Kudos to Leofoto for their modularity! I have considered a leveling base/head for years, but have never bought one. I have a panning clamp with an Arca dovetail that I slot in the ball head clamp and then level that. It is one extra piece to carry though! BTW, you have fantastic information on your channel! Thanks and good shooting!

@emilvonmaltitz

17 күн бұрын

Thanks James. I am planning to get around to doing another video on exactly how modular they are...hoping to finally finish it next month.

Great video. Leofoto also sell "Leofoto LS-CEX Leveling Tripod Apex with FIXED Leveling Base". I have LS-364C, and planning to get one LS-CEX Leveling Tripod Apex with FIXED Leveling Base - 36CEX.

@emilvonmaltitz

3 ай бұрын

I reckon the CEX tripods are definitely worth it! My favourite personal tripod is the LP-364CEX. The LS version you’re getting is excellent and probably the best value for money 36mm tubed tripod you can find. Enjoy!

@papabear7875

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. LS-364 + 36CEX is the best value compared to LP-364CEX. LP series which helps to minimize the need for maintenance due to their design in the locker system. I carry Platypod Ultra + Leofoto H50 + LH-30 ballhead for beach or scouting purpose when I don't want to carry the tripod. So far I do like it the new setup LS-364CEX with MHXPRO-BHQ2 - Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball Head. Total weight about 5.10 lbs, I no longer need to carry the Leofoto leveling base. @@emilvonmaltitz

Very interesting to hear of the breakdown of the Leofoto part numbers and how to mix and match. I’m no expert but if you add an LB65N Levelling Head to at LS-323-CL is that the same beast apart from the ball head which you can add too.

@emilvonmaltitz

4 ай бұрын

In theory you can turn any tripod into a leveling tripod by using the lb65n (or the smaller ones for that matter). The locking mechanism on the ball is slightly different and you get a little more height on the apex by adding the unit. Nice to have the different options.

@firstclassfish01

2 ай бұрын

Not sure what you’re referencing here exactly? Wouldn’t all leveling bases appropriate for each tripod be the same thing as they’re just going on the spider or top of center column as it were.

You’ve figured out some of the utility of a “system” tripod, but there’s still so much more potential. I start with 36mm legs because there’s more available - LS, LM and CEX apexes for example. There is also the LS-362 with very short legs. Let’s say you need a tripod for shooting over a railing. You could replace one leg with the two section short leg, put a 3/8” stud in the end, add a mini ball head and a clamp and you now have two legs on the ground and one clamped to the railing. Need that leg to be normal length again? No problem, thread a monopod into the 3/8” thread the foot normally goes into. We really should come up with a catalog of different options using stock LeoFoto parts.

@emilvonmaltitz

4 ай бұрын

That video is on it’s way. I chop and change several components…but the tripod as a system is a wonderful plus. I want to do a better longer film as the tripod as a system. This was just a short answer to a single question. Thanks for watching!

@edsassler

4 ай бұрын

@@emilvonmaltitz docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2VLw8DfpahPorhKAc4Na32YTakNYaClY_I9B9AHDa5wV3lVd8cGiOqSH0EZdi1sFmyYj-gWExg1LT/pub Skip to the end for the tripod bit.