--- product_id: 116500778 title: "3 Legged Thing Lever Clamp" brand: "3 legged thing" price: "€ 3.88" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/116500778-3-legged-thing-lever-clamp store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Adjustable for all users Secure locking mechanism 3/8”-16 thread compatibility 3 Legged Thing Lever Clamp **Brand:** 3 legged thing **Price:** € 3.88 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Unlock Your Creativity with Confidence! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 3 Legged Thing Lever Clamp by 3 legged thing - **How much does it cost?** € 3.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/116500778-3-legged-thing-lever-clamp) ## Best For - 3 legged thing enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 3 legged thing brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Quick Release:** Experience seamless transitions with the fast clamp and release mechanism. - • **Enhanced Security:** Compatible with Arca Swiss plates featuring security pins for added peace of mind. - • **User-Friendly Design:** Adjustable for both left and right-handed users, catering to all preferences. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Easily attach to any device with a standard 3/8”-16 thread. - • **Accidental Unlock Prevention:** Stay worry-free with a switch that prevents accidental release. ## Overview The 3 Legged Thing Lever Clamp is a versatile and secure clamping solution designed for photographers and videographers. It features a fast lever mechanism for quick release, a switch to prevent accidental unlocks, and compatibility with devices using a 3/8”-16 thread. Its adjustable design accommodates both left and right-handed users, while security hollows ensure compatibility with Arca Swiss plates equipped with security pins. ## Description The 3 Legged Thing Lever Clamp is a universal dual stage lever mechanism for Arca Swiss compatible release plates. Compatible with most modern ball-heads, the Lever Clamp is adaptable for left and right hand use, and adjustable to fit different plate profiles. Features two security hollows for compatibility with Arca-style release plates that have security pins. The Lever Clamp can be also attached directly to any 3/8" thread device. The LV-AO does not include a plate and not compatible with the 3 Legged Thing Airhed Neo Ball Head ## Features - Lever mechanism for fast clamp and release of quick release plate or L-bracket - Lever features switch to prevent accidental unlock - Can be attached to any device with a 3/8”-16 thread - Adjustable for left or right handed use - Features security hollows for compatibility with Arca Swiss plates with security pins ## Images ![3 Legged Thing Lever Clamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T2/images/I/51XxhV22DIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Requires constant adjustment *by D***B on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 2, 2020* Seems well made and functional. The issue I have is that the lever tension needs to be adjusted when ever you change attachments. So I have a ball head with 3LT base plate, Wimberly camera plates and RRS Lens foot plates. If this is supposed to be quick release lever base but the lever tension needs to be manually adjust when changing equipment attached- Very Very Annoying! and certianly not quck to change. Have gone back to Knob controlled base; easier, safer and faster to change out equipment. Had to hold equipment in one hand while using an allen wrench to adjust the tension so equipment was safely secure. ### ⭐⭐ Comes in a plain box, no instructions. Many shortcomings. *by M***G on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 16, 2021* I have an Acratech locking lever clamp on an Acratech GSS ball head. That thing is AWESOME except that the clamping lever seems to have lost it's ability to bite on my quick release plates.On a recent trip I couldn't get the important bits to hold snug. Fortunately I had brought another Acratech head with a "turn to lock" clamp.Why is all the above important? Because I assumed the solution to my locking clamp problem would be to replace it with this unit from 3-legged thing. They have some clever engineering in their tripods, and I assumed that this clamp would meet that standard.It doesn't.You can read some other reviews for confirmation about what I'm complaining about here, but:A> Came in a box with an inventory sticker/barcode. Nothing else - not even a instruction or a card to "visit our website" for information.Included wereB> A zip lock plastic bagC> A 1/2" long, 1/4" threaded bolt.D> An allen wrenchE> The clamp.Oddly no instructions, and the allen wrench doesn't fit the threaded bolt - it's too small.My Acratech head requires a 3/8" bolt, not a 1/4 bolt, so I figured I'd use a 3/8 to 1/4 reducing bushing to do the deed... But wait, the bolt won't thread fully into any of the 3 reducing bushings I have. But all 6 of my 1/4 clamp screws would thread onto any of the reducing bushings. Interestingly, the 3/8 reducing bushings DO thread into the bottom of the 3-legged clamp, so I can use this clamp on a rail, but not on my ball head. Moreover the 3/8" bolt currently holding my acratech lever clamp on my ball head won't work because it sits too high in the 3-legged clamp.CONCLUSION: The supplied 1/4 bolt must really be a 6mm metric thread - or it's just bad quality.The next problem is that *without instructions* - and none were supplied - I'd have had NO clue that the purpose of the allen wrench is to adjust the travel distance on the 3-legged clamp. I only figured that out after reading some other reviews!Now on to the next problem:Not all "Arca Swiss compatible" plates are compatible. This isn't 3-legged's fault of course. Some are marginally thinner or wider. For example one of the cheap plates I own is apparently too narrow to lock at all and will slide right through the clamp. Whereas my Sunway Foto 210mm rail is apparently a skosh wider and the clamp MIGHT close on it if I were to apply excessive force - perhaps why some reviewers complained they broke their clamps after only a few uses. One consequence of this is that the allen wrench is required to adjust the clamp unless all your plates/rails are identical - and failure to make an adjustment may result in no clamping or a broken clamp. I honestly never noticed such a problem with the Acratech locking level clamp I was trying to replace - until it became too wimpy - but the Acratech has a big advantage... it has an finger screw tightness adjustment on it so you don't need tools. That's likely why it costs $140 by itself.Next problem, that the locking lever is short. The area that you can use to "pinch" the spring to release the level is a scant 1/8 of an inch deep and the spring is pretty strong. Arthritic (or sore or gloved fingers) will have great difficulty pinching the clamp to release it. Ladies and well manicured gentlemen will break nails fighting in that little bit of space against a rather aggressively strong spring.Another consequence of the short lever and the only 35 mm of clamping area is space. If you have any substantial camera, or mount it on a large base diameter head, you may not be able to get to the lever arm at all. And that bubble level is really teeny.Conclusion...Perhaps with all the variations in plates, a difficult to adjust, small clamp is not warranted unless you use only one kind of plate, or have small/light gear.For example, it will work fine for me if I use it only to clamp down my cell phone holder. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic replacement for my no quite quick release plate *by S***M on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 12, 2021* I really like how this clamp has a safety catch so you know it’s locked. You’d have to be a complete idiot to not be able to tell if you’ve secured your camera or not with this style of clamp. It’s easily adjustable if you need to find tune the tightness. A little advice (especially for some of the geniuses who wrote bad reviews) if you don’t have the same brand of base plates/L brackets on all your gear, you probably want to pass on getting ANY kind of lever quick release clamp. If your using different base plates on everything, then they will usually have different tolerances and you’ll end up needing to adjust every time you switch out gear in the clamp. If you’re using a bunch of direct base plates, stick with the regular screw in type of clamp. It’ll save you a whole lot of headaches and possibly your gear. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/116500778-3-legged-thing-lever-clamp](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/116500778-3-legged-thing-lever-clamp) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*