Leofoto LM-406CL Summit Series Long Leg 6 Section Carbon Fibre Tripod

The Leofoto LM-406CL Summit Series Long Leg 6-Section Carbon Fibre Tripod is the tallest professional carbon fibre tripod in the Leofoto lineup, engineered for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators who require exceptional working height without compromising stability. Featuring a remarkable 2.92m maximum height, a 40kg load capacity, and Leofoto's modular Summit Series design, the LM-406CL is built to support demanding professional workflows ranging from landscape and wildlife photography to sports, architecture, filmmaking, and elevated studio applications.

Constructed from premium 10-layer Toray carbon fibre, the tripod offers an outstanding balance of strength, rigidity, and lightweight portability. Its 40mm diameter carbon fibre legs provide exceptional torsional stiffness and vibration resistance, ensuring maximum stability when supporting heavy camera systems, cinema rigs, and large telephoto lenses. Despite its robust construction, the tripod weighs just 3.36kg, making it practical for transport and field use.

The 6-section leg design allows the tripod to extend to an incredible 2.92m while folding down to a compact 755mm, making it easy to carry and store. Large ergonomic twist-lock leg mechanisms with anti-slip rubber grips enable fast, secure deployment in any shooting environment.

As part of the Summit Series, the LM-406CL features Leofoto's Safety Lock System and an interchangeable systematic platform, allowing users to quickly configure the tripod with ball heads, gimbal heads, fluid heads, or the included 75mm bowl adapter. Three independent leg angle positions (23°, 55°, and 85°) provide outstanding versatility on uneven terrain, while the 115mm minimum operating height enables creative low-angle compositions.

The precision CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminium chassis features a durable hard-anodised finish and includes an integrated 3/8"-16 accessory socket for mounting magic arms, monitors, microphones, lights, and other production accessories.

Supplied with a premium padded carry bag, stainless steel spike feet, rubber feet, 75mm bowl adapter, and tool kit, the Leofoto LM-406CL Summit Series Long Leg Tripod delivers exceptional height, stability, and modular versatility for the most demanding professional photography and video productions.

Product Features in Detail

Reach New Heights with Uncompromising Stability
The Leofoto LM-406CL Summit Series Long Leg Carbon Fibre Tripod is purpose-built for photographers, videographers, wildlife professionals and filmmakers who demand exceptional working height without sacrificing strength or stability. Standing at an incredible 2920mm (2.92 metres), the LM-406CL is one of the tallest professional carbon fibre tripods available, making it the perfect solution for elevated perspectives, shooting over crowds, sports coverage, architectural photography, timelapse production, wildlife observation and professional video applications.

Despite its extraordinary height, the LM-406CL weighs just 3.36kg, thanks to Leofoto’s premium 10-layer Toray carbon fibre construction. Combined with an impressive 40kg load capacity, this tripod comfortably supports professional DSLR and mirrorless systems, medium format cameras, large telephoto lenses, cinema cameras and heavy video rigs with outstanding rigidity.

Designed as part of Leofoto’s flagship Summit Series, the LM-406CL incorporates Leofoto’s latest engineering innovations including the advanced Safety Lock spider, interchangeable platform system, professional accessory mounting points and ultra-rigid oversized 40mm leg tubes.

Whether you’re photographing landscapes from an elevated viewpoint, filming above a crowd, operating long telephoto lenses, or creating professional video productions, the LM-406CL delivers confidence-inspiring performance in even the most demanding environments.

Extraordinary 2.92 Metre Working Height
Few tripods can match the incredible reach of the LM-406CL.

Extending to an astonishing 2920mm, the LM-406CL allows photographers and videographers to capture perspectives simply impossible with conventional tripods. This additional height opens entirely new creative opportunities including:

- Shooting above crowds and audiences
- Elevated architectural compositions
- Overhead product photography
- Sports and event coverage
- Wildlife observation over vegetation
- High-angle landscape compositions
- Timelapse sequences from elevated viewpoints
- Professional video productions requiring increased camera elevation
Unlike extending a centre column—which introduces vibration and instability—the LM-406CL achieves its height through its exceptionally long six-section carbon fibre legs. This ensures maximum rigidity while maintaining outstanding stability throughout the entire working range.

Built for Heavy Professional Camera Systems
The LM-406CL is engineered around oversized 40mm carbon fibre leg tubes, providing remarkable torsional rigidity and resistance to flex.

With a 40kg maximum load capacity, it comfortably supports:

- Professional DSLR and mirrorless camera systems
- Medium format cameras
- Cinema camera rigs
- Large telephoto lenses
- Heavy fluid heads
- Gimbal heads
- Panoramic systems
- Long exposure landscape setups
Even with substantial equipment mounted, the tripod remains remarkably stable thanks to its oversized Summit Series chassis and precision CNC-machined construction.

Premium 10-Layer Toray Carbon Fibre Construction
Every leg is manufactured from premium 10-layer Toray carbon fibre, chosen for its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio.

Compared to aluminium tripods, carbon fibre provides numerous advantages:

- Significantly reduced vibration
- Increased rigidity
- Lower overall weight
- Improved thermal comfort in hot and cold conditions
- Greater fatigue resistance
- Superior long-term durability
Despite reaching almost three metres tall, the LM-406CL weighs only 3.36kg, making it surprisingly manageable for field use.

Summit Series Safety Lock Platform
The LM-406CL features Leofoto’s latest Safety Lock System, developed specifically for heavy-duty professional tripods.

This precision-engineered spider incorporates:

- Secure centre platform locking
- Enhanced torsional rigidity
- CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminium construction
- Reduced flex under heavy loads
- Increased structural strength
- Improved safety when carrying expensive camera equipment
The robust Summit platform forms the foundation of the tripod, ensuring exceptional rigidity while allowing quick accessory changes.

Interchangeable System Platform
As a true Systematic tripod, the LM-406CL features an interchangeable centre platform that adapts to different shooting requirements.

The tripod includes:

- Flat mounting platform
- 75mm bowl adapter
- Standard 3/8″ mounting thread
This allows photographers and filmmakers to quickly switch between:

- Ball heads
- Geared heads
- Gimbal heads
- Fluid video heads
- Levelling systems
- Panorama accessories
The result is a tripod capable of transitioning seamlessly between photography and professional video production.

Professional Six-Section Leg Design
The six-section leg design provides an ideal balance between extraordinary maximum height and practical transportability.

When folded, the tripod measures just 755mm, making transportation far easier than would otherwise be possible for a tripod capable of reaching almost three metres.

Large-diameter twist locks require only a short quarter-turn to operate, allowing rapid deployment while maintaining exceptional locking strength.

The ergonomically designed rubber grip inserts provide secure handling even in cold or wet conditions.

Three Independent Leg Angle Positions
Each leg can be independently positioned using three locking angles:

- 23°
- 55°
- 85°
This flexibility enables the LM-406CL to operate confidently on:

Rocky landscapes
Uneven terrain
Hillsides
Staircases
Indoor studio floors
Tight shooting locations
At its widest setting, the tripod reaches a minimum height of only 115mm, making it equally capable of dramatic low-angle photography.

Integrated Accessory Mounting
Professional workflows often require additional equipment mounted directly to the tripod.

The Summit Series spider incorporates an integrated 3/8″ accessory socket, allowing direct attachment of:

- Magic arms
- External monitors
- LED lights
- Microphones
- Audio recorders
- Smartphones
- Tablet holders
- Field monitors
This eliminates the need for separate clamps while creating a cleaner and more efficient shooting setup.

Precision CNC-Machined Construction
Every aluminium component is precision CNC machined from aircraft-grade aluminium before receiving Leofoto’s durable hard anodised finish.

This results in:

- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Superior scratch resistance
- Tight manufacturing tolerances
- Long-term reliability
- Professional appearance
The entire chassis has been engineered to withstand years of intensive professional use.

Ready for Every Environment
Whether you’re photographing in the mountains, filming at sporting events, producing architectural content or capturing wildlife, the LM-406CL is designed to perform.

Included accessories include:

- Premium padded carrying case
- Stainless steel spike feet
- Rubber feet
- 75mm bowl adapter
- Hex key set
- Documentation and warranty card

Why Choose the Leofoto LM-406CL?
The LM-406CL isn’t simply a taller tripod—it is a purpose-built professional support system designed for photographers and filmmakers who need extreme working height without compromising stability.

Its combination of 2.92 metres of height, 40kg load capacity, 10-layer carbon fibre construction, interchangeable Summit platform, Safety Lock spider, and professional accessory compatibility makes it one of the most capable heavy-duty tripods in the Leofoto Summit Series.

Whether you’re capturing sweeping landscapes, producing professional video, working with super-telephoto lenses or simply requiring a stable elevated shooting platform, the LM-406CL delivers world-class performance with the precision engineering Leofoto is renowned for.