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3 Legged Thing Airhed Trinity Video Head Lava
The 3 Legged Thing Airhed Trinity Video Head Lava is a multi-use pan/tilt video head with 5kg max. payload, which can also be used to capture panoramas, attach to monopods, and for birding with scopes.
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3 Legged Thing Airhed Trinity Video Head Lava Summary
The 3 Legged Thing Airhed Trinity Video Head Lava (black and orange), is a versatile, compact pan and tilt head made from aerospace-grade magnesium alloy. This precision-engineered video head is also ideal for a variety of applications, including of course video production, as well as capturing panoramic shots, using on monopods, for birdwatching, and using with spotting scopes.
It offers a full 170˚ (+90˚ / -80˚) tilt range and a 360˚ panning base, ensuring smooth, fluid motion for tasks like spotting wildlife, capturing panoramas and filmmaking.
Included with the head are several essential accessories: a detachable panning arm for enhanced control, an Arca-Swiss compatible quick-release plate for easy attachment and detachment of cameras, a reusable hook & loop cable tie for cable management, and convenient Toolz multitool, from the generous folks at 3 Legged Thing.
Key 3 Legged Thing Airhed Trinity Video Head Features
- Aerospace-grade magnesium alloy construction
- Compact size which is ideal for travel
- Detachable panning arm with rubber hand grip
- 360˚ panning base and 170˚ total range of tilt
- 38mm Arca-Swiss compatible clamp
- Smooth fluid action for ease-of-use and movement
- Knurled knobs on panning and clamp locks
- Large wing knobs for panning arm and tilt control/lock
- Clear scale markings on clamp and panning base for accurate positioning
- 5 kg load capacity with a load to weight ratio of more than 26:1
- Also available in matte black Airhed Trinity Video Head (Darkness)
What’s in the box
- AirHed Trinity Arca-Swiss compatible compact pan and tilt head
- 38 mm Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate
- Detachable panning arm
- Reusable cable tie
- Toolz multitool carabiner with Hex keys, coin turn, and bottle opener
3 Legged Thing Airhed Trinity Video Head Specifications
Height |
7.7 cm |
Weight (w Arm) |
374 g |
Weight (w/o Arm) |
292 g |
Threads |
3/8-16" with 1/4-20" threaded adapter |
Maximum load |
5 kg / 11 lb |
Head Type |
Tilt Video Head |
Controls |
Pan knob, Clamp release knob, Tilt Knob, Arm Knob |
Plate |
38 mm x 38 mm Arca-swiss |
Shoe |
Arca-Swiss |
Camera Mount |
1/4"-20 Thread (male) |
Clamp style |
Twist Lock Arca-Swiss |
Base width |
4 cm |
Airhed base mount |
3/8-16" with 1/4-20" threaded adapter |
Panning range |
360º |
AirHed Dimensions ((incl plate) H x W) w Arm |
7.7 x 21 cm |
AirHed Dimensions ((incl plate ) H x W) w/o Arm |
7.7 cm x 5.5 cm |
AirHed Tilt Range |
Full 170˚ (+90˚ / -80˚) |
AirHed Material |
Magnesium Alloy |
Clamp Material |
Magnesium Alloy |
Warranty |
5 Year Global Warranty |
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!