Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)

Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
924
Old Reviews
741
Unverified
59
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1.38 meters
SIZE
113.4 grams
WEIGHT

Review Analysis - 124 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Build Quality
 33
legs, strap, wrap, velcro strap, velcro
+73%
-27%
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" ...  This is a bit more sturdy, a little bigger and should work great.  ...  "
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" ...  Legs aren’t metal but it seems like durable polymer plastic and well made. ... Legs aren’t loose and no worries about them loosening up.  ...  "
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" ...  Of course I also wanted something sturdy enough for my camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Supports a top heavy chronograph with no trouble.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a surprisingly sturdy little thing.  ...  "
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" ...  Had no problem setting it up on rocks with the rubber grip feet.  ...  "
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" ...  Small and light, pretty compact and very sturdy.  ...  "
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" ...  I love this tripod, it is extremely well designed and sturdy as hell.  ...  "
Camera
 27
little tripod, canon, dslr, nikon, shots
+85%
-15%
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" ...  Excellent little tripod. ... I'm using this tripod for my iPhone and it allows me to position it in landscape or portrait mode.  ...  "
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" ...  Great addition to my bag of camera stuff.  ...  "
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" ...  This tripod is fantastic. ... For reference, I use this with a Canon T6.  ...  "
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" ...  Of course I also wanted something sturdy enough for my camera.  ...  "
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" ...  A must have for any camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this little tripod!  ...  "
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" ...  Very cool tripod!  ...  "
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" ...  I love this tripod.  ...  "
Size
 25
lightweight, folds, tripods, tripod, traveling
+100%
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" ...  The combination fits nice in the side pocket of my pack for when I'm out adventuring.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a bit more sturdy, a little bigger and should work great.  ...  "
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" ...  I wanted something small enough to fit in my bag for hiking and this does that.  ...  "
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" ...  It is small, easy to pack away, lightweight, strong and incredibly versatile.  ...  "
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" ...  extremely handy on my stay with my mom in the ICU.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are looking for a small transportable tripod then this is the one you need  ...  "
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" ...  But it works well, lightweight.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried several different travel tripods, which were awkward, heavier than I wanted and did not fold up small enough for my camera bag. ... This one is light, sturdy and fits in the medium sized purse I use as a camera bag. ... And unlike the Gorillapod and other travel sized tripods, I don't mind leaving it connected to the camera when walking around because it can be used as a handle and it folds up so small that it is hardly noticeable.  ...  "
Lens
 23
tripod, canon, dslr, ultrapod, zoom lens
+91%
-9%
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" ...  An outstanding mini-tripod for my (2lb, 6.7" x 5" x 3") camera + lens! ... I've owned the smaller UltraPod Lightweight tripod for years, taken it everywhere we've traveled and used it to take outstanding pictures. ... It was a pleasant surprise on Amazon to discover that the small UltraPod I liked so much has a big brother, this UltraPod II tripod.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked well with my Canon 70D and the camera was not too heavy for the tripod.  ...  "
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" ...  Easily can handle my D600 with long telephoto lens.  ...  "
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" ...  I shoot a Fuji X-T20 and typically the 18-55 kit lens.  ...  "
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" ...  I used it at Joshua Tree to take photos on my DSLR with telephoto and prime lenses and on my iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  I used it on a Canon 60D with a wide angle lens and it hold pretty well.  ...  "
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" ...  The UltraPod II is a good, sturdy tabletop tripod that can accommodate your DSLR and a big lens.  ...  "
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" ...  Easily holds my Sony Alpha 6000 camera with a four inch zoom lens attached.  ...  "
Fit
 22
legs, camera bag, ball, worth, velcro strap
+82%
-18%
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" ...  The combination fits nice in the side pocket of my pack for when I'm out adventuring.  ...  "
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" ...  These mini-tripods continue to be the BEST TRIPODS FOR UNIQUE MOUNTS EVER!!!!  ...  "
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" ...  This held that combo with ease. ... I shot the Milky Way from the Smokey Mountains and the tripod held rock steady on the ground.  ...  "
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" ...  This one is light, sturdy and fits in the medium sized purse I use as a camera bag.  ...  "
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" ...  This paired with a ShoulderPod S1 mount is the perfect combination for lightweight iPhone photography and videography.  ...  "
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" ...  I am using it (with an adapter of course) with an IPhone 7 plus and where most other small tripods I have tried have toppled over like a napping cow in a party school town this thing doesn't budge at all.  ...  "
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" ...  I was looking for something small that could easily fit inside my camera bag.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits into my EDC bag and comes in handy.  ...  "
For Travel
 11
tripod, travel, hiking, traveling, mexico
+100%
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" ...  I wanted something small enough to fit in my bag for hiking and this does that.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't wait to use it on other trips.  ...  "
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" ...  I recently took this little guy on a trip to Yosemite and it worked perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Discovered this one after searching professional travel photography blogs.  ...  "
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" ...  Indispensable for hiking and general travel .  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  I write an adventure blog that often leaves me alone in the wilderness with everything I need in a backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  Great travel tripod.  ...  "
Comfort
 11
ball head, position, wrap, velcro, tripods
+64%
-36%
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" ...  The ball head works great.  ...  "
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" ...  the inconvenience is worth it for the times I need to strap it to a pole or hand rail for the extra stability.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it mostly as a hand grip with my gopro.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice and light, ball head locks well.  ...  "
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" ...  Put in my flight bag and with the included velcro™-like strap, could fasten it almost anything solid, to get a good steady shot without having to worry about someone tripping over it, or it falling over in a sudden breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  Adjustments to the position, and locking the ball head in place, are easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Ball head is amazingly tight.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  1.38 meters
Weight:  113.4 grams
1.38 meters
SIZE
113.4 grams
WEIGHT