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Leofoto MT-02 mini tripod

Leofoto MT-02 mini tripod: small, but not delicate

Sometimes you don’t need a huge rig, just something that’s there the moment the camera starts to shake. That’s exactly where the Leofoto MT-02 mini tripod comes in. Tiny when packed, pleasantly light in the hand, and still built so you don’t have to treat it like it’s made of glass. In short: it looks unassuming, but reliably does its job. Period.

As a three-legged tripod, table tripod, ground tripod and classic mini tripod, it’s a kind of Swiss army knife for steady shots. And yes, we know those comparisons are worn out, but here it really fits. For product photos on the table, low-angle shots on the ground, or as a small support in your backpack when you’re “just quickly” heading out.

Flexible leg angles, low perspectives, and a stand that doesn’t slip

The leg mechanism is especially practical: three different leg angle settings give you flexibility when space is tight or when you deliberately want to work low. Sometimes wide and stable, sometimes a bit steeper, depending on what makes sense at the moment. And to be honest: it’s exactly these small options that sometimes save your evening when the light is perfect but the ground is being difficult.

The rubberized leg ends provide a secure stand, even on smooth surfaces. On tiles, on lacquered wood, on the cutting board in the kitchen where you’re not really shooting “professionally” but still want a clean result. It holds. Most of the time you only realize how nice that is when you didn’t have it before.

The minimum working height is 3.0 cm. Very close to the ground. For low-angle perspectives, mini setups, or when you use the tripod more as a stable base than as a “height maker”. And at the top end? A maximum working height of 0.18 m. Not much, of course, but that’s exactly the point of a mini tripod like this.

1/4 inch UNC mount: fits small ball heads and quick-release accessories

Whether a small ball head or other quick-release accessories: mounting is done via the 1/4 inch UNC screw. That’s pleasantly straightforward, because you don’t have to juggle special adapters first. Screw it on, tighten it, done. And then just get to work instead of fiddling around.

We’d put it like this: the MT-02 is not the tripod for “I want to film at eye level”, but for “I want stability, right now, without any fuss”. And if you like to work modularly, it fits in with that very comfortably.

Material and weight: 6061-T6 aluminum, light luggage, solid feel

The Leofoto MT-02 is made from 6061-T6 aluminum. It’s a material that doesn’t instantly take offense in everyday photo use if it gets bumped or ends up in your backpack between other bits and pieces. Then there’s the weight: 0.162 kg. So really light. So light that you like to pack it “just in case” and then end up using it all the time. Sounds a bit like an excuse, but that’s how it is.

And yes, we might be repeating ourselves a little, but it’s part of the story: compact, light, flexible. This combo is not just marketing with the MT-02, you actually feel it as soon as you’ve folded it open and closed a few times.

Who the Leofoto MT-02 mini tripod is especially suitable for

If you often shoot close to the ground, build small setups, or are looking for a three-legged tripod on the go that doesn’t get in the way, the MT-02 is a very sensible choice. For desk content, for product shots in the living room, for trips where every gram counts. And for anyone who doesn’t want their camera to “dance” a little during long exposures or video recording.

Material
  • 6061-T6 Aluminum
Maximum Height / m
  • 0,18
Minimum height / cm
  • 3,0
Tripod type
  • Ground tripod
  • Mini tripod
  • Table-top tripod
  • Tripod
Weight / kg
  • 0,162

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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