This journey tripod goes excessive and presents angles that the majority taller tripods can’t. Should you’re somebody who requires versatility in your light-weight tripod, that is for you.
Journey tripods are instruments that play an important function for photographers who take pictures critically whereas on the go. They’ve the distinctive activity of being adequate for as many alternative duties as attainable whereas remaining moveable and straightforward to hold. This new journey tripod line from Ulanzi goals to serve that objective and extra.
The Ulanzi GlideGo JJ05 Journey Tripod
The Ulanzi GlideGo collection contains two journey tripod variants. The JJ05 comes with a ball head ideally made for nonetheless pictures, whereas the JJ06 comes with a conveyable video head for videographers and content material creators on the go.
The GlideGo JJ05 is a 5-section carbon fiber tripod with aluminum joints and locks. When totally folded, it measures solely 470 mm (18.50 inches), only a bit longer than its minimal peak of 410 mm (16.14 inches). When the leg sections are totally prolonged, the tripod reaches a peak of 1,380 mm (54.33 inches) and might prolong additional to 1,840 mm (72.44 inches) due to the two-stage heart column characteristic. Nonetheless, it is very important think about the distinction in stability with the elevated heart of gravity when utilizing this characteristic with heavier digital camera and lens setups.
Every of the carbon fiber leg sections is linked by machined aluminum clip locks with a muted darkish inexperienced colour accent. These clip locks are curved to comply with the contour of the cylindrical carbon fiber rods for a smoother and extra snug grip. Atop probably the most proximal leg part is a leg angle launch tab that permits the legs to take a wider configuration for decrease angle taking pictures and/or attaining a broader base.
On one of many corners of the central joint of the tripod is a knob that unlocks the primary heart column peak for changes. The opposite two remaining corners are designated 1/4-inch screw threads with two locking pin ports every for extra equipment via friction arms and different appropriate instruments. Above it is a small knob that controls the 360-degree panning motion of the whole ball head. Nonetheless, when the middle column is totally set down, this knob will get in the way in which of the vary of movement, which requires the middle column to be elevated by about half an inch to get the complete rotation axis.
Above the pan knob is one other knob that unlocks the second stage of the middle column, which will be separated totally from the primary stage. When the knob on the aspect is turned, it permits the second stage to show sideways to attain a extra horizontal place. With this configuration, the person can shoot downwards with the lens perpendicular to the bottom or an elevated floor akin to a desk for flat lays and overhead photographs.
Above these locks and turning factors is an inverted-style ball head that’s managed by one other curved clip lock that wraps across the physique of the pinnacle. Above that is one other knob for a extra managed panning movement that’s unbiased of the extent of the legs and central joint. On prime of that may be a button that permits for a fast launch of the digital camera mounting plate.
The GlideGo tripods make use of Ulanzi’s UKA fast launch system. This makes use of sq. mounting plates which can be appropriate with different Arca-Swiss fast launch clamps. Nonetheless, the QR clamp on the tripod head itself is simply appropriate with the sq. UKA plate and the equally sized Falmcam F38 fast launch plate. Whereas it presents loads of comfort in rapidly mounting and releasing the digital camera on the tripod, it is very important be aware that different digital camera mounting plates won’t work with the GlideGo tripod.
Utility
Due to the five-section leg development, this tripod is ready to obtain a significantly quick folded size whereas nonetheless with the ability to increase the digital camera to a big peak. This makes the tripod simpler to pack on the aspect or backside attachment loops of digital camera luggage—and even presumably contained in the bag itself when there’s sufficient room. Regardless of that, a weight of 1.56 kg nonetheless provides it a sturdy stance, particularly when the middle column(s) usually are not prolonged. The utmost payload of 5 kg could also be lower than what different journey tripods provide, however it will probably nonetheless very properly carry a full body digital camera physique and a standard-sized lens.
For basic use when touring, this tripod can undoubtedly be greater than sufficient for many taking pictures eventualities. Whether or not touring in an city setting and even when mountain climbing is concerned, the mixture of the tripod’s measurement and stability can undoubtedly match the wants of most photographers. It is very important be aware that utilizing this tripod in harsh environments, akin to closely windy conditions or with the legs submerged in flowing water, may not be as safe as what larger tripods may provide. In any other case, any calmer taking pictures eventualities will be dealt with very properly by the GlideGo tripod.
With the addition of the two-stage heart column, this tripod can really obtain a a lot larger most peak than different journey tripods. Absolutely extending the tripod to 1,840 mm for fast high-angle photographs can definitely be completed—however in all probability not when you’re doing lengthy exposures in windy environments. Due to the secondary heart column’s capability to show sideways into completely different angles, the person can get inventive with views, which will be fairly helpful for taking pictures nonetheless life, meals, and merchandise on an elevated platform. Due to the diminished peak when the middle column is turned sideways, it doesn’t technically attain an overhead peak until the legs are positioned on a better degree than the bottom. No matter that, the 90-degree (and past) heart column angle presents loads of flexibility with digital camera angles total.
The Ulanzi GlideGo JJ05 is certainly a singular and fascinating tripod choice for photographers and creators preferring extra moveable help options that may adapt to their inventive necessities in taking pictures. Together with the video model of this tripod, the JJ06, this new tripod line certainly has rather a lot to supply.
What I Favored:
Nicely-built and moveable carbon fiber tripod
Two-stage heart column
Horizontal heart column configuration
Extraordinarily excessive most peak
What Can Be Improved:
A further angle notch on the ball head
The unique compatibility with the mounting plate will be limiting
Probably a bigger (professional) model with much more vary and payload
