Leofoto MPG-02 Gimbal Head

Name: Leofoto MPG-02 Gimbal Head
Brand: Leofoto
SKU: LEOMPG02
Price: 5999.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

LEOMPG02

R 5,999.00

Tax included.

2 in stock

Weighing just 480g, the Leofoto MPG-02 Gimbal Head is made of aircraft-grade CNC aluminum to offer strength and durability without the bulk.

A standout feature of the MPG-2 is its 90-degree dual Arca-compatible slots present along the bottom and side of its base, allowing the user to attach the MPG-2 to Arca-compatible ball heads and other bases in a myriad of ways. Each of these slots is also embedded with two screw slots (standard ⅜"- 16 and "-20) allowing for the MPG-2 to be attached to nearly any monopod or tripod head on the market. While it's a scaled down version, it still has large knobs which are easy to twist and lock for your convenience.

Specifications

Height: 180mm
Mounting hole: UNC3/8"，1/4"
Weight: 480g
Max load: 22kg

CHOOSING LEOFOTO

Tripod Heads

Leofoto offers a vast range of tripod heads to cover a broad base of user requirements. Take a few minutes to educate yourself on what is available, so you can make an informed decision when choosing a head suited to your needs.

Want to see and feel the range before buying? Visit our office in Saxenburg Park, Kuils River by contacting us.

Model naming

Leofoto tripod heads come in a diverse range of styles, sizes and clamp variations. Understanding the naming convention for each of the models is probably the easiest way to understand what each one does.

Choosing Leofoto

LH Heads

Low profile design offers many advantages over normal ball heads; simpler internal design, lower center of gravity, improved stiffness, greater ball-cup contact area, to name a few.

Choose your size

The range starts with the diminutive LH-25 with a tiny 25mm ball through to the large LH-55 with its 55mm ball. Our absolute favourite is the LH-40 as it features large ribbed control knobs, without being too heavy or expensive.

The LH-55 is an oversized head for super tele lenses or large format cameras. The LH-36 is an ideal size for those shooting with APS-C cameras or light full frame setups. The LH-30 and LH-25 are great for MFT and compact camera options or for people who hike a lot and count every gram that they pack.

Choose your clamp

Most of the LH size options are also available in a range of different clamps. If you like simplicity and price is a major factor, stick to the standard screw clamp. For those who can afford it, a lever release clamp makes the operation of the head a dream. A panning clamp is great for panorama shooting, but it does add weight and make the head more complicated, so avoid it if you're not someone for gadgets.

Choosing Leofoto

Plates and L-Brackets

Making sure that your camera or lens connects optimally to the tripod is critical. All tripod heads include one standard plate, however, If you have more than one camera or you need to mount a lens to a tripod, then you'll need extra plates.

MOUNTING A CAMERA

L-Bracket

Tripod heads are not designed to shoot in portrait mode. It places the center of gravity dangerously off-center, the tripod has to be slightly slanted to do so, you can't use the panning base... the list goes on.   

An L-Bracket wraps around one side of the camera, which allows you to mount the camera in portrait orientation. If you have your doubts, just ask a friend who has one; once you've had an L-Bracket, you can never live without it again.   

All our L-Brackets are priced at R1 449.00. We carry stock of 18 models and offer another 20+ on order.

Leofoto L-Brackets

MOUNTING A STANDARD LENS

Short Lens Plates

There are two features that distinguish a lens plate from a camera plate.  

1. Lens plates have more than one screw as lenses normally have two screw holes at the bottom.  

2. Lens plates feature an anti-twist flange on one edge.   

Both of these features help to prevent the lens from being able to twist out of alignment on the plate and it's the reason why you can't use a camera plate as a lens plate.

Leofoto Quick Release Plates