3 Legged Thing Mike Carbon Fiber Tripod with Quick Leveling Base and AirHed Cine-A Fluid Head System

Overview

The 3 Legged Thing Mike Carbon Fiber Tripod with Quick Leveling Base and AirHed Cine-A Fluid Head System includes the 3 Legged Thing Mike carbon fiber tripod legs and AirHed Cine-A fluid head, which features an Arca-Swiss compatible sliding baseplate. The flat base head features fixed pan and tilt drag and fits on top of the tripod legs with a leveling base that has integrated fluid drag adjustments. The system has a height range of 9.09 to 61.85" and supports up to 22 pounds of camera and camera rig. This combination allows you to quickly compensate for uneven surfaces using the tripod legs leveling base. The system features a total of 3 bubble levels, and the flat base of the AirHed allows the fluid head to sit lower than if it were a bowl base fluid head when mounted on other platforms such as sliders and car mounts. The Mike tripod legs feature eight-layer carbon fiber construction and each leg can detach from the leveling base to be used as a monopod or boom arm. Optional accessories allow you to turn the leveling base into a Hi-Hat to get remarkably low angle shots with the AirHed Cine.

The 3 Legged Thing Mike Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs with Quick Leveling Base is part of the Legends range and is for flat-base tripod heads with either a 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 threaded mounting hole. It is a carbon fiber leveling-base tripod, with friction control on the underside to finely adjust the position of the leveling base. The 3-section removable legs have a height range of 5.3 to 58.07" and are made from eight layers of carbon fiber and feature twist-lock leg locks with an improved shim system for greater strength. The Rapid-Latch Angle adjustment system allows you to quickly set the angle of each leg independently, even when wearing gloves. All three legs are detachable, allowing you to use the quick leveling system, with optional accessories, as the base for a high hat for low angle shots, or for working on a tabletop setup. Each detached leg can be used as a monopod or as a boom arm.

The compact, yet robust, 3 Legged Thing AirHed Cine-A with Arca-Swiss Compatible Video Plate weighs less than 1.25 pounds and can support cameras and rigs weighing up to 22 pounds. The head has a fixed fluid drag system and fixed counterbalance, with 165° of tilt and 360° of pan rotation for smooth camera moves. There are separate pan and tilt lock levers for locked-off shots, and the pan axis is indexed for repeatability. The included plate features both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera tie-down screws and has a sliding range of 3.54". The AirHed Cine-A accepts Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plates, making it easy to find spares or replacements. The integrated bubble levels aid in setting up level horizons. The adjustable pan handle can be mounted onto either side of the video head using the built-in ARRI-compatible rosettes. The AirHed Cine-A can be mounted on ball adapters, tripods, and other camera supports via the 3/8"-16 threaded female receiver on the magnesium alloy flat base.


Key Features
  • Robust Flat Base Fluid Video Head
  • 3-Section Carbon Fiber Legs
  • 9 to 61.85" Height Range, 22-lb Payload
  • Arca-Swiss Compatible Plate
  • Individual Pan and Tilt Locks
  • 360° Pan Range
  • 165° Tilt Range
  • Two Integrated Bubble Levels
  • Quick Setup Leveling Base System
  • All Legs Detachable for Tabletop Use
In the Box
  • 3 Legged Thing Mike Carbon Fiber Tripod with Quick Leveling Base and AirHed Cine-A Fluid Head System
  • 3 Legged Thing Mike Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs with Quick Leveling Base
  • Carry Strap
  • Carry Bag with Carabiner Clip and Storage Pocket
  • Limited 5-Year Warranty
  • 3 Legged Thing AirHed Cine-A with Arca-Swiss Compatible Video Plate
  • Arca-Swiss Compatible Balance Plate
  • Pan Handle
  • Storage Bag
  • Limited 5-Year Warranty