Leofoto has been going about the business of building tripods, heads and other photographic support systems since 2014. It’s built up a wide range of innovative and exciting products, currently available in more than 40 countries around the world. Unlike some Chinese manufacturers, Leofoto (part of Guangdong Laitu Imaging Technology Co.) majors on high-end kit with the emphasis on top-class performance and luxurious build quality. The products still tend to be good value but they certainly don’t come cheap.
That’s definitely the case with the Ranger LS-365C carbon fiber tripod that I’m reviewing here. It’s generally sold as a set of legs, to which you can add any Leofoto (or other make of) head separately, although some full kits are also available. When folded, the Leofoto is compact and lightweight, yet it reaches a generous maximum height and is super-sturdy. It therefore qualifies as one of the best travel tripods but also as one of the best tripods for photographers and best carbon fiber tripods.
