Leofoto LM Summit LM-404CL 10 Layer Carbon Hollow-out Spider 100mm Bowl Tall Tripod with Safety Lock System - Max Load 40kg, Min 128mm to Max 2135mm
The Leofoto LM Summit LM-404CL 10 Layer Carbon Hollow-out Spider 100mm Bowl Tall Tripod with Safety Lock System is a heavy-duty professional tripod designed for maximum reach, stability, and extreme load performance in demanding photo and video work. With a 40kg maximum load capacity, 10-layer carbon fibre construction, and an extended working range from 128mm up to 2135mm, it offers one of the tallest and most versatile configurations in the Summit series, making it ideal for large telephoto wildlife setups, cinema rigs, and elevated shooting positions where height really matters. The 100mm bowl system allows fast and accurate levelling for fluid video heads, while the hollow-out spider design and safety lock system keep it rigid, secure, and surprisingly manageable for its size.
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Leofoto LM Summit LM-404CL 10 Layer Carbon Hollow-out Spider 100mm Bowl Tall Tripod, is a lightweight yet robust solution designed for photographers/shooters who are always on the move. Crafted with a hollow-out spider design, this tripod ensures exceptional strength while keeping weight to a minimum, making it the perfect choice for travel enthusiasts and adventurers.
Its compact design not only enhances stability but also makes it incredibly portable, allowing you to capture stunning shots wherever your journey takes you. Plus, with UNC 3/8 mounting holes on the bottom and side of the spider, this tripod is versatile enough to accommodate various accessories, expanding its usability beyond just cameras.
Equipped with Toray 100% 10-layer carbon fibre leg tubes featuring a cross rhombus structure, the LM Summit LM-404CL guarantees superior strength, stability, and reduced vibration, ensuring your shots are always sharp and steady.
Experience effortless setup and breakdown with the special leg lock system, which enables quick rotation with just a 1/4 turn to lock and unlock the legs. Additionally, the removable feet at the base of each pod can be swapped out for steel claws, spikes, or other accessories to provide the best traction on any terrain.
- Unique safety lock system
- Max. Height 2135mm
- Folded Length 720mm
- Leg Section 4
- Min. Height 128mm
- Max Load 40kg
- Bowl Diameter 100mm
- Weight 2.69kg
- Super light tripod: Makes it ideally suited for travellers and those on the go.
- Platform: Hollow-out spider design for lighter weight without compromising strength.
- Compact design: The design makes the tripod more compact and stable.
- Not only for cameras: UNC 3/8 mounting holes on the bottom and the side of the spider.
- Semi-automatic angle stop.
- 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.
- Leg lock system: A special leg lock system provides an easy and quick rotation of only 1/4 turn to lock and unlock the leg.
- Removable feet: The removable feet at the base of each pod can be replaced by steel claws, spikes and other accessories to facilitate the best traction for any given terrain.
- One piece shims: One piece shims are stronger and more reliable than 2 piece shims leading to less failure and maintenance.
- Leofoto LM Summit LM-404CL 10 Layer Carbon Hollow-out Spider 100mm Bowl Tall Tripod with Safety Lock System
- Tripod case
- Video bowl
- Accessories bag
- QC passed certificate
- Hangtag
- Warranty card
- Instructions
- Stainless steel spike x3
- Allen key x3
1. What is the Leofoto LM-404CL used for?
It’s designed for professional wildlife photography, cinema video production, and any setup using heavy cameras or long telephoto lenses that require extreme stability and height.
2. What is the maximum load capacity?
It supports up to 40kg, making it suitable for very large professional camera and video rigs.
3. What is the height range?
It ranges from 128mm minimum to 2135mm maximum, giving it one of the tallest working heights in its class.
4. Does it include a centre column?
No, it uses a no-centre-column design, which improves stability and reduces vibration at all heights.
5. What is the bowl system for?
The 100mm half-bowl allows fast levelling of fluid heads, which is especially important for video and panoramic work.
6. What material is it made from?
It’s built from 10-layer carbon fibre, balancing high strength with reduced weight for its size class.
7. Is it suitable for video use?
Yes, the 100mm bowl system is specifically designed for professional fluid video heads and cinema workflows.
8. How heavy is it?
It weighs about 2.69kg, which is relatively light considering its size and load rating.
9. Is it good for field and outdoor use?
Yes, it’s designed for rugged professional environments with reinforced locks and a stable spider base.
10. Why choose the LM-404CL?
It’s ideal when you need maximum height, extreme load capacity, and professional stability in a single carbon fibre tripod system.
Our aim is to ensure that your order arrives with you as soon as possible and in the safest, most cost-effective means.
Please Note: Shipping charges may be subject to additional surcharges if out of area or over weight restrictions.
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