Flagship Tripod Kits
Leofoto Agulhas Lp-364CEX + LH-47 Carbon Fiber Tripod
R15,995 | Legs only - R10,995
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Tall 36mm, 4-Section Model
The Agulhas features fat 36mm legs (2nd largest size) to ensure excellent stability in testing conditions like wind and moving water. It is a 4-section model, which ensures a reasonable folded size. One of the biggest issues with Leofoto's 4-section models is that it is too short for anyone over 1.75m, which is a LOT of South Africans. We made sure that the tripod is tall enough - at full extension it reaches 170cm, which is tall enough for people up to 1.95m or offers much needed spare length for people of normal height. Spare length is critical when shooting on slopes or uneven terrain and something that most people overlook when investing in a good tripod.
Poseidon Joint Tech + Protective Coating
The Agulhas features Leofoto's newest generation of joints, which have several massive improvements over a standard Ranger. These joints feature a double gasket, designed to keep water and dirt out, which greatly increases lifespan and ease of use. The joint is designed to a much higher overall standard - the body is made from a high density composite and all tolerances are much better. The result is incredible leg rigidity thanks to an improved connection between leg sections. The blue legs are not about aesthetics - it is a durable protective vinyl wrap designed to extend the life of the tripod. The final touch is titanium end-caps; the "plug" that is mounted to the end of the tube, which the feet screw into. This also extends the tripod's lifetime when used in corrosive environments.
CEX Leveling Base
By far the most underrated model from Leofoto is the CEX Rangers that feature a high quality leveling base incorporated in the apex. A leveling base is something that absolutely all tripods should have as it is critical for panoramic and video work. Compared to modular versions, having it built into the apex simplifies design, reduces weight and lowers center of gravity. This was thus an absolute must-have feature for the Agulhas as it increases it's versatility and function exponentially.
47mm Clamshell Ballhead with Lever Release Clamp
The finishing touch is the head - Leofoto's LH heads are without a doubt the best value-for-money tripod heads in the world. Very few manufacturers do clamshell design as it involves complex and expensive milling, but it is very well worth it. The design is simpler than conventional heads, which extends lifespan. It is also much stronger than other heads of the same ball size due to a larger contact area between the ball and the housing. It is also lower, which again lowers center of gravity. After 4 years we are close to 1000 Leofoto LH ballheads sold in SA and the failure rate so far is a whopping 0%.
We chose to pair this with a 47mm ball, the second largest they make, as it can then handle anything up to 10kg video rigs or super-tele lenses.
The cherry on the cake is Leofoto's premium lever release arca clamp, which just makes it a dream to lock and unlock your camera compared to screw release clamps.
Conclusion
Our original vision was to offer the best possible value in a large tripod that can handle wind, waves and super-tele lenses. The Summit tripods are absolutely fantastic, but the large modular apex comes at a hefty price tag. A simple comparison is the Summit LM-364C, also a 36mm and 4-section, which will also cost R14 999 with the same head. Except you won't have the Poseidon joint tech or a leveling base; add those two and you'll end up well over R20 000. it's also too short for tall people and you'll get a screw-clamp at that price. While the modular Summit apex is great, it does increase folded diameter drastically, so the Agulhas also folds up a bit smaller, which makes it more travel friendly.
We hope and trust that this tripod will become a recognisable go-to camera support solution for serious nature shooters in SA. With the support of the amazing people at Leofoto, we put our heart and soul into this tripod to offer the best possible value in a versatile ultra-premium tripod.
The Agulhas features fat 36mm legs (2nd largest size) to ensure excellent stability in testing conditions like wind and moving water. It is a 4-section model, which ensures a reasonable folded size. One of the biggest issues with Leofoto's 4-section models is that it is too short for anyone over 1.75m, which is a LOT of South Africans. We made sure that the tripod is tall enough - at full extension it reaches 170cm, which is tall enough for people up to 1.95m or offers much needed spare length for people of normal height. Spare length is critical when shooting on slopes or uneven terrain and something that most people overlook when investing in a good tripod.
Poseidon Joint Tech + Protective Coating
The Agulhas features Leofoto's newest generation of joints, which have several massive improvements over a standard Ranger. These joints feature a double gasket, designed to keep water and dirt out, which greatly increases lifespan and ease of use. The joint is designed to a much higher overall standard - the body is made from a high density composite and all tolerances are much better. The result is incredible leg rigidity thanks to an improved connection between leg sections. The blue legs are not about aesthetics - it is a durable protective vinyl wrap designed to extend the life of the tripod. The final touch is titanium end-caps; the "plug" that is mounted to the end of the tube, which the feet screw into. This also extends the tripod's lifetime when used in corrosive environments.
CEX Leveling Base
By far the most underrated model from Leofoto is the CEX Rangers that feature a high quality leveling base incorporated in the apex. A leveling base is something that absolutely all tripods should have as it is critical for panoramic and video work. Compared to modular versions, having it built into the apex simplifies design, reduces weight and lowers center of gravity. This was thus an absolute must-have feature for the Agulhas as it increases it's versatility and function exponentially.
47mm Clamshell Ballhead with Lever Release Clamp
The finishing touch is the head - Leofoto's LH heads are without a doubt the best value-for-money tripod heads in the world. Very few manufacturers do clamshell design as it involves complex and expensive milling, but it is very well worth it. The design is simpler than conventional heads, which extends lifespan. It is also much stronger than other heads of the same ball size due to a larger contact area between the ball and the housing. It is also lower, which again lowers center of gravity. After 4 years we are close to 1000 Leofoto LH ballheads sold in SA and the failure rate so far is a whopping 0%.
We chose to pair this with a 47mm ball, the second largest they make, as it can then handle anything up to 10kg video rigs or super-tele lenses.
The cherry on the cake is Leofoto's premium lever release arca clamp, which just makes it a dream to lock and unlock your camera compared to screw release clamps.
Conclusion
Our original vision was to offer the best possible value in a large tripod that can handle wind, waves and super-tele lenses. The Summit tripods are absolutely fantastic, but the large modular apex comes at a hefty price tag. A simple comparison is the Summit LM-364C, also a 36mm and 4-section, which will also cost R14 999 with the same head. Except you won't have the Poseidon joint tech or a leveling base; add those two and you'll end up well over R20 000. it's also too short for tall people and you'll get a screw-clamp at that price. While the modular Summit apex is great, it does increase folded diameter drastically, so the Agulhas also folds up a bit smaller, which makes it more travel friendly.
We hope and trust that this tripod will become a recognisable go-to camera support solution for serious nature shooters in SA. With the support of the amazing people at Leofoto, we put our heart and soul into this tripod to offer the best possible value in a versatile ultra-premium tripod.
Leofoto LS-324C Pro + LH-40LR Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit
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R10,495 (R6,995 legs only)
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The new Pro version of Leofoto's Ranger represents the evolution of their best selling tripods. Available in many different sizes, this range has become a global go-to as the best combination of quality and value on the market. The Rangers combine simple design with precise engineering and premium materials.
Since our start with Leofoto in 2019, we have sold over 1000 Rangers in South Africa. The feedback is always excellent and the failure rate is extremely low - below 0.1%. When anything does fail, we have the spares and warranty support to sort it out immediately.
So what's the new in the Pro Rangers?
- Lever Release comes Standard - The 324 Pro and 325 Pro ship with the LH-40LR, which has a lever release clamp as opposed to a screw-clamp. This is usually a R1000 upgrade and just works much better and faster than the standard screw clamp.
- New higher density carbon fiber weave - the "mountain pattern" carbon offers better rigidity, vibration absorbion and load rating. It also looks amazing.
- Poseidon Joints - Leofoto combined several new technologies to make the best possible connection between leg sections. The first is the material the joint body is made from - a plastic-metal composite. The first key aspect to this material is a better strength to weight ratio than the highest density plastic while avoiding the extreme cost of finely machined alloys. The second is extremely fine tolerances between interconnecting parts - the new joints lock together much better. Other features include a gland at the bottom and an o-ring at the top to keep out dirt. These joints lock together so well that Leofoto have had to introduce a valve at the top of the leg for the entry and exit of air when collapsing/extending a leg. All of this results in improved rigidity, load support, reduced torsion flex and a longer lifespan.
- Improved Apex design - The new apex features a 3rd position on the leg hinges that was requested by so many users. This offers several new height positions when opening the legs. There has also been a change to the ergonomics of the tabs that release the hinges.
- LS-325 Pro is a custom model unique to SA. Leofoto only makes the LS-324C pro - we wanted a LS-325C pro as well as it folds down shorter and the new joints and carbon combine to offer unparralelled rigidity for a 32mm 5-section tripod.
- If you google the LS-324C Pro and look at listings in other countries, you'll see that the standard poseidon joints are silver and black, but have ordered ours all-black, which looks a lot better.
Leofoto LS-325C Pro + LH-40LR Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit
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R10,495 (R6,995 legs only)
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Included
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The new Pro version of Leofoto's Ranger represents the evolution of their best selling tripods. Available in many different sizes, this range has become a global go-to as the best combination of quality and value on the market. The Rangers combine simple design with precise engineering and premium materials.
Since our start with Leofoto in 2019, we have sold over 1000 Rangers in South Africa. The feedback is always excellent and the failure rate is extremely low - below 0.1%. When anything does fail, we have the spares and warranty support to sort it out immediately.
So what's the new in the Pro Rangers?
Since our start with Leofoto in 2019, we have sold over 1000 Rangers in South Africa. The feedback is always excellent and the failure rate is extremely low - below 0.1%. When anything does fail, we have the spares and warranty support to sort it out immediately.
So what's the new in the Pro Rangers?
- Lever Release comes Standard - The 324 Pro and 325 Pro ship with the LH-40LR, which has a lever release clamp as opposed to a screw-clamp. This is usually a R1000 upgrade and just works much better and faster than the standard screw clamp.
- New higher density carbon fiber weave - the "mountain pattern" carbon offers better rigidity, vibration absorbion and load rating. It also looks amazing.
- Poseidon Joints - Leofoto combined several new technologies to make the best possible connection between leg sections. The first is the material the joint body is made from - a plastic-metal composite. The first key aspect to this material is a better strength to weight ratio than the highest density plastic while avoiding the extreme cost of finely machined alloys. The second is extremely fine tolerances between interconnecting parts - the new joints lock together much better. Other features include a gland at the bottom and an o-ring at the top to keep out dirt. These joints lock together so well that Leofoto have had to introduce a valve at the top of the leg for the entry and exit of air when collapsing/extending a leg. All of this results in improved rigidity, load support, reduced torsion flex and a longer lifespan.
- Improved Apex design - The new apex features a 3rd position on the leg hinges that was requested by so many users. This offers several new height positions when opening the legs. There has also been a change to the ergonomics of the tabs that release the hinges.
- LS-325 Pro is a custom model unique to SA. Leofoto only makes the LS-324C pro - we wanted a LS-325C pro as well as it folds down shorter and the new joints and carbon combine to offer unparralelled rigidity for a 32mm 5-section tripod.
- If you google the LS-324C Pro and look at listings in other countries, you'll see that the standard poseidon joints are silver and black, but have ordered ours all-black, which looks a lot better.
Leofoto Black Mamba LM-404C
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R16,995.00 (legs only)
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The Black Rhino is our new flagship tripod featuring two of Leofoto's new technologies that improve overall performance. It is essentially a premium version of the LM-404C and you will see that its specifications in terms of size are exactly the same.
So what's new?
So what's new?
- New higher density carbon fiber weave - the "mountain pattern" carbon offers better rigidity, vibration absorbion and load rating.
- Poseidon Joints - Leofoto combined several new technologies to make the best possible connection between leg sections. The first is the material the joint body is made from - a plastic-metal composite. The first key aspect to this material is a better strength to weight ratio than the highest density plastic while avoiding the extreme cost of finely machined alloys. The second is extremely fine tolerances between interconnecting parts - the new joints lock together much better. Other features include a gland at the bottom and an o-ring at the top to keep out dirt. These joints lock together so well that Leofoto have had to introduce a valve at the top of the leg for the entry and exit of air when collapsing/extending a leg. All of this results in improved rigidity, load support, reduced torsion flex and a longer lifespan.
- The final touch is more black finish on the apex - the hinge tabs and all other controls on the legs are black.
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