The Epoch’s 3 rigid leg sections are made from modern, high-strength, thin-wall aluminum. With a light silver finish, the legs have the outward appearance of an older stainless steel tripod but do so without tipping the scales: they are lightweight and strong. Fewer leg sections means fewer joints, and fewer joints means greater strength. There are just two locks on each leg, and the smallest leg section has a robust 22mm diameter—these features provide far greater stability than a 5-section tripod. Both twist locks can be opened and closed at the same time so that each leg can be fully extended in a matter of seconds, even while wearing thick gloves. The Epoch’s leg locks are machined from aluminum with a black and silver design that pays homage to the scalloped focusing ring found on some classic camera lenses.

Spring-loaded aluminum push buttons on the Epoch’s collar allow you to independently adjust each leg to one of 3 possible positions. A ⅜”-16 connection port is found in the side of the collar for attaching accessories. The 2-piece center column can be reversed or shortened for ground-level work. Its height is adjusted by a twist-style collar lock which matches the design of the tripod’s leg locks. A metal weight hook on the column adds even more stability.

While ball heads are popular and useful, 4-way heads are a superior tool when precision is needed. The Epoch’s head may look old school, but it’s a fully modern head with a Dovetail (arca-type) quick-release system. Unlike ball heads which move in any direction, even when you don’t want them to, a pan/tilt head offers a level of precision which can only be achieved when each axis has its own controls. This allows you to isolate your camera’s movement to one direction at a time while honing your composition. These features are also ideal for macro and architectural work where precision is imperative.