ULANZIMT-79 Extendable Tripod Aluminum, 81" Portable Adjustable Light Stand with 1/4" Screw, 360° Ball Head Camera Phone Tripod for Camera Video Light Smartphone, Lightweight for Travel

I had to have this replaced as the first one I received the end of the box was smashed as if dropped from a considerable height or bashed head on against something solid. The second rod segment from the top was very difficult to pull out or push in. Whether this was from damage or came from the factory like that I don't know. The segments on the replacement all push in or pull out with about the same amount of force.This tripod/light stand is everything as advertised except it does not have a 360 degree ball head. The stand head tilts only 90 degrees in two directions (180 degrees total). There is no ball head. This is obvious from the photos.Pros: very compact when closed up. Extends to over 70 inches. Sturdy construction. Rotating knob for the 1/4-20 screw - you don't have to spin your gear or the entire stand to mount your gear. Can be used as a light stand, camera tripod, selfie-stick/extension rod.cons: rather heavy when using as a selfie-stick or extension rod putting strain on my wrists - may not be a problem with stronger wrists. Thread part on the legs is plastic and the threaded collar is aluminum - in my experience this combination in time leads to the plastic threads stripping - time will tell. When closed the legs clip together tightly and I find it difficult to unclip them - may loosen in time. The head is mainly plastic and you need to pull on the head to start extending the center posts - will the head break and come out of the center post?Despite these concerns I give this stand/tripod five stars for its overall design and functionality. It is mostly aluminum in construction and quite sturdy and stable with lower extension. After I add a panning ball head this will be prefect for my smaller camcorders.

Very impressed with this stand for what I need it for. Holding up smaller, lightweight things like hair lights, a quick eye-level phone shot, action cameras or even reflectors. It goes incredibly high and compacts down small. Can also be used as a selfie-stick, though I haven't tried it, it will make a great one when I need it for that. I will be buying a second one so I have a pair of these for all sorts of handy things. Build quality seems excellent as well! If you put anything too heavy on it and extend it way up high and have it leaning 90 degrees (like a tube light tilted that way for example), it will bend to the side but, don't use it for something that heavy, use a more robust stand. But even that same tube light mounted straight up holds just fine all the way extended, which is higher than a lot of regular light stands can go!

This is useful as a light stand (as intended) and a tripod and monopod for a smallish cameras. It is heavy (ish), solidly built all aluminum with good knobs that tighten everything up.It can get pretty tall, but it becomes pretty flimsy at max hight with a larger camera than a point and shoot. The head is just a simple swivel/rocker type. I added a ball head and it works great.And it can be used as a club if your attacked by a bear. It's that durable and heavy. But as a, super sized selfie stick, heavy duty monopod, and useful tripod all in one this is a great tool to have in your kit. And it's at a good price for the quality.I recommend it.

The quality for the price is fantastic. The weight while holding the pole extended can get tiring for long periods. The trade off is a heavy base when used as a tripod which is good. I'm using this for my insta 360 camera so it was stable extended and not wobbly. The pole does become invisible after exporting the video/picture but the issue I have is the wide post the camera sits on. After exporting you don't see your hand, you see a black puck in the shape of a football (in picture). Minor but it's going to show up like that in everything. So I'm going to return it. If the top post unscrew off, this would of been 5 stars for my use.

I love this tripod. It’s great and easy to set up and can also be used as a hand held for vlogging. It stands taller than me (5’11) so it’s probably good for most of your needs. It holds my camera well and it’s a solid build.Couldn’t be happier! Great product.

I use it to film in the backcountry and urban exploration of abandoned places. I've dropped from 10+ ft on multiple occasions, caked full of mud, left out in rain and it's still in good shape. It has held up nicely. I have noticed it is starting to get a tiny bit of side to sode play in extendable part. Affordable so I will definitely buy another when I wear it out!

I use this tripod as a stand for battery-powered pocket lights for accent lighting in video work, and it’s fantastic. The build quality is excellent—it’s compact for storage but extends to a comically impressive 81"! Even at full height, it remains stable, though I wouldn’t recommend anything heavier than a pocket light at max extension. It’s perfect for quick, non-permanent setups and a great addition to any video or photography kit. Highly recommended!

I love how compact this stand gets, and I got a lot of use out of it in crowded meetings where I used it as a tripod for my phone. But after a year, I'm finding it difficult to fully tighten the knob where the camera holder connects, and the holder flops down unexpectedly. I guess I got my money's worth.