Leofoto Athena LA-284C 10 Layer Carbon Water, Sand Proof, Corrosion Resistant Titanium Feet RED Tripod with LH-30 RED Ball Head - Max Load 10kg, Min 160mm to 1290mm

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Leofoto Athena LA-284C 10 Layer Carbon Water, Sand Proof, Corrosion Resistant Titanium Feet RED Tripod with LH-30 RED Ball Head - Max Load 10kg, Min 160mm to 1290mm

Name: Leofoto Athena LA-284C 10 Layer Carbon Water, Sand Proof, Corrosion Resistant Titanium Feet RED Tripod with LH-30 RED Ball Head - Max Load 10kg, Min 160mm to 1290mm
Brand: Leofoto
Price: 416.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Leofoto Athena LA-284C 10 Layer Carbon Water, Sand Proof, Corrosion Resistant Titanium Feet RED Tripod with LH-30 RED Ball Head is a lightweight, adventure-focused carbon fibre tripod designed for photographers who work in challenging outdoor environments like beaches, rivers, snow, and coastal locations. With a 10kg maximum load capacity, 10-layer carbon fibre construction, and a working range from 160mm up to 1290mm, it delivers strong portability and low-angle shooting flexibility while still supporting mirrorless and light DSLR setups with confidence. The Poseidon-style sealed twist-lock system and titanium components help protect against corrosion, sand, and saltwater, and the LH-30 red ball head provides smooth, precise control in a compact, travel-friendly setup.

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DESCRIPTION

Leofoto Athena LA-284C, a pinnacle of innovation in tripod design. With its striking classic red tubes, it stands apart from conventional black tripods.

Crafted from Toray 100% 10-layer carbon fibre, the leg tubes boast a cross rhombus structure, providing exceptional strength, stability, and reduced vibration for impeccable shots every time.

Engineered to withstand the harshest environments, the Athena series is corrosion-resistant, featuring titanium alloy foot spikes, rubber feet screws, and tube plugs, ensuring longevity even in seawater conditions.

Experience unparalleled convenience with its maintenance-free system, saving you valuable cleaning time and enhancing productivity. Anti-twist technology with embedded silica gel mats ensures steady shots, preventing unwanted twisting, particularly in water.

With its compact apex design and absence of a centre column, the Athena series offers exceptional stability in a smaller footprint compared to traditional tripods of similar specifications.

The hollow-out top plate design not only reduces weight but also enhances flexibility, making it an ideal companion for on-the-go shooters.

Safety is paramount, with three set screws on the top plate ensuring a secure mount for the included LH-30 RED Ball Head. The LH series ball head offers up to 45 degrees of tilt in all directions and up to 90 degrees in the two drop-notches, providing versatility for various shooting angles.

SPECS

Max. Height 1290mm
Folded length 540mm
Leg Section 4
Min. Height 160mm
Max Load 10kg
Weight 1.55kg

FEATURES

Stunning and unique: Different from the traditional black tripods, the Athena series features stunning classic red tubes.
Toray 100% 10-layer carbon fibre: Toray 100% 10-layer carbon fibre leg tubes feature a cross rhombus structure for greater strength, stability and less vibration.
Corrosion Resistant: Athena series tripods' foot spikes', rubber feet screws and tube plugs are all made of titanium alloy for seawater corrosion resistance.
Maintenance-free system: Saves a lot of cleaning time and improves efficiency.
Anti-twist technology: Three embedded silica gel mats avoid twisting in water.
No centre column, compact design: The Athena series adopts a compact apex design, much smaller than tripods of the same maximum tube and height.
Hollow-out top plate: Hollow-out top plate design makes the tripod lighter and more flexible.
Safety and anti-rotation design: Included 3 set screws on the top plate to secure the ballhead mounted on the tripod.
Dual Drop-Notches and Low Profile ballhead: The LH series offers up to 45 degrees of tilt in all directions, and up to 90 degrees in the two drop-notches.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Leofoto Athena LA-284C 10 Layer Carbon Water, Sand Proof, Corrosion Resistant Titanium Feet RED Tripod with LH-30 RED Ball Head
Tripod bag
Accessories bag
QC passed certificate
Hangtag
Warranty card
Instructions
Titanium foot spikes X3
Allen key X3
Multi-tool kit
Weight hook

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION(S)

1. What is the Leofoto Athena LA-284C used for?
It’s designed for outdoor and travel photography, especially in harsh environments like beaches, rivers, snow, and coastal areas where water, sand, and corrosion are a concern.

2. What is the maximum load capacity?
It supports up to 10kg, making it suitable for mirrorless cameras and light DSLR setups.

3. What is the height range?
It ranges from 160mm minimum to 1290mm maximum, depending on configuration.

4. What makes the Athena/Poseidon-style design special?
It uses titanium components and sealed twist-lock legs to resist corrosion and prevent sand, salt, and water ingress, making it ideal for coastal and wet environments.

5. Does it include a ball head?
Yes, it comes with the LH-30 red ball head, offering smooth movement and Arca-compatible quick release functionality.

6. What material is it made from?
It uses 10-layer carbon fibre legs, which provide strength, stiffness, and reduced vibration while keeping weight low.

7. Is it good for travel photography?
Yes, it folds compactly and is lightweight (around 1.55kg including head), making it easy to carry on hikes and trips.

8. Can it be used near saltwater?
Yes, it’s specifically designed for marine environments with corrosion-resistant materials and sealed joints.

9. Does it have a centre column?
No, it uses a no-centre-column design for better stability and reduced flex.

10. Why choose the LA-284C Athena?
It’s a strong choice if you want a lightweight, weather-resistant tripod that can handle harsh outdoor conditions while remaining easy to carry and quick to deploy.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Our aim is to ensure that your order arrives with you as soon as possible and in the safest, most cost-effective means.

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PRE-ORDER ITEMS

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Please be advised that we have now introduced DPD Pins to all DPD orders from Optics Warehouse.
If your shipment is being sent from Optics Warehouse via DPD you will be sent a Pin Code that must be shown to the courier upon delivery.
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