Introducing the

LIGHTEST

FASTEST

FULL-SIZE

travel & backpacking tripod

Current VuePoint Production Status: Fulfilling Kickstarter Orders

We’re currently manufacturing and fulfilling orders from the VuePoint Kickstarter. Once all of those orders are completed in the next few weeks, ordering will be opened up via this website. If you would like to receive an update when VuePoint tripods are available, sign up below:

At 9 ounces, this tripod might weigh less than your phone

Ultralight adventures with VuePoint

9 ounces of purpose-built ultralight adventure gear

We started designing due to frustration with existing travel tripods, and developed one of the lightest pieces of gear in its class. Quite simply, VuePoint tripods are built for adventure.

ultrafast three second setup and one second takedown

Four seconds in total. Maybe you can do it even faster. Thanks to taper-lock tech, you can be taking photos while others would still be messing with twistlocks.

Phone on VuePoint

standard height and bolt size Works with all sorts of camera equipment

The standard center bolt gives you the flexibility of adding pretty much anything under approximately 3.5 lbs (1.6kg). Phones,  A7’s, action cameras…VuePoint is ready.

There are two sizes of VuePoints

VuePoint Mid Ultralight Tripod

vuepoint Mid - 9 ounces, 42" tall

The VuePoint Mid is the lightest, perfect-sized, adventure-ready tripod out there. Price for the first Kickstarter round is $169.

Perfect for: ultralight backpackers and travelers, landscape photographers, and minimal equipment loadouts

FULL SPECIFICATIONS »

Weight
Tripod: 7.7 oz / 230g
Included Ballhead w/ titanium hardware: 1.6 oz / 45g
Total weight: 9.3 oz / 255g

Height
VuePoint Mid can be set up at these three specific heights. This is part of VuePoint’s ultralight design, and means less adjustability than a typical tripod. For more info, please watch this video.
Max height: 42″ / 106cm
Mid height (partially collapsed): 30″ / 76cm
Min height (fully collapsed) 18″ / 46cm
Packed size: 19.5″ x 2″ / 53cm x 5cm

Capacities
Max recommended total weight: 4.5lb/2kg (or 6.5lb/3kg*)
Max recommended lens weight: 2lbs/0.9kg (or 2.5lb/1.1kg*)
Max recommended weight on hook: 7lbs / 3kg

Components

  • Carbon fiber legs (3 sections)
  • Ultralight aluminum ballhead
  • Titanium hardware (standard 1/4-20 thread)
  • Kevlar weight hook
  • 3D modeled/printed core and components
  • Removable rubber spike cover caps

 

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VuePoint Max Ultralight Tripod

vuepoint Max - 16 ounces, 54" tall

A more serious piece of kit that upgrades to stiffer/taller 4-section carbon fiber legs, yet still astonishingly light. Price for the first Kickstarter round is $199.

Perfect for: ultralight pros, portrait photographers, street photographers, and  those planning to upgrade ballheads

FULL SPECIFICATIONS »

Weight
Tripod: 14.4 oz / 408g
Included Ballhead w/ titanium hardware: 1.6 oz / 45g
Total weight: 16.0 oz / 454g

Height
VuePoint Max can be set up at these four specific heights. This is part of VuePoint’s ultralight design, and means less adjustability than a typical tripod. For more info, please watch this video.
Max height: 54″ / 137cm
Upper mid height (1/3 collapsed): 42″ / 106cm
Upper mid height (2/3 collapsed): 30″ / 76cm
Min height (fully collapsed) 18″ / 46cm
Packed size: 21″ x 2.5″ / 53cm x 6.5cm

Capacities
Max recommended total weight: 4.5lb/2kg (or 6.5lb/3kg*)
Max recommended lens weight: 2lbs/0.9kg (or 2.5lb/1.1kg*)
Max recommended weight on hook: 7lbs / 3kg

Components

  • Carbon fiber legs (4 sections)
  • Ultralight aluminum ballhead
  • Titanium hardware (standard 1/4-20 thread)
  • Kevlar weight hook
  • 3D modeled/printed core and components
  • Removable rubber spike cover caps

 

PRODUCT GALLERY »

More Videos

Watch a first-time user set up a VuePoint tripod

Learn about how these tripods came about

Sample shots

We’ve being carrying around different versions of the VuePoint tripod for over three years. Here’s a collection of photographs we’ve taken over that time using VuePoint prototypes.

Current VuePoint Production Status: Fulfilling Kickstarter Orders

We’re currently manufacturing and fulfilling orders from the VuePoint Kickstarter. Once all of those orders are completed in the next few weeks, ordering will be opened up via this website. If you would like to receive an update when VuePoint tripods are available, sign up below:

The Weight is Over!

The VuePoint Kickstarter is complete and funded, and tripods are beginning to ship!

Like many others, we just wanted to take better photos while backpacking and exploring. Carrying heavy tripods or propping up camera gear on rocks & branches just wasn’t cutting it. Those frustrations are what sparked the development of VuePoint. It’s the ultralight ultrafast adventure tripod that’s as light as a phone.

DESIGNED, PARTIALLY MANUFACTURED, AND 100% ASSEMBLED IN THE US

The unique design of the VuePoint tripods was done in San Luis Obispo, California. The tripod core, upper legs, slip joint ring, and foot spikes were manufactured in San Luis Obispo as well. The carbon fiber legs and aluminum ballhead + bolt were designed and manufactured in China. The aluminum bolts connecting the upper legs to the core were made in Canada. The assembly of the tripods is being done entirely in San Luis Obispo, California.

Learn more and contact info

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Email: matthew@vuepointultralight.com