Platypod Ultra compact tripod launches on Kickstarter with more features than Pro model

Platypod, the company behind the compact tripod of the same name, has launched a new product on Kickstarter called Platypod Ultra. This latest model is designed for mid-size and mirrorless cameras, unlike the larger Max model and original Pro model. Ultra is compatible with the majority of pro-tier tripod ball heads, according to Platypod, though the device itself is only about the size of a smartphone, making it ultra-compact. Platypod Ultra is thicker (4.6mm vs 4.0mm) and 10% wider than the or...