Leofoto Tripods
Leofoto Ranger Series LS-285CEX Carbon Fibre Tripod with Leveling Base

- SKU:
- LEOLS-285CEX
- UPC:
- 6940828314566
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
Leofoto Ranger Series LS-285CEX Carbon Fibre Tripod with Leveling Base
LS Ranger series tripod features low center of gravity design without the centre coulmn and offers the light-weight but the best stability.
Leofoto Ranger series is at the forefront of modern tripod design. Following the success of larger systematic style column-less tripods, more photographers realising a centre-column is a major compromise in tripod functionality. Leofoto is one of the first brands to bring out a column-less design as their core tripod range.
By eliminating the centre-column, the legs can be stowed flush against each other, which trims the folded diameter of tripods by as much as 40%. Removing the center-column also makes it lighter and cheaper, while improving rigidity as there are less interconnecting parts between the legs and the camera. The only major compromise is the lack of extra height that a center-column offers. Optional to buy centre column DC282C / ER-282C for extra height.
All Ranger series tripods feature a compact apex machined from aircraft-grade aluminum. The apex is hollowed out to save weight and hard anodised for durability. On the side there is a UNC ¼” mounting hole for the Leofoto AM range of magic arms for attaching accessories like smartphone holders and gopros. Below the apex is another UNC ¼” mounting hole for attaching a weight hook – such a hook and carabiner are included with all Ranger tripods. The legs attach via stainless steel hinge shafts and brass bushings to a machined aluminium hinge chassis – premium materials you won’t see on many tripods in the market today.
Contructed of premium Japanese Carbon Fibre using 10x layer cross-weave carbon fibre tubes made by Toray Inc – one of the world’s top carbon fibre manufacturers. This ensures strength and rigidity while ensuring class-leading weight specifications. The hinges have self-returning angle-selectors which helps to increase operation.
The range features fat joints with prominent ribbing to provide great grip and torque for easy loosening and tightening of the joints. One of Leofoto’s features is a single-piece joint-shim. All Leofoto tripods feature a one-piece shim, which makes maintenance and cleaning of the joints much easier.
- Leg Section: 5
- Leg diameter: 28 / 25 / 22 / 19 / 16mm
- Half Ball Length: 54mm
- Maximum Load: 8kg
- Folded Length: 476mm
- Maximum Height: 1468mm
- Minimum Height: 102mm
- Weight: 1.35kg
Package Includes
1 x Leofoto LS-285CEX Ranger Series Carbon Fibre 5-section Tripod with Leveling Base
1 x Tripod Bag