Leofoto Urban LX-284CT Carbon Fibre Tripod with XB-32 Ball Head

This sturdy tripod is very lightweight and, what’s more, incredibly easy to handle. If you’re looking for a carbon fibre tripod that’s absolutely versatile, robust and comfortable to use, you’ve come to the right place. It weighs just 1,272 g, yet can support a load of 10 kg. With the centre column fully extended (it’s built-in), the working height is 1,658 mm. Shots taken very close to the ground are also possible, at a minimum height of just 204 mm. The overall slim Leofoto LX-284CT has a pleasantly compact packed size of just 460 mm in length. Such a lightweight, compact, strong and yet ultimately versatile carbon fibre tripod is a pleasure to take along on photography trips and tours, to name just a few of its most popular uses. It is supplied as a set, together with the Leofoto XB-32 ball head (weighing 368 g), a multi-tool and a set of stainless steel spikes. Everything fits into the carry bag, which is also included.

Leofoto and Degreef & Partner

Degreef & Partner in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, has decades of experience in the distribution of photographic accessories, both 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 Urban Series – lightweight, slim carbon tripods, versatile and intuitive to use

Quite a few ambitious photographers would like to have a fairly large tripod with them almost every time they take photos. But it mustn’t be a burden to carry or complicated to use. Naturally, it should be sturdy enough to handle any kind of photography, but its functions must be completely intuitive – in other words, straightforward to use. Leofoto carbon tripods from the Urban series meet these requirements with ease, as that is precisely what they are designed for. However, lightness and simplicity by no means mean compromising on quality and stability. This is because the tripods in the Urban series are also made from ten layers of carbon, as is standard with Leofoto, with the exception of monopods and the Traveler series. With their high stability, the carbon legs contribute just as much to the success of good photos as their rather inconspicuous, yet by no means unimportant, vibration-absorbing rubber feet. The included stainless steel spikes can provide even better stability on difficult terrain. The leg sections slide smoothly without twisting in the slightest. And thanks to the non-slip rubberised twist locks, releasing or securing each individual leg section is extremely quick. One of the three upper leg sections is softly padded. This is not only comfortable to the touch but can also relieve strain on the shoulder when the tripod, with the camera attached, is carried over the shoulder to the next shooting location.
The packed size is as compact as possible. This is made possible by folding the tripod legs back 180°. In this way, they enclose the respective ball head sitting on the built-in centre column within their centre – it does not protrude. Not to be forgotten: none of the metal parts of Leofoto tripods are forged or moulded. Instead, they are exclusively CNC-machined for absolute precision of fit and robustness, using highly durable aircraft-grade aluminium. Conclusion: Nice and slim, super-light, compact when packed away, yet sturdy – and when it matters, they can be extended to a respectable length in an instant. All this makes Leofoto carbon tripods from the Urban series ideal all-round tripods for practically any photographic project – but especially when travelling. Simply perfect!

Leofoto Urban LX-284CT carbon fibre tripod – slim yet sturdy

Slim and lightweight in overall build, the LX-284CT has thoroughly sturdy tripod legs. Their four segments each can be moved with an extremely smooth glide and released or locked in place in a flash with a quick twist. The diameters of the individual leg segments are 28, 25, 22 and 19 mm, ensuring a secure footing even when, for example, a heavier DSLR is ‘loaded’ onto the included XB-38 ball head.

Leofoto XB-32 ball head – small, but by no means weak

Leofoto carbon tripods from the Urban series always come complete with a matching Leofoto ball head. In this case, it is the XB-32, which, with a load capacity of 20 kg, is just as sturdy as the tripod and therefore a perfect match. It features a 3/8” thread at the bottom for the tripod and a ¼” screw at the top, making it suitable for practically any camera. The 38 mm thick ball is pleasantly easy to rotate and tilt. A large, comfortable knob allows for smooth adjustment of the friction and keeps the 38 mm thick ball securely in place. With the built-in quick-release coupling and the Arca-Swiss-compatible BPL-50 QR camera plate, mounting the camera is quick and reliable, almost effortless.