I was looking for a compact tripod for travel and general use. Really loved the innovation that Peak Design brought to the market but that came with a hefty price tag I could not justify paying. Discovered the Ulanzi Zero Y Carbon Fibre Tripod during my research which mimics the Peak Design with minor improvements at half the price. Good game Ulanzi/Coman but $450 is still a lot of $ for a tripod in my books. Digging down the rabbit hole a bit more, I found the Ombra and Voila ! This fit the bill perfectly as a Peak Design inspired gear at a much more reasonable price point.
THE GOOD: Almost the same weight and dimensions as its more expensive cousin, the Zero Y. Made out of Aluminium instead of Carbon Fibre, but why would I care if it weighs the same and has a sturdy build quality ? Yes, the build quality is rugged and non-fussy. The legs are Aluminium and joints/components are made out of a substantial (glass filled ?) plastic composite that inspires confidence in the gear. The legs slide in and out with no force upon unlocking. Best of all, it's less than 1/4 of the price of its Carbon Fibre cousin, the Zero Y. If you are an enthusiast, by now you would have guessed that it is positioned to compete with the Aluminium version of the Peak Design Travel Tripod.
Ofcourse, Ulanzi would like you to purchase the Zero Y and not the Ombra due to the embedded profit margins so the tailored their literature to exaggerate the dimensional difference between the Zero Y and Ombra. The truth is, there are barely any "practical" differences. It's the exact same tripod in a different skin. It measure 18inch or 45cm without the tripod head when stowed. The advertised length includes the ball head for the Ombra.
THE BAD: The claimed weight capacity is 8kg which is plenty for general or even professional use as long as you are not working with an Arri/Red rig. In that case, why are you even here ? Although my A7SIII with Sigma 24-70 held just fine, I can see the sturdiness being a problem with heavier setups. Modern Mirrorless/DSLR rigs with hefty lenses, cages and monitors should not be a problem at all tbh.
The included phone mount is a nice touch but has no way to be stored with the tripod itself like the Peak Design. The kit comes with 2 Allen Keys that are not a part of the weight hook and CANNOT be attached to the tripod like the Zero Y.
THE UGLY: The included Ball is mediocre at best. It's ok but nothing to write home about. The axes are locked using rotating knobs and you can always rotate them a little more if your might allows. It does not instil confidence in me to mount my rig onto it in a worry-free manner. It's an ok accessory when using with the phone mount but I will replace with something a little less annoying and easy on the finger tips.
BOTTOM LINE (TLDR): Excellent tripod, unless you really know what you are getting for paying over 4X for the Ulanzi Zero Y, get this one instead. You won't be disappointed. It's compact, non-fussy, sturdy and just works. The Ball head is meh...!
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Founded in 2016 by a team of the photographer lovers, our original vision is not only to collect high quality and stylish products from the world, but also to develop own products with fabulous and yet practical design.
We specialize in the development of mobile phone photography and other photographic equipment accessories, mainly based on mobile video accessories such as mobile phone stabilizer, rigs, microphone, LED lights, fixed bracket, lens, tripod,action camera accessories,etc.
ULANZI MT-55 OMBRA Travel Tripod
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The tripod is made of aluminum. Four-section legs allows you to adjust the working height from 19.5" to 62.2" in seconds. The specially designed ball-head can rotate 360° and get free angles, allowing you to get the perfect shot and amazing panorama every time. The wedge-shaped foot tube and the triangular center axis fit each other angularly and tightly, the volume is smaller, and the grip is comfortable.
It will help streamline your photography work for more efficient shooting.
- 360° Panorama Dial
- Quick Release Plate
- Mini Compass
- Leg Angle Adjustment
- Built-in Foot Spike
- Load up to 8KG
- Adjustable height from 19.5" to 62.2"
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Quick Release PlateCome with standard 1/4” quick release plat, it makes camera installation more efficient. |
360° Ball Head2 U-shaped slots aim to support horizontal and vertical shooting. Tighten the locking knob, and you can lock to a certain fixed angle. |
Leg Angle AdjustmentAdopts snap-lock design, just one push, you can realize the angle adjustment of leg in the fastest and most efficient way. |
Quick Release BuckleJust open and lock the flip buckle to fix at a certain height where you want to meet your different shooting needs. |
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Solid piece of equipment
I was looking for a compact tripod for travel and general use. Really loved the innovation that Peak Design brought to the market but that came with a hefty price tag I could not justify paying. Discovered the Ulanzi Zero Y Carbon Fibre Tripod during my research which mimics the Peak Design with minor improvements at half the price. Good game Ulanzi/Coman but $450 is still a lot of $ for a tripod in my books. Digging down the rabbit hole a bit more, I found the Ombra and Voila ! This fit the bill perfectly as a Peak Design inspired gear at a much more reasonable price point.THE GOOD: Almost the same weight and dimensions as its more expensive cousin, the Zero Y. Made out of Aluminium instead of Carbon Fibre, but why would I care if it weighs the same and has a sturdy build quality ? Yes, the build quality is rugged and non-fussy. The legs are Aluminium and joints/components are made out of a substantial (glass filled ?) plastic composite that inspires confidence in the gear. The legs slide in and out with no force upon unlocking. Best of all, it's less than 1/4 of the price of its Carbon Fibre cousin, the Zero Y. If you are an enthusiast, by now you would have guessed that it is positioned to compete with the Aluminium version of the Peak Design Travel Tripod. Ofcourse, Ulanzi would like you to purchase the Zero Y and not the Ombra due to the embedded profit margins so the tailored their literature to exaggerate the dimensional difference between the Zero Y and Ombra. The truth is, there are barely any "practical" differences. It's the exact same tripod in a different skin. It measure 18inch or 45cm without the tripod head when stowed. The advertised length includes the ball head for the Ombra.THE BAD: The claimed weight capacity is 8kg which is plenty for general or even professional use as long as you are not working with an Arri/Red rig. In that case, why are you even here ? Although my A7SIII with Sigma 24-70 held just fine, I can see the sturdiness being a problem with heavier setups. Modern Mirrorless/DSLR rigs with hefty lenses, cages and monitors should not be a problem at all tbh. The included phone mount is a nice touch but has no way to be stored with the tripod itself like the Peak Design. The kit comes with 2 Allen Keys that are not a part of the weight hook and CANNOT be attached to the tripod like the Zero Y.THE UGLY: The included Ball is mediocre at best. It's ok but nothing to write home about. The axes are locked using rotating knobs and you can always rotate them a little more if your might allows. It does not instil confidence in me to mount my rig onto it in a worry-free manner. It's an ok accessory when using with the phone mount but I will replace with something a little less annoying and easy on the finger tips.BOTTOM LINE (TLDR): Excellent tripod, unless you really know what you are getting for paying over 4X for the Ulanzi Zero Y, get this one instead. You won't be disappointed. It's compact, non-fussy, sturdy and just works. The Ball head is meh...!
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Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2022
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I was looking for a compact tripod for travel and general use. Really loved the innovation that Peak Design brought to the market but that came with a hefty price tag I could not justify paying. Discovered the Ulanzi Zero Y Carbon Fibre Tripod during my research which mimics the Peak Design with minor improvements at half the price. Good game Ulanzi/Coman but $450 is still a lot of $ for a tripod in my books. Digging down the rabbit hole a bit more, I found the Ombra and Voila ! This fit the bill perfectly as a Peak Design inspired gear at a much more reasonable price point.
THE GOOD: Almost the same weight and dimensions as its more expensive cousin, the Zero Y. Made out of Aluminium instead of Carbon Fibre, but why would I care if it weighs the same and has a sturdy build quality ? Yes, the build quality is rugged and non-fussy. The legs are Aluminium and joints/components are made out of a substantial (glass filled ?) plastic composite that inspires confidence in the gear. The legs slide in and out with no force upon unlocking. Best of all, it's less than 1/4 of the price of its Carbon Fibre cousin, the Zero Y. If you are an enthusiast, by now you would have guessed that it is positioned to compete with the Aluminium version of the Peak Design Travel Tripod.
Ofcourse, Ulanzi would like you to purchase the Zero Y and not the Ombra due to the embedded profit margins so the tailored their literature to exaggerate the dimensional difference between the Zero Y and Ombra. The truth is, there are barely any "practical" differences. It's the exact same tripod in a different skin. It measure 18inch or 45cm without the tripod head when stowed. The advertised length includes the ball head for the Ombra.
THE BAD: The claimed weight capacity is 8kg which is plenty for general or even professional use as long as you are not working with an Arri/Red rig. In that case, why are you even here ? Although my A7SIII with Sigma 24-70 held just fine, I can see the sturdiness being a problem with heavier setups. Modern Mirrorless/DSLR rigs with hefty lenses, cages and monitors should not be a problem at all tbh.
The included phone mount is a nice touch but has no way to be stored with the tripod itself like the Peak Design. The kit comes with 2 Allen Keys that are not a part of the weight hook and CANNOT be attached to the tripod like the Zero Y.
THE UGLY: The included Ball is mediocre at best. It's ok but nothing to write home about. The axes are locked using rotating knobs and you can always rotate them a little more if your might allows. It does not instil confidence in me to mount my rig onto it in a worry-free manner. It's an ok accessory when using with the phone mount but I will replace with something a little less annoying and easy on the finger tips.
BOTTOM LINE (TLDR): Excellent tripod, unless you really know what you are getting for paying over 4X for the Ulanzi Zero Y, get this one instead. You won't be disappointed. It's compact, non-fussy, sturdy and just works. The Ball head is meh...!
THE GOOD: Almost the same weight and dimensions as its more expensive cousin, the Zero Y. Made out of Aluminium instead of Carbon Fibre, but why would I care if it weighs the same and has a sturdy build quality ? Yes, the build quality is rugged and non-fussy. The legs are Aluminium and joints/components are made out of a substantial (glass filled ?) plastic composite that inspires confidence in the gear. The legs slide in and out with no force upon unlocking. Best of all, it's less than 1/4 of the price of its Carbon Fibre cousin, the Zero Y. If you are an enthusiast, by now you would have guessed that it is positioned to compete with the Aluminium version of the Peak Design Travel Tripod.
Ofcourse, Ulanzi would like you to purchase the Zero Y and not the Ombra due to the embedded profit margins so the tailored their literature to exaggerate the dimensional difference between the Zero Y and Ombra. The truth is, there are barely any "practical" differences. It's the exact same tripod in a different skin. It measure 18inch or 45cm without the tripod head when stowed. The advertised length includes the ball head for the Ombra.
THE BAD: The claimed weight capacity is 8kg which is plenty for general or even professional use as long as you are not working with an Arri/Red rig. In that case, why are you even here ? Although my A7SIII with Sigma 24-70 held just fine, I can see the sturdiness being a problem with heavier setups. Modern Mirrorless/DSLR rigs with hefty lenses, cages and monitors should not be a problem at all tbh.
The included phone mount is a nice touch but has no way to be stored with the tripod itself like the Peak Design. The kit comes with 2 Allen Keys that are not a part of the weight hook and CANNOT be attached to the tripod like the Zero Y.
THE UGLY: The included Ball is mediocre at best. It's ok but nothing to write home about. The axes are locked using rotating knobs and you can always rotate them a little more if your might allows. It does not instil confidence in me to mount my rig onto it in a worry-free manner. It's an ok accessory when using with the phone mount but I will replace with something a little less annoying and easy on the finger tips.
BOTTOM LINE (TLDR): Excellent tripod, unless you really know what you are getting for paying over 4X for the Ulanzi Zero Y, get this one instead. You won't be disappointed. It's compact, non-fussy, sturdy and just works. The Ball head is meh...!
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Paula
Melhor do que eu esperava
Reviewed in Brazil on January 8, 2024Verified Purchase
Sumit Zitshi
95% of PD tripod
Reviewed in India on February 25, 2024Verified Purchase
Sumit Zitshi
Reviewed in India on February 25, 2024
The I came across the Ulanzi and it looked INSPIRED from PD. Read a lot of reviews and with some hesitation bought it. To my surprise it is almost 95% like the PD with 1/5th the price. The quality is sufficient and I’m quite impressed with the overall aesthetics. PD is more compact and has really great fit and finish, but Ulanzi gets the job done decently.
I still hope to get the PD carbon fibre tripod someday (when I have money to spare) but till then I’ll continue using the Ulanzi
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Saad Rabia
Excellent and versatile tripod for travels and small/large shoots.
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on March 23, 2023Verified Purchase
jaejun hwang
Affordable tripod for a beginner
Reviewed in Australia on November 27, 2023Verified Purchase
Antonio Moreno
Trípode versátil
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