Heipi’s pioneering Three-Column Center Column and Dual Tripod designs rethink traditional tripod architecture—delivering an exceptional balance of stability, portability, and structural efficiency.
With significantly improved center-column stability, HEIPI lets you raise the center column with confidence—even in low-light conditions. No more hesitation. Turn your center-column extension into truly usable height.
5-section leg tripod + tabletop tripod.
Ball head in image: HEIPI KF30 Multi-Mount Ball Head (not included)
Quickly reconfigure for low-angle shots, or use it directly as a tabletop tripod.
Invert the center column for ultra-low-angle shooting.
Featuring 25 mm maximum-diameter leg tubes.
5-Section Leg Tube Diameter:25 / 22 / 19 / 16 / 13 mm
Unlock all twist locks at once with one hand for effortless setup.
Featuring a large 45 mm ball diameter for precise locking and rock-solid support. At just 255 g / 0.56 lb, it delivers stability without the extra weight.
Switch effortlessly between smooth 360° panning and audible 10° click-stop modes. The tactile clicks provide precise, frame-perfect control—even in low-light conditions.
Twist-lock tightening for a secure hold, with broad compatibility. Two spring-loaded safety pins provide added protection against accidental release.
Compatible with magic arms and other accessories
Hang additional weight to enhance stability.
Provide a more secure grip on sand, gravel, and other loose surfaces.
Built around the W28 family’s signature 3-Pillar Center Column, the HEIPI W28 Lite is a 1,240 g ± 5 g 3-in-1 carbon-fiber travel tripod that folds to 46 cm and reaches 151 cm with the center column raised. Its detachable center module becomes an aluminum Sub Tripod while the T300 carbon-fiber Main Tripod remains ready, giving one compact system full-height, low-angle, inverted and two-position setup options. A second tripod head is required for simultaneous Main Tripod and Sub Tripod camera-support positions.
One-hand simultaneous release of all twist locks, three 1/4-inch accessory mounts, a weight-hanging strap with hook and built-in spikes streamline field setup. The 45 mm Arca-compatible ball head provides smooth 360° panning, 10° Click mode and two spring-loaded safety pins.
Built around HEIPI’s signature 3-Pillar Center Column, W28 Lite combines a T300 carbon-fiber Main Tripod with a detachable aluminum Sub Tripod in one compact system. The Main Tripod remains available after the center module is removed, enabling two simultaneous camera-support positions when a second tripod head is added.
Core Features
• One-hand simultaneous release of all twist locks
• Smooth 360° panning and 10° Click mode
• 45 mm Arca-compatible ball head with two spring-loaded safety pins
• Three 1/4-inch accessory mounts
• Weight-hanging strap with hook and built-in spikes
• 2-year product warranty
Core Specifications
• Total system weight: 1,240 g ± 5 g / 2.73 lb, including the supplied HP39 quick-release plate
• Folded length: 46 cm / 18.11 in
• Maximum working height: 151 cm / 59.45 in
• Complete tripod product load: 20 kg / 44.09 lb
• Main Tripod working height: 8–119 cm / 3.15–46.85 in
• Main Tripod material: T300 carbon fiber
• Largest leg-tube diameter: 25 mm / 0.98 in
• Main Tripod product load: 20 kg / 44.09 lb
• Center column raised product load: 15 kg / 33.07 lb
• Sub Tripod height: 20 cm / 7.87 in
• Sub Tripod product load: 3 kg / 6.61 lb
• Ball-head body weight: 255 g / 0.56 lb, excluding HP39
• Ball-head recommended maximum equipment weight: 5 kg / 11.02 lb for reliable locking and stable operation
The standard W28 Lite package includes one tripod head. A second tripod head is required for simultaneous Main Tripod and Sub Tripod camera-support positions.