Leofoto LY-265CF Mr.Y Carbon Tripod (Black) with Ball Head

SKU: 15480

GTIN: 6940828310483

HAN: 15480

Category: Tripods with Head

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€ 299,00

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Available in green, pink and black variations
Extremely lightweight: only 1.25 kg
Supports up to 7 kg
Flip Leg Lock System
5 leg sections
Leg diameters: 26/22/18.5/15/11.5 mm
Min./Max. height: 12 cm to 158 cm
Includes tripod bag

Leofoto LY-265CF Mr.Y Carbon Tripod (Black) with Ball Head

Available in green, pink, and black
Ultra-lightweight design – only 1.25 kg
Load capacity up to 7 kg
Flip leg lock system
5 leg sections
Leg diameters: 26 / 22 / 18.5 / 15 / 11.5 mm
Minimum / maximum height: 12 cm to 158 cm
Includes tripod carrying bag

Leofoto LY-265CF Mr.Y Carbon Tripod – Ultra-Light Travel Tripod with Innovative Y-Design

The Leofoto LY-265CF Mr.Y Carbon Tripod is a modern and exceptionally compact travel tripod designed for photographers and content creators who demand maximum stability, lightweight performance, and outstanding flexibility. Featuring an innovative Y-shaped centre column design, a reverse ball head, and a premium carbon fibre construction, this tripod sets new standards for mobile photography and video production.

Its unique design not only delivers a striking appearance but also improves stability, portability, and handling comfort — making it ideal for travel photography, outdoor adventures, landscape photography, and creative shooting scenarios.

Innovative Y-Design for Maximum Stability

The specially developed Y-shaped centre column provides enhanced stability while simultaneously reducing the tripod’s folded size.

Innovative Y-construction for improved rigidity and stability
Steady, vibration-free shots even in challenging conditions
Compact folded dimensions for easy transport
Ideal for travel, outdoor, and landscape photography

Reverse Ball Head for Precise Camera Positioning

The integrated reverse ball head enables precise camera alignment while maintaining an extremely compact overall height. This allows for excellent control during photo and video shooting without compromising portability.

Accurate positioning in every shooting situation
Compact construction for enhanced portability
Optimised for modern mirrorless camera systems

Ultra-Light Carbon Construction for Travel

Thanks to its premium carbon fibre construction, the Mr.Y tripod combines extremely low weight with excellent stability and load capacity.

Ultra-light travel tripod weighing only 1.25 kg
High load capacity up to 7 kg
Perfect for mobile photo and video productions
Compact folded length of only 43.5 cm

The compact dimensions allow the tripod to fit easily into backpacks, travel bags, and carry-on luggage — making it the perfect companion for photographers on the move.

Flexible Leg Angles & Low-Angle Shooting

The four individually adjustable leg angles provide maximum flexibility on a wide variety of surfaces and shooting environments.

Multiple leg angle positions for uneven terrain
Perfect for confined spaces and creative perspectives
Short centre column for ultra-low shooting angles
Ideal for macro, nature, and landscape photography

Stylish Design Available in Multiple Colours

In addition to the classic black version, the Leofoto Mr.Y Carbon Tripod is also available in eye-catching colour options. This allows photographers to combine professional performance with a modern and individual style.

100% Carbon – Maximum Stability with Minimal Weight

All Leofoto carbon tripod legs are manufactured from premium 10-layer carbon fibre material. This construction provides outstanding stability, high load resistance, and excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining minimal weight.

For the metal components, Leofoto uses high-quality 6061-T6 aluminium alloy with magnesium and silicon additives. This material offers excellent strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

All components are precision CNC-machined from solid material, resulting in significantly greater rigidity and precision compared to conventional cast parts.

Leofoto LY-265CF Mr.Y – Premium Compact Travel Tripod for Demanding Creators

The Leofoto LY-265CF Mr.Y Carbon Tripod combines ultra-lightweight construction, innovative engineering, high stability, and modern aesthetics in a professional travel tripod system. It is the perfect choice for photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts who require maximum performance in a compact format.

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Type	Photo tripod
Construction	Tripod
Load Capacity (kg)	7
Maximum Height (cm)	158
Minimum Height (cm)	12
Folded Length (cm)	43.5
Clamp System	Arca-Swiss
Camera Mount Thread	1/4"
Material	Carbon fibre
Tripod Head Material	Aluminium
Tilt Range (°)	90
Pan Range (°)	360
Leg Sections	4
Leg Lock Type	Flip lock
Maximum Leg Angle (°)	82
Feet Type	Rubber feet
Bubble Levels	1
Applications	Photography
Tilt Lock	Yes
Panorama Scale	Yes
Quick Release Plate	Yes
Tripod Head Included	Ball head
Centre Column	Yes
Length (cm)	43.5
Weight (kg)	1.25
Series	Mr.Y
Colour	Black

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1x Leofoto LY-265CF Mr.Y Carbon Tripod (Black) with Ball Head

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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