Velbon Ultra Maxi F Tripod with 4-Way Pan Head

by Velbon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 4.8 x 3.8 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00022UE8Y
• Item model number: ULTRA-MAXIF
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 23, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ideal for photographers on the move, the Velbon Ultra Maxi F tripod folds into an extremely compact 14.1-inch footprint--small enough to fit in most outfit bags or backpacks. As a result, you can take this tripod virtually anywhere, including on hiking trips or while backpacking through Europe. The tripod is distinguished by its unique "twist-lock" leg system, which requires only a quick twist and pull to extend the legs to the proper height, and another twist to lock them in place. Users will also appreciate the two-section center column and multi-angle legs, which let you take the Ultra Maxi F all the way down to 6.5 inches for serious low-angle photography (the maximum height is 60 inches). And thanks to the compact yet highly refined four-way pan and tilt head, users will enjoy a degree of accuracy usually only seen in top-level professional tripods. Other details include a quick-release platform for easy camera changes, a single locking handle with unique left and right vertical tilting action, and sturdy rubber feet that preserve the tripod's stability on slippery surfaces. The Ultra Luxi F, which weighs 2.2 pounds, comes with its own carrying case.

Product Description

Tripod with 4-Way Revolver Panhead and Twist Lock Legs with Grounder

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Velbon Ultra Maxi F a great pod for smaller cameras., February 20, 2006

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Harold Rex "Artack" (Swartz Creek, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Velbon Ultra Maxi F Tripod with 4-Way Pan Head (Electronics)

I Just received the Velbon Ultra Maxi F from Amazon for $112.99 with shipping included. I bought this for use with my Casio EX-750 Exilim Digital Camera. This tripod should work well with any smaller camera but is too small for a larger SLR.

Pros:

Construction and materials look first class. On first use, I'm impressed with the sturdiesness of the tripod. It appears that you could use this tripod on uneven ground by adjusting the legs. Movement with the panhead seem smooth. I love the 60" height(no bending over!!). Quick release seems to work well. Nice rubber feet won't let is slide on smooth surfaces. It goes down to 6.5" so it can be used in Macro mode if the situation calls for it. It seem well designed, compact and it comes with a bare bones nylon carrying bag/w strap.

Cons;

No level. I think that setting the tripod up takes a fair amount of time relatively speaking (30 sec. or so). I'm just getting use to the pod so I may get better as time goes by. Compact, but you won't get away with just trying to fasten the carrying bag to your belt. Think of a slightly longer and larger foldup umberella. I would have like to have seen a better carrying case. (more of a custom fit)

I will say that the first useage and impression is very good.

Specs.

Velbon Ultra MAXiF Panhead Tripod

5 Leg Sections with no cross conects

60" Max. Ht.

6.5" Min. Ht.

14" Folded Lenght

2.1 lbs. Weight

5 lbs. Load Capacity

Harold Rex

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delight for travellers. Handy, all-around and very portable tripod, September 27, 2006

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Jerry Saperstein (Evanston, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Velbon Ultra Maxi F Tripod with 4-Way Pan Head (Electronics)

When I travel, I like to take a tripod. This Velbon, with it's no-clips construction is a marvel. Folds to about 18 inches, yet extends to a full 60 inches. The one-twist legs are a delight to use. Slipping the tripod into its well made carrying case is a breeze. It weighs less than two pounds.

The tripod holds cameras up to about 3 pounds. It is surprisingly sturdy and steady. The quick-release is convenient and the flip-over head makes taking vertical shots a snap. The tripod is cleverly designed to allow its use very low to the ground.

Overall, a very usable, very compact tripod that adds nothing to travel burdens - but provides a very solid platform. Perfect for travelers or those who just like to have a tripod available on their local treks.

Jerry

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice lightweight tripod, fully replaceable head, August 8, 2008

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Meghan (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Velbon Ultra Maxi F Tripod with 4-Way Pan Head (Electronics)

I ordered the Bogen 785B tripod as a small, lightweight travel tripod, but it didn't quite meet my needs. The Ultra Maxi F tripod from Velbon is a much better fit. It is listed to support up to 5lbs, and works well with my Canon Digital Rebel XTi.

My favorite feature of this tripod is the head. The Maxi F comes with a Pan & Tilt head (PHD-31Q) which is easy to use. The head is mounted on a split center column, the split is so that the tripod can be lowered to put the camera within 6 inches of the ground. This also allows the entire center column to be removed for easier packing, or to be flipped upside-down for straight-down shots. The best part, though, is that the Pan & Tilt head can be removed from the center column, and replaced with a ball head of your choosing that has a compatible mounting screw.