Leica Tripods and Heads

Name Order number	Production era	Type	Materials	Manufacturer's description	Exchange plate	Pan and tilt movement	Weight	Height	Max. load capacity	Accessories included	Optional accessories	MSRP
DH 1 (Gitzo G2180)	2009-2012 Review	Compact, low-profile, pan-tilt fluid head with a built-in counter- balance system	Light-weight polymer body	. . . fine-tuned for use with medium sized spotting scopes, but is also ideal for DSLRs with long lenses and or compact DV camcorders.	with 1 /4 in connector	360 degrees + 90 to - 90 degrees	570 g 1.3 lb	8.5 cm 3.3 in	approx. 4 kg 8.8 lb	draw-string cloth bag	aluminum balance plate for digiscoping 42225 (shown with DH 1)	DH 1 sold with Trima or Trica legs (see below)
Ball Head 24 14113	2013-Current	24 mm 0.94 in pan-lock quick-release ball head	Light-weight polymer body	As soon as the right position is found, gentle tightening of two locking screws fixes the ball head precisely in the vertical and horizontal plane.	with 1 /4 in connector 3 /8 in bottom thread	360 degrees + 90 to - 90 degrees	227 g 0.5 lbs	8.1 cm 3.2 in	approx. 12 kg 26.5 lbs	draw-string cloth bag	3x set quick release plates 14115 (shown with ball heads)	$US 285 at Oct 2013 announcement
Ball Head 38 14114	2013-Current Forum discussion	38 mm 1.5 in pan-lock quick-release ball head	Light-weight polymer body	As soon as the right position is found, gentle tightening of two locking screws fixes the ball head precisely in the vertical and horizontal plane.	with 1 /4 in connector 3 /8 in bottom thread	360 degrees + 90 to - 90 degrees	436 g ~1.0 lb	9.0 cm 3.5 in	approx. 24 kg 53 lbs	draw-string cloth bag	3x set quick release plates 14115 (shown with ball heads)	$US 285 at Oct 2013 announcement
Video Head VH1 42230	2014-Current	Swing-arm video head	Light-weight polymer body	. . . Despite its small size, it guarantees shake-free observation and unique insights into the natural world.	with quick-release 1 /4 + 3 /8 in connector plate	360 degrees + 90 to - 90 degrees				draw-string cloth bag		$US 249 at Oct 2014 announcement
Video Head VH2 42231	2014-Current		Light-weight polymer body	. . . provides a stable and secure platform for digiscoping and photography with larger lenses.	with quick-release 1 /4 + 3 /8 in connector plate	360 degrees + 90 to - 90 degrees				draw-string cloth bag		$US 299 at Oct 2014 announcement

• see TOOUG for mini-pods and other Leica Ball Heads

Name Order number	Production era	Type	Construction	Manufacturer's description	Max. tripod height	Min. tripod height	Carrying length	Weight	Max. load capacity	Accessories included	Optional accessories	MSRP
Trima 1 42224	2009-2012 Review	3-section legs	magnesium with foam padded upper leg segments		160 cm 63 in	37 cm 14.6 in	69 cm 27.2 in	1.92 kg 4.2 lbs	approx. 5 kg 11 lb	DH 1 head (see above) zip-up padded case		£BP 385 in 2010 $US 534 in 2012
Trica 1 42223	2009-2014 Review	3-section legs	carbon fiber with foam padded upper leg segments	A stable tripod is essential for a calm and steady view. . . Erecting and folding up is quick and effortless.	175 cm 68.9 in	38 cm 15.0 in	70 cm 27.6 in	2.1 kg 4.6 lbs	approx. 5 kg 11 lb	DH 1 head (see above) zip-up padded case		£BP 539 in 2010 $US 699 in 2014
Traveller Tripod 14101	2013-Current Forum discussion [1]	3-section legs with removable center column	8-layer carbon fiber legs with spike feet (not carry-on approved)	The Leica Traveller [sic] Tripod is as light as a feather. . . When collapsed, it's especially small and handy.	151 cm 59.4 in	10 cm 3.9 in	52 cm 20.5 in	1.2 kg 2.65 lbs	10 kg 22 lbs	Limited 2-Year Warranty	Cordura zip-up padded case with removable strap 14116	$US 525 at Oct 2013 announcement + $US 100 for case 14116
C-170 Tripod 42229	2014-Current	3-section legs with 32 cm center column	carbon fiber legs with magnesium fittings + foam padded upper leg segments	. . . ideal in combination with Leica spotting scopes, binoculars and Leica cameras and are optimized for outdoor use.	195 cm 74.8 in	? cm ? in	63 cm 24.8 in	1.4 kg 3.1 lbs	? kg ? lbs	zip-up padded case with removable strap		$US 549 at Oct 2014 announcement

• see Leica Geo-systems for manufacturer's line of survey instrument tripods
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