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Leofoto LP-284C+LH-30 carbon tripod Poseidon + ball head

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Leofoto LP-284C+LH-30 carbon tripod Poseidon + ball head

Leofoto LP-284C+LH-30 Poseidon carbon tripod with ball head for on the go and by the water

If you’re looking for a tripod that doesn’t get nervous at the first contact with splashing water, the Leofoto LP-284C from the Poseidon series is a pretty good fit. It’s a classic three-legged tripod and comes as a set with a head, namely the LH-30 ball head. We see its strengths especially where things need to be practical: when travelling, for reportage work, outdoors in the landscape, and also when you really want to work close to the ground. Macro is a typical example here.

Working heights from 16 cm to 129 cm, without hassle

The maximum setup height is 1.29 m, which lets you work comfortably at eye level in everyday use, depending on your height and the terrain. And then it can go all the way down: a minimum working height of 16 cm is really helpful when you’re shooting flat over the ground, mushrooms, foreground details or small subjects on the shore. The tripod has four leg sections per leg, which makes it more compact when packed without feeling wobbly.

10 kg load capacity at 1.55 kg weight, the ratio is just right

Despite its low own weight of 1.55 kg, the LP-284C supports up to 10.0 kg of load. That’s more than sufficient for many mirrorless setups, even with a somewhat heavier lens or accessories. For travel photography this is pleasant, because you don’t have to think about every additional kilo all the time. And yes, you do notice the difference in your backpack.

Carbon, 10-layer wrapped, and leg tubes with clear diameters

For the material, Leofoto relies on carbon, specifically 10-layer wrapped carbon. That’s not just a buzzword, but makes a difference in stiffness and weight. The leg sections are cleanly graded: 28, 25, 22 and 19 mm in diameter. The thicker upper section in particular provides stability, while the smaller sections keep the packed size low. The transport length is 55 cm, so the set often still fits nicely on or in your backpack, depending on how you pack.

LH-30 ball head and Arca-style compatible quick-release clamp

The LH-30 ball head is included in the set, so you get a tripod with head, just the way you want it when things need to be quick. According to the manufacturer, the clamp accepts a Arca-style compatible 38 mm dovetail mount. For you this means: many common plates and L-brackets from the ARCA ecosystem will fit without you having to rebuild everything first. That saves time, and to be honest also nerves, if you frequently switch between setups.

Recommended for mirrorless, travel, reportage, landscape and low-angle work

We would particularly recommend the Leofoto LP-284C+LH-30 for mirrorless cameras, because weight, load capacity and packed size go together well. Travel photography and reportage benefit from the quick readiness for use, landscape photography from the stable carbon construction. And for low-angle work as well as macro photography, the minimum setup height of 16 cm is a real argument, not just a side note.

Poseidon series: made for use in and by the water, accessories included

The LP-284C belongs to the Poseidon tripod series, which with its special features is specifically designed for use in and by the water. That’s exactly what it’s made for, when sand, spray or wet rocks are simply part of the location. The tripod is supplied not only with the LH-30 ball head, but also with several useful accessories that are simply practical in use.

Leg Ø / mm
  • 28 / 25 / 22 / 19
Material
  • Carbon fiber Tubes
  • Carbon fiber Tubes / 10x layers
Maximum Height / m
  • 1,29
Minimum height / cm
  • 16,0
Number of Leg Sections (per Leg)
  • 4
QR base fits
  • ARCA SWISS compatible (according to manufacturer) 38 mm dovetail
Transportlänge / cm
  • 55
Tripod type
  • Tripod
  • Tripod with head
Weight / kg
  • 1,55
maximum payload / kg
  • 10,0
recommended for
  • DSLM
  • Ground level work
  • Landscape photography
  • Macro photography
  • Reportage photography
  • Travel photography

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Manufacturer information:
Guangdong Laitu Imaging Technology Co.,Ltd
No.6 Weiye Rd Pingdong Industrial Zone 
0 Sanxiang Town, Zhongshan city, Guangdong Province | China
info@leofoto.cn
leofoto.cn
responsible person:
Nimax GmbH
Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 9
86899 Landsberg am Lech | Deutschland
info@nimax.de
https://nimax.de