UGREEN LP661 175cm Camera Tripod with Phone Holder (15187)
Overview
A standard 1/4in mounting screw supports compatible cameras and equipment, while the included phone holder opens to about 95mm for listed 4–7.2in phones after an actual width check.
- listed height range
- listed load ceiling
- listed tripod weight
- standard mounting screw
What it does well.
Key features
The defining functions of this SKU are separated from assumptions so size, materials, adjustment and intended use remain clear.
- Three-section aluminium legs adjust through a listed 53.5–175cm height range.
- Centre column provides up to 31.4cm of additional listed adjustment.
- Three-way pan head supports controlled pan, tilt and portrait/landscape composition.
- Standard 1/4in screw fits compatible cameras or equipment with the matching female thread.
- Included phone holder is listed for 4–7.2in phones and opens to approximately 95mm.
- Listed 5kg maximum load, subject to balance, head position, surface and environmental conditions.
- Approximately 1.2kg travel weight with integrated carry handle and supplied storage bag.
- Rubber feet and centre bracing support a fully spread, level setup.
Performance and planning
Plan around the complete setup, not a headline alone. Fit, stability and protection depend on the attached device, surface, loading, handling and surrounding conditions.
For maximum stability, spread the legs fully, keep leg sections and the centre column as low as the composition allows, and centre the payload over the head.
A 5kg body-and-lens combination can behave very differently from a compact centred camera. Long lenses, side-mounted accessories and an extended centre column increase leverage and vibration.
The displayed height steps—53.5, 88.8, 122, 153 and 175cm—illustrate adjustment states. Working height also depends on leg spread and head configuration.
The three-way head is designed for deliberate positioning. Lock the relevant axis before releasing the camera and avoid forcing a locked handle.
Use scenarios
These examples show practical uses while keeping the compatibility and safety checks elsewhere in this guide in force.
Indoor portraits. Use a centred camera with legs fully spread, verify each lock and frame with controlled head adjustments.
Phone recording. Install the included holder, centre a phone within its 95mm opening and keep the setup away from foot traffic.
Travel landscapes. Carry the collapsed 1.2kg tripod in its bag and select a sheltered, firm viewpoint before extending it.
Supported equipment. Mount a compatible compact projector, light or webcam only when it has a 1/4in female thread, stays within 5kg and remains balanced.
Setup and usability guidance
Use this sequence for a deliberate first setup. Follow the connected-device maker’s stricter instruction whenever it differs.
- Choose level, firm ground away from people, traffic, ledges and strong wind. Inspect all feet, braces, leg locks, head controls and the mounting screw.
- Open the legs fully until the centre bracing is correctly seated. Begin with the lowest leg sections and centre column collapsed.
- For a camera, hold the body while aligning the 1/4in thread and tighten the mounting platform/plate by hand without cross-threading.
- For a phone, attach the included holder to the 1/4in mount, open it only as far as needed and centre the phone without pressing buttons.
- Set the pan and tilt while supporting the payload, then lock each axis before letting go.
- Extend the thicker leg sections first and raise the centre column last. Recheck every lock and the centre of gravity after each height change.
- Attach a camera strap so it cannot catch wind or snag a passer-by; do not leave it dangling against the tripod.
- Before moving, remove the device, lower the centre column and legs, then fold and store the tripod in its bag.
Compatible devices and systems
Compatibility depends on dimensions, mounting interface, mass and physical clearance. A screen-size label or familiar shape is only a starting point.
- Cameras and equipment with a standard 1/4in female mounting thread, within the 5kg listed maximum and with a stable centre of gravity.
- Phone use through the included holder for listed 4–7.2in devices whose actual installed width fits the approximately 95mm opening.
- Compact DSLR, mirrorless, video and digital cameras can be candidates after total mass, lens leverage and thread are checked.
- Compact lights, webcams or projectors can be candidates only when their manufacturer permits 1/4in tripod mounting and the setup remains balanced.
- Not automatically compatible with devices that use 3/8in threads, proprietary plates or bottom shapes that obstruct the mounting surface.
- Not intended as an unattended outdoor stand, human support, climbing aid or load hanger.
What this product does
These are the product’s supported physical functions when it is selected and used correctly.
- Provides an adjustable three-leg support for compatible 1/4in-mounted equipment.
- Positions a camera or phone from approximately 53.5 to 175cm.
- Provides pan, tilt and portrait/landscape adjustment through a three-way head.
- Carries a listed payload up to 5kg in a correctly balanced static setup.
- Folds to approximately 53.5cm and includes a bag for transport.
What this product does not do
These exclusions distinguish this product from visually similar protective, mounting or cable-management accessories.
Choose by function: If the required task appears in this exclusion list, select a purpose-built product with the needed rating or interface.
- It does not guarantee stability at 5kg, full height, in wind or with an off-centre lens.
- It does not provide motorised tracking, automatic levelling or remote camera control.
- It does not adapt a mismatched thread or proprietary quick-release system automatically.
- It does not make a mounted camera safe to leave unattended.
- It does not replace a video fluid head for smooth professional motion.
- It is not a support for people, seating, climbing or suspended loads.
What to do
These habits improve day-to-day usability and help protect devices, cables and surfaces.
- Count camera, lens, battery, cage, microphone and every accessory when checking total load.
- Keep the centre column low and extend thicker leg sections before thinner ones.
- Hold the device during every mount, release and head adjustment.
- Spread the legs fully and keep the payload centred over the footprint.
- Check locks again after temperature changes, relocation or an accidental bump.
- Remove the mounted device before carrying or folding the tripod.
What not to do
Avoid these common mistakes even if the product appears to fit.
- Do not exceed the listed 5kg load or assume a long lens is safe because total mass is below it.
- Do not place the tripod on loose gravel, stairs, a sloping surface or near an unprotected edge.
- Do not raise the centre column fully when a lower configuration achieves the shot.
- Do not force a locked pan/tilt control or overtighten the camera screw.
- Do not hang a bag where it can swing, strike the legs or pull the centre of gravity outside the footprint.
- Do not leave valuable equipment mounted during transport or storage.
Warnings and limitations
Review these limits before using the product around valuable equipment, power cables, children or pets.
Stop and recheck: Remove the device or disconnect equipment if the setup slips, strains, overheats, becomes wet or no longer matches the use.
- The listed 5kg capacity is a ceiling, not a recommended working target in every configuration.
- Wind and an extended centre column can overturn a setup well below the weight limit. Keep the device supervised and shorten the tripod when conditions change.
- Confirm the mounting screw is engaged in the correct thread without bottoming out against the device body.
- A phone can slip if its case is glossy, tapered, oversized or prevents full pad contact.
- Keep fingers clear of leg locks, centre braces and collapsing sections.
- Stop use if a foot, brace, lock, head or mounting platform is cracked, bent or unable to hold position.
Check before ordering
Check the complete physical setup before choosing by a product photo or screen-size label.
- The device has a standard 1/4in female thread or fits the included phone holder.
- Complete installed payload—including lens and accessories—stays below 5kg.
- The centre of gravity can remain inside the fully spread leg footprint.
- The 53.5–175cm height range and 53.5cm folded size suit the intended journey.
- For phone use, the installed width fits within approximately 95mm without pressing buttons.
- The shooting environment permits a supervised, level and sheltered setup.
Care and troubleshooting
Use gentle cleaning and change one variable at a time when diagnosing fit, stability or cable-routing problems.
- Remove equipment, collapse the tripod and wipe dust with a soft cloth. Dry it fully before closing the leg sections or storage bag.
- Keep sand and grit out of locks, head joints and telescoping tubes; do not add lubricant unless the manufacturer specifies it.
- If a leg slips, unload the tripod, clean the lock area and retighten as designed. Stop use if it still cannot hold.
- If the head drifts, lower the centre column, rebalance the device and confirm the axis lock. Do not compensate by extreme tightening.
- Store horizontally or in its bag where the tripod cannot fall or place pressure on the head handles.
At a glance.
- Product
- UGREEN LP661 aluminium camera and phone tripod
- SKU
- 15187
- Material
- Aluminium-alloy leg construction with rubber feet
- Listed tube thickness
- 0.8mm
- Leg sections
- 3
- Height range
- 53.5–175cm
- Illustrated height stages
- 53.5, 88.8, 122, 153 and 175cm
- Centre-column adjustment
- Up to 31.4cm listed
- Folded length
- Approximately 53.5cm
- Tripod weight
- Approximately 1.2kg
- Listed maximum load
- 5kg in a suitable balanced static setup
- Head type
- 3-way pan/tilt head
- Pan range
- 360° listed
- Mounting screw
- Standard 1/4in
- Phone-holder range
- Listed 4–7.2in; approximately 95mm maximum opening
- Transport
- Integrated handle and supplied carry bag
- In the box
- 1 × UGREEN LP661 aluminium tripod, SKU 15187, with 3-way head and mounting platform
1 × phone holder with approximately 95mm listed opening
1 × carry/storage bag; camera, phone, lens, light, projector and other scene equipment are not included.
Model facts are consolidated below. Unverified working-load, internal-fit or environmental ratings are not invented.
Only components supported by the current model record or gallery are listed. Connected devices and scene props are not included.
Questions buyers ask.
What is the height range?
The listed range is approximately 53.5–175cm, depending on leg and centre-column settings.
What is the maximum listed load?
5kg in a suitable balanced static setup. Wind, extension and off-centre lenses can require a much lighter working load.
What mounting screw does it use?
A standard 1/4in screw for compatible equipment with a matching female thread.
Does it include a phone holder?
Yes. The gallery identifies a holder for listed 4–7.2in phones, opening to approximately 95mm.
Will every DSLR fit?
No. Confirm 1/4in thread, total installed mass, base clearance, lens leverage and stability.
Can it hold a projector or light?
Only if the device maker permits 1/4in mounting, the total load is within 5kg and the setup remains centred and stable.
Does the head rotate 360°?
The pan function is listed for 360° rotation, with separate controls for other angles.
How heavy is the tripod?
Approximately 1.2kg, with a folded length of about 53.5cm.
Should I extend the centre column first?
No. Extend the stable leg sections first and use the centre column only as much as needed.
Can I leave a camera on it unattended?
No. Keep mounted equipment supervised and remove it before moving the tripod.
Can it be used in wind?
Wind can overturn even a light load. Lower the setup, seek shelter and stop if stability is uncertain.
What comes in the package?
The tripod, compatible phone holder and carry bag are identified. Cameras and other scene devices are not included.