3 Legged Thing launched a new modular, tactical tripod system on Kickstarter. The project has already raised $63,256 of a $13,499 goal with 27 more days to go.
Additional information on the new 3 Legged Thing tripod system:
- Ultimate Modularity: Almost every component is interchangeable. You can swap out the legs, canopies, flat plates, rings, heads, and feet to build a custom setup for your specific shoot, eliminating the need to own separate tabletop, travel, or studio tripods.
- Two Core Canopies:
- James: Built for portability with a slim profile that fits easily into a camera bag’s water bottle pocket.
- Jason: Designed for maximum strength, stability, and additional mounting features.
- High Payload Capacity: Despite their portability, both base canopies can handle heavy camera rigs up to 30 kg (66 lbs).
- Three Carbon Fiber Leg Options:
- 5-Section: The most compact for travel, folding down to 16.7 inches.
- 4-Section: A happy medium balancing folded length and overall height.
- 3-Section: The sturdiest option, prioritizing maximum height (up to 60.6 inches) and stability.
- Multi-use Legs: Individual legs can be detached from the canopy to function as standard monopods or lightweight boom poles for lighting and audio.
- Glove-Friendly Adjustments: Features a new trigger-pull latch design that makes it easy to adjust the leg angles for a wider stance or low-angle shots, even if you are wearing thick gloves.
- Airhed Orbit Ball Head: Debuts a newly designed ball-style head that uses just one main control knob to intuitively level, adjust, and lock the camera into place.
- Tabletop Conversion: By removing the primary legs, you can attach the interchangeable feet directly to the canopy to create an ultra-sturdy, low-profile tabletop mini tripod.
- Easy Maintenance: Because the system is entirely modular and breaks down into separate pieces, it is exceptionally easy to clean out dirt, sand, and grit after shooting in harsh environments.
Also now on Kickstarter – the new Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH lens (more info):
