This L-324F Landscape Carbon Fiber Tripod with KS-40 Ball Head from Sirui is a lightweight and highly portable carbon fiber tripod designed with landscape and location photography in mind. The tripod and head system has a maximum height of 60.9" and a robust 39.7 lb load capacity, all while folding down to 25.2" and weighing only 5 lb. Designed without a center column, the tripod and head have a compact profile and a low minimum height of 6.6", making it easy to carry in a backpack or large camera bag. The 4-section legs feature flip-lock joints for fast and simple setup, and they fold out into three locking leg angles for shooting at eye level down to ground level.

The L-324F has a ballast hook for adding a weight bag for improved stability, and the leg's rubber feet can be removed to reveal steel spikes for traction on slick surfaces. The leg apex features a 1/4"-20 female accessory mount and a 3/8"-16 accessory mount for customizing your setup. Additionally, the spring-loaded head mounting screw converts from 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20, accommodating virtually any tripod head.

Load Capacity: 39.7 lb    Working Height Range: 6.6 to 60.9"    Folded Length: 25.2"    4-Section Carbon Fiber Legs, Flip Locks    Spring-Loaded 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 Mount    1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Attachment Threads    Weighs 5 lb    Includes KS-40 Head

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the total weight of the tripod and the ball head?

A: Mine weighed in at 3.01 lbs. The description is misleading as it implies that the system only weighs 2.2 lbs. Even the legs alone weighed 2.4 lbs. The ball head weighed about 0.6 lbs.

Q: 2. 3/8 stud for mounting head?

A: Yes, the head uses a 3/8"-16 stud.

Q: 3. Would you recommend this tripod for long-exposure photography using a Nikon D500 with either a 70-200mm Nikkor or a 150-600mm Tamron?

A: Max load is one thing and resistance to vibration and torsion caused by wind and other factors is another. High end tripod manufacturers like Gitzo will tell you that their series 1 traveler tripod is recommended for up to 100mm, max 200mm focal lengths... I think you need something heftier for long exposures in the focal ranges you are mentioning.

Q: 4. Could anyone please confirm the statement I got from the review of other source of this product "My tripod came apart while in use. The threads holding the ballhead mounting plate to the tripod are made of plastic, and they pulled apart.?

A: The threads holding the qr clamp are metal as well as the bottom threads of the ball head.

Q: 5. would like to attach 3/8 threaded fluid head (Manfrotto), will this work?

A: Yes, I did it with the Befree Live video head and it worked great.

Q: 6. Will my Manfrotto 488RC2 head work on this tripod?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto 488RC2 head will mount on the Sirui A1205 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Y-11 Ball Head once the ball head is removed. It will mount with the 3/8"-16 threading found on both the tripod and the head.

Q: 7. Can I use this tripod in streams/standing water around a foot deep?

A: Yes, the Sirui ET-1204 Carbon Fiber Tripod with E-10 Ball Head may be used in water. I simply recommend to wipe the tripod down as soon as possible after usage in water, especially if near/in salt water.

Q: 8. Without reversing the legs and without a ball head, what is the height measurement?

A: The minimum height with the legs down and without the ball head is 15.4 inches.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with any arca plate or Fuji arca grip plate? Or do you have to use their arca plates only?

A: Since the Sirui KS-20 Low Gravity QR Ball Head uses a lever to tighten the plate onto the clamp, the plate needs to be exact in order to offer a perfect connection. Any small change in the size or angle of the lip of the plate may not allow the plate to be held perfectly onto the clamp. Therefore, we recommend only using the Sirui plate that comes with the head or a Sirui plate made specifically for this head in order for the plate to be 100% secure onto the clamp.

Q: 10. Will this support my Canon 5dMark IV with a 24-105mm lens in portrait mode without creeping?

A: We would say you should not have any issue of the ball head moving once locked. If you are doing a lot of vertical shooting, you should consider using an L bracket. Kirk BL-5D4 L-Bracket for Canon 5D Mark IV B&H # KIBL5D4. This will fit directly into the clamp on the ball head.