The Oben CT-2420 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod is a sturdy, professional support for any DSLR, point-and-shoot camera, or a compact camcorder. Four-section legs allow the tripod to fold down to a compact 20.2" – that's small enough to fit a carry-on bag for airline travel. With a heavy load capacity of 26.4 lb and a generous maximum height of 64.3", the tripod offers a number of advanced features that ensure its stability and reliable performance.
The tripod features ergonomically designed rubber twist locks on each leg. Because legs are non-rotating, all three of a leg's locks can be disengaged at once with a single twist of the wrist. This enables extremely fast setup of the CT-2420. A thoughtful leg design makes it a simpler task to service and maintain the leg sections.
With its rigid yet lightweight 6x carbon fiber legs and center column, the CT-2420 tips the scales at less than 3 lb. The tripod chassis is cast aluminum for sturdiness, so the CT-2420 is ready to survive the rigors of professional use.
The CT-2420's rapid center column extends with a twist of the butterfly knob. For protecting your camera when the column is retracted quickly, there's a rubber damper under the center-post collar. Steel locking screws underneath the collar enable you to fasten a camera head to it more securely.
Pull-in/push-out positive leg locks allow you to set the positions of the three legs independently at three different angles. This allows you to shoot from low angles or on uneven terrain. For stability on softer terrain, the CT-2420 features retractable spikes that emerge from its rubber feet.
For extreme low-angle shooting, the center column is easily reversible. The retractable metal counterweight hook serves as a stopper at the bottom of the CT-2420's center column.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 26.4 lb (12 kg) |
| Maximum Height | 64.3" (162.5 cm) |
| Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | 54.6" (137.1 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 12.6" (30.4 cm) |
| Folded Length | 20.2" (50.8 cm) |
| Weight | 2.95 lb (1.330 kg) |
| Legs | |
|---|---|
| Material | 6x carbon fiber |
| Head Attachment Fitting | 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 (reversible screw) |
| Leg Stages/Sections | 3/4 |
| Leg Lock Type | Twist lock |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Spiked/Retractable Feet | Yes/yes |
| Center Brace | No |
| Center Column | |
|---|---|
| Center Column Type | Rapid |
| Center Column Sections | 1 |
| Bubble Level | Yes |
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Comments about Oben CT-2420 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs:
I already had the Oben lighter traveling tripod and wanted a tripod that was more sturdy. So I got this tripod as my primary tripod to use with my heavier lens (70-200mm). This tripod and ballhead are both sturdy, solid and good quality. And to top it off it really is not that heavy so if I wanted I could take this on shoots or hikes. I have nothing negative about this tripod and would recommend it to others.
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This is my third tripod. I had to upgrad when i purchased a 13 pound 600mm f/4 telephoto. I thought I would need to pay twice the money for a tripod to carry the weight well but the staff at B&H showed me this and I am very happy.
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I was on a budget and was looking for a good product at a reasonable price. B&H previously reccommended the best product but also mentioned Oben.
The specifications I required were covered by the Oben product and I purchased this Tripod.
I used it with the Wimberley sidekick, Oben BB-2 ball head and Canon 1D Mk IV with a 300mm f4 lens nature shoot and was pleasently surprised as to how steady the legs were. If you want value for money this product at nearly half the price of other top brands will do the job nicely.
Legs are adjustable 360deg which is very hand indeed and locks well into the required position.
It also enable folding the tripod into the handy compact bag included.
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Tripod was recommended by B&H and has been an excellent value. The tripod is flexible and can be used from a few inches up to six feet
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