Material | Professional photography, outdoor use | Industry Standard: Steel (10kg, ASTM A36) Our Base: Aluminum (2.5kg, ISO 1043) Our Advanced: Aluminum + Carbon Fiber (1.8kg, ISO 1043) | ▲ Base: 75% lighter than steel. ▲▲ Advanced: 28% lighter than Base. | Industry: Steel’s heavier weight may offer better stability in extreme winds. |
Adjustable Height | Event photography, videography | Industry Standard: 40–70" (manual locks) Our Base: 50–80" (3-section legs, 5° tilt) Our Advanced: 55–90" (1-click quick-release, 10° tilt) | ▲ Base: 10" taller range. ▲▲ Advanced: Faster adjustments (3x quicker). | Industry: Manual locks require more time to adjust. |
Portability | Travel, on-location shoots | Industry Standard: No bag, disassembles into 3 parts (24" folded) Our Base: Carry bag, folds to 24" (ISO 7201) Our Advanced: Compact bag, folds to 18" (ISO 7201) | ▲ Base: Includes bag for easy transport. ▲▲ Advanced: 25% smaller folded size. | Industry: Requires manual reassembly on-site. |
Mounting Options | Multi-device setups, smartphone use | Industry Standard: Basic ¼" screw Our Base: ¼" + 3/8" screw + quick-release plate Our Advanced: Dual ¼" slots + smartphone mount + GoPro adapter | ▲ Base: Supports DSLR and gimbal. ▲▲ Advanced: Universal compatibility (▲▲▲ 3x more mounts). | Industry: Limited to single-device setups. |
Durability | High-impact environments (e.g., sports) | Industry Standard: 10-year warranty on steel joints Our Base: 5-year warranty (anodized aluminum) Our Advanced: 7-year warranty (reinforced carbon joints) | ▲ Base: Corrosion-resistant coating. ▲▲ Advanced: 40% stronger joints (ASTM D638). | Industry: Steel may rust in humid conditions. |
Noise Reduction | Studio recording, silent environments | Industry Standard: 45 dBA (ISO 11690) Our Base: 38 dBA (ISO 11690) Our Advanced: 32 dBA (ISO 11690) + rubberized feet | ▲ Base: Quieter than a whisper (▲▲ Advanced: 32 dBA = library silence). | Industry: Steel legs may creak in cold weather. |