Leophoto Discount Code, Site-wide Sale

Just got a Leofoto LS-364c and really like it. It’s nice.

Now I’m curious what the new models are.

Lowlight said:

or if you want to save a few bucks, their inverted head is solid

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I just ordered one of these with the hide discount, thanks for that!

Lowlight, thanks sir. I've been meaning to get a new tripod for a while. Made the decision easier.

Anybody have any luck finding one of the anvil type heads? The item number is something like ma-30L

Well shit...I already pre-ordered a new SA-403CX model back in April

Anyone know when they expect to start shipping new models?

The MD-30l looks like it’s a 3/8” mount so it should mount up to the new series that come with the MD-40 right?

Appreciate the hookup code

Nice, picked up something. Thanks for the code.

What percent discount is the code

Average guy said:

What percent discount is the code

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25 like the code

Aggrofish said:

25 like the code

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I figured as such, just thought I’d verify. Thanks

I didn't plan on spending any money on equipment but an SO-282CX looks like a nice light tripod for hunting. Will probably have no problem using it for matches too. Thanks for the discount code

I dont even know where to begin on selecting one of these

olive drab said:

I dont even know where to begin on selecting one of these

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I’m not sure on the meaning of the prefix.
The three digit number is as follows, the first two numbers are the diameter in millimeters of the top leg section, the third number is the number of leg sections. That’s all I know.

olive drab said:

I dont even know where to begin on selecting one of these

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Me neither. It took me a while to figure out what the numbers mean as the above poster said. It seems like the less sections there is the less compact it is when collapsed. So I think it really depends on what you’re going to use it for and if you’re going to pack it around or not. I’ve read mixed reviews on the 32mm legs that makes me believe I’d want to go at least 36mm. Personally I’m looking at the new SA x series, specifically the 364c with the MD-40 head. Normally $629, like $479 with the code. It should be able to accept all standard heads with a 3/8” connection.

Makinchips208 said:

I’m not sure on the meaning of the prefix.
The three digit number is as follows, the first two numbers are the diameter in millimeters of the top leg section, the third number is the number of leg sections. That’s all I know.

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LQ - Mr.Q series
LP - Poseidon series
LX - Urban series
LM - Summit series
LS - Ranger series
LN - Hiker series
LN - Armour series
LO - Mr.O series
SO - SOAR series




I had an LN 404C
Hiker Series 40mm legs, 4 sections, Carbon Fiber.

I've been using the SA-324C with the MA-40 head since last year and am happy with it. No issues supporting my heavier rifles.

That said, it seems that only the 36mm diameter models are in stock at this time.

One of the nice features of the MA-40 head is that the clamp can be used with both Picatinny and ARCA rails.

I’m determined to be poor here so been holding off on getting a tripod . But I jumped on the deal, I also know nothing about selecting but I picked up an open box tripod, head and the bino mount. Picked one with a weight rating that was rifle oriented and hoped for the best. The open box tripod was already discounted and the code still applied to it. Shipped within 12 hours of purchase too, so may have it by end of the week! Thank you Leofoto and @Lowlight

I received my Demo (New Model) SA-404CLX+MA-40X a few weeks ago and have played with it around the shop and home with my BTX. This thing is stout! The head is about 70% in the quality dept compared to RRS, But using it side by side with my RRS tripod I can't find any flaws so far.

Hopefully this links to a very helpful video from Leofoto. It’s describes the differences between all their tripods.

Do they still sell the MA-30 head? I can’t find it on their web sight.

I’m trying to decide between the MA-40 with the rapid lock feature, or the MG-40 with the knob or MH-50S which is a bit bulkier. My main usage will be at a gun range with a rifle or a spotting scope. I would probably get something lighter if I was hiking. Looking at the 36mm legs.

KYAggie said:

Do they still sell the MA-30 head? I can’t find it on their web sight.

I’m trying to decide between the MA-40 with the rapid lock feature, or the MG-40 with the knob or MH-50S which is a bit bulkier. My main usage will be at a gun range with a rifle or a spotting scope. I would probably get something lighter if I was hiking. Looking at the 36mm legs.

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You can still find the MA-30. But keep in mind that the 40mm and 50mm will support more weight and be more rigid.

Thanks for the heads-up. Still waiting for their sitewide 10% off, and stack this 25% off on the top

ateliersakura said:

Thanks for the heads-up. Still waiting for their sitewide 10% off, and stack this 25% off on the top

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So, do you have some inside information that they will be doing this 10% site wide soon, or is this just wishful thinking?

I bought the MA-40X ball head on Thursday at noon. It delivered this morning.

About a pound lighter than the 55mm ball head I was using before and it holds just as well. Well worth the money.

I got the SO-362c last year, it’s a beast (very strong ). Couldn’t resist at the price of $320 on eBay even knowing where it’s made.
I paired it with the YB-75LR Leveling base, it has an arca and picatinny combined mount with a lever.
Since I’m in Florida the adjustment range is good enough, may not be enough if you use it in the mountains for some of you.

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Is the anvil-30 worth 3x the cost vs the MA-40? I have a sunwayfoto XB-44 I bought on Black Friday a few years ago and it’s junk unless I’m expecting better performance than a tripod can realistically provide

I ordered the new SAX 364 with MA-40x ball head and it came to $417. I already have a shipping notification!

Isn't this the same company everyone was down on for making something a bit too similar to the Anvil design a couple years ago? Looks like it's now only listed on their non-USA site. https://www.leofoto.com/products.php?cateid=176

Overall I find their offerings confusing to pick from, their product descriptions are horrible at best. The have 5+ different types of heads marketed to sport shooting, with no real info what sets apart one over the other. I don't think I've ever seen any real comparison between them from reviews/forums etc. to even try and decide which one is the best option. They are all pretty much 20-25KG load limit, similar clamp options, lever/knob options, even price doesn't help much because they are all within probably $50 of each other in similar load limits aside the STB which is bowl use only.

• There's the Anvil copy we don't see in the USA, perhaps for copyright reasons.
• There's the MAB/MG which seems to be a super tall stack height inverted head. Seems like a tall stack height, inverted or not, could be less stable.
• There's the MAB-x which appears to be new and a taller than anvil but shorter than MAB/MG stack height inverted head. Again perhaps better than the MAB/MG but still pretty tall compared to something like the Anvil.
• There's the MH series that appears similar to the Novoflex heads. I've thought these were intriguing but also seems like they could get a lot of crap in them, and again it's a very tall overall stack height.
• There's the STB that seems to be the opposite of the inverted idea, but recesses the ball into the tripod bowl. This one seems like it at least has the potential to be very solid, just because it drops the ball into the tripod bowl and is very short, however perhaps still not as solid as a leveling head.
• There's the LH traditional ball head which of course most of us are familiar with.

None of their product pages have any info that talks about why you'd pick one over the other for shooting. Seems like that's the first place they'd want to start, is perhaps edit their lineup down a bit and tell people what features set them apart.

The ma30 is available on ebay, i believe they can not sell them any other way because it is to similar to the anvil30, hence the new ma40 design.

I have a ma30l with the qd lever. Does anyone have any experience with both the ma30 and the rrs anvil 30? I picked up a new tripod and was considering trying the anvil over the ma this time around. I also have rlok rails on all of my rifles, so the rrs clamp makes more sense, but it is double the price.