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XXZU 75-inch Tripod
Key details
- Legs & Locks
- Aluminum alloy
- Wireless Remote
- Bluetooth, USB-C
- Max / Folded Height
- 75 in / 14.4 in
- Phone & Camera Mount
- Phone holder, 1/4-in
Reaching 75 inches with a detachable center column, this aluminum tripod handles three roles: a full-height camera tripod, a monopod, and a selfie stick. The 8kg vertical / 3kg at 45-degree rating clears the gap between phone-only sticks and full-size video tripods, which matters when you want to move a compact mirrorless or small camera rig beyond a phone mount. The Bluetooth remote charges over USB-C instead of relying on coin cells, so the accessory is less likely to be left dead in a gear bag. The extra reach over typical travel tripods means you don't have to hunch when framing a standing subject.
At normal shooting heights, the frame keeps a phone or compact mirrorless steady without visible wobble. The aluminum build feels appropriately solid for a mid-range hybrid, and the bundled carrying bag makes it easy to bring along on walks or location shoots. The 15.35-inch minimum height gives it tabletop usefulness for desk streams and product shots, so the same unit covers low-angle close work and full-height framing.
The 45-degree load rating keeps the head usable for tilted compositions, and the USB-C remote pairs without fuss for remote triggering. The center column releases cleanly for monopod use, so the transition from a locked tripod to a walking stick stays simple. With the legs folded, the column works as a selfie stick for on-the-move shots, making this a single item rather than three separate pieces of gear. The USB-C charging port means one cable covers the remote alongside your phone, so there is no separate battery type to remember.
Phone-first creators who shoot stable video, live streams, or vlogs and occasionally mount a compact mirrorless body are the right match. That includes remote-triggered selfies and interviews where you want the camera standing on its own rather than in hand. The detachable column separates this from shorter hybrids: it goes from a fixed frame to a walking monopod without breaking down the setup. It is not a heavy-duty video tripod for large cinema rigs, and buyers who want a pocket-size selfie stick should look at smaller sticks.
๐ก Charge the Bluetooth remote over USB-C before a long shoot; the built-in battery carries through normal sessions.
Pros
- Center column detaches into a monopod or selfie stick, so one unit covers tripod and walking shots.
- Aluminum build holds phones and compact cameras with minimal wobble at normal heights.
- 75-inch reach covers standing shots and desk streaming without a taller separate tripod.
- Bluetooth remote charges over USB-C, so there are no coin-cell swaps.
- Folds to 14.37 inches and includes a carrying bag for daypack travel.
Cons
- At maximum extension with a heavier camera, the light aluminum frame may flex in wind.
- Leg-lock tension can vary between units, so check each section before loading.
For phone-first creators who want one tripod that reaches standing height and splits into a monopod, this is the hybrid to start with.