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Review Summary
Carbon fiber
3 - (29, 26 & 23mm diameters)
Evo 2 Double-Break Friction Dial
Yes, 3 positions: 23deg., 55deg. & 80deg.
No
Rapid, reversible
1 - (29mm diameter)
Reversible 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screw
Ball head with separate controls for pan lock, ball lock, tension lock and Arca-style clamping
Magnesium alloy
Yes (Arca-style) - plate included
1.61" (41 mm)
26.45lbs (12.00kg)
Maximum Height: Tripod: 66.33" (168.5 cm)
Monopod: 54.13"(137.5 cm)
Maximum Height w/o Column Extended: 53.54" (136 cm)
With column removed: 52.67" (133.8 cm)
Folded Length: 22" (56 cm)
Minimum Height: Tripod: 5.9" (15 cm)
Height Monopod: 20.59" (52.3 cm)
Head:
Height: 3.66" (93 mm)
Tripod: 3.67 lb (1.66 kg)
Monopod: 13.65 oz (387 g)
Head: 13.68 oz (388 g)
The 3 Legged Thing x5 Frank Evolution 2 CF Tripod System with AirHed 2 Ball Head (Black) is a stylish and compact travel tripod system, the most stable in 3LT's 29mm Ultra Pro range of tripods. With the ball head attached to the tripod, the system extends from a minimum height of 5.9" to a maximum height of 66.33". Folded down to 22", the x5 Frank is a versatile professional camera support system that fits in most airline carry-on bags.
The x5 Frank's legs are composed of 3LT's Stealth carbon fiber for superbly lightweight strength - the tripod system weighs just 3.67 lb and supports up to 26.45 lb, to accommodate any DSLR with most lenses. One of the tripod legs unscrews to become a monopod. The center column is both removable and reversible to accommodate shooting from the lowest of low angles. Leg angles can be set at three different positions; at their widest and with the column removed, the AirHed 2's camera plate sits only 5.9" from the ground.
The AirHed 2 is a sturdy magnesium alloy ball head that features separate control knobs for pan lock, tilt lock and Arca-style clamping of the included quick-release plate. There's also a tension control built into the tilt-lock knob.