3 Legged Thing Leo 2.0 Carbon Fiber Tripod waterproof?

3 years 7 months ago #695570 by Eli Clark
I'm shopping for a tripod and looking at this 3 Legged Thing Leo 2.0 Carbon Fiber Tripod on Adorama for $340 bucks.  Would you happen to know if these tripods are waterproof?  I plan on doing some river photography and want something that I can place the legs in the water from time to time.  

Will this work? 


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3 years 7 months ago #695684 by Marin Chi
Fresh water?  You should be fine.  Salt water is where tripods get messed up quick. 


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3 years 7 months ago #695691 by Nikon Shooter
There is nothing stopping one to dive a tripod in water.

Once out though, this is where things require some care
because of the altered lubricants at the legs' joints, the
deposit of salt and the development of nasty odors in-
side the legs.

Get in the water and enjoy but be sure to clean the legs
thoroughly after, let dry properly and, eventually, replace
lubricant.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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3 years 7 months ago #696034 by Jeff Scott
The problem I have with 3 Legged Thing tripods is that the legs become loose and provide no resistance.  


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3 years 7 months ago #696038 by Nikon Shooter
All my Guizos stay tight (even the twelve year old) and are
pretty resistant but I never miss to dismantle, and clean. The
consequences smell bad.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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3 years 7 months ago #696235 by Eli Clark
Thank you all.  Very helpful.  So if you go into water, is there any oil or grease that should be used on the gaskets in the tripod?


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3 years 7 months ago #696270 by Nikon Shooter
Since I got through the provide lubricant supply, I reali-
sed that it is not the lubricant but WHERE it is applied…
not much is needed but it must be limited to the right
place. One has to unmount a leg and note where it was
applied and how much.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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3 years 6 months ago #698089 by Naheed
Yes, of course, you can dive a tripod in water.
Finally, a great tripod that you can take with you traveling. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for an exceptional travel Tripod.


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