With a load capacity of 30 kg, this tripod is the middleweight in the Summit series, which consists of six lightweight tripods, all of which are so strong that they each offer a load capacity of at least 25 kg. The load capacity of 30 kg makes the LM-364C suitable for many heavy camera equipment. When the tripod legs, each consisting of four segments, are fully extended, the maximum working height is 1,450 mm. The other end, i.e. the minimum working height, is 90 mm - nice and low for ground-level shots (frog perspective, macro, etc.). Despite all this, the Summit LM-364C weighs only 1,920 g. No wonder, as this is thanks to the sturdy but lightweight carbon fiber that the tripod legs are mainly made of.
In view of the load capacity and the maximum working height of the LM-364C, the pack size of 530 mm is not too long and is easy to handle. In any case, the very practical transport bag included in the scope of delivery is recommended for convenient transportation. Leofoto's aim with the Summit series was not least to achieve a wide range of applications. Like all Summit models, the LM-364C therefore not only has a removable tripod plate, but is also supplied with a 75 mm half-shell. The equipment also includes rubber feet, stainless steel spikes and a multi-tool. Fully equipped in this way, the Summit LM-364C carbon tripod is an absolute recommendation for working with professional camera systems - whether DSLR (including medium format) or video cameras.
Leofoto Summit series - super-strong, yet lightweight carbon tripods
Similar in strength to the powerful tripods in the Leofoto Mountain series, the carbon tripods in the Summit series are, however, a good deal lighter. This makes them particularly interesting wherever bulky camera equipment is used for landscape, nature and sports photography. It is Leofoto's philosophy that the tripod legs of the Summit series, which are made of high-density, ten-layer carbon, all achieve top values in terms of bending stiffness, strength and vibration damping. All metal parts also meet the highest standards of durability and longevity. Manufactured from high-strength aircraft aluminum, they achieve their absolute precision and ease of movement thanks to the exclusively CNC-controlled production process - it could hardly be more precise. Together, the individual elements of the carbon tripods in the Summit series are designed to provide secure support for heavy photo or video equipment in particular. To ensure that vibrations and oscillations are dampened as much as possible, an extendable center column has been deliberately omitted.
If you still need one, it is available as an optional accessory. But that's not all: the tripod plate, which is equipped with a circular bubble level, is removable and can be replaced with a half-shell for video cameras, which is included in the scope of delivery. Optional accessories (e.g. a smartphone holder, a magic arm, etc.) can be attached to the 3/8" threads on the tripod plate. Depending on the model, the tripod legs consist of two, three, four or even five segments. It goes without saying that they always glide smoothly and are torsion-proof. And thanks to the practical, non-slip rubberized twist locks, they can be quickly loosened or fixed with ease. Non-slip rubber feet and a set of stainless steel spikes are also included as standard. Snow and sand feet can be purchased as optional extras. Conclusion: Enormously strong and hard-wearing, the tripods in the Summit series are excellent tools for demanding photographers who always want or even have to rely on the high quality of all their equipment.
Summit LM-364C carbon tripod - high load capacity with maximum variability
In order to safely hold a maximum load of 30 kg, each of the three strong tripod legs consists of four stable segments with diameters of 36, 32, 28 and 25 mm. Adjusting the length and fixing the legs is very convenient. The non-slip, rubberized twist locks can be opened or closed in an instant. Adjusting the Summit LM-364C to its full length or back to its pack size is quick and intuitive.
The tripod plate has two standard screws, both in 3/8" and ¼". Therefore, there will hardly be any tripod heads that cannot be attached to this tripod. The first choice here is of course the numerous heads from Leofoto. Because the tripod plate can be removed from the entire Summit series, including the LM-364C, and replaced with the 75 mm half-shell that is part of the equipment, the LM-364C can also accommodate video heads with a 75 mm half-shell. An invaluable advantage for all those users who alternate between working with a heavily equipped DSLR and a professional video camera. The strong Summit LM-364C is always a reliable, stable "base".
Leofoto: uncompromising tripods and accessories
Leofoto is a brand of Zhongshan Laitu Photographic Equipment Co. Ltd. in Guangdong, China. Although not an industrial giant, the company has been a technology leader among Chinese photo accessory manufacturers for many years. Highly specialized, the company concentrates on the production of excellent carbon and aluminium tripods, ball heads and complete tripod accessories. In two CNC and two assembly plants, the innovative employees in the company's own measuring and test centers develop products for series production with the highest precision. This is where uncompromising top products are created, the outstanding quality of which need fear no comparison with tripods from well-known and expensive brands. Simply test and compare!
