Leofoto Azure Series AZ-204C Tripod with LH-25R Ballhead

When you're heading out to watch wildlife, the last thing you want is a heavy tripod holding you back. The Leofoto Azure AZ-204C keeps things light and compact while giving your camera or spotting scope a sturdy platform, making it a great companion for wildlife walks, hides and days exploring the countryside.

Weighing just 1.2kg, it's easy to carry in your kit bag, but can support up to 7kg of equipment. Its 10-layer carbon fibre construction helps keep the tripod strong without adding unnecessary weight, so you can spend more time looking for wildlife and less time worrying about your gear.

The AZ-204C reaches 140.5cm when fully extended, but packs down to just 48cm, making it much easier to take along on longer walks. It can also get surprisingly close to the ground, dropping down to 16.5cm when you want a lower viewpoint – useful for photographing insects, plants and smaller wildlife at ground level.

Wildlife watching doesn't always happen on perfectly flat ground, either. The tripod has four different leg-angle positions, helping you find a stable setup on woodland paths, grassy banks and uneven countryside. The rubber feet also hide built-in spikes, giving you extra grip when you're setting up on softer ground.

The Y-shaped centre column is designed to help reduce vibrations, which can make a noticeable difference when you're using a longer lens or spotting scope. There's also a stabilisation hook underneath, giving you the option of adding some weight to the tripod when you need even more stability.

For closer or more creative shots, the AZ-204C comes with both a short and reversible centre column, allowing you to get your camera much closer to the ground or position it for unusual angles. A 1/4-inch accessory thread also gives you somewhere to add compatible accessories.

The included ball head gives you 360° movement, making it quick and easy to adjust your view as wildlife moves around you. Whether you're following birds between the branches, photographing a fox from a hide or getting down low to capture smaller creatures, the AZ-204C gives you a dependable setup without becoming a burden on your next wildlife adventure.

• Leofoto Azure Series AZ-204C Tripod
• LH-25R Ballhead