3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0 worth, specs, availability announced

3 Legged Thing, the award-winning British tripod maker recognized for its technologically superior camera assist techniques, has launched the latest tripod in its Professional Vary, the Charles 2.0. The launch comes as a response to requests for a extra cost-conscious skilled tripod, 3 Legged Thing has created an extremely steady 3-section tripod fashioned from aerospace-grade magnesium alloy.

The Charles 2.0 relies on the identical design as 3LT’s best-selling carbon-fibre Professional Vary tripod Winston 2.0, however with a cheaper price level. The alloy development of Charles 2.0 presents customers the identical spectacular load functionality and flexibility as Winston, however with added stability in windy circumstances because of the heavier development.

“Winston 2.0 has been one in all our best-selling tripods since its launch. Regardless of its reputation, we all know there’s demand for a extra reasonably priced choice,” mentioned Stuart Boston, Chief Operations Officer of 3 Legged Thing. “Consequently, we’re pleased to announce Winston’s aluminium sibling, Charles 2.0. It meets that cheaper price level and nonetheless presents epic stability and the wonderful ‘one tripod, many makes use of’ function set we’re recognized for.”

With a most top of just about 2 meters and a minimal top of 23 cm, Charles 2.0 will allow photographers to compose pictures from numerous views because of its modular performance. Like every tripod in 3LT’s Professional Vary, Charles 2.0 has three removable legs. Customers can use the legs as growth arms, be part of them to the centre column to create a monopod or change them with Vanz tripod footwear to create a tabletop tripod. Charles 2.0 options three independently adjustable leg angles and a detachable/reversible centre column that gives customers dozens of various configurations in a single tripod system.

The brand new tripod is offered in 3LT’s lovely matte black colourway, Darkness. It’s accessible as a package with the AirHed Professional tripod ball head or as tripod legs solely. A premium high quality protecting clamshell-style carry bag with a deal with and removable, adjustable shoulder strap is provided with the tripod. The bag has a helpful exterior pocket for small equipment, together with different tripod toes.

3LT’s Professional Vary merchandise are all named after inspirational figures, they usually named Charles for naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin. It joins journey tripods Leo 2.0 (Leonardo da Vinci) and Albert 2.0 (Albert Einstein), panorama and studio tripod Winston 2.0 (Winston Churchill), and travel-friendly monopod Alan 2.0 (Alan Turing) to broaden the vary.

The Charles 2.0 is offered beginning in the present day from 3LeggedThing.com and from all good camera retailers. You’ll find Charles 2.0 on the nearest stockist right here: 3leggedthing.com/where-to-buy.

3 Legged Thing has advised retail costs of £249.99 / US$299.99 for the CHARLES2.0 legs solely and £319.99 / US$399.99 for the CHARLESKIT2.0, which incorporates the AirHed Professional.

In the event you’re searching for a cost-conscious skilled tripod that gives stability and flexibility, the 3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0 is likely to be the proper match for you. Its modular performance and skill to adapt to varied taking pictures conditions make it a beneficial addition to any photographer’s package. Test it out at your nearest camera retailer or go to 3leggedthing.com/where-to-buy to order on-line.