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 p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Ulanzi F38 or Smallrig AP-02 / 01 travel tripod | |
I like that the Ulzani comes with an extra centre post for A-S (or whatever), and it shows the post mounted upside down (head near ground). OTOH, the dedicated centre-post doesn't have a ball head per se; it looks more like a pano rotation head, with no leveling capability. Not very versatile. You could add a ball head to the Ulzani QR plate, but the overall price is heading in the wrong direction, quickly.
The SmallRig is a little more simple and plain, but it does have a 'real' ball head, and the text mentions it has hidden (retracted?) spike feet, which can be very useful. It's quite possible that the SmallRig centre-post will go in upsidedown, but it's not shown. I use a lot of SmallRig clamps and light panels, and they're all good products.
My solution for this 'weight' of travel tripod is the Gitzo GT-0540CF tripod + RRS BH-25 head, which I bought in 2008. Usually, I prefer to go heavier (Feisol Traveler CT-3441S + BH-30), or lighter (FLM CP10-A1 tabletop).
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