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3 Legged Thing Legends Jay 5-Section Carbon Fiber Levelling Base Travel Tripod with AirHed Cine Video Head, Darkness

SKU: 3LTJAYKAD MFR: JAYKIT-ADARK
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Key Features

  • Achieve smooth, professional video with the AirHed Cine fluid video head.
  • Capture stable footage with this carbon fiber tripod, supporting up to 30 lbs.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with a height range from 7.72" to 47.2" using this tripod.
  • The 5-section legs with twist locks offer secure & rapid height adjustments.
  • Compact and portable: this travel tripod folds down to just 19.72" for easy carry.
  • Use the leveling base for quick setup on uneven terrain with this video tripod.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Orli A : small and strong. i need it for traveling

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2021-11-17T07:44:41

Rated 5 out of 5

I am happy so far!

This tripod is well built and still very light to pick up and carry. It makes me feel like a professional. Very smooth movement when shooting video. I am still getting used to all of the unique features but so far very happy with it. Will be traveling with it to Bermuda in a month so will have a better handle on how I really feel about it.

DENISE A.

2020-10-20T08:36:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Great traveling tripod for filmmakers

Check out my Youtube review of this product.

Ellory Y.

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3 Legged Thing Legends Jay Specifications

  • Color

    Darkness

  • Material

    Carbon Fiber

  • Maximum Load Capability

    30 lbs (14kg)

  • Leg Sections

    5

  • Leg Lock Type

    Twist Lock

  • Leg Tube Diameters

    1.02" (26mm)
    0.90" (23mm)
    0.79" (20mm)
    0.67" (17mm)
    0.55" (14mm)

  • Foot Thread

    1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16

  • Leg Angles

    23 Degree, 55 Degree, 80 Degree

  • Independent Leg Spread

    Yes

  • Feet

    Rubber Bootz

  • AirHed Type

    Tilt Video Head

  • AirHed Base Mount

    3/8"-16 Thread Female

  • AirHed Base Diameter

    2.36" (6cm)

  • Mount

    Dual 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16

  • Quick Release Plate

    Arca-Swiss compatible plate

  • Camera Mounting Screw

    Dual 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16

  • Number of Bubble Levels

    1 on Tripod, 2 on AirHed

  • AirHed Controls

    Pan lock, Tilt friction, Plate Release

  • Panning Range

    360 Degree

  • Tripod Folded Length

    19.72" (50.1cm)

  • Maximum Height

    47.2" (119.8cm) (With AirHed)
    43.7" (110cm) (Without AirHed)

  • Minimum Height

    7.72" (19.6cm) (With AirHed)
    3.94" (10cm) (Without AirHed)

  • Detachable Leg Height

    48.8" (123.9cm) (With AirHed)
    44.8" (113.7cm) (Without AirHed)

  • Detachable Leg Folded Length

    16.77" (42.6cm) (With AirHed)
    12.99" (33cm) (Without AirHed)

  • Dimensions (H x W x L)

    AirHed: 3.78 x 4.13 x 3.62" (9.6 x 10.5 x 9.2cm) (Including Plate)

  • Weight

    Tripod:
    3.11 lbs (1.41kg)
    4.74 lbs (2.15kg) (With AirHed)

    AirHed:
    1.62 lbs (737g) (Including Plate & Arm)
    1.25 lbs (569g) (Without Plate)

  • UPC Code

    5060244886346

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Type-Still & VideoStill & Video
MaterialCarbon FiberCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
Weight3.1 to 5 lbs3.1 to 5 lbs3.1 to 5 lbs
Base Type-1/4" Screw, 3/8" Screw1/4" Screw, 3/8" Screw
Closed Length15.1" to 20"15.1" to 20"15.1" to 20"
Maximum Height40.1" to 50"40.1" to 50"40.1" to 50"
Leg Sections555
Maximum Load Capacity25.1 to 30 lbs50.1 to 70 lbs50.1 to 70 lbs

About 3 Legged Thing Legends Jay

FEATURED REVIEWS

I am happy so far!

By DENISE A.

This tripod is well built and still very light to pick up and carry. It makes me feel like a professional. Very smooth movement when shooting video. I am still getting used to all of the unique features but so far very happy with it. Will be traveling with it to Bermuda in a month so will have a better handle on how I really feel about it.

Great traveling tripod for filmmakers

By Ellory Y.

Check out my Youtube review of this product.

Part of 3LT's Legends range of ultra-premium tripods, JAY is one of 3LT's first hybrid photo/video products. JAY is a carbon fiber levelling-base tripod, designed for travel.

Jay has a friction control on the underside to finely adjust the position of the levelling base, and 5 section legs which enables the tripod to be folded to a compact size for transportation. Equally useful for video makers or landscape photographers, levelling base systems enable smooth and fast set-ups on challenging terrain. Legends tripods all have 3 detachable legs, enabling them to be used as monopods or boom arms. The levelling base can be converted to a foot stabilizer for the monopod or turned into a table-top or low level tripod by removing all 3 legs and replacing with a set of 3LT footwear.

Legends tripods also feature 3LT's new Rapid Latch, a hardwearing anodized mag-alloy leg latch with auto engage lock, used to open and position the legs, and which has been designed to make adjusting the legs quick and easy, even when wearing thick gloves. Jay features a new leg lock design with raised O-Pads for improved grip, leverage and water dispersement. Internally the locks have been engineered with a new type of Chicken Lips (shims) which give the locks greater strength, grip and formidable anti-rotation.

Jay Kit-A includes 3LT's first dedicated video head - the AirHed Cine, with an Arca-Swiss compatible clamp and plate . Precision milled from aerospace-grade magnesium alloy, and featuring a distinctive spiderweb design, the AirHed Cine has an adjustable, fluid-action tilt mechanism that offers smooth movement and can be controlled directly, or with the included panning arm. The arm can be fitted to either side of the head for right or left-handed operation.

Note: Footwear sold separately.

3 Legged Thing Legends Jay Features

  • 3 detachable legs that can be used as monopods or boom arms
  • Create monopod and foot stabilizer set up with addition of 3LT footwear
  • Create table top or low-level tripod by removing legs and adding 3LT footwear
  • Easy-to-adjust levelling base system to enable smooth fast set-ups on challenging terrain
  • Rapid Latch leg latch system, for ease-of-use even when wearing gloves
  • Precision engineered leg lock system with raised O-Pads for improved grip, leverage, and water dispersement
  • 5 section legs that fold to compact size for transportation
  • Dual 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screw Foot, with multiple accessory options
  • 100% pure, 8-layer carbon fiber construction for durability
  • Strong, lightweight AirHed Cine video head with Arca-Swiss compatible clamp and release plate
  • 361 Degree panning base on AirHed Cine

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

Key Features

  • Achieve smooth, professional video with the AirHed Cine fluid video head.
  • Capture stable footage with this carbon fiber tripod, supporting up to 30 lbs.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with a height range from 7.72" to 47.2" using this tripod.
  • The 5-section legs with twist locks offer secure & rapid height adjustments.
  • Compact and portable: this travel tripod folds down to just 19.72" for easy carry.
  • Use the leveling base for quick setup on uneven terrain with this video tripod.

What's in the box:

  • 3 Legged Thing Legends Jay 5-Section Carbon Fiber Levelling Base Travel Tripod (Darkness)
  • AirHed Cine Video Head
  • Arca-Swiss Compatible Long Video Release Plate
  • Arca-Swiss Compatible Clamp
  • Panning Arm for Right or Left-Handed Operation
  • Dual Function D-Ring
  • Premium Protective Carry Bag with Carabiner Clip & Storage Pocket
  • Extendable Carry Strap
  • 3 Legged Thing 5 Year Limited Warranty