Description
- Includes DC-222C Quick Add-On Center Column
- Independent Leg Spread
- Three Angle Stops: 23-, 55-, and 85°
- 1/4"-20 threaded Accessory Socket for Monitor, Microphone, LED light or More
- Removable Ballast Hook
- Interchangeable Feet (1/4")
- Carrying Case
Leofoto tripods features 10x carbon fiber tubes that make the tripod lightweight while maintaining a strong load capacity. The 6061 aluminum parts are CNC machined and hard anodized, making the surface tough against scratching and scuffing. The twist leg lock system is quickly deployed with a simple quarter turn. With the tripod's three variable leg angles, it allows you to splay the legs completely out, so the support can drop to a very low minimum height.
The included Leofoto DC-222C Carbon Fiber Add-On Column is an adjustable, two-section center column extension for tripods and monopods. Made up of two lightweight yet durable 10-layer carbon fiber, the DC-222C adds from 7.8 to 12.5" in height and is suitable for use with supports that have a load capacity of up to 17.6 lb. The column base has a diameter of 1.14" and an integrated 3/8"-16 threaded socket, and the top platform features a spring-loaded 3/8"-16 threaded tip that can be slid down to reveal a 1/4"-20 threaded tip, making it compatible with virtually any tripod head.
LS-224CX Tripod:
Max. Height: 1073mm / 42.24''
Min. Height: 80mm / 3.15''
Folded length: 406mm / 15.98''
Leg Section: 4
Max load: 6kg / 13.23lb
Weight: 0.71kg / 1.57lb
Customer Reviews
Always buy Leofoto when it comes to tripods. Love them, if I had one recommendation it would be Tom make your tripod bags a little longer. I always put spikes on my tripod and the don’t always fit in the bag after you do that
Too soon to review. I need to spend some more time to give feedback
Built very well, extremely lightweight
Love this tripod for going backpack hunting. I bought it from RentOutdoorGear.com because I got to try it first before buying. The leg locks are very secure and lock/unlock in 1/4 turn. They're sealed against dust and grit. The little LH-25 ball head is surprisingly smooth and allows me to pan/tilt with the single lever lock when I roll the ball over into the drop-slot.
One draw back is that you have to make sure the screw knob that locks the arca plate is pointed up or to the front/back when you're using the drop slot or you get interference with the legs hitting the knob when panning because the head is very low and compact. If it was 3 - 5 millimeters taller, there wouldn't be an issue, but that would probably add some weight. If you get contact when panning, just rotate the plate 90 degrees and you should have clearance.
The head has a single tension locking lever to control the ball and it surprisingly gives good control. It releases the panning action before the tilt which is perfect for glassing. The whole setup with the head is under 2 pounds which is crazy-light and it still works well for a 65mm spotting scope. I think you could run an 80mm scope off it, but it wouldn't be ideal. The next size up tripod would be a better choice with larger scopes.
The add-on center column is super lightweight, but I usually don't bring it along. Moving the ball head back and forth between the platform and the column is tedious and I don't usually mind raising the whole tripod when I'm using my binoculars. If using the center column is an important key feature to you, then I would get the LX-224 where the center column is built in... or buy another LH-25 head and keep it on the column at all times so you don't have to swap the head back and forth.
Really happy with this tripod overall. Great stability and function in an ultra-lightweight package that's built right with high end materials and excellent fit & finish quality. Rent Outdoor Gear was awesome to work with and helped me choose the perfect tripod for my needs. They credited 100% of my rental toward my purchase.
Yes, I bought an LS-224c a few weeks ago, but I also have 7 other LeoFoto tripods. As the leg diameters are shared between all of the tripods, I can mix and match legs to make the system do what I want. My 36 series tripod uses the CEX leveling head from a 365CEX, 2 legs from a 364c with the bottom sections from 284 monopods, bringing the height to 8’. The other leg is from a 362, so it’s super short. This allows me to shoot over walls and fences. My new 224 gives me a longer leg option for my 223CEX, and I just got the LO apex to add to that kit. LeoFoto doesn’t push the interchangeability of the parts, I think that’s the real selling point.
