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19.8.2013

In reviewing this product I am going to separately review the tripod itself and then the head as they can be considered separately.For the tripod, I am benchmarking it against two tripods I have used for a long time: a Manfrotto 190XB and a Manfrotto 55XPRO (these are 10 years old so may have been superceded by better models by Manfrotto). The former is smaller and lighter of the two but they are otherwise very similar. Historically I have found I use the latter for work at home, or where weight is not an issue (the tripod without head weights 2.5kg). I then use the 190 to travel with as it is much lighter,but it does compromise on strength and height.In terms of size the Vanguard competes with the bigger 55 series Manfrotto and although it does not reach quite as high (about 10cm less) it is much bigger than the 190. However, that is not done at the cost of weight - by my estimate this tripod weights the same as the 55, if not slightly less (when the head is removed). For travelling in particular, this tripod is a winner and the canvas bag it comes with does it no harm either. All legs have a sponge grip which is very useful when positioning the tripod in the freezing cold and the connectors are similarly constructed to the Manfrotto and easy to use. One thing I like more about the Vanguard is the control to widen the legs stance - it feels much less fiddly than the Manfrotto but does not compromise on strength. A 2-D spirit level and individual leg control (ie. change the length of each leg independently) ensure you can position the tripod level in pretty much any situation.Like the Manfrotto 55, the central tube can be extracted to then sit horizontally above the tripod and thus allow the tripod to sit very low against the ground. Although the feature is similar, the way it has been done is not on the Vanguard you simply lift the tube to the end releasing a stud button to get to the end, release a catch, move the tube to the position you want, and re-attach the catch. It is surprisingly strong and superbly put together.The one thing I don't particularly like about this tripod though are the feet. They are spikes with a plastic cover which can be screwed over the spike so that it does not indent the surface. This makes sense for a pro tripod but I prefer the rubber feet for travelling as it just feels more connected. It's not a massive deal in fairness and something you can live with.I really cannot fault this tripod and will be using this as my main tripod from now on particularly when travelling. There is one other useful feature which is not advertised. The tripod-bead connector is a screw thread identically sized (although not as long) as the Manfrotto equivalent. I've tried both Manfrotto heads I have on the Vanguard and it works great.In terms of the ball head, it is of a good build quality with controls to tighten and loosen each direction you can move the head in. There is also a compass guide if you wish so you can work out relative angles for panoramas, should you wish to do so. Like many tripods, a plate is included with the tripod which you leave attached to your camera and can then attach/quick release to the tripod (this plate is not compatible with the Manfrotto). The Vanguard comes with two which is a nice tough and it's easy to set up. With a big lens, it does slip a little but if you really tighten the screw on the camera with a coin you will be okay. The plate has a slide which lets you position it where you want against the camera which is a nice touch.The ball head is good, and I will generally use it with the main tripod. I do however have a Manfrotto one which is lighter weight (albeit lacking a spirit level) which I will probably still use when travelling.Overall this is an excellent product. I do think it is quite expensive and because the head is not necessarily better than the Manfrotto equivalent I am giving it 4 out of 5. For the tripod itself though I would give 5 out of 5.
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5.7.2014

I brought this tripod in 2013 and thought I'd wait a while to see how it works out before writing either a gushing review saying how brilliant it is and its changed my life, or its a pile of junk and it made me lose my job. Many things need to be used for a while before you can form a proper judgement.Summary.Its great :)BackgroundI was looking around for a quality tripod to mainly do Lego stop motion videos with the kids as well as a decent tripod to support the video camera as well as the 'ordinary' camera. I was hugely disappointed with the rubbish sold at £20 in the high street and knew I wanted (and had) to spend more.I looked around long and hard before I brought the tripod.I looked at the obvious competitors such as Manfrotto but the prices were more expensive and there were so many options to work through I gave up.This tripod and the whole range, had good reviews and I thought I'd try it and see how good it really was. It wasn't cheap, but you only complain once when you buy it, the rest of the time you are grateful for the quality and the value it offers.It turned up and it looks Ok at first glance, Nothing wrong, but nothing jumps out at you. It is very light. I'm not experienced enough with camera tripods to know how much they all weigh, but this is very light and my first impressions were too light.It has a enormous number of ways to position it, the centre bar comes out, it can be moved horizontal, turned upside down, all the legs move in lots of ways. Basically it seems to be able to put itself in any position and, most importantly of all, be very, very stable. Whilst the tripod is light, it is rock solid with a normal camcorder or camera. I cannot complain about movement under normal circumstances because there isn't any. We brought it to do little stop motion videos, the tripod allows us to put the camera all over the Lego 'set' and keeps it solid.There is a little hook on the bottom of the centre bar to hang a weight bag, I've never needed to use it though.There are lots of little touches that are very nice and show that somebody has really thought through things. The legs can be extended with one hand, the bottom of each leg can either have a rubber ball for the base or a spike, both are available, its a case of screwing the ball up or down at the base. Nothing to change or replace, its always there. The screw in locks have a gel pad on the ends to stop them scratching the aluminium. Lots of small touches that are sensible.The tripod doesn't attract any attention, its a matt black, which is fine in my book. It has a neat and light case to carry it in. It comes with a little tool to tighten things up or replace them. It comes with two bases for cameras so you can easily and quickly change things over.There may be better tripods out there for the price, but all I can say is that I am very, very happy with this one and don't regret buying it once.
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18.8.2013

The tripod is lightweight, compact, strong and somewhat sturdy.The latches on the legs that lock and unlock to allow extension and retraction of the legs feel like they're a little on the fragile side. Coming directly from using my Giottos tripod, where they take some force to move, these Vanguard ones just feel loose and weak. I fear they'll lose effectiveness after prolonged use but this is a perception and not something that has actually happened.The foam area around the top of the legs is adequate and the leg length, for me, coupled with the pistol grip camera mount is at perfect eye height when the legs are extended fully. This makes a nice change from my Giottos tripod where I had to guesstimate the length to get it to eye height,as when fully extended it was too tall. So I'm very pleased to have a suitable height by default with this Vanguard tripod. The feet of the tripod can be adjusted by screwing the rubber stops up or down to expose the metal spikes or to cover them with the rubber so making them suitable for all terrain types.The legs can adjust to an almost horizontal position allowing for a very low point of view. The centre column is hexagonal so stays put and can't be twisted which simplifies the tripod canapoy as you don't need a screw to tighten it to keep it from rotating. Though it does have a latch to allow column height adjustment and this is crucial for altering the angle of the column, especially when setting the tripod to its lowest height. This latch also allows you to very easily tighten and set the angle of the column which is surprisingly versatile - you can lock it at many angles between o and 180 degrees.The pistol grip ball mount is effective and can be used with one hand.I also have the GH-200 pistol grip ball head so the GH-100 is familiar to me. It seems a less well finished product when directly compared to the GH-200 but is no less of a ball head I say this only because on the trigger part of the handle you can see plain white plastic where as on the GH-200 it's all grey. The camera plate is also round where as the GH-200 is rectangular so you cant interchange mounts. All minor differences though!It's very easy to use and handles the weight of a 50-500 zoom and dslr with battery pack just fine. You can position the camera with one hand, much better than a regular ball head which requires one hand on the camera and one hand on the the dial to loosen and tighten. Though for fine pinpoint composure you'll probably still want to use two hands.The combo of tripod and pistol grip head is now my default tripod solution while my older tripod will be relegated to backup tripod for flash or a camera rail maybe.Highly recommended.
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5.10.2012

Your expensive DSLR deserves a really good platformThen Look at:-Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH Aluminum Tripod with GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head 2 (alternatively the VANGUARD Alta Pro 263AB 100 Aluminium Tripod with SBH-100 Ball Head)With this tripod, you will achieve any angle you wish and if you really want it (especially useful with the reticulated screen on say a D5100) set your camera a few cms above the ground - great for high impact shots.The moment I took the contents out of the box (VANGUARD Alta Pro 263AB 100 Aluminium Tripod with SBH-100 Ball Head) I knew, just knew, I'd made the right purchase. It oooozzes quality. It will last a long time. All the movements are there.With in a few seconds of fitting my D7000 (indoors) I was totally taken.Took the short drive down to Ennerdale Water, (a local Lake District beauty spot) and put it to work. It was an absolutle joy to work with, partnering my Nikon D7000. High wind coming up the valley, but once my D7000 was fitted to the SBH-100 Ball Head I had a rock steady platform.A plus, is that with the SBH-100 Ball Head you get 2 camera plates, So I took from my bag an old Fuji S200EXR and mounted it, extending to virtual 800mm focul length and took some shots with it. Was I impressed? Yes, very impressed. (With the camera plates you need to make sure you have some coins to screw them tight to the camera base. Once tightened, the camera will sit rock solid on the tripod quick release base plate.)I think it's all anybody could wish for in a tripod. The SBH-100 Ball Head is simply a joy. If you do movies, then you can always purchase a dedicated pan/tilt head.Also, the tripod is a TIPA award winner and now even the pistol grip has won an award. If you went with the big name brands you'd pay many extra bucks for this quality.One other thing, I like the feel of the rubber sleeves at the top of the legs, they are a nice touch, this finishing touch let's the user know he/ she has a quality product and no corners have been cut.Every thing (tripod with screwed-in ball heade,) fits in the bag that comes with. Plus the hook at the bottom of the central column is spring loaded. So you only need to carry around a few supermarket plastic carrier bags to hook onto this. Fill with some ballast and you'll have total stability.It's over 2kgs but it's no real schlep for me to lug around the English Lake District National Park. It will provide a rock solid platform. Also with the Vanguard, you just have to decide which head you want with this model tripod - ball head or pistol grip.Hope this helps.
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20.8.2013

My old tripod has been past its best for quite a while so the opportunity to see how tripod technology has developed was too good to miss. The thought which has gone into the design of this is first class. The materials used to build it are also first class. Admittedly that does add to the weight which is an issue if you are carrying this about for any distance, but without that build quality and weight you would compromise stability and the last thing any photographer wants is a tripod blowing over in a gust of wind when there is an expensive camera/lens combo sat on top of it.The design feature which I particularly like is the ability to take the central column virtually out of the tripod in order to be able to position it horizontal.It took me a few minutes of reading the instruction manual to master how to do this, but for photographing items on the floor or close to it this is a brilliant feature. I would add a word of caution. I extended the central column and then placed it horizontal without retracting it. If you then put a heavy camera on the ball and socket the tripod will overbalance. Luckily because I was testing it out I avoided any mishap and realised that I needed to retract that central column. Having done so I tried photographing various things (even documents) placed flat on the floor under the tripod and camera. I used a cable release to minimise camera shake due to slow shutter speeds and the results were very impressive.The ball and socket head is smooth and very easy to adjust though the built in spirit levels (forward and sideways planes) were a little difficult to see together, so I ended up getting one plane level only to find I had slipped the other slightly out of true. I think that my performance on this is more of an issue that the tripods!Another nice touch is the inclusion of a little tool kit. It was always a source of frustration when I wanted to screw a quick release plate on to my camera only to discover that I had forgotten again to bring a small screwdriver and didn't have any suitable coins in my pocket. The tripod comes in a purpose designed carry bag too.So quite simply a superb tripod.
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26.6.2012

I searched long and hard before purchasing this tripod. I wanted something that wasn't too heavy, but sturdy at the same time. It had to be flexible in its design that a whole range of shots could be taken from landscape, to portrait, to close up marco work, yet not cost an arm and leg.I searched some of the well repected models from Manfrotto and Giottos, which had some very good reviews on Amazon and other review sites, but for a decent aluminium tripod with a good ball head the cost was coming in around £200.My searching finally paid off when I came across the Vanguard Alta Pro range of tripods. With a maximum load capacity of 7kg and weighing in at 2.4kg, plus winning the 'Tipa'award for best accessory in 2009, this had to be a serious contender. I searched for it on Amazon and at £134.98 it was a bargain.Not able to view the tripod in the flesh first, I took the chance and ordered it and within 3 days the tripod arrived.On opening the box you instantly get a feeling of a well engineered piece of kit. It took only a few minutes to set up and attach the supplied ball head. I'd already seen a video of what this tripod was capable of.... follow link... [...]The Alta Pro was everything I'd hope for in a tripod and more. The contruction and finish is excellent. The supplied SBH-100 ball head is a thing of beauty. Its smooth and adjustable to any angle and costing £70 on its own on Amazon, being part of the supplied kit is superb. Another great feature is the Multi-Angle Central Colume (MACC) system allows users to move the central column from zero to 180-degree angles in variable vertical and horizontal positions.A few of its other features include, multi position aluminium legs that adjust to 25, 50 and 80-degree angles. Spiked rubber feet. Hook attachment at base of central colume. Two bubble levels in the SBH-100 head. Supplied with tripod bag and rock bag (for weighing the tripod down).There maybe other tripods out there which are just as capable as the Alta Pro, but will cost you considerablly more. I would not hesitate to recommend this Hidden Gem.
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1.9.2013

The Vanguard is a superb tripod. You can tell the quality of the build as soon as you take it out of the box. It's extremely well constructed - it feels solid, robust and reliable. After some testing, this is definitely the case - it's stable on different kinds of terrain (and you can alternate the footing between spiked and rounded) and there's a nice touch of a hook at the bottom of the central column for hanging a bag / extra stability. The legs of the tripod are sturdy and the top section also performs well. The trigger grip is very easy to control and use, and once it's locked on, your shot isn't going anywhere.The baseplate for the camera is very easy to remove and snap back in,and it's quite easy to swing the camera around - although you do have to be reasonably firm with the trigger grip. There are a few nice additional touches - two spirit levels; technically, it seems like you could buy the legs and head of the tripod separately or change the two around, so it's a nice touch.The flip side of all this is that the tripod is also reasonably heavy and slightly awkward - it's hard to manouever for macro shots, for example, unless you have a lens over 80mm or so. Also, although they've tried to improve manoueverability by making each leg individually moveable there doesn't seem to be a setting to move all the legs at once, which - as a non-pro - I would have found useful.The tripod doesn't feel too heavy in its bag, but carrying it in your hand by itself is a bit hefty. It's not tremendously quick to set up - you can't just unclip the feet and let them slide out. But on the other hand, this just gives you an impression of control and stability, reinforced by the feel of the thing. The trigger grip is a bit of a squeeze getting back into the bag, but it does fit.Overall, really excellent. From the price tag, you'll know this isn't exactly an item for a beginner, and the features of it make it a great tripod for the considered photographer who needs stability and reliability every time.
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8.11.2014

I purchased the Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH Tripod primarily as Time lapse and Filming Tripod for it's versatility.DESIGNI'm fairly particular when it comes to my equipment and although the tripod is more of a bulky design compared to my usual preference in design aesthetic I have to admit I was very impressed by the versatility of the Tripod. The construction is solid and fairly hardwearing for something of it's size and although it's not a walk around travel tripod the comfort and features make up for it.8/10THE BOXThe box contents is standard fare but well packaged, you will find the usual Guarantee information,Tool caddy and Simple carrier bag.8/10PERFORMANCEThe Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH Tripod works very well and has a number of features that you may take for granted in other tripods and are a welcome addition along with it's other features.Firstly the Pistol grip it may seem counter intuitive on quick shoots and you will find it difficult at first, but it's application and uses will soon become apparent the more you use it. It has a simple loosen/tighten pivoting system with the ball head which works well once you know it's angle limitations, the limitation can be an annoyance but you can work around them. The head incorporates a smooth 360 degree panoramic action as well as a quick release system for the head.Secondly in conjunction with Tool caddy and Central column which moves and rotates on the axis mechanism to and in between 180 degrees, it can be used as a simple gimbal or anchor tripod which makes it versatile on shoots when Filming or performing Time lapses and Macro remote shooting. You can achieve a variety of established shots using the central column and spreading the tripod legs in various positions of 25, 50 and 80 degree angles.9/10VERDICTThe Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH Tripod is definitely a versatile tripod and you can achieve quite a lot when shooting with it.For what the overall package provides I would definitely recommend this purchase.9/10
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18.8.2013

I am so thrilled with this, it is absolutely fantastic.It is quite heavy at just over 2kg, so be wary when packing it to take it abroad as i am doing to photograph a wedding in Greece.The legs extend to 3 different lengths, 20, 60, and 80cm. The full extension i'm estimating is around 5 feet, i'm no good with maths.The legs are very thick, with 2 clips on each and rubberised grips at the top.The head is amazing, it has a quick release system for the mounting plate, of which there are 2, there is a spare one in the packet with the manual, perfect for quick swapping of 2 cameras.I have tried this on concrete and on grass and i have no problems with stability at all.Other reviewers have mentioned a bag that is supposed to be supplied with this,but i did not have one of those in my box at all. I have emailed Vanguard about this as i would like to know what the addition of the added weight support makes to the weight distribution and stability of the camera.There are 3 spirit levels on this camera, 2 on the ball head and 1 on the column on the legs. This is a brilliant feature that i have used repeatedly to ensure i is perfectly level, a very nice touch.All the tools for changing the position of the head is supplied, hanging from the centre column is a little mini tool set with an alan key, a metal key thing you can use to do up the screw on the mounting plates and a hex screw, very handy and im not taking mine off where it is.The supplied carry case is fantastic, it is waterproof, and padded and i have no qualms about getting this damaged, it all fits in perfectly into the bag, even with the ball head attached.I am literally thrilled to bits with this, i have taken it out at night and managed to get incredible shots of the moon with this tripod, and my Fuji HS50 camera.I managed to get an incredible shot of the moon using this tripod and my camera, i have uploaded it to show you.All in all highly recommend, a very professional piece of kit.
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31.8.2015

I already have a Velbron tripod for my dslr but I never felt fully confident in it; it felt unstable with a zoom lens attached and in the wind when taking photos at the coast. I tried a Manfrotto tripod before deciding on the Vanguard and I am very happy. It's easy to attach the camera and it is very stable. The pistol grip is very easy to use; I read a reviewer who said it was too tight to adjust and was impractical but I haven't had that problem. There is an adjustment screw so you can easily adjust how tight you want the grip. I tend to loosen it, move the camera to where I want it and then tighten the screw. Of course the advantage with the ball-head is that you don't have to worry about getting the legs perfectly level,I use the my cameras electronic spirit level in order to make fine adjustments. I have also dabbled in some macro photography and to be able to get the legs flat on the ground and adjust the central column to any position has been a great feature. I just wish my camera had an adjustable screen. Other nice features include foam on each leg which will be great in winter as my hands wont freeze when holding the legs. Also the feet of the legs can be flat or you can use the spikes for extra grip on soft ground; some tripods don't have these or you have to pay extra. All in all a great tripod and well worth the money. I spent ages reading reviews of different tripods and I'm very pleased I chose the Vanguard with pistol grip. One last thing, I did read some reviews of this tripod where people were complaining that after being at the coast the legs got stuck because sand got stuck in the locking mechanism. Touch wood, but I have never had this problem with any tripod including the Vanguard, I always clean the tripod when I get home and occasionally on a previous tripod I had I would spray a little WD40 on the mechanism and all would be fine. I was a bit cautious about spending over £100 on a tripod but it has been well worth it.
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25.8.2013

This is a very solidly constructed piece of equipment. The feel of it exudes quality, and one would expect this to last a long time in the field (unlike so much stuff today). And it's not too heavy; one could carry this easily over the shoulder or in a rucksack, say.If you haven't used a tripod before I would strongly recommend that you read the two instruction leaflets that come with it (one for the tripod itself, the other for the pistol grip head) before use. On my first attempt, I just could not find out where the leg angle adjusting 'button' was. No way. In fact, the 'button'(s) are placed at the top left-hand side of each leg.I didn't think the instructions made that clear; maybe it was just me.Once I'd worked out all the adjustments possible with this tripod, everything worked fine, although I did have one reservation (see below). You can adjust the leg length and angle, the height of the central column, swivel the column over to take all sorts of crazy-angled shots, just like the item description says. The feet are rubber and are spiked for firmness, and there are two spirit levels, although one is out of sight most of the time under your camera.The grip head attaches and removes easily, once you have worked out the release system. Fixing one's camera to the head is a doddle. The pistol grip is new to me and this is where my one reservation applies. For setting up a static shot it's fine. But for panning (let's say following a moving train) it is a little on the tight side for me. There is a knob to increase/decrease friction in the ball head, but even on minimum friction I found it a little difficult to get a really smooth panning motion for video. But for still shots it's fine.Included with the tripod/ball head is a useful carry bag.Overall I would recommend this as a very well built tripod, with the one reservation I have mentioned.
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29.8.2013

As tripods go, this could actually be more expensive for all the features that it offers. I can't think of a single thing I'd change about this tripod apart from a tiny bit off its weight (but I guess that also makes it more stable!)It extends to a pretty reasonable height with the usual two sections on the legs, which clip in easily. The quick-release plate is better than many and if you wish you can just leave it on your camera as there is a spare one for your backup camera. I find it easier to leave these attached as I know how easy they are to misplace (never lost one, just can't find it at the right time!)There is not one, but THREE spirit levels, to have all angles covered.This isn't so important to me, shooting portraits, fashion and the like, but I know it may be a well sought after feature for other types of photography.The bag is pretty sturdy unlike the bag I have received with other lower priced tripods which eventually develop holes in annoying places.The tripod itself when set up seems stable enough to me, but admittedly I don't really use it in very challenging circumstances. I've done a bit of studio photography with it shooting tethered and some night shots outdoors on concrete. However, it's really good to note that there is a retractable hook on the centre column of the tripod to attach your camera bag, or weights for extra stability at the core. The retractable spikes on the bottom of the legs may be handy too, for that extra bit of security when shooting on softer ground such as grass.It goes down to a very low level, a problem that I encountered with my old tripod which occasionally annoyed me. No longer!In addition to this the middle column will tilt to any angle (completely new feature to me that I will have to take advantage of!)Really impressed!
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4.11.2013

At first I was a little skeptical of the price, where I thought the build quality would be a certain compromise. However, my expectations were fortunately not realised!I tested this tripod and head combo doing Astrophotography in windy conditions. The ground was wet and the horizon high, so fully extending the legs of the tripod was necessary and raising the center column some was a must, to get the camera to my eye level (I stand at 6'1). Although the wind blew hard, the tripod and camera (Nikon D800 + Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8) didn't shake where high IQ remained tack-sharp throughout my pictures - note: no additional weight was applied to the legs of the tripod in this instance.The head easily handled the weight of gear,was easy to operate, and locked settings soundly in place. The centre column can be raised and rotated about the legs, where my doing this has not impaired the stability of the tripod and head set up, leading to clear and consistent captures.Made out of aluminium, this tripod has a fair bit of heft, for what it is, and I can see the weight becoming a slight issue for those who aren't accustomed to trekking distances with heavy loads. Otherwise, this Vanguard combo is very straightforward to operate, where I strongly recommend this to any photographer who is into landscape and astrophotography, but who, like me, doesn't want to break the bank on excessively expensive gear options.The build-quality is tough, where I'm not worried about accidentally knocking it against rocks etc. In any case, a padded bag is included.I'm taking this tripod out the open country shortly with much confidence, as this is has been a joy to use so far!
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3.9.2013

I needed to upgrade my old tripod, which has served me faithfully for twenty years, but these days I'm demanding a little more from my photography equipment. I'm hugely impressed by the Alta Pro.What makes this stand out from cheaper tripods?- It's TALL - I'm 6'3" tall and I can adjust this to a stable height where my camera's viewfinder is level with - or much higher than - my eye when standing properly.- It's sturdy - the construction is excellent and if properly erected a D-SLR and large zoom lens feel extremely stable.- It includes quick release plates - two of them - that attach to the bottom of my cameras (using a thick screwdriver or thin coin to tighten)so that changing over cameras on the tripod takes no more than a couple of seconds.- Its ball head allows the camera to be pointed in almost any direction other than straight down- The central column can be removed and reinserted in its pivoting housing so that you can shoot at any other direction - including straight down.- the degree angle scale on the ball head makes it easy to use for creating consistent panoramas- two spirit levels on the head and one on the body make it easy to get horizons totally horizontal for landscape shooting- it comes with its own carry bag and mini tool kit.- every conceivable moving part can be locked into place to prevent accidental adjustment- the legs have a degree of resistance when falling, so accidentally opening a leg clip is unlikely to damage the mounted equipment.I'm incredibly impressed by this, and for stills photography I couldn't ask for more.
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26.9.2013

This is an excellent quality tripod. It's extremely sturdy and well built. The legs feel solid and have nice soft foam grips, robust clips and quality adjustable spiked feet. The Multi-Angle Central Column (MACC) System is a great feature and has been very useful for taking macro shots. There's also a useful bubble level on the tripod, along with two more on the ball head.The ball head is also very well made and a pleasure to use. It offers smooth motion, two useful bubble levels (as mentioned) and and the quick release system has been well engineered. The only slight negative for me, is that there's no ring built into the screw on the plate; although. you can use the tool thats included,or a coin. The included tools also have a variety of other uses for the tripod.This tripod isn't the lightest I have, but it isn't too heavy at 2 KG, and I've been able to carry it around in the supplied bag on various shoots fairly comfortably. I would probably not take this abroad though, as I prefer my more compact and lighter Velbon Ultra Rexi L, along with the Giottos GTMH1312-652 Ball Head, both of which are excellent and have served me well when travelling abroad.It's a great tripod overall, and one that will last a very long time. It's sturdiness and versatility easily ensures my recommendation.
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