HEIPI 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S
A travel tripod whose removable center column becomes a second low tripod.
Brand
HEIPIReference Price
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Consumer Electronics Details
Product type
Camera travel tripod kit with detachable mini tripod
Core feature
Three-pillar center column detaches as a second low tripod; ball head includes a concealed phone clip
Key Facts
Exact model
HEIPI 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S; distinct from W28 and W28 Lite
Construction
Independent review identifies carbon-fiber main legs and an aluminum sub-tripod; HEIPI describes hybrid T700/T400 carbon legs
Packed size
About 45 cm folded length; Digital Camera World reports about 7.5 cm diameter
Weight
About 1.38–1.4 kg including ball head, per independent reviews
Maximum height
About 152 cm with center column raised; TechRadar reports about 119 cm without it
Mounting
HEIPI lists 3/8-inch mounting screws on main and sub tripods and a 3/8-inch head receptacle
Head and package
KF50-Q quick-release and KF50-S twist-knob configurations; extra head, plate, clamp or arm depend on selected bundle
Load rating and caveat
HEIPI advertises up to 20 kg; one reviewer questions that figure for the thin lower leg sections. Not independently validated by SinoEcho
Use limits
Reviewers report some flex near maximum extension; no monopod conversion; maximum height may be short for taller users
Support and availability
The official page showed W28S options in stock on October 12, 2026. Product page showed a two-year warranty label; general policy says minimum one year with model-specific variation. Confirm region and package terms
Product Overview
HEIPI's W28S builds a mini tripod into the center column, so the support can be used at full height or split for low and tabletop angles. Independent reviewers report a roughly 45 cm folded length and 1.4 kg weight, while also noting modest reach and some flex near maximum extension. Confirm the exact head and accessory bundle before going further.
What Stands Out
The center column is not just a height extender: it detaches as a second low tripod. The ball head adds a hidden phone clip, giving the compact kit camera, tabletop and phone-framing roles.
Why It Matters
The W28S treats a travel tripod as a small modular support system instead of a single set of legs. It can replace a separately packed mini tripod, but not a taller studio support or monopod.
Best For
Travel and landscape photographers who value packability and want a second low/tabletop support alongside a camera tripod.
Not For
Taller photographers who need generous eye-level reach, anyone who requires monopod conversion, or users who need a verified high payload at full extension.
Things to Know
Keep the W28S separate from the older W28 and the distinct W28 Lite.
Independent reviews put folded length at about 45 cm, weight around 1.4 kg with the head, and maximum height around 152 cm. These are review figures, not SinoEcho measurements.
HEIPI advertises a 20 kg load rating, but one reviewer questions it relative to the thin lower leg sections. Treat it as a manufacturer claim, not an independently validated working load.
The official page offers KF50-Q quick-release and KF50-S twist-knob head configurations. Extra heads, clamps, plates and arms are selectable bundles; confirm what the chosen package includes.
A second camera setup may need an additional ball head. The built-in phone clip is a convenience feature, not a substitute for the main camera support.
The W28S product page showed US$399, selected configurations in stock and Add to Cart on October 12, 2026. Confirm current regional price, availability, destination, shipping and taxes.
The product page showed a two-year warranty label, while HEIPI's general warranty policy says minimum one year and that terms vary by model. Confirm the selected variant and region terms before purchase.
Reviewers note its 152 cm maximum height and some flex near full extension. It does not convert into a monopod.
Sources
HEIPI W28S official product page
heipivision.com
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Exact W28S identity, selectable head and bundle variants, modular center column, phone clip, mounting details, time-bound US price and in-stock/Add to Cart signal.
HEIPI W28/W28S user guide
heipivision.com
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Model-specific W28S leg-angle, detachable sub-tripod, head, phone-clamp and accessory procedures.
HEIPI contact page
heipivision.com
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Customer support contact and Shenzhen, China address; no legal manufacturing claim inferred.
HEIPI shipping policy
heipivision.com
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China is listed as a destination; inventory is dynamic and taxes/duties vary. Do not promise shipment to every address.
HEIPI warranty policy
heipivision.com
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Generic minimum one-year warranty and model-specific terms; product listing separately showed a two-year label, so region/selected-SKU terms need confirmation.
Digital Camera World W28S hands-on review
digitalcameraworld.com
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Exact-model July 2026 review, dimensions, carry weight, height and observed stability/leg-lock limitations; reviewer questions the 20 kg maker rating.
TechRadar W28S hands-on review
techradar.com
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Months-long exact-model use, packed dimensions, height, weight, modular second tripod and practical limitations.
Stuff Worth It W28S review
stuffworthit.com
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September 2026 model-specific review and dated comparison of the standard head versus optional bundle variants.