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LEOFOTO TRIPOD HEADS

Low Profile BALLHEADS
Leofoto’s low profile ball heads feature the latest in tripod head design combined with premium materials and precision manufacturing to offer a powerful, ergonomic and easy to use tripod head. A cup machined from aircraft-grade aluminium holds a hollow-core ball made from the same material, while Japanese ball bearings ensure smooth panning control and gaskets on all control-knobs keep out dirt and moisture. A low-friction Delrin sleeve is used between the cup and the ball to ensure smooth drag. This combination of cutting-edge design and premium materials puts Leofoto’s products far ahead of most manufacturers in the market, which are still making conventional heads.

Low profile ball heads offer several advantages over conventional ball heads -  
  1. The camera sits closer to the apex, which has several benefits like improved stiffness and a lower center of gravity.
  2. The cup has a much larger contact area with the ball, allowing greater grip.
  3. The lower profile design allows the use of a much bigger ball without making the overall head too large. Larger ball = better grip.
  4. A simpler design means a longer lifespan and better durability in testing conditions.
  5. Less material and a simpler design means it is lighter and cheaper than a similar-sized conventional ball head.
LEOfoto LH-25 Low Profile Ballhead
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R1,499.00
Weight: 180g

Max Load: 6kg

Height: 69mm

Ball Diameter: 25mm

Base Diameter: 36mm

Plate Model: PU25

Panning Clamp: No

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
LEOfoto LH-30 Low Profile Ballhead
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Screw Release Standard R2,999.00 | LH-30LR Lever Release Standard R3,699.00 | LH-30PCL Lever Release Panning R4,199.00
Weight: 310g

Max Load: 15kg

Height: 80mm

Ball Diameter: 30mm

Base Diameter: 47mm

Plate Model: BPL-50

Panning Clamp: Optional

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
LEOfoto LH-36 Low Profile Ballhead
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Screw Release Standard R3,499.00 | LH-36LR Lever Release Standard R4,399.00 | LH-36PCL Lever Release Panning R4,999.00
Weight: 430g

Max Load: 18kg

Height: 83mm

Ball Diameter: 36mm

Base Diameter: 52mm

Plate Model: QP-70

Panning Clamp: Optional

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
LEOfoto LH-40 Low Profile Ballhead
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Screw Release Standard R3,799.00 | LH-40LR Lever Release Standard R4,799.00 | LH-40PCL Lever Release Panning R5,499.00
Weight: 540g

Max Load: 20kg

Height: 85mm

Ball Diameter: 40mm

Base Diameter: 57mm

Plate Model: QP-70

Panning Clamp: Optional

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
LEOfoto LH-55 Low Profile Ballhead
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Screw Release Standard R5,999.00
Weight: 940g

Max Load: 25kg

Height: 98mm

Ball Diameter: 55mm

Base Diameter: 72mm

Plate Model: QP-70

Panning Clamp: Optional

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
BALLHEADS
Leofoto’s NB range of heads offer a premium conventional design ball head with a few great cutting edge value-added features. 
  1. Clicked tension adjustment – one of the biggest issues with the tension adjustment of ball heads is the lack of a scale or index, leaving you clueless about the level of tension you normally prefer. With clicked tension adjustment, you can count the clicks to remember your preferred setting, making it easy to reset when you inevitably accidentally change the setting. 
  2. Panning Clamp – This is a fantastic feature for panorama shooters. Leveling your tripod’s clamp is much quicker than leveling the legs, making it quick and easy to shoot panoramas. The only limitation to a panning clamp is that your horizon will be dead-center in the frame.
  3. NP-50 hybrid plate – All NB heads feature Leofoto’s plate with modular anti-twist flange, which allows it to be used as a lens or camera plate.
The NB heads are also a few bucks more affordable than the equivalent panning screw-clamp LH range heads, so for those who count pennies and want a panning screw-clamp, these heads offer a better deal.
Leofoto  NB-34 BALLHEAD
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R3,699.00
Weight: 410g

Max Load: 18kg

Height: 93mm

Ball Diameter: 34mm

Base Diameter: 45mm

Plate Model: NP-50

Panning Clamp: Yes

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
Leofoto  NB-40 BALLHEAD
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R3,999.00
Weight: 510g

Max Load: 20kg

Height: 99mm

Ball Diameter: 40mm

Base Diameter: 51mm

Plate Model: NP-50

Panning Clamp: Yes

Clamp Release: Screw Panning
Leofoto  NB-46 BALLHEAD
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R4,499.00
Weight: 650g

Max Load: 22kg

Height: 109mm

Ball Diameter: 46mm

Base Diameter: 56mm

Plate Model: NP-60

Panning Clamp: Yes

Clamp Release: Screw Panning
Geared Tripod Heads
When it comes to photographic accessories, there is no greater aid to composition than the fine and precise control of a geared head. This field of tech stagnated a lot during the 2000-2015 period, when options were limited to one or two manufacturers’ outdated options. Over the last few years, however, there has been a renaissance of geared heads, with a lot more tripod manufacturers and engineers working on improved designs. This has brought lighter, more compact geared heads to the market that are a dream to use. Pricing ranges from Leofoto’s G2 and G4 at R4999 and R8999 respectively to something like the Arca Swiss Cube which will cost close to R40k with VAT and shipping. Forty thousand rand for a tripod head? That is not a typo, in case you were wondering!

Geared heads are not cheap, but if you’re someone who composes their images slowly, carefully and with great thought, then a geared head is one of the best purchases you can make. 
Leofoto G2 Geared Tripod Head
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R4,999.00
Weight: 360g

Max Load: 20kg

Height: 62mm

Ball Diameter: N/A

Base Diameter: 60mm

Plate Model: NP-60

Panning Clamp: Yes

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
Leofoto G4 Geared Tripod Head
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R9,999.00
Weight: 690g

Max Load: 20kg

Height: 108mm

Ball Diameter: N/A

Base Diameter: 60mm

Plate Model: NP-60

Panning Clamp: Yes

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
Lightweight BALLHEADS
Leofoto XB-32 Lightweight Ballhead
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R3,199.00
Weight: 370g

Max Load: 20kg

Height: 97mm

Ball Diameter: 38mm

Base Diameter: 46mm

Plate Model: BPL-50

Panning Clamp: No

Clamp Release: Screw Knob
Leofoto XB-38 Lightweight Ballhead
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R3,499.00
Weight: 310g

Max Load: 15kg

Height: 85mm

Ball Diameter: 32mm

Base Diameter: 40mm

Plate Model: BPL-50

Panning Clamp: No

Clamp Release: Screw Knob

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  • Home
  • Photography Courses
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    • A 5 day South African Adventure, Mountain Masterclass - Drakensberg Mountains
    • The Waves of Luphathana
    • Chasing Reindeer - A 6 day Ethnographic Photography Workshop
    • A 15 day African Adventure Exploring the Island Continent - Madagascar
    • A 13 day Epic Iceland Adventure - Chasing a Midnight Sun
    • A 14 day African Escapade Composing the Dunes - Namibia
    • A 9 day African Adventure Wandering the Wild Coast - South Africa
    • 4 Days Composing the Winelands - The Boland
    • A 7 day African Adventure, Wilderness and Astrophotography - Botswana
    • 4 day Wild Dogs of Zimanga Photography Workshop
    • A 4 day South African Adventure - Zululand Wildlife
    • The 'Where To Next' Survey
  • Blog
  • Sales
    • Leofoto
    • Leofoto Accessories
    • Leofoto L-Brackets
    • Leofoto Mini Tripod & Smartphone
    • Leofoto Monopods
    • Leofoto Quick Release Plates
    • Leofoto Ranger Tripods
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    • Leofoto SOAR/PRS
    • Leofoto Summit Tripods
    • Leofoto Tripod Heads
    • Leofoto Urban Tripods
    • NiSi
    • NiSi 100mm
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    • NiSi M75
    • NiSi Close Up Lens Kit NC 77mm
    • NiSi Circular Filters
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    • F-Stop Questionnaire
  • About Us
    • About Nature's Light
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