3 Legged Thing’s Punks line represents the entry point to its range. The firm’s most affordable tripod kit of all is the : a no-frills offering that provides all the essentials that photographers need, with no additional fripperies. With 4-section magnesium-alloy legs, it provides a well-judged compromise between the key specifications of height, weight, load capacity, and folded length.
Uniquely within the 3 Legged Thing family, Patti 2.0 uses for its leg sections, rather than the usual twist-type locks. The large levers are easy to use, allowing quick set-up.
Each of the can be locked independently at three different angles, and they reverse fold around the centre column for a reasonably compact folded length. None of the legs has a foam or rubber grip, though, so in cold weather you’ll be handling cold metal, which can be uncomfortable. One of the legs can be unscrewed and attached to the centre column to produce a .
The centre column can be reversed for low-angle shooting, too, although using a camera this way is always awkward. However, by removing the centre column and its twist lock, it’s also possible to screw the head platform directly onto the legs for really low-level work. You get a basic but solid , with a single locking knob that controls both the main ball and the panning base.
Undoing this fractionally gives a degree of friction control, which is helpful for positioning your camera accurately. There’s an type clamp on top, with a built-in spirit leve.