The LS-224C is the smallest non-tabletop tripod in Leofoto’s lightweight LS line of tripods. While on paper the stiffness of the tripod does not appear that great, it is very good for the weight. There is no tripod lighter and more stable at this height. The price isn’t that bad either, making the 224C a good value proposition. Unfortunately, like the other tripods in the LS line, the leg angle is rather narrow preventing this tripod from performing even better.
| Name | Leofoto LS-224C |
| Class | Travel |
| Yaw Stiffness | 230 +/- 1 Nm/rad |
| Yaw Damping | 0.173 +/- 0.017 Js/rad |
| Pitch Stiffness | 1284 +/- 6 Nm/rad |
| Pitch Damping | 0.329 +/- 0.033 Js/rad |
| Retail Price | $182 |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs (0.724 kgs) |
| Manufacturer weight rating | 13.2 lbs |
| Maximum Height | 43.6 in (110.7 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 2.3 in (5.8 cm) |
| Center Column | No |
| Base Diameter | 1.6 in (4.1 cm) |
| Folded Length | 16.0 in (40.6 cm) |
| Folded Circumference | 7.5 in (19.0 cm) |
| Folded Volume | 72.0 cu. in. (1.2 liters) |
| Leg Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Leg Sections | 4 |
| Primary Leg Angle | 21 deg |
| Leg Locks | Twist |
| Top Tube Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Second Tube Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Third Tube Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Fourth Tube Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Exchangeable Feet | Yes |
| Foot Type | Rubber |
| Bottom Hook | No |
The stiffness and damping data are the averages of 10 trials for each measurement. The reported error is the standard error, except in the case of the damping data. I have set the error in the damping at 10% as the standard error metric does not appropriately capture the error in fitting to the data. All of the reported specifications are measured, with the exception of the weight rating. The tripod is measured at full height, with the center column down.
Example data for oscillations about the vertical axis of the tripod:
Stunning data set, as is typical for tripods of lower stiffness and damping.
Example data for oscillations about the radial axis of the tripod:
The data here isn’t as clean. As is typical for tripods with a narrow leg angle, the pitch stiffness is around five times the yaw stiffness. A ratio of three is more typical.