{"title":"Travel \u0026 Lightweight Tripods","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"leofoto-ranger-ls-255c-and-lh-30-carbon-fiber-tripod-kit","title":"Leofoto Ranger LS-255C + LH-30 Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanger Tripods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranger series tripods offer a strong, rigid camera support system in a package that is lightweight, compact and easy to use and maintain. Read the detailed description below to find out more about this tripod range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeofoto Ranger LS-255C Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeofoto LH-30 Ball Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPL-50 Arca-swiss compatible plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded Storage and Travel Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x Spiked Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarabiner and Attachment Screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular Center Column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial - Carbon Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeg Sections - 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Height (With Column) - 179cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Height (Without Column) - 147cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Height - 14cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length - 52cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight - 1260g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Capacity - 8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Leofoto Ranger series is at the forefront of modern tripod design. Following the success of larger systematic style column-less tripods, more and more photographers are waking up to the fact that a center-column is a major compromise in tripod functionality. Sadly, most manufacturers have been slow to adopt this change. Leofoto is one of the first brands to bring out a column-less design as their core tripod range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you take away the center-column, the legs can be stowed flush against each other, which trims the folded diameter of tripods by as much as 40%. Removing the center-column also makes it lighter and cheaper, while improving rigidity as there are less interconnecting parts between the legs and the camera. The only major compromise is the lack of extra height that a center-column affords. Until recently, this has posed a major issue, but the latest precision carbon tubing and joint technology means that today’s 5-section tripods are as rigid as yesterday’s 4-section tripods. Manufacturers can thus increase the extended height of tripods, while keeping the folded length travel-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – All ranger series tripods feature a compact apex machined from aircraft grade aluminum. The apex is hollwed out to save weight and hard anodized for durability. On the side you will find a UNC ¼” mounting hole for Leofoto’s AM range of magic arms for attaching accessories like smartphone holders, gopros or speedlights. Below the apex is another UNC ¼” mounting hole for attaching a weight hook – such a hook and carabiner are included with all Ranger tripods. The legs attach via stainless steel hinge shafts and brass bushings to a machined aluminium hinge chassis – premium materials you won’t see on many tripods in the market today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Japanese Carbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Leofoto uses 10x layer cross-weave carbon fiber tubes made by Toray Inc – one of the world’s top carbon fiber manufacturers. This ensures strength and rigidity, while ensuring class-leading weight specifications. The hinges feature self-returning angle-selectors, a small feature that speeds up operation. All Ranger tripods offer leg angles of 23, 55 and 85 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncomplicated Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – All tripod ranges feature fat joints with prominent ribbing to provide great grip and torque for easy loosening and tightening of the legs. One of Leofoto’s proprietary features is a single-piece joint-shim (the shim helps legs to lock together more firmly and prevents the legs from being able to rotate within each other); those who have opened up a twist-joint tripod and seen parts fly will know the frustration of disassembling and reassembling those delicate internal components. All Leofoto tripods feature a one-piece shim, which makes maintenance and cleaning of the joints much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeveled Aluminium Core Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A tripod foot is just a piece of rubber, right? Think again! Most manufacturer’s tripod feet are just a steel spike encased in rubber – this makes it heavy and allows a lot of flex\/vibration in the malleable rubber. Leofoto’s engineers have gone to great lengths to make the ultimate tripod foot and the result is an internal aluminium frame that minimizes the amount of flexible rubber in the construction. While this is a tiny detail, it adds to the rigidity of the tripod. All Leofoto ranges’ feet feature a multi-angled bevel, which helps it to grip on uneven terrain. All Leofoto tripods also include a set of spiked feet for shooting on ice or slippery rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the culmination of all these features? One of the world’s best tripod ranges at a fraction of the price of the competition. As they say, the proof is in the pudding, well here is the pudding. Thecentercolumn.com is the DXO labs of tripods – they do a lot of controlled rigidity and other testing and combine it with a ton of other metrics like price, weight and included extras to give tripods an overall score. On the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecentercolumn.com\/rankings\/travel-tripod-rankings\/\" class=\"js-no-transition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etravel tripod rankings\u003c\/a\u003e, the Leofoto Rangers hold 3 of the top 10 spots alongside Gitzo and RRS, but if you look at the price of the competition, your jaw will drop. The Leofoto options cost between 25-50% of the other tripods on the top 10 list. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Leofoto","offers":[{"title":"Legs only","offer_id":45113278496951,"sku":"LEOLS255","price":5299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"with LH-30","offer_id":45113278529719,"sku":"LEOLS255LH30","price":6999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/products\/Leofoto-Ranger-LS-255C-LH-30-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-Kit.jpg?v=1709271316"},{"product_id":"leofoto-ranger-ls-254c-and-lh-30-carbon-fiber-tripod-kit","title":"Leofoto Ranger LS-254CL Extra Long Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW EXTRA LONG RANGER LS-254CL TRIPODS FOR HIKING \u0026amp; TRAVELING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Leofoto LS-254CL and LS-284CL kits. Leofoto's best selling tripods, but tailored to the South African market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel like d\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eéjà vu\u003c\/span\u003e? You'd be excused for thinking so. The only difference is the L in the name, which stands for extra-long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Leofoto Ranger tripods are without a doubt the best value-for-money tripods on the market, but the smaller sizes have one critical shortcoming - the 4-section models are too short for people over 1.65m in length. Leofoto tried to overcome this by making 5-section models which reach higher, but 5-section tripods aren't everyone's cup of tea. They take long to deploy and 4 joints in a thin leg compromises rigidity substantially.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solution? Custom LS-254 and 284 models that are about 20% taller than the standard models. You won't find them on the Leofoto website as they were done exclusively for the SA market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese new models still fold up short enough to strap to a backpack comfortably without being a nuisance and there is virtually no weight difference compared to the standard models. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out this review by \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof the LS-254CL by Durban based \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.emilvonmaltitz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmil von Maltitz\u003c\/a\u003e of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.limephoto.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLime Photo\u003c\/a\u003e. Emil is an official Leofoto reseller and offers fantastic advice and service for customers in KZN. You can contact Emil by phone or e-mail. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhone \u003c\/strong\u003e0845849959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmail \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:emil@limephoto.co.za\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eemil@limephoto.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/piQgyEVjonM?si=ttxNOZkAA5wO8Gdg\" height=\"650\" width=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeofoto Ranger LS-254CL Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeofoto LH-30 Ball Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPL-50 Arca-swiss compatible plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded Storage and Travel Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x Spiked Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarabiner and Attachment Screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular Center Column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeg Sections - 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Height - 154cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Height - 14cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length - 59cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight - 1310g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Capacity - 8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Leofoto Ranger series is at the forefront of modern tripod design. Following the success of larger systematic style column-less tripods, more and more photographers are waking up to the fact that a center-column is a major compromise in tripod functionality. Sadly, most manufacturers have been slow to adopt this change. Leofoto is one of the first brands to bring out a column-less design as their core tripod range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you take away the center-column, the legs can be stowed flush against each other, which trims the folded diameter of tripods by as much as 40%. Removing the center-column also makes it lighter and cheaper, while improving rigidity as there are less interconnecting parts between the legs and the camera. The only major compromise is the lack of extra height that a center-column affords. Until recently, this has posed a major issue, but the latest precision carbon tubing and joint technology means that today’s 5-section tripods are as rigid as yesterday’s 4-section tripods. Manufacturers can thus increase the extended height of tripods, while keeping the folded length travel-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – All ranger series tripods feature a compact apex machined from aircraft grade aluminum. The apex is hollwed out to save weight and hard anodized for durability. On the side you will find a UNC ¼” mounting hole for Leofoto’s AM range of magic arms for attaching accessories like smartphone holders, gopros or speedlights. Below the apex is another UNC ¼” mounting hole for attaching a weight hook – such a hook and carabiner are included with all Ranger tripods. The legs attach via stainless steel hinge shafts and brass bushings to a machined aluminium hinge chassis – premium materials you won’t see on many tripods in the market today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Japanese Carbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Leofoto uses 10x layer cross-weave carbon fiber tubes made by Toray Inc – one of the world’s top carbon fiber manufacturers. This ensures strength and rigidity, while ensuring class-leading weight specifications. The hinges feature self-returning angle-selectors, a small feature that speeds up operation. All Ranger tripods offer leg angles of 23, 55 and 85 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncomplicated Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – All tripod ranges feature fat joints with prominent ribbing to provide great grip and torque for easy loosening and tightening of the legs. One of Leofoto’s proprietary features is a single-piece joint-shim (the shim helps legs to lock together more firmly and prevents the legs from being able to rotate within each other); those who have opened up a twist-joint tripod and seen parts fly will know the frustration of disassembling and reassembling those delicate internal components. All Leofoto tripods feature a one-piece shim, which makes maintenance and cleaning of the joints much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeveled Aluminium Core Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A tripod foot is just a piece of rubber, right? Think again! Most manufacturer’s tripod feet are just a steel spike encased in rubber – this makes it heavy and allows a lot of flex\/vibration in the malleable rubber. Leofoto’s engineers have gone to great lengths to make the ultimate tripod foot and the result is an internal aluminium frame that minimizes the amount of flexible rubber in the construction. While this is a tiny detail, it adds to the rigidity of the tripod. All Leofoto ranges’ feet feature a multi-angled bevel, which helps it to grip on uneven terrain. All Leofoto tripods also include a set of spiked feet for shooting on ice or slippery rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the culmination of all these features? One of the world’s best tripod ranges at a fraction of the price of the competition. As they say, the proof is in the pudding, well here is the pudding. Thecentercolumn.com is the DXO labs of tripods – they do a lot of controlled rigidity and other testing and combine it with a ton of other metrics like price, weight and included extras to give tripods an overall score. On the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"js-no-transition\" href=\"https:\/\/thecentercolumn.com\/rankings\/travel-tripod-rankings\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecentercolumn.com\/rankings\/travel-tripod-rankings\/\"\u003etravel tripod rankings\u003c\/a\u003e, the Leofoto Rangers hold 3 of the top 10 spots alongside Gitzo and RRS, but if you look at the price of the competition, your jaw will drop. The Leofoto options cost between 25-50% of the other tripods on the top 10 list. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leofoto","offers":[{"title":"Legs only","offer_id":45272471863479,"sku":"LEOLS254CL","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"with LH-30","offer_id":43557390483639,"sku":"LEOLS254CLLH30","price":6199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"with LH-36LR","offer_id":43557390516407,"sku":"LEOLS254CLLH31","price":7899.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/Leofoto_LS-254CL_Ranger_LegsOpen_Short.jpg?v=1752945283"},{"product_id":"leofoto-ranger-ls-225c-and-lh-25-carbon-fiber-tripod-kit","title":"Leofoto Ranger LS-225C + LH-25 Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanger Tripods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ranger series tripods offer a strong, rigid camera support system in a package that is lightweight, compact and easy to use and maintain. Read the detailed description below to find out more about this tripod range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeofoto Ranger LS-225C Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeofoto LH-25 Ball Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePU-25 Arca-swiss compatible plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded Storage and Travel Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarabiner and Attachment Screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular Center Column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial - Carbon Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeg Sections - 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Height (With Column) - 158,5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Height (Without Column) - 127cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Height - 13cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length - 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight - 930g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Capacity - 4kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Leofoto Ranger series is at the forefront of modern tripod design. Following the success of larger systematic style column-less tripods, more and more photographers are waking up to the fact that a center-column is a major compromise in tripod functionality. Sadly, most manufacturers have been slow to adopt this change. Leofoto is one of the first brands to bring out a column-less design as their core tripod range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you take away the center-column, the legs can be stowed flush against each other, which trims the folded diameter of tripods by as much as 40%. Removing the center-column also makes it lighter and cheaper, while improving rigidity as there are less interconnecting parts between the legs and the camera. The only major compromise is the lack of extra height that a center-column affords. Until recently, this has posed a major issue, but the latest precision carbon tubing and joint technology means that today’s 5-section tripods are as rigid as yesterday’s 4-section tripods. Manufacturers can thus increase the extended height of tripods, while keeping the folded length travel-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – All ranger series tripods feature a compact apex machined from aircraft grade aluminum. The apex is hollwed out to save weight and hard anodized for durability. On the side you will find a UNC ¼” mounting hole for Leofoto’s AM range of magic arms for attaching accessories like smartphone holders, gopros or speedlights. Below the apex is another UNC ¼” mounting hole for attaching a weight hook – such a hook and carabiner are included with all Ranger tripods. The legs attach via stainless steel hinge shafts and brass bushings to a machined aluminium hinge chassis – premium materials you won’t see on many tripods in the market today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Japanese Carbon Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Leofoto uses 10x layer cross-weave carbon fiber tubes made by Toray Inc – one of the world’s top carbon fiber manufacturers. This ensures strength and rigidity, while ensuring class-leading weight specifications. The hinges feature self-returning angle-selectors, a small feature that speeds up operation. All Ranger tripods offer leg angles of 23, 55 and 85 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncomplicated Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – All tripod ranges feature fat joints with prominent ribbing to provide great grip and torque for easy loosening and tightening of the legs. One of Leofoto’s proprietary features is a single-piece joint-shim (the shim helps legs to lock together more firmly and prevents the legs from being able to rotate within each other); those who have opened up a twist-joint tripod and seen parts fly will know the frustration of disassembling and reassembling those delicate internal components. All Leofoto tripods feature a one-piece shim, which makes maintenance and cleaning of the joints much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeveled Aluminium Core Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A tripod foot is just a piece of rubber, right? Think again! Most manufacturer’s tripod feet are just a steel spike encased in rubber – this makes it heavy and allows a lot of flex\/vibration in the malleable rubber. Leofoto’s engineers have gone to great lengths to make the ultimate tripod foot and the result is an internal aluminium frame that minimizes the amount of flexible rubber in the construction. While this is a tiny detail, it adds to the rigidity of the tripod. All Leofoto ranges’ feet feature a multi-angled bevel, which helps it to grip on uneven terrain. All Leofoto tripods also include a set of spiked feet for shooting on ice or slippery rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the culmination of all these features? One of the world’s best tripod ranges at a fraction of the price of the competition. As they say, the proof is in the pudding, well here is the pudding. Thecentercolumn.com is the DXO labs of tripods – they do a lot of controlled rigidity and other testing and combine it with a ton of other metrics like price, weight and included extras to give tripods an overall score. 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Leveling systems have traditionally only been available in very large tripod systems and manufacturers have been scratching their heads about how to offer it in more travel-friendly models. The only solution over the last few years has been to buy a modular leveling base, which is installed between the apex and the head, but these are heavy and tall, making the tripod dangerously top-heavy and just heavy, full stop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadded Storage and Travel Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3x Spiked Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarabiner and Attachment Screw \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial - Carbon Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeg Sections - 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Height - 140.6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Height -\u003cspan\u003e 8\u003c\/span\u003e.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length -\u003cspan\u003e 45\u003c\/span\u003ecm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight - 1030g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Capacity -\u003cspan\u003e 6\u003c\/span\u003ekg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTilt range : -15°\/+15°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporating the leveling ball into the apex offers several advantages -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e is a weight saving –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby using the apex as the cup for the half-ball, these tripods can be made lighter than their standard versions with a modular leveling base like the LB-60 added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe second is a lower camera and head position –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekeeping the center of gravity lower, which helps with overall stiffness and safety in windy conditions. The built-in half ball protrudes just 20mm above the apex, compared to the 50mm height of the LB-60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e is improved stiffness due to a simpler design –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eas the leveling half-ball connects directly to the apex, instead of being screwed on via more connections and layers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, if you are a panorama addict and you don’t want to lug a 2.5kg systematic tripod and modular in-apex leveling base around, then these tripods are the ultimate support system. These models weigh almost exactly as much as their Summit range counterparts before adding a leveling base.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummit LM-365\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanger LS-365CEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"225\"\u003e1970g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"225\"\u003e1950g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummit LM-324\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanger LS-324CEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"225\"\u003e1620g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"225\"\u003e1610g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in image #4, a large lever control on the side locks and unlocks the levelling half-ball. This lever has a spring-loaded shifting function, which ensures easy use if anything blocks it. The mounting platform features a large spirit-level on a protruding flange for accurate leveling. The leveling half-ball features a large +15\/-15 degree range of motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else is exactly the same a standard ranger series tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_3.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_2.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_18.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_1.gif?v=1753350653\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_17.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_6.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_7.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_9.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_11.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_10.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_8.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_12.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_13.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_14.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_15.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/LeofotoRangerLevelingLS-255CEXCarbonFiberTripod_16.jpg?v=1753350680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanger Tripods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ranger series tripods offer a strong, rigid camera support system in a package that is lightweight, compact and easy to use and maintain. Read the detailed description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/landscapegear.co.za\/blogs\/product-page-support-articles\/leofoto-ranger-tripod-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto find out more about this tripod range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/landscapegear.co.za\/blogs\/product-page-support-articles\/leofoto-ranger-tripod-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2701\/1120\/files\/More_about_Leofoto_LS_Ranger_Tripods.jpg?v=1651754301\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the culmination of all these features? One of the world’s best tripod ranges at a fraction of the price of the competition. As they say, the proof is in the pudding, well here is the pudding. Thecentercolumn.com is the DXO labs of tripods – they do a lot of controlled rigidity and other testing and combine it with a ton of other metrics like price, weight and extras to give tripods an overall score. On the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecentercolumn.com\/rankings\/travel-tripod-rankings\/\"\u003etravel tripod rankings\u003c\/a\u003e, the Leofoto Rangers hold 3 of the top 10 spots alongside Gitzo and RRS, but if you look at the price of the competition, your jaw will drop. 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