Leofoto Summit LM-405C Carbon Tripod – Professional Tripod with 40 kg Load Capacity and Compact Folded Size

SKU: 12536

GTIN: 6940828312708

HAN: 12536

Category: Tripods without Head

Supply Time 6-8 Weeks

$ 752,32

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Professional carbon tripod for heavy camera and video setups
High load capacity of up to 40 kg
Made from premium TORAYCA™ carbon fiber
5 leg sections with diameters of 40 / 36 / 32 / 28 / 25 mm
Extremely torsion-resistant with excellent vibration damping
No center column for maximum stability
100 mm tripod platform including video bowl adapter
Twist-Lock leg locks for fast setup and packing
Integrated bubble level
Includes carrying bag, stainless steel spikes, and multi-tool

Leofoto Summit LM-405C Carbon Tripod – Professional Tripod with 40 kg Load Capacity and Compact Folded Size

Professional carbon tripod for heavy camera and video setups
High load capacity of up to 40 kg
Made from premium TORAYCA™ carbon fiber
5 leg sections with diameters of 40 / 36 / 32 / 28 / 25 mm
Extremely torsion-resistant with excellent vibration damping
No center column for maximum stability
100 mm tripod platform including video bowl adapter
Twist-Lock leg locks for fast setup and packing
Integrated bubble level
Includes carrying bag, stainless steel spikes, and multi-tool

Product Description

The Leofoto Summit LM-405C Carbon Tripod is designed for professional photographers and videographers who require exceptional stability, high load capacity, and a compact folded size. With an impressive maximum load capacity of 40 kg, this tripod is ideal for heavy DSLR cameras, mirrorless camera systems, medium format cameras, and professional video cameras equipped with large telephoto lenses.

Thanks to its five-section leg design, the LM-405C folds down to a compact 53 cm, making it easy to transport. At the same time, it offers a maximum working height of 165 cm and, thanks to its center-column-free design, a minimum working height of just 9.5 cm, making it perfect for low-angle photography.

Despite weighing only 2.45 kg, the Summit LM-405C combines outstanding stability with excellent portability, making it an ideal choice for landscape, nature, wildlife, sports photography, and professional video production.

Leofoto Summit Series – Maximum Stability with Low Weight

The Leofoto Summit Series combines the stability of large professional tripods with a comparatively lightweight design. The tripod legs are constructed from 10-layer TORAYCA™ carbon fiber, providing exceptional rigidity, outstanding vibration absorption, and impressive load-bearing performance.

All metal components are precision CNC-machined from high-strength 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, ensuring excellent durability, precise tolerances, and consistently smooth operation.

The deliberate omission of a center column significantly increases torsional rigidity while minimizing vibrations. An optional center column is available separately for users who require additional height flexibility.

The removable 100 mm tripod platform features both 1/4" and 3/8" mounting threads and is compatible with virtually all professional tripod heads. For video applications, it can be replaced within seconds by the included 100 mm video bowl adapter.

Robust Design for Professional Photography and Video

The five heavy-duty carbon fiber leg sections with diameters of 40, 36, 32, 28, and 25 mm provide exceptional stability, even when supporting the heaviest camera equipment. Ergonomic Twist-Lock leg locks allow quick extension and secure locking of each leg section.

The integrated bubble level makes precise tripod alignment easy. Additional 3/8" threaded sockets allow accessories such as magic arms, smartphone holders, or external monitors to be mounted directly to the tripod.

The tripod comes equipped with non-slip rubber feet as standard. For demanding terrain such as ice, rocks, or loose ground, the rubber feet can quickly be replaced with the included stainless steel spikes.

Highlights of the Leofoto Summit LM-405C

Professional carbon tripod with up to 40 kg load capacity
Compact folded length of only 53 cm thanks to five leg sections
10-layer TORAYCA™ carbon fiber for maximum rigidity
100 mm tripod platform with interchangeable video bowl adapter
Twist-Lock system for fast setup and breakdown
Precision CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum components
Ideal for professional photography, videography, and medium format camera systems

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Technical Specifications

Maximum Load Capacity	40 kg
Weight	2.45 kg
Maximum Working Height	165 cm
Minimum Working Height	9.5 cm
Folded Length	53 cm
Number of Leg Sections	5
Leg Diameter	40 / 36 / 32 / 28 / 25 mm
Tripod Platform	100 mm
Leg Lock System	Twist-Lock
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40 °C
Center Column	No (optional accessory available)
Material	TORAYCA™ carbon fiber, aluminum, steel
Leg Angles	25° / 55° / 85°
Spikes	3/8" threaded, interchangeable
Bubble Level	Yes
Optional Accessories	Center column, Magic Arm, tripod leg warmers, carrying strap

Package Contents

1x Leofoto Summit LM-405C Carbon Tripod
1x 100 mm Video Bowl Adapter
3x Stainless Steel Spikes
1x Carrying Bag
1x 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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