The 3 Legged Thing X1.1 Brian Evolution 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod System with AirHed 1 Ball Head is a stylish compact travel tripod that features a removable leg, leg-spreading and a reversible center column that allows for low angle or macro shooting down to 4.7". The removable leg when topped with the included 4" column extension and the tripod's mounting plate, becomes a 51.5" monopod for gun-and-run scenarios.
The X1.1 Brian's legs are constructed from 8-core carbon fiber while the center column is made from 10-core carbon fiber, substantially reducing the weight to only 2.9 lb, while providing the stability of heavier tripods and supporting cameras up to 17.6 lb. It folds down to just 16.5" for easy packing and comes with a soft case and strap for storage and transport.
The 3 Legged Thing AirHed 1 Magnesium Alloy Ball Head (Blue) is a stylish head for a DSLR or film camera that encourages precise adjustments and fast setup changes. Composed of an aircraft-grade T6061 magnesium alloy, the sturdy head supports loads up to 17.6 lb, so it's suitable for all cameras and most lenses.
The AH1 head features a robust knurled knob that operates the Arca-style quick-release clamp. Additional knurled knobs manipulate the ball head's pan lock and ball/tilt lock. The pan-lock knob features an inset tension control that affects the play of the ball's movement.
The included quick-release plate, also magnesium, is compatible with BlackRapid's R-Strap camera slings, by way of its FastenR-T1 camera screw. The 1/4"-20 camera screw's flip-up D-ring allows you to tighten it to your camera easily. This ring allows you to attach your camera to an R-Strap and quickly move it from around your neck or shoulder to the AirHed 1 without removing the sling.
AirHed 1: Ball Sphere Diameter: | 1.71" (43.5mm) |
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AirHed 1: Diameter: | 2.20" (5.50cm) |
AirHed 1: Height: | 3.90" (10.00cm) |
AirHed 1: Load Capacity: | 17.60lbs (8.00kg) |
AirHed 1: Quick Release: | Arca-style, with plate included |
AirHed 1: Separate Panning Lock: | Yes |
AirHed 1: Spirit Level: | Yes, 2 |
AirHed 1: Tension Control: | Yes |
Airhed 1: | 90deg. slot for portrait orientation |
Tripod: Center Brace: | No |
Tripod: Center Column Sections: | One 20 mm diameter section |
Tripod: Center Column Type: | Rapid |
Tripod: Folded Length: | 16.5" (42.00cm) |
Tripod: Head Attachment Fitting: | Reversible 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screw |
Tripod: Independent Leg Spread: | 3 Positions each: 23deg., 55deg., 80deg. |
Tripod: Leg Lock Type: | Evo 2 Double-Break Friction Dial (twist lock) |
Tripod: Leg Stages/Sections: | 5 |
Tripod: Leg Tube Diameters: | 26 / 23 / 20 / 17 / 14 mm |
Tripod: Load Capacity: | 17.60lbs (8.00kg) |
Tripod: Material: | Carbon fiber |
Tripod: Minimum Height: | Tripod: 4.7" (120 mm) Monopod: 14.84" (37.7cm) |
Tripod: Spiked/Retractable Feet: | Removable rubber feet, optional spikes |
Unique Center Column: | The unique triple-section ten-core carbon fiber center column provide extra strength allowing the tripod to support cameras up to 17.6lbs |
Weight: | Tripod: 2.90lbs (1.31kg) Monopod: 0.61lbs (0.27kg) AirHed 1: 0.88lbs (0.39kg) |