is very easy to adjust. It was recommended by a photographer who I trust very much.
By M. Sady (Krakow, Poland)
Works as advertised - if you can't get the angle & the view you want with this, there's something wrong with you....
By Christos Christakopoulos (Denmark)
Very good tripod. Stabile, lightweight, functional. I enjoy using it both with the compact digital camera, and the SLR analogue (though not tried with telephoto lens).
Good to have when going on walks and when carrying heavier equipment.
The only critic could refer to the information leaflet on how to use the strap. It can be difficult to figure how it can be rolled around the legs of the tripod if you do not follow the pictures in full detail.
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