Leofoto MT-02+LH-25 mini tripod with LH-25 ball head

Leofoto MT-02 + LH-25: small enough for your jacket pocket, strong enough for “oh come on, it’ll hold”

You know how it is: you just want to put a camera down for a moment, work close to the ground, or avoid dragging along a full-sized tripod when traveling. And then there’s this tiny thing on the table that at first looks almost too delicate. Almost. Because the Leofoto MT-02 is designed as a mini tripod, table tripod, and ground tripod, but definitely not as a toy. With the camera mounted directly, the load – your camera – can weigh up to 6.0 kg. Yes, really. 6 kilos.

And because a mini tripod is supposed to be one thing above all else – very small, very light, very straightforward to take everywhere – it comes here as a set with the Leofoto LH-25 ball head. The ball head also supports a load of 6.0 kg. That might sound like “overkill,” but in practice it’s more reassuring, because the duo simply stays well balanced without an oversized, too-heavy head turning the whole concept into a joke. In short: reliable, no drama.

Material and design: 6061-T6 aluminum, three legs and still mini

For the material, Leofoto relies on 6061-T6 aluminum. It’s the kind of material you don’t need to argue about, because it has proven itself in everyday use: sturdy, cleanly finished, and pleasantly light. The complete set weighs only 0.34 kg. That’s so little that you’re likely to forget it in your backpack until you need it. Then it suddenly becomes worth its weight in gold.

As a three-legged tripod with exactly one leg section per leg, the MT-02 is deliberately kept simple. No endless extensions, no fiddling, no “wait, which section was loose now.” Set it down, align it, done. Especially when working close to the ground and in macro photography, this directness is very pleasant, because you can focus on subject and focus, not on mechanics.

LH-25 ball head: precise, compact, and not a big chunk

The LH-25 ball head fits the idea of the MT-02 like a lid on a pot. It’s compact, yet still supports up to 6.0 kg, and it does what a ball head is supposed to do: position cleanly, hold steadily, not sag. Sounds trivial, but that’s exactly the point where many mini solutions are annoying in real life. Not so much here.

For travel photography, the set is practical because you can quickly switch from “camera in hand” to “camera stands stable.” And when you’re working on a wall, a café table, or directly on the ground, it doesn’t feel improvised, just right. That’s how it should be.

Quick release clamp: Arca-style compatible, 38 mm dovetail

The clamp accepts a Arca-style compatible 38 mm dovetail mount according to the manufacturer. In everyday use, this is a real advantage because you’re not stuck on a proprietary island but can work with common plates and setups. And yes, that saves time. Always.

Recommended for what? Travel, macro, low-angle work, and everything in between

This set is made for travel photography, macro photography, and low-angle work. Especially in macro, every centimeter of height often counts, and a classic tripod is more in the way than a help. Here you get a low, stable base that you can position quickly, even when the ground isn’t perfect. And when you’re on the go, the weight of 0.34 kg is, honestly, an argument you can’t just dismiss.

Sometimes you just need something small that’s still “serious.” That’s exactly what the Leofoto MT-02 with LH-25 is. Not loud. Not over the top. Simply a reliable duo that can handle up to 6.0 kg of load and does more than it promises at first glance.