Ulanzi MT-44 vs MT-54 | Similar Look, Different Functions
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- A detailed comparison between two tripods of the same look the Ulanzi MT-44 & Ulanzi MT-54.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Height & Length
1:05 Materials & Weight
1:44 Mounting
3:00 Shooting Angles
4:57 Specific Features
6:02 How Height do you need it?
6:36 Does Weight Matter?
7:49 Do you need a full Ballhead?
10:05 Verdict
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When you put the two side by side at the very end of the video, you could really see the differences with them closed. This part, along with everything else, was very helpful! Thank you for the video!
Glad the video was helpful! :)
I find I rarely need a tripod.
However, your content ALWAYS adds to my overall knowledge of the topic!
Thank you!
Thank you for your very kind words once again! It's very encouraging to hear that!
Just found your channel, you give a good review with concise and straight to the point. 👍👍👍
I’m on the comparison of SK-04 vs MT-54 vs MT-44. My Manfrotto is now too heavy to carry around and lately I’m more on my iPhone than my DSLR.
Question: with iPhone at around 70% height and wind breeze, do the MT give the stability enough? Thx
Thank you, I try to provide videos that i personally would like to see.
Yes, it definitely is. With a mobile phone, there is no issue at all. Go for it!
Your channel is so underrated. Thanks for theae tripod videos.
Thanks alot for the kind compliment, glad my videos were helpful! :)
Great video man! 👏
Thanks to your recommendations I already know which one I will decide for!
Saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨
Thank you :) Happy to hear that!
great review as always!
Thank you Justin! Appreciate it :)
Great information. It helped me a lot. Thanks!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful :)
thanks for the video man it was helpful
Thanks! Great to hear that :)
This made me decide to add MT-44 to my Lazada cart the usability and weight matters to me. Greetings from Philippines!
Glad to hear that! Do let me know how it turns out :)
kumusta ang quality kap?
Just found out your channel and you earned a new subs loved the content :D
Can I ask for the mobile phone mount on the MT44 its not retractable right ?
Welcome onboard! The phone mount can be extended for different phone sizes but it is fixed and not removable.
Hey, thank you for sharing! Very usefull. 👍
Thank you for the compliment! Glad it was helpful :)
Thank you for this video!
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Excellent Comparison Video🎉🎉
Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)
Thanks for your video :D!. I will buy Ulanzi MT-44 right now for my tiktoks and instragram videos.
Great! Happy to hear that :)
I just bought Ulanzi MT 44 because i watch your review. Great device, iam so happy. Thanks man!
Glad to hear that my content was helpful! :)
hey james thanks for the review does the telescopic pole of the mt-44 retract if the camera weight load is too heavy, like if I have a full frame camera with mics etc ? I hear you mentioned that there's a twist lock at the bottom but from what I can gather it only locks the tripod feet in place is that right? Thanks
Yes it will. I don't suggest anything heavier than a kit lens with mic should be okay
Very good review bro. Good job.
Thank you! Appreciate it! :)
I wonder if it's convenient to take photos of food on the table?
Thanks for video
Most welcome! Glad it was helpful :)
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
Apologies for the typo mistake in regards to the weight, should be 573g NOT 315g.
Now that's a huge difference. Do you think it could hold an A7C with a fe 20mm 1.8f lens 🤔
No no, don't try it. As you can see my A7ii sank with it, i will not leave it to chance. Go for the SK-04 much safer choice with it being just a llittle heavier.
@@Jameses Thanks you! I might do so but I am fascinated with how portable these 2 are and I wanted something as portable but for a mid heavy camera. I find the sk-04 a bit bulky!
Thanks for the video. Can both hold big iPhones safely without falling or tipping over?
Yes they definately can as long as they fit in their respective phone holder sizes
Hi James. At minute 8:12, you placed the phone horizontally on the MT44. I would like to ask, if i were to place my phone vertically, will this tripod sink? Or will I be able to lock my phone vertically at a good 90 degree angle throughout the time I shoot a video? Meaning....as i shoot long videos, will the vertical angle begin to drop from 90 degrees to smaller degree angles? Thanks!
Hi, the MT-44 will not sink unless it has a heavy load on it which a phone isn't. Unless you plan to attach a huge light or microphone on it, it will be fine.
Great James, I aldready bought MT44, pls what's bag you use in 6:45? Thanks so much.
I use the peak design 20L, I did a review on it on my channel. Expensive than average but very versatile :)
@@Jameses thank you so much
Hi James, Greetings from Spore.
What kind of tripod is suitable for DJI Action 4 Extention Rod ? The rod has a 1/4" screw hole at the base, and it expendable up to 1.5m. Please enlighten me. Thank you.
Hi, if you are looking to further extend the reach then I think the MT-54 is a considerable option. Other mini tripods I like tend to slip but if you don't mind the risk also look at the MT-79.
@Jameses , Thank you for your time and a good idea too. It looks robust for an MT-79. Because the rod that I used can extend 1.5m, I am afraid if I mount together with MT-54, it can reach to the height of a coconut tree 🌴 😃 😀. I just kidding, buddy. Be happy and tqvm.
Which one do you suggest if i wanna use with my insta360/dji gimbal?
The MT-54 is better is sturdier, especially at the lower columns, the MT-44 may not be strong enough and might retract a little.
Hola una duda que tengo crees que este tripode soporte o use le pueda conectar un aro de luz ,otras luces portables , incluso un gimbal y que lo soporte sin caerse?
Only very small lights, gimbal is only possible if you don't extend much as you saw in the video it will retract
Thanks for this video. Is the mt44 upgraded the same as the mt44? Didn't know there was an upgraded mt44😅
Does the mt44 upgraded able to clip S23 Ultra? TYIA
Ulanzi MT 44 the old model had five sections & went up to 109 cmm when extended, new model has seven sections & goes to 150 cm in height. When folded they look exactly same, new model is slightly heavier than older model because of two more sections added. My new model was actually cheaper than the older shorter version, bought it from eBay, in Amazon it was more expensive! Seller gave the name 2023 Ulanzi MT 44 but Ulanzi only adds the Upgrade name on it.Yes it fits all mobile phones on it, rather say it's made for mobile phones.I would not put heavier camera on it, yes you can but but it's very wobbly!!
@@AureoMartelli Thank you so much for the kind info. Lucky thing I came across your comment or I wouldn't have known there are 2 versions of the same model. Thank you again for your kind info.
@@barryboiblog No worries be Happy, New model is bit stiffer so it does not sink as easily. It's better buy out of two, I gave the old model to my granddaughter she is Happy!
Thanks James. Great review as always. I should be getting the MT-44 new version which is longer. Saw on Shopee for $29.90. ⭐️ Next question is regarding those flexible mounts that you can wrap/hang around something when you can’t place the camera on a flat surface. I think it’s called octopus or gorilla or something. What do you recommend?
Glad to help! I would recommend the Ulanzi MT-11, Joby is good and reliable but it is twice as expensive. But do really consider if you need it. For me i use it for the first 3 months, now I hardly find the use for it.
@@Jameses Thanks James. Good point. I don’t have any immediately plans to use it so I’ll just take note and KIV for now. Have a nice evening.
I received my Ulanzi MT 44 Upgrade today. It is better than the older shorter model, doesn't sink as easily & slightly more sturdier. I just don't like the head on that MT 54 if adding a ball head on top it almost as heavy as my Sirui 5 C traveller & it's much better tripod bit like your SK 04! This MT 44 I only use on mobile phones for city walks, they are so wobbly when fully extended! Some camera Apps like Even Longer you need a tripod to use it! Fantastic App by the way!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Hearing it being sturdier makes me want to buy it even more as i already love the old model and the only reason i am not using it more is because of its limited height so these improvements are a huge deal!
@@Jameses I just placed OM 5 camera with 12- 45 Pro lens on top of it on five extensions(there are two more extensions) & it does not sink at all but on older model it was just too much! So it is much stiffer on new taller model!! On five extensions it is slightly taller than old model!
Wish they had a cold shoe, or I would probably buy.😮
Hey Jameses do you think 44 will hold a 13 inch ring light??
By itself yes, with phone it will sink unless you do not fully extend it
Thanks for your honest reviews. I actually thinking of buying MT54 because I’m a taller person. HAHAHA! I’m kinda confused because there’s no headball on it :( so I need to buy another item for it.
Glad I could help! :)
@@Jameses yes. I’m gonna purchase now on LAZADA! I’ve watched your 3 videos I think I would choose MT54! HAHA :) Thanks again.
May I ask if the Mt-44 upgrade is currently sold in Singapore?
Yes bro but have to check lazada/shoppee listing make sure it reflects that in their product photos
@Jameses Thanks, so far done of the lazada seller (including the lazada mall seller) can cfm if they are having the upgrade version
Can you remove the ball head from the MT-44 and if what does it look like under. Can you get a 1/4" like on the MT-54?
For the MT-44 you can't it is fixed. yes the top of the MT-54 is 1/4 inch adapter
@@Jameses Ok, thanx for your respons. It seems like they don't make the MT-55 anymore.
I have sony zve1 please suggest which one i should go for? I need for medium height and videos. I already used mt44 but it was not stable so I returned it
Go for the Ulanzi SK-04. It's much more stable and both of these and can compress to their same lenght.
@@Jameses actually i want use it for handeld shots so i need a monopod kind of thing
The Sk-04 has the monopod function. I did a video on it but if feel that u need something more solid than full sized monopods like the Sirui 325P would be your best bet.
@@Jameses if i need for travel and more stable then what will be the best choice?
then mt-54 is labelled as a light stand by the way. not really designed to be a tripod for anything but action cam/phomes
at 2.13min, it seems like the MT-54 tilting head will become loose one day. can that be tighten? thanks
Yes i foresee that too but no it cannot :(
thanks for the feedback!@@Jameses
Another great video.
Just a pity Ulanzi didn't give the modified MT-44 a new name.
Of course, if buying directly from Ulanzi that wouldn't be a problem, but many folk will buy from 3rd party sellers, like Amazon, so it would be easy to end up with an 'old MT-44' rather than the newer model. Retailers will be vague, wanting to get rid of their old stock.
Regards from the UK
Thank you! Yes, I agree with you totally. The naming seems weird. They should name it at least v2.0 just like the mantis pod haha
I totally agree, seller got upset on eBay because I sent a message to make sure getting the new model ! Funnily enough I also paid less for the new model, original shorter one was more expensive?! New model is really better built but looks exactly same & have few more sections, slightly more heavier!
@@AureoMartelli Yes, retailers are going to try to get rid of their old stock and having the same name, this will be easy, especially as many buyers won't know there is a new version. A simple name change by Ulanzi would have prevented this confusion.
Damn.... feeling jealous of the newer model but hard for me to justify getting the upgrade as i already have many tripods 😂
True! It is really tricky, so best i would say is go straight to ulanzi official page or check the shop's description to make sure it reflects the new length and not the older one.
I wanted to know if the mt 44 can be used as an overhead tripod I need it to do unboxing videos
No it can't. You can look up my other video covering the foldable phone holder. That can do unboxing videos and even has lights on it.
U do have anymore like recommendations on like a overhead tripod my budget is 60 sgd need it for unboxing videos
@@sobareiwa4291 60 SGD is quite a tight budget but the one i recommend is th-cam.com/video/3Ct6Ec9kjEY/w-d-xo.html
Question: Will MT 44 "sink" with sony zv 1?
No, it will not
@@Jameses Thanks for the reply!
What is the exact maximum height of ulanzi 44 and ulanzii 54
I have made individual videos on them, the measurements will be there
Can it handle a7iv?
Yes it can but not recommended as full frame camera is heavy
Does the new mt44 hold the dslr camera vertically at its tallest position?
No, don't bet on it. It's safe only on basic apsc camera or compact cameras.
@@Jameses thank you ! I have a Sony zve10.. would it hold it ? I’m looking for a very portable one just like that one that can hold my camera vertically. Easy to pack in the gym bag and for travelling. Very compact
With the kit lens should be fine especially with the newer model but anything heavier it might slide alittle. If u r not planning to fully extend it will be good for 75% of the lenght.
@@Jameses well haha I actually plan on extending if fully. And I use it with the sigma 16mm 1.4 lenses. What other options would you recommend for my needs?
@@lauraortizfit i use the sigma 16mm 1.4 too! I would recommend the ulanzi SK-04. It is much more stable
are the legs plastic or aluminum?
Plastic for 44, aluminium for 54
Thank you for your video.
Can you please tell me how wide a smartphone it can accept MT-44? Τhanks.
Glad it was helpful! It can hold from 6-8cm.
Thank you@@Jameses
You from Singapore ?
Yes i am
Nice me too
Hey thanks for replying, man I’m really surprised your from Singapore cause I didn’t know there are a lot of TH-camr from Singapore
awesome review, just in time. i think mt54 is far superior. but 54 is 315g and 44 is 379g, how is 44 lighter?
There is a typo mistake, should be 573g just like my dialogue mentioned.
Do you think ulanzi-MT-44 is better than MT-54?
For portability and weight yes. But stability and load capacity 54 is more reliable
@@Jameses Thanks 👍
I got this dumb POS tripod and when I tried to close it I broke the clips, that holds it open.
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But the MT-54 is not 315 but more than halve a kilo...
Hi Jameses, today I stumble on something new! That is Uurig tripod, it looks like Ulanzi MT 44 but the ball head seems to be better built than on Ulanz has, better designi!! It seems to reach to 130cm in height.
That sounds good, any idea the tripod model name? Anyway, Uurig is a partner of Ulanzi and there are many brands which have the same "mold" aka copies haha
@@Jameses Hi again, I think the model name is UUrig TP-02. Their ball head don't have that stupid screw when you mounting phone on mobile phone holder, so no need to worry to scratch the phone. Better ball head design overall than Ulanzi but rest just looks exactly same, even price is very similar.Only height is between Ulanzi old & new model 130cm?! Not looking to buy, I am happy what I have just the odd thing they look so similar but hopefully Ulanzi will learn to make ball heads with better design.
Yeah i agree, their ballhead game can still improve!
@@Jameses Aaah!Haha!!Uurig stole the ball head from Ulanzi MT 11, almost same!! I hope they(Uuurig) put it on Ulanzi MT 54 tripod design too then I join the queue to buy it!!
IKR... i wished it had the ballhead from the MT-11!!! It would have made my purchase more worth it other than buying it to review hahaha
44 it is.
WAIT...
How tall are you?
158cm