DESCRIPTION
Vanguard's Alta Pro 2+ 263AB100 Aluminum-Alloy Tripod Kit weighs 29.0 pounds and sustains up to 15.4 lbs "with a QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate and an Alta BH-100 Arca-type compatible ball head when folded. Its three separate legs each have independent spreads and twist locks for quick deployment. A total height of 56.8" can be reached by extending all three legs at once, or 68.2" when the middle column is fully lifted. The tripod kit stands at 27.8 inches after retracting the legs and center column ". Rubber feet serve to increase stability on a range of surfaces, while polymer covers on two of the legs offer a safe, comfortable grip while moving the tripod.
cameras or related equipment that fit a 1/4 "The QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate can be linked to the -20 mount. By tightening or loosening the clamp's knurled, locking knob, the quick release plate can be fastened to or released from the integrated clamp that is situated at the top of the head's ball-and-socket joint. A retention pin is located inside the cavity between the clamp's jaws. When the clamp is opened, this pin stops a QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate from unintentionally slipping off. Landscape or portrait orientations are supported by two built-in bubble levels around the edges of the clamp, which are located on the fast release plate's rubberized, non-slip platform.
The primary locking knob on the ball head can be turned loose to fast swivel, angle, fully tilt, or return the head to its upright position. By turning the friction knob that is placed above the main locking knob, the ball-and-socket joint's motions can be subjected to varying strain. A secondary locking knob, located next to the primary locking knob on the side of the ball head, regulates the head's 360-degree rotation.
The center column is attached to the tripod by a fulcrum for increased mobility, allowing for a 90° tilt either upwards or downwards that can be fixed in place. The central column assembly also allows for 360° of independent rotation. The middle column can be utilized as a retractable cross arm or a small camera boom thanks to the tilt and swivel movements that allow for constant pushing and pulling. This makes it simple to raise an attached camera toward an elevated subject or over a scene. When the tripod legs are lowered to a minimum height of 9.0, a camera placed toward the end of the center column can be positioned perpendicular to the tripod ". For copy stand or macro photography, the camera can then be extended past the tripod's legs. The tripod user can sit comfortably behind the camera and use the central column to get low angles for subjects that are on the ground.
For storage or transportation, a nylon carry bag with a drawstring closing and a shoulder strap is provided.
General Use and Handling
- Supports up to 15.4 lb
- Push-and-pull rapid center column for rapid positioning
- Can be set to a maximum height of 56.8", or 68.2" with the center column fully raised
- Tripod kit stands at 27.8" when the center column and the legs are retracted
- For added versatility, the center column is connected to the tripod by a fulcrum that enables up to 90° of upwards or downwards tilt, which allows the legs to be further lowered for a minimum height of 9.0"
- Center column can be locked at 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75° or 90° angles
- Center column assembly permits 360° of independent rotation
- Tilt, swivel, as well as push-and-pull movements allow the center column to be used as an extendable cross arm or a miniature camera boom
- Hexagonal shaft design provides center column with increased torsional rigidity
- Aluminum-alloy legs each feature 3 sections, twist locks for rapid deployment, and can be independently spread
- Legs can be locked at 20°, 40°, 60, or 80° angles
- Polymer covers on two of the legs provide a secure and comfortable grip
- Rubber feet help to enhance stability on a wide variety of surfaces
- Separately-available metal spikes can supplement included rubber feet for use on surfaces such as soft and uneven soil
- Built-in tripod bubble level, ballast loop, and 3/8"-16 female accessory thread for direct attachment of accessories that feature 3/8"-16 mounts
- Weighs 5.0 lb, measures 29.0" when folded
