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Leofoto LM-402C Summit Carbon Tripod – Professional Tripod with 50 kg Load Capacity

SKU: 14199

GTIN: 6940828312715

HAN: 14199

Category: Tripods without Head

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€ 429,00

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Exceptional strength – supports up to 50 kg (110 lbs)
Working height: 8 to 41.5 cm (3.1–16.3 in)
Compact folded length: 29.8 cm (11.7 in)
2-section tripod legs made from 10-layer carbon fiber
100 mm tripod platform with included video bowl adapter
Lightweight design – only 1.58 kg (3.48 lbs)
Ideal for professional photo and video equipment

Leofoto LM-402C Summit Carbon Tripod – Professional Tripod with 50 kg Load Capacity

Exceptional strength – supports up to 50 kg (110 lbs)
Working height: 8 to 41.5 cm (3.1–16.3 in)
Compact folded length: 29.8 cm (11.7 in)
2-section tripod legs made from 10-layer carbon fiber
100 mm tripod platform with included video bowl adapter
Lightweight design – only 1.58 kg (3.48 lbs)
Ideal for professional photo and video equipment

Product Description

The Leofoto LM-402C Summit Carbon Tripod is designed specifically for professional photographers and videographers working with heavy camera and video equipment. With an impressive 50 kg (110 lbs) load capacity, it delivers exceptional stability for DSLR cameras, mirrorless systems, medium format cameras, and professional video rigs equipped with large telephoto lenses.

Its oversized carbon fiber leg tubes and highly rigid construction provide outstanding vibration reduction and torsional stiffness, even under demanding shooting conditions. The deliberate omission of a center column further increases stability while allowing an ultra-low minimum working height of just 8 cm (3.1 in).

Despite its impressive strength, the LM-402C remains highly portable with a folded length of only 29.8 cm (11.7 in) and a weight of just 1.58 kg (3.48 lbs). It is an excellent choice for landscape, wildlife, nature, sports, and professional video production.

Leofoto Summit Series – Maximum Stability with Minimum Weight

The Leofoto Summit Series is engineered for photographers and filmmakers who require uncompromising stability without carrying unnecessary weight. The tripod legs are constructed from premium multi-layer carbon fiber, providing an exceptional combination of rigidity, vibration damping, and lightweight performance.

All metal components are precision CNC-machined from high-strength 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, ensuring outstanding durability, tight manufacturing tolerances, and consistently smooth operation even after years of intensive use.

By eliminating the center column, the tripod achieves maximum torsional rigidity and stability. For users who require additional height, an optional center column is available separately.

The removable 100 mm tripod platform features a standard 3/8"-16 mounting thread and can easily be replaced with the included video bowl adapter. Additional 3/8"-16 accessory threads allow the attachment of Magic Arms, smartphone holders, monitors, and other professional accessories.

Robust Carbon Fiber Construction for Professional Applications

The two oversized leg sections, measuring 40 mm and 32 mm in diameter, provide exceptional stability even when supporting the heaviest professional camera systems. The proven Twist-Lock leg locks allow quick deployment while ensuring a secure and reliable lock.

Three adjustable leg angles of 25°, 55°, and 85° provide maximum flexibility, allowing everything from ultra-low-angle compositions to stable positioning on uneven terrain.

Non-slip rubber feet are fitted as standard and can quickly be replaced with the included stainless steel spikes for superior grip on ice, rocks, soft ground, or other challenging surfaces.

Key Features of the Leofoto LM-402C

Professional carbon fiber tripod with a 50 kg (110 lbs) load capacity
Extremely rigid design without a center column
10-layer carbon fiber construction for outstanding stability
Precision CNC-machined 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum components
100 mm tripod platform with interchangeable video bowl adapter
Twist-Lock leg locks for fast setup and secure locking
Suitable for professional photography, videography, and medium format camera systems

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Technical Specifications

Leg Sections	2
Leg Diameter	40 / 32 mm
Leg Angles	25° / 55° / 85°
Leg Lock Type	Twist Lock
Material	Carbon Fiber
Maximum Load Capacity	50 kg (110 lbs)
Folded Length	298 mm
Maximum Working Height	415 mm
Minimum Working Height	80 mm
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °C
Weight	1,580 g (1.58 kg)

What's Included

1× Leofoto LM-402C Summit Carbon Tripod
1× 100 mm Video Bowl Adapter
1× Set of Stainless Steel Spikes
1× Carrying Bag
1× Multi-Tool

Tripod Components

Cameras and tripods have a long-standing partnership, maintaining relevance and unmatched functionality in a world dominated by image stabilization and Photoshop tricks. Although the form and function of a tripod are much simpler to understand than today’s DSLRs, with their extensive features, selecting the right setup from a variety of manufacturers and seemingly comparable models can be a daunting task. This article outlines the basic types of tripod kits every photographer should consider, and discusses the various categories of tripod heads and legs for those looking to build a custom setup.

Tabletop Tripods

For some, the simplest and smallest solution is often the best, and for this audience, a tabletop tripod offers a particularly compact solution for the everyday photographer. These tripods come in a range of types and sizes and are usually sold as kits with a pre-mounted head and legs. They are typically inseparable and reach a maximum height of no more than 30cm. These tripods are ideal for travelers, hikers, or those photographing in areas where carrying full-sized camera equipment might be restricted. Those needing a table support may also consider a flexible variant, such as the Joby Gorillapod line. These compact and lightweight supports can be used on a traditional flat surface or wrapped around various objects (such as branches, pipes, and handlebars) to stabilize your camera on uneven terrain or create a unique new photographic perspective.

The Tripod System

For the passionate, ambitious, and professional photographer, investing in a modular tripod system—or, for the layperson, a tripod with a removable head and a set of durable, versatile legs—is the preferred choice. Whether purchased together as part of an extended set or separately, investing in a system ensures the user obtains customizable, high-quality equipment that can be adapted to specific photography needs either now or in the future. Below, we outline some of the different options for purchasing a pre-made tripod kit or assembling your own tripod kit using components selected to meet your individual requirements.

The 3-Way Pan-Tilt Head

When most people think about tripod functionality, they envision the movement and brand-licensed style of the classic three-way head. This design remains popular with beginners for its ease of use and relatively precise movement. The head consists of three separate arms controlling vertical tilt, horizontal tilt, and 360-degree panning. To adjust the position of each angle, simply turn the handle for the desired angle, position the camera, and then tighten the handle again to lock the camera in place—it's that simple. Three-way heads are commonly used for landscape, portrait, still-life, macro, or product photography, but they can be used for almost any photographic application.

The Ball Head

The ball head is currently the most modern and generally preferred head style, partly due to its compact size (compared to three-way heads), lightweight build, and ease of adjustment. Unlike the three-way head, ball heads save size and weight by allowing you to use the camera itself as the "handle," positioning the camera in any direction with just one rather than three knobs. Ball heads typically feature dual or triple control, allowing photographers to control the ball’s movement and friction with separate knobs. Tri-control designs often implement a third knob that controls the 360-degree panning separately from the main ball lock. Due to its size and speed, this head style is popular among sports, action, nature, travel, and studio photographers. Like the three-way head, it can also be used for almost any photographic application.

The Gimbal Head

Gimbal heads are practically essential in the world of advanced sports and wildlife photography, as they support the large telephoto lenses that are an undeniable hallmark of the craft. The gimbal head is designed to support and balance large lenses and camera bodies, allowing the user to follow a moving subject vertically and horizontally, and, if properly balanced, retain its last position even when the photographer’s hand leaves the camera. They are generally the largest and heaviest head style, but for photographers who need them, their utility is unrivaled. It is also worth noting that most gimbal heads are not sold with a mounting plate; one must be selected specifically for the lens in use. When investing in a gimbal system, you should always purchase a suitable lens mounting plate that provides enough length to adequately balance your equipment.

The Fluid Head

Since almost every camera now includes advanced video functions, many photographers have begun incorporating video components into their tripod kits, with the fluid head being the most significant of these additions. The fluid head is designed to reduce resistance when recording video, allowing for smooth pans and tilts along two axes, and the integrated "fluid" cartridge reduces unwanted shakes, vibrations, and jitters. While each tripod head has a maximum load capacity, the stated maximum of a fluid head should be seen as a guideline that should never be exceeded. Balanced weight is essential for good fluid head performance, and resistance to an unbalanced load can impair the video-smoothing properties of the head, especially in the hands of beginner videographers.

Material Choice

Tripod legs—whether for beginners or professionals—are a relatively straightforward matter, limited to three simple factors: weight, load capacity, and price. The often heavier, cheaper, and somewhat more durable material for tripod legs is an oldie but goodie: aluminum. Although its weight may not be ideal for travel, aluminum tripods benefit from this weight with increased stability and the ability to withstand daily use and minor impacts. However, aluminum legs are subject to the environment in which they are used, which simply means they heat up in the sun, cool down in the cold, and can rust if not properly cleaned after exposure to freshwater and saltwater. The second, newer, and more expensive material option is carbon fiber, which has become a darling in the world of outdoor and landscape photography due to its lighter weight and excellent rigidity. Although the price difference between aluminum and carbon fiber has decreased significantly in recent years, it is still substantial for higher-quality tripod brands.

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