Material Composition | Travel, outdoor photography | Industry Standard: Aluminum (6061-T6, 2.2 kg) Our Base: Carbon Fiber (1.8 kg, ISO 7094) Our Advanced: Reinforced Carbon Fiber (1.6 kg, ISO 7094) | ▲ Lighter material reduces fatigue; Advanced ▲ 15% lighter than Base | Industry Standard heavier; Advanced ▲ may cost more due to reinforced material |
Load Capacity | Heavy DSLR/video camera setups | Industry Standard: 5 kg (ASTM F1860) Our Base: 7 kg Our Advanced: 10 kg ▲ (ASTM F1860) | ▲ Supports professional gear; Advanced ▲ handles 45% more weight than Base | Industry Standard insufficient for pro equipment; Advanced ▲ ideal for gimbal rigs |
Portability | Urban photography, travel | Industry Standard: Folded length 40 cm Our Base: 30 cm Our Advanced: 25 cm ▲ (ISO 7094) | ▲ Compact design fits backpacks; Advanced ▲ 15% smaller folded size | Industry Standard bulky; Advanced ▲ sacrifices some leg extension range for compactness |
Head Type | Video recording, panning shots | Industry Standard: Pan-Tilt (Limited rotation) Our Base: Ball Head (360°, 5° tilt) Our Advanced: Fluid Ball Head ▲ (360°, 85° tilt + drag control) | ▲ Smooth movements for video; Advanced ▲ drag control for cinematic pans | Industry Standard lacks fluidity; Advanced ▲ requires learning curve for controls |
Adjustability | Low-angle shots, macro photography | Industry Standard: 2 leg angles Our Base: 3 angles Our Advanced: 5 angles ▲ + 180° leg spread | ▲ Versatile positioning; Advanced ▲ accommodates extreme angles | Industry Standard limited to basic setups; Advanced ▲ may add complexity to setup time |
Durability | Harsh environments (e.g., deserts, rain) | Industry Standard: Aluminum (resists corrosion) Our Base: Carbon Fiber (UV-resistant, ASTM D4329) Our Advanced: UV + chemical-resistant ▲ (ASTM D543) | ▲ Resists environmental wear; Advanced ▲ withstands 50+ chemical exposures | Industry Standard corrodes in saltwater; Advanced ▲ requires premium maintenance |