3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0
Tripods

Charles 2.0

3 Legged Thing

Released May 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Jul 23, 2026

This versatile tripod offers premium build quality and high load capacity for supporting large cameras at impressive heights. The 3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0 scores 89/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the tripods category. Coverage includes reviews from Camerajabber, Photobite, Digitalcameraworld, and Amateurphotographer.

Critic Score

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89

based on 4 expert reviews

CamerajabberPhotobiteDigitalcameraworldAmateurphotographer

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 82 (Amateurphotographer) to 94 (Camerajabber). Camerajabber tends to score generously across our dataset.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Premium build quality(2)
  • High maximum height(2)
  • Versatile design(2)
  • High load capacity(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(7)
  • Bulky design(4)

4 Publication Reviews

94
Independent publication08/2023

AI summary of this review

The 3-Legged Thing Charles 2.0 is an undeniably robust and versatile tripod that would be a worthy addition to any photographer’s kit.

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90
Independent publication

AI summary of this review

The new 3 Legged Thing Charles 2.0 seems to add a bit of matte black stylish class to their already awesome range of high-quality products.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Established publication05/2023

AI summary of this review

The Charles 2.0 is a classic case in point of a tripod that goes above and beyond the call of duty, offering supreme versatility and flexibility while being robust and precision-engineered.

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82
Established publication06/2023

AI summary of this review

If you want a large, robust tripod and are happy carrying around something this size, it’s a solid option for serious landscape photographers at a competitive price.

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