Leofoto Ranger LS-224C Carbon Tripod with LH-25 Ball Head

The lightweight Leofoto Ranger LS-224C carbon fibre tripod is the bigger brother of the very short LS-223C, which is particularly suitable for carrying in a bag. At 485 mm, its packed length is significantly longer, but by no means unwieldy. However, longer pack sizes generally allow for greater working heights; in this case, that’s up to 1,170 mm (without the attachable centre column). This carbon fibre tripod is ready for immediate use, as it comes as a set with a Leofoto LH-25 ball head, a screw-on and adjustable centre column, and a multi-tool. The maximum load capacity of both the tripod and the ball head is 6 kg each. This is easily sufficient for a DSLR camera with a medium telephoto zoom lens. The LS-224C carbon fibre tripod (715 g) and the LH-25 ball head (172 g) are so lightweight, even with accessories included, that they prove to be the ideal companions for photography trips in the great outdoors.

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Degreef & Partner, based in ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands, has decades of experience in the distribution of photographic accessories across Europe and worldwide. They are proud to represent the Leofoto brand as an authorised distributor for the Benelux countries, Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland. This is because Leofoto products are of the highest quality. And at prices that are nowhere near those of well-known brands’ tripods of comparable quality.

Leofoto Ranger series – the ultra-light yet extremely sturdy carbon tripods

The very essence of the compact and lightweight Leofoto Ranger tripods is nature itself. On days-long photography expeditions, every gram and every millimetre counts to minimise the volume and weight of your kit. Yet all equipment must not only be space- and weight-saving, but also meet very high standards. Stability under all circumstances – that is the requirement. The material, carbon, ensures the required lightness. Its stability and resistance to vibration ‘grow’ with the number of layers. Apart from the Traveler tripod series and the monopods, Leofoto tripods are made from ten-layer carbon. The deliberately modular design of all tripods in the Leofoto Ranger series – with the centre column not built-in but attached only when needed – makes it possible to limit luggage to the bare essentials.
With their small diameters, the head plates of the Ranger series also fit into the space-saving concept. And because they are CNC-machined from strong aircraft-grade aluminium, they fit perfectly. The head plate screw has a 3/8" thread. The tripod legs – consisting of three to five leg sections depending on the model – slide smoothly and without twisting. They are secured by easy-to-grip, rubberised twist locks. Unwanted vibrations are absorbed by the rubber feet.

Leofoto Ranger LS-224C carbon fibre tripod – compact, making it ideal for on the go

It is by no means impractical that such a lightweight tripod does not have a built-in centre column. It is included in the set and can be taken along and screwed on as required. However, sometimes you just want to travel with the bare minimum of photographic equipment. That said, the centre column included in the set does increase the working height of the Ranger LS-224C carbon tripod by up to 325 mm – from 1,170 mm to a respectable 1,495 mm. On the other hand, the legs of the Ranger LS-224 carbon tripod can be spread so wide that they result in a working height of just 135 mm – a perfect base for macro photography just above the ground. The tripod legs each consist of four sections, with diameters of 22, 19, 16 and 13 mm.

Leofoto LH-25 ball head – very small, but strong and precise

Precisely machined from CNC-milled, black anodised aircraft-grade aluminium, this small ball head is included in the set. At first glance, you wouldn’t guess the strength of this ‘featherweight’ (weighing just 172 grams). Yet the Leofoto LH-25 ball head can handle a very respectable 6 kg load! The low profile of just 67 mm keeps the centre of gravity low. This also reduces unwanted vibrations. It features a 3/8” tripod thread and a large wing nut, the latter used to lock the ball (diameter 25 mm) in the desired position. Adjustment is smooth as silk and the 360° panorama function operates effortlessly. Precise adjustment is made easy by the scale on the tripod plate. Vertical tilt of the ball is possible up to 90°. Attaching and detaching cameras is a breeze thanks to the built-in quick-release coupling, including the PU-25 QR camera plate of the Arca-Swiss type.