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3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0 Darkness Magnesium Alloy Tripod (Matte Black)

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3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0 Darkness Magnesium Alloy Tripod (Matte Black)
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Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 88 lb
  • Maximum Height: 72.8"
  • Maximum Height w/o Center Column: 55.5"
  • Minimum Height: 5.7"
The Charles 2.0 Darkness Magnesium Alloy Tripod from 3 Legged Thing is an incredibly stable tripod that's ideal for landscape, astrophotography, studio work, and more. It is quick and easy to set up with 3-section legs and a single section center column. Its aerospace-grade magnesium alloy construction makes it lightweight and durable, and it boasts an impressive 18:1 load to weight ratio. It has a robust 88-pound load capacity and a maximum height of 72.8" yet weighs only 4.46 pounds and reverse-folds to a compact 24".
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3 Legged Thing Charles 2 Overview

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The Charles 2.0 Darkness Magnesium Alloy Tripod from 3 Legged Thing is an incredibly stable tripod that's ideal for landscape, astrophotography, studio work, and more. It is quick and easy to set up with 3-section legs and a single section center column. Its aerospace-grade magnesium alloy construction makes it lightweight and durable, and it boasts an impressive 18:1 load to weight ratio. It has a robust 88-pound load capacity and a maximum height of 72.8" yet weighs only 4.46 pounds and reverse-folds to a compact 24".

Modular and versatile, the Charles 2.0 offers many different configurations all from a single tripod. Its 3 detachable legs enable conversion to monopod or tabletop tripod. Three individually adjustable leg angles allow use on uneven terrains, and the removable / reversible center column means that photographers can shoot from above, or right down at ground level. It is easy to take apart for maintenance and cleaning, and the unique parallel leg lock and cap design prevents accidental disassembly. The patented Tri-mount plate includes a double-ended mounting bolt with 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 threads, plus multiple mounting points, making it easy to mount a variety of tripod heads or other accessories.

  • Removable center column for close to ground-level shooting
  • Aerospace-grade magnesium alloy construction
  • 3 detachable legs enable conversion to monopod, boom arm, or table toptripod
  • Individually adjustable leg angles: 23-, 55-, and 80°
  • Load to weight ratio of 18:1
  • Unique parallel leg locks with cap to prevent accidental disassembly
  • Patented Tri-mount plate with multiple mounting points

3 Legged Thing Charles 2Specs

Key Specs
Head Mount Type
3/8"-16 Male
Primary Material
Metal (Non-Aluminum)
Load Capacity
88.2 lb / 40 kg
Maximum Working Height
72.8" / 185 cm
Max Height without Center Column
55.5" / 141 cm
Minimum Working Height
5.7" / 14.6 cm
Closed Length
24" / 61.0 cm
Weight
4.67 lb / 2.12 kg
Legs
Head Mount Type
3/8"-16 Male
Primary Material
Metal (Non-Aluminum)
Leg Lock
Twist Lock
Leg Sections
3
Independent Leg Spread
Yes
Leg Positions
3 Positions
Foot Features
Removable
General
Load Capacity
88.2 lb / 40 kg
Maximum Working Height
72.8" / 185 cm
Center Column
Yes, Round: Ballast Hook
Max Height without Center Column
55.5" / 141 cm
Minimum Working Height
5.7" / 14.6 cm
Closed Length
24" / 61.0 cm
Bubble Level
Yes
Detachable Monopod
Yes, up to 76.0" / 193 cm Working Height
Weight
4.67 lb / 2.12 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.935 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
26.4 x 6.6 x 6.2"

3 Legged Thing Charles 2 Reviews

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This tripod is entirely magnesium? No aluminum at ...

This tripod is entirely magnesium? No aluminum at all?!
Asked by: John
The 3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0 Darkness Magnesium Alloy Tripod (Matte Black) is made of Magnesium alloy. Magnesium alloys are mixtures of magnesium (the lightest structural metal) with other metals (called an alloy), often aluminium, zinc, manganese, silicon, copper, rare earths and zirconium.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-07-26

This tripod has no aluminum at all? Others on the ...

This tripod has no aluminum at all? Others on the web claim a mix of magnesium and aluminum. Want to be sure 100% magnesium.
Asked by: John
The 3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0 Darkness Magnesium Alloy Tripod (Matte Black) is made of a magnesium alloy--"alloy" means that something is mixed with the magnesium, usually aluminum.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2023-07-26
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