Written on May 27, 2010 at 2:29 pm by acce

Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod

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1. Kort Kramer says:

   May 27, 2010 at 2:33 pm

   While it cannot replace a tripod, the small and easily portable UltraPod II can fold up to fit in your pocket and goes just about anywhere. When you need stablity for that long exposure or want to get yourself in the photo, this little bad boy is just the ticket. You can bring it into places they don’t normally allow tripods, and the velcro strap lets you attach it to fences or trees for more point of view options.

   For the price, it is truly a great deal. I humbly think every serious photographer, amerature or pro, should have one.
   Rating: 5 / 5
2. B. Herder says:

   May 27, 2010 at 4:04 pm

   I bought this because my Gorilla Pod was too flimsy to hold my Canon Powershot TX1 camera.

   I really like this tripod. It is very light, holds your camera very securely. It has nice long legs for added stability, but they aren’t too long and can fit into a pocket easily.

   The double-elbowed ball-top allows for a huge variety of different positions to mount your camera so it’s level, no matter what surface you put it on. No adjusting leg lengths or anything.

   The velcro strap can be used to strap this on to a variety of things, like branches or sign posts, etc… And with the swivelling ball elbows, you can actually use this with your tripod strapped onto a vertical or horizontal branch or post. Depending on how you use it, you might have to mount it on the side of the sign post, just experiment a little and you’ll get it.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. Miguel Lescano Cornejo says:

   May 27, 2010 at 5:40 pm

   When I ordered this tripod, I though it would be flimsy, since it’s made of plastic… but it is quite sturdy, actually. Get this one instead of the original Ultrapod, which is not as stable. I’ve used this with my Canon A75 and Canon A630, and I can put them in portrait mode without any problems. By the way, if you’re going to use this on the floor, better get yourself a camera with a vari-angle LCD!

   It’s quite a pity that this tripod is not available directly here. But you can do a web search to find it.
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. Kevin M says:

   May 27, 2010 at 8:20 pm

   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.
   Rating: 3 / 5
5. bruce Todd puls says:

   May 27, 2010 at 11:14 pm

   Lightweight and rugged, it is a good deal. Can be strapped to branch with the Velcro strap. Not a tool for professionals, it really cannot compare with a pro tripod, but it is small, light and folds almost flat. I wish it were made of metal, I can carry an extra pound. If you are going camping with a camera, take this tripod with you.
   Rating: 5 / 5