Leofoto tripod carrying strap LS for 1/4" UNC thread and 32 mm tripod collar

Leofoto LS for 1/4" UNC and 32 mm tripod clamp

If you often have to carry your tripod a bit, a good strap isn’t a luxury, it’s simply practical. The Leofoto LS tripod carrying strap is made exactly for this and fits tripods with a 1/4" UNC thread in the tripod shoulder and a tripod clamp for a 32 mm leg diameter. The strap itself is made of woven nylon webbing, is 31 mm wide and 1.40 m long, so it feels comfortable in your hand and on your shoulder without being bulky.

And yes, that may sound like “just a strap” at first. In practice, however, it makes a difference how quickly you can click it on and off and how stable the whole setup is.

Material, dimensions and practical design

Leofoto uses a robust woven nylon webbing here. The 31 mm width distributes the weight noticeably better than you may know from narrow straps, and with a length of 1.40 m you have enough leeway to carry the tripod comfortably over your shoulder or across your body. Not complicated, not delicate.

There is a QD 1 quick-release connector at each end. That’s the core of the concept, because you don’t have to re-thread or awkwardly undo the strap every time. Once mounted, the bases stay on the tripod, and the strap docks on and off whenever you want.

QD 1 quick-release connectors with QDC-32 and QDM-1

At one end of the strap, the QD 1 quick-release connector is equipped with a QDC tripod clamp, here in the 32 mm version. This clamp is attached to a leg segment of your tripod. What really matters is the thickest leg diameter, not some segment further down. In this version, the clamp is designed for 32 mm.

At the other end there is also a QD 1 quick-release connector, but combined there with the QDM 1 special screw with 1/4" thread. This screw is screwed into the 1/4" thread located on the side below the tripod plate. This detail is often overlooked, yet it is the second fixed mounting point that makes carrying stable.

Mounting on the tripod and quick release

Mounting is pleasantly straightforward. First you attach the QDC clamp to a leg segment. Then you screw the QDM 1 special screw with 1/4" into the 1/4" thread located on the side below the tripod plate. Once both mounting elements are installed, you can dock the QD 1 quick-release connectors at the strap ends to both points without further effort. Click, done.

To release, press the buttons marked “Push” on the QD 1 quick-release connectors and the strap detaches from the tripod again. This is quick to do, even if you are wearing gloves or simply need to move fast.

QD notes for use

The tripod carrying strap is QD-compatible and therefore particularly practical if you want to pick up, set down or detach your tripod quickly for the next change of location. The QD 1 quick-release connectors save you unnecessary fiddling and ensure a clean, quick switch between carrying and working.

Check the correct size before purchase

The Leofoto LS quick-release carrying strap for the 1/4" UNC thread in the tripod shoulder is available in various sizes. For this version, the tripod clamp is 32 mm. Please determine the correct size in advance based on the thickest tripod leg so that the clamp fits properly and neither slips nor is too tight.

• 28 mm
• 32 mm
• 36 mm

So if the thickest leg segment of your tripod is 32 mm and you use a 1/4" UNC thread in the tripod shoulder, this version is the right combination.

Tip

Like all mechanical components, QD adapters need occasional maintenance so that the pins continue to function reliably. We maintain our adapters with Ballistol or WD-40.

You can find detailed maintenance instructions here: Clean and check QD strap anchors to keep Magpul, Kirk & Co. reliably in use.

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