Leofoto tripod carrying strap LS for 1/4" UNC thread and 36 mm tripod collar

Leofoto tripod carrying strap LS for 1/4" UNC thread and 36 mm tripod clamp

If you often carry your tripod in your hand, you know the situation: quickly change location, briefly over the shoulder, move on. The Leofoto LS tripod carrying strap is made exactly for such walks and keeps things pleasantly straightforward in its solution. You get a comfortable carrying strap made of woven nylon webbing, 31 mm wide and 1.40 m long. Sturdy, grippy, not too narrow, not excessively bulky. And yes, it is designed for tripods with a 1/4" UNC thread, meaning the common 1/4" thread in the tripod shoulder.

Material, dimensions, and what makes it practical

The strap is made of woven nylon. That may sound unspectacular at first, but in everyday use it’s exactly what you want: robust, resistant, and it sits nicely without twisting immediately. With a width of 31 mm, the weight is noticeably better distributed, especially if the tripod isn’t the lightest. The length of 1.40 m works for many carrying styles: over the shoulder, across the body, or simply held loosely in the hand.

QD 1 quick releases at both ends

Each end of the strap is equipped with a QD 1 quick release. This is the point where the LS carrying strap really speeds things up in everyday use, because you don’t have to thread it in awkwardly or readjust it every time. You attach it, you release it. Done. And the whole system doesn’t feel like a toy, but like something designed for photo and video gear.

One side with 36 mm QDC tripod clamp

At one end, the QD 1 quick release is fitted with a QDC tripod clamp, here in the 36 mm version. This clamp is attached to one leg segment of the tripod. It’s important that you choose the correct size based on the thickest leg diameter. This product is about 36 mm, so it fits tripods whose strongest leg segment has this diameter. Once the clamp is in place, so is the attachment point. And that’s crucial when carrying.

Other side with QDM 1 special screw and 1/4" thread

At the other end of the strap you’ll also find a QD 1 quick release, but here combined with the QDM 1 special screw. This special screw has a 1/4" thread. You screw it into the 1/4" thread located on the side below the tripod plate. This detail is exactly what makes the Leofoto LS so compatible, because many tripods provide precisely this 1/4" UNC thread at that point.

Mounting on the tripod – how it works in practice

First, you attach the QDC clamp to a leg segment. Then you screw the QDM 1 special screw with 1/4" thread into the 1/4" thread located on the side below the tripod plate. Once both fastening elements are mounted, you attach the two QD 1 quick releases. They snap into place without much fiddling, just position and connect. To release them, press the buttons marked “Push” on the QD 1 quick releases, and the strap detaches from the tripod again. Sounds simple, and it is. That’s exactly its charm.

Size note – please check the thickest leg diameter

The Leofoto LS tripod carrying strap for the 1/4" UNC thread in the tripod shoulder is available in different sizes. To ensure a proper fit, you should determine the thickest diameter of your tripod legs. The available options are:

• 28 mm
• 32 mm
• 36 mm

If you choose the 36 mm version here, it is designed precisely for this maximum leg diameter. This way the clamp sits correctly, and the carrying strap does what it’s supposed to do: make your tripod safe and comfortable to transport without you having to constantly readjust it.