Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AB100 Aluminum-Alloy Tripod Kit with Alta BH-100 Ball Head

Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 mount can be connected to the QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate. The quick release plate can be attached or removed from the integrated clamp located at the top of the head's ball-and-socket joint by tightening or loosening the clamp's knurled, locking knob. Within the recessed surface between the clamp's jaws is a retaining pin. This pin prevents an installed QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate from accidentally sliding off when the clamp is opened. The quick release plate features a rubberized, non-slip platform while two built-in bubble levels along the edges of the clamp accommodate landscape or portrait orientations.

By loosening the ball head's primary locking knob, the head's ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. Variable tension can be applied to the ball-and-socket joint's movements by rotating the friction knob located above the primary locking knob. Toward the side of the ball head opposite the primary locking knob is a secondary locking knob, which controls the ability to rotate the head 360°.

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

Ball Head:

• Arca-type ball head
• Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount
• Reducer bushing included for compatibility with tripods or support systems that feature a 1/4"-20 mount
• Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility
• Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° angle, and can be locked into place
• Large, primary locking knob with knurled surface allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position
• Knurled friction knob located above the primary locking knob applies variable tension on the ball-and-socket joint's movements
• Secondary locking knob with knurled surface allows head to rotate 360°
• Integrated clamp on top of on the ball-and-socket joint is compatible with included QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate
• Two built-in bubble levels along the edges of the clamp accommodate landscape or portrait orientations
• Integrated retaining pin on the clamp prevents QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate from accidentally sliding off when the clamp is opened
• Durable, aluminum-alloy construction