3 Legged Thing Eclipse Albert Tripod Grey

ALBERTThe world’s most versatile professional travel tripod system.Tales of the Unexpected…Albert is a travel tripod system with a huge upgrade. Compact enough for air transport, but powerful enough to hold any camera, Albert is capable of extending over 1.8m / 6 ft, a unique ability in the world of travel tripods. And it’s not just about the height – with multiple mounting points and a triple section removable centre column Albert becomes an invaluable tool for macro work.The tallest, smallest tripod in the worldA limitation of most travel tripods is height and stability, due to the number of sections required to make it compact, but Albert’s unique centre column, and 3 Legged Thing’s patented Parallel Locking system take this travel tripod to great heights without compromising stability.Optimised for heavy loadsAlbert’s unique design enables load bearing of up to 30 kg / 66 lbs. With weight-balanced locks to lower the centre of gravity, Albert is the industry benchmark for travel tripod technology. Albert is based on a design that won 3 Legged Thing the “Innovative Imaging Product of the Year”.Modular functionalityAlbert excels as a travel tripod, but is as often used as a light stand, a stabilised monopod and a macro set up, with his recognisable multi-section column enabling unprecedented access to camera controls. Travel OptimisedAlbert folds to just 40 cm / 16.67 in, enabling transport in hand luggage and other smaller bags.Detachable MonopodAlbert, like all 3 Legged Thing tripods, comes with a detachable monopod leg that can also be used as a microphone or camera boom.Max Load to Weight Ratio of 16:1Albert is capable of supporting loads up to 16 times his weight. With a 30kg payload, Albert is one of the most powerful travel tripods in the world.Parallel Locking3 Legged Thing’s unique Parallel Locking system provides better leverage, and greater rigidity, without the hassle of accidental disassembly.Multiple Mounting PointsOur patented Tri-Mount plate offers multiple threaded connections and three hollowed spurs for accessory attachments.A Range of FootwearAlbert has detachable rubber Bootz, which can be replaced with any of our foot accessories, for maximum stability on any terrain.SPECIFICATIONSMax Height 1.79 m / 70.5 “Max Height w/o column 1.23 m / 48.5 “Min Height 130 mm / 5 “Monopod Max Height 1.28 m / 50.5 “Folded Length 410 mm / 16 “5 Section Legs / 3 Section ColumnLoad Capacity at 23º – 30 kg / 66 lbsLoad Capacity at 55º – 20 kg / 44 lbsLoad Capacity at 80º – 10 kg / 33 lbsTripod Weight 1.85 kg / 4 lbsTotal Kit Weight N/ALeg Angles 23º, 55º, 80ºMax Leg Tube Diameter 26 mm / 1.02 “