A Look at the Leofoto Gabriel Tripod

Leofoto have introduced the combination of all their best designs as the Gabriel (also Lucifer) tripod. I've had a chance to take a look at the the silver lined legs and head (although with strict instructions to look after it as it's a demo tripod).

The tripod is designed with durability in mind, with 0-ring and collar seals on the leg locks, a corrosion resistant titanium end cap as well as titanium spikes (with a recessed O-ring). Unlike other Rangers, the tripod also sports the new apex that allows for a rapidly swoppable centre-column or flat plate (something usually only found on large 'system' tripods).

All together this creates the most water and dirt resistant tripod that Leofoto could come up with. Now the question is...is it that much better than the significantly more affordable Ranger series of tripods?

Timeline:

00:00 Start along the Molweni Stream
00:25 Introducing Leofoto
01:10 Summit Series synopsis
01:23 Ranger synopsis
02:08 Adding a centre-column to a Ranger - The Mr Q series
02:31 Athena series synopsis
03:05 A combination of the above: the Gabriel
04:10 A very special apex with swoppable plate and column
04:27 The spec difference between the Gabriel and a Ranger
05:40 Centre column or no centre column
06:38 The trade-off the Gabriel vs the Ranger
10:01 Conclusion

Видео A Look at the Leofoto Gabriel Tripod канала Emil von Maltitz