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Pedco UltraPod 3 Grip with Smartphone Holder

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Pedco UltraPod 3 Grip with Smartphone Holder
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 10 lb
  • Folded Length: 7.25"
  • Leg Sections: 1
  • Weight: 4.7 oz
The UltraPod 3 from Pedco is a mini-tripod and mounting platform for cell phones, action cams, camcorders, binoculars, spotting scopes, mirrorless cameras, compact DSLR cameras with shorter lenses, and other devices with a 1/4"-20 female thread. The tripod can stand on fold-out, non-slip feet or reliably attach to solid objects such as posts, tree limbs, railings, etc., with the removable 13" long hook-and-loop cinch strap. The ball and socket camera mount assembly adjusts to multiple positions quickly and easily without having to remove the device. The included smartphone holder is spring-loaded and can fit devices up to 3.5" wide and has two mounting positions.
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Pedco UltraPod 3 Grip Overview

The UltraPod 3 from Pedco is a mini-tripod and mounting platform for cell phones, action cams, camcorders, binoculars, spotting scopes, mirrorless cameras, compact DSLR cameras with shorter lenses, and other devices with a 1/4"-20 female thread. The tripod can stand on fold-out, non-slip feet or reliably attach to solid objects such as posts, tree limbs, railings, etc., with the removable 13" long hook-and-loop cinch strap. The ball and socket camera mount assembly adjusts to multiple positions quickly and easily without having to remove the device. The included smartphone holder is spring-loaded and can fit devices up to 3.5" wide and has two mounting positions.

UPC: 054269000301

Pedco UltraPod 3 Grip Specs

Key Specs
Camera / Device Mounting
1/4"-20 Screw or Device Clamp with Additional 1/4"-20 Thread (No Quick Release)
Head Type
Ball Head
Drag Control
No
Primary Material
Aluminum
Load Capacity
10 lb / 4.5 kg
Maximum Working Height
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Closed Length
7.25" / 18.41 cm
Weight
4.7 oz / 133 g
Head
Camera / Device Mounting
1/4"-20 Screw or Device Clamp with Additional 1/4"-20 Thread (No Quick Release)
Head Type
Ball Head
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control
No
Independent Pan Lock
No
Vertical Tilt
+90° to -90°
Lateral Tilt
-20° to +20°
Legs
Primary Material
Aluminum
Foot Features
Folds to Handgrip
General
Load Capacity
10 lb / 4.5 kg
Maximum Working Height
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Center Column
No
Minimum Working Height
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Closed Length
7.25" / 18.41 cm
Bubble Level
Yes (Illuminated)
Weight
4.7 oz / 133 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.415 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.95 x 7.95 x 2.15"

Pedco UltraPod 3 Grip Reviews

One rigid leg, two flimsy legs

By Grant
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-24

This tripod looks great: it's small, light, and cleverly designed. But it's just not good at holding a camera steady. My test case was holding up a Z50II w/ 18-50 f/2.8, or a bit under two pounds of mass. Lightly tapping the top of the lens caused significant wobbling, with the two inner/folding legs _visibly flexing_ as the camera moved. The description said the tripod was made of aluminum, but the legs are plastic; this works fine for the large outer leg, but the other legs either need a more rigid material or a significantly larger cross-section. The friction/ball mount is also soft plastic, and does not seem like it would stand up to heavy use.

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