The new Leica ball heads and tripod are now shipping – check the current availability at the Leica Store Miami, B&H and Amazon. Additional information on the new products:
Leica Ball Head 24
- Easy to use
- Small and compact
- Quick release system
- 3/8 inch thread for adapting to other tripods
- Price: $285 (check availability)
Made in Germany, the Leica Ball Head 24 is made for small and compact cameras but depending on the leverage effect can be used with a medium weight camera like the Leica M. The simple and effective ball head with its mounting platform and a single locking knob that controls the 360 degrees panning and tilting is perfect for any photographer – the novice to the professional. The camera can be mounted directly to the ball head through the quick release system and ensures a speedy attachment.
Technical Data:
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Ball Diameter |
24 mm (15/16 inches) |
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Camera Connection |
1/4 inches |
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Bottom Thread |
3/8 inches |
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Dimensions (diameter & height) |
1 3/8 in. x 3 3/16 in. (35 x 81 mm) |
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Weight |
1/2 lb (227 g) |
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Max. Load |
26.46 lbs (12 kg) |
Leica Ball Head 38
- Compact, light & easy to use
- Can be used with all compact cameras including the X-System and the M-System
- Easy photographic leveling with TILT function
- Panorama pictures with 15 STOP Function
- Quick release system
- 3/8 inch thread for adapting to other tripods
- Price: $395 (check availability)
Made in Germany, the Leica Ball Head 38 offers more features than other similar ball heads. Its patented TILT function ensures that the ball moves only in one level, according to a 2-way tilt unit. The 15 STOP knob guarantees precise panoramic pictures as it locks the rotation of the ball in 15 steps. The ball head has an ultra compact quick release system which allows the photographer to mount additional cameras using the optional exchangeable mounting plates easily and quickly.
Technical Data:
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Ball Diameter |
38 mm (15/16 inches) |
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Camera Connection |
1/4 inches |
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Bottom Thread |
3/8 inches |
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Dimensions (diameter & height) |
2 11/64 in. x 3 35/64 in (55 X 90 mm) |
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Weight |
0.96 lb (436 g) |
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Max. Load |
52.92 lbs (24 kg) |
Leica traveller carbon fiber tripod
- Compact and lightweight
- Easy to set up
- Adapts to different surfaces
- 3/8 inch thread for adapting to Leica Ball Head 24 & 38 & other ball heads
- Price: $525 (check availability)
The Leica Traveller Tripod offers photographers a compact and lightweight professional tripod which makes it ideal when traveling. The tripod is made in Germany of eight layers of high grade carbon. The tripod can be used in a studio or on location. The rubber feet or steel spikes adapt to either a soft or hard surface. With only one adjustment, all tripod legs can be moved out and by disassembling the middle column, the tripod will be lighter and more compact. In addition, there is an optional tripod bag made of tear proof Cordura for easy and safe carrying.
Technical Data:
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Material |
Carbon |
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Number of leg segments |
3 |
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Max. & min. height |
4ft. 11 29/62 in x 3 5/16 in (151 cm & 10 cm) |
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Max height excl. center column |
3ft. 11 41/64 in. (121 cm) |
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Packing dimensions |
20 15/32 inches (52 cm) |
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Weight |
2.65 lbs (1.2 kg) |
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Max. Load |
22.08 lbs (10 kg) |
