Note: Not supplied with tripod head - only for use with Skywatcher Star Adventurer

Manfrotto 290 XTRA Kit with video head

The new Manfrotto 290 Xtra is the perfect solution in terms of stability for hobbyist birdwatchers and digiscoping.

The Manfrotto 290 Xtra is a 3-section tripod, the biggest in the 290 range, with aluminium leg tubes and special top casting enhancing rigidity, durability and performance. Its aluminium leg-locking levers are tension-adjustable, so they can be tightened to counteract any effects of aging and wear, keeping the tripod fully functional throughout its long lifespan.

This tripod’s key feature is its choice of four leg angle positions which maximize shooting creativity. Its rapid centre column adds flexibility and extends the min-max height range. A new rubber legwarmer guarantees comfortable grip and maximum ergonomics. The tripod comes with a dedicated shoulder bag ensuring comfortable portability at all times.
The 290 Xtra comes in a kit with a lightweight aluminium fluid head with pan bar and quick release plate complete with secondary security. It features smooth, fluid movement, pan and tilt locks. This head is ideal for cameras up to 4 kg in weight.

Specifications

The Slik 504QFII Video Tripod shares its leg set with the ABLE 300 DX, but it comes complete with a solid SLIK 2-way fluid pan head incorporating an easy to grip pan handle with full angle adjustments. The panhandle is long enough to give excellent leverage for smooth panning. There is a bubble level built into the base of the head quick leveling after set up. The head also has a video quick release plate for fast mounting and un-mounting of the camera.

The legs of the SLIK 504QF II set up and fold down securely. Simply loosen and tighten the leg lock knob to extend or shorten them. 3 position leg locks make for easy set up on uneven ground or steps. Combine it with the 504 QF II/300 DX Short Column and it lowers to 14 inches (350 mm) for low angle or macro videography.

This lightweight video tripod weighs 5.6 lbs and folds down to 27 inches. It’s an excellent tripod to take on location.

Specifications

As part of our most advanced range of photo tripods, the Benro (Series 2) Aluminium Mach3 Tripod TMA28A, combines classic design with advanced materials. High-performance twist locks and magnesium castings make this aluminium tripod ideal for indoor or outdoor photo shoots.

The FireFly FMT-T2 Mini Tabletop Tripod is a compact yet powerful support system designed for stability and durability. Built with reinforced lightweight aluminum along half the length of each leg, this tripod offers exceptional strength while remaining portable. With a 5kg payload capacity, it effortlessly supports cameras, smartphones, and other gear.

Featuring a simple push-button mechanism, the tripod allows quick adjustments and locks securely at two different angles, making it versatile for various shooting situations. Its low-profile design enables a minimum height of just 47mm, perfect for capturing creative low-angle shots with ease. Whether you're shooting indoors, outdoors, or on the go, the FireFly FMT-T2 ensures reliable support in a sleek, compact form.

Lightweight and highly portable mount for your Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mount.

Take it with you. The Manfrotto PIXI is the perfect mini tripod for Compact System Cameras (CSC). An ideal solution for photographers searching for a lightweight, portable, and easy-to-use support system. The Manfrotto PIXI helps you to flawlessly capture challenging video shots that are steady and smooth. Don’t need the tripod legs? Use the Manfrotto PIXI with the legs closed to capture professional-looking videos that are sure to stand out. The new push-button mechanism enables you to position and lock the ball head in one rapid, intuitive movement. Pushing the button releases the ball joint to move freely. When the button is released, the ball is locked automatically in the selected position.

The Manfrotto PIXI has a minimal Italian style and is manufactured from stainless steel and Adapto for a high quality finish. With its solid construction, you’re provided with a secure base for any shooting situation while the rubber feet guarantee a stable and slip-free foundation on any surface. Thanks to the universal ¼” screw thread and excellent stability, you can use PIXI with a many different digital devices, weighing up to 1 kg.

Pixi

• Mini tripod for Compact System Cameras
• Comfortable handgrip to capture great videos
• Push button locking mechanism for easy setup
• Lightweight, intuitive to use and easy to carry
• Attractive Italian design

This remarkable tripod from BENRO is perfect for when you need a quality, lightweight tripod that also offers superb stability.

The TCBC15FS20PRO Carbon Fibre tripod kit features the new FS20PROC Hybrid head that can be used as a 3-way ball head or as a 2-way video head. In addition the FS20PROC has a dual panorama function so it can be panned both at the base or at the quick release platform. The head is Arca-plate compatible, has a pan handle that can be mounted for right or left hand use, its angle can be adjusted with the incorporated hex key and then the handle base expansion function allows you to create multiple alternative support options.

The Benro Slim Aluminium Video Tripod Kit has plenty of advanced features, such as half turn twist leg locks, sliding Quick Release plate, 3 leg positions & bubble levels. It comes with an S2CSH Pan & Tilt video head & maximum payload of 2.5kg.

• Super slim profile shoulder design, making the video kit more compact when folded.
• With a 2.5kg max weight capacity this kit is not only ideal for photographers shooting stills or video, but is also the perfect lightweight and compact birdwatching tripod.
• ‘Half-turn’ twist leg locks make for fast and secure height adjustment, with rubber feet for extra grip on the ground.
• 3 leg positions – ideal for levelling on uneven ground.
• Staying level is made easy with bubble levels on both the tripod shoulder and the head.
• Supplied with a new compact version of the Benro S2 Pan & Tilt video head – featuring smooth damping for both pan and tilt movements, plus a sliding quick release plate for balancing kit.
• Carry case included.
• Maximum Load: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
• ​Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)

The Benro BV3H Video Head is a lightweight and versatile head suitable for cameras up to 6kg. It features fluid pan and tilt movement along with a fixed counterbalance setting. The head is supplied with a quick release plate that adapts to hold a smartphone and the top platform will also flip 90° so both portrait and landscape camera positioning can be achieved.

• Versatile design
• ¼” camera screw, multi-functional quick release plate design with phone holder
• Quick 90° vertical shooting function
• Pan and tilt fluid drag design
• Non-linear counterbalance design (more efficient than ordinary worm coil spring)
• Handle angle is adjustable

Dimensions: 

• Weight : 2.14kg
• Payload : 6kg
• Height : 170cm Max.
• Folded Length : 69.5cm

The Benro S4PRO Video Head is a compact fluid video head ideal for mirrorless and DSLR camera setups weighing up to 4kg.

Featuring a 60mm flat base with a 3/8"-16 threaded hole, it can be used with matching 60mm flat base tripods and tripods with flat base adapters. At the same time, thanks to the flat base, it can be mounted on sliders, jibs, monopods, and other support gear. It can efficiently be moved between such gear.

The Benro S4PRO Video Head is natively set at 1 step of counterbalance. At the push of a button on the side of the head, an additional step is added to total 2 steps. Next to that button is a release switch that takes you back to 1 step. There is no zero setting. The head features fixed pan and tilt drag and has independent pan and tilt locks. The tilt range is +90/-75°, and the pan range is a full 360°.

Some parts of the head are made of magnesium and other parts of aluminium. Virtually the entire head, including its knobs, is made of robust yet lightweight metal. A pan bar is included that can be attached to a rosette adapter on the left or right side of the head, for left- or right-handed users. A camera plate is included that can be adjusted forward/backward to let you find the optimal balance for your camera. A safety lock on the plate ensures that once mounted, the plate won't slip out if you move it in either direction too much. Two camera screws are supplied—1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16—that can be stored underneath the camera plate on the head itself, in dedicated slots. For attaching accessories, there's a 1/4"-20 threaded hole on each side of the head to which you can secure articulating arms.

The Aero2 PRO video travel tripods are the most compact and lightweight that we offer. Best suited for small camera rigs, the newly designed S2PRO video head can support up to 2.25kg. The reverse folding tripod legs allow the tripod to be compact for travel and the flat base S2PRO video head is removable. The centre column includes a levelling adapter so that the head can be levelled independently without having to adjust the tripod legs. In addition to being a tripod, one of the legs can be unthreaded and joined with the centre column to become a fully functioning video monopod.

The S2PRO is a removable flat base fluid effect video head with both pan (left to right) and tilt (up & down) controls for smooth and precise camera movements. The S2PRO video head is equipped with a sliding quick release plate and safety stop, which enables perfect camera balance and speedy set up and removal of your camera. The unique levelling column provides fast and accurate levelling, a necessity to keep your horizons straight and level during horizontal pans. The integrated bubble level assures perfect alignment.

Supplied with a padded carry case for the ultimate in travel convenience.

• Also a Monopod – The detachable leg and centre column combine to create a full size video monopod.
• 60mm Video Head – The S2PRO is a 60mm flat base (will pair with 75mm half ball) video head with fixed tilt drag, pan drag, tilt lock and pan lock.
• Two Accessory Mounts – Two 1/4”-20 mounts for attaching accessories.
• 2.25kg weight capacity – Supports cameras both large and small.
• Flat Base Versatility – Can be used on other flat surfaces with its 3/8”-16 mounting thread such as sliders, jibs and half ball adapters.

Specifications

• Product Height : 53.5cm
• Product Weight : 2.13kg
• Leg Material : Aluminium
• Spider Material : Magnesium
• Leg Sections : 4
• Leg Lock Type : Flip Lock
• Maximum Payload Capacity : 2.25kg
• Maximum Height : 165cm
• Converts to Monopod : Yes
• Base Mount Thread : 3/8"-16
• Forward Tilt Range : 0°-70°
• Back Tilt Range : 0°-90°
• Drag Control : Fixed
• Pan Lock (Video) : Yes
• Tilt Lock (Video) : Yes
• Pan Drag (Video - Fixed, Stepped or Continuous) : Fixed
• Tilt Drag (Video - Fixed, Stepped or Continuous) : Fixed
• Counterbalance (Video - # of Steps or Fixed) : Fixed
• Panning Range : 0-360°
• Separate Panning Lock : Yes
• Quick Release Plate : QR2PRO
• Quick Release Camera Thread Size : 0.25
• Quick Release Plate Lock : Yes
• Quick Plate Safety Mechanism : Yes
• Bubble Level : Yes

Benro Tortoise 35C, Carbon Fibre, 5 Section, Photo Tripod

The small yet mighty Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fibre Three Series Tripod from Benro is a compact, lightweight travel tripod with a high load capacity and remarkable stability. The centre column-free design makes it nimble and lightweight for travel and reduces the potential for shake common to high centre column positioning. This is especially significant when shooting video content. The legs offer independent spread and three locking positions and incorporate automatic leg angle adjustment for fast and sure setup. The aluminium leg spider features a 1/4"-20 accessory mounts for extension arms, monitors, lights, and more. The rubber feet feature three distinct contact surface providing a grip whether the legs are vertical, on an angle or nearly horizontal when positioned.

Auto-Hold Leg Trigger
Change leg angles effortlessly with the push of a button, then press the pre-locking button when the desired angle is reached.

Lightweight Aluminium Leg Spider Design
The streamlined milled-aluminium leg spider allows the legs to be reversed for folding or inverted shooting. It includes three 1/4"-20 threaded accessory sockets, allowing lights, microphones, monitors, accessory arms, and more to be attached. 1/4" and 3/8" self-adaptive tripod head installation screw thread, compatible with most tripod heads, ball heads, fluid heads, and gimbals.

Ergonomic Twist-Locks
Highly grippable twist lock collars make opening and closing legs fast and sure.

Bintel Tablet holder will allow you to put your tablet onto a tripod and operate hands-free.

Great for Facetime or Skyping

Suit most 7-10 on iPad, Androids etc.

Also suit many Smartphones

Fits all camera tripods

Lightweight carbon fibre travel tripod

The Vanguard Vesta GO 234CV10 carbon-fiber travel tripod includes a VEO PV-10 fluid 2-way video head with counterbalancing spring assist and a QS-55P Arca-standard quick-release plate. These tripods are designed to be ultra-lightweight and packable for maximum portability, while still giving you reliable stability for optics or cameras.

Ideal for star tracker mounts , spotting scopes or larger astronomy binoculars.

• Ultra-compact fluid 2-way video head with counterbalancing spring assist
• Three leg angles (20, 50, and 80 degrees) for prone, sitting, and standing positions
• Compact, lightweight design is perfect for packing. Weighs only 1.3 kg
• Silent, easy-clean twist leg locks
• Smartphone holder and deluxe storage/carrying bag included
• Center column with built-in short column for low-angle shooting
• Spring-loaded hook to add weight
• Folds down to just over 44cm, making it easily packable
• 5kg max load and 23mm diameter legs provide excellent stability

Specifications

Highly compact and portable. The Manfrotto BeFree Travel Tripod with ball head easily fits into your luggage for your convenience, while providing you with highly precise and accurate support for your photography work. The unique folding mechanism is a stand-out feature of this tripod with head. By designing the legs to fold perfectly around the head and quick release plate, it reduces its size to just 40cm long. Now you can simply carry the Be Free Aluminium Travel Tripod wherever you need to go without any fuss or hassle. The tripod with head can handle a payload of 4Kg, providing you with more accurate shots on set. Even when using longer-zoom lenses, you're still going to have those sharper images.

The special design of this tripod with head ensures your camera stays firmly locked in position. With the ability to choose between two inclinations thanks to the patented leg angle selectors, you can make your work as precise as possible. Completed with a stylish Italian design, your Be Free Aluminium Travel Tripod will stand out from the crowd. Pack up, go traveling and find that perfect image.

Manfrotto BeFree Travel Tripod with Ball head Instruction Manual

Manfrotto 190X3 128RC Tripod
This tripod and fluid pan-head have been tried and tested over the years. The 128RC fluid head allows silky smooth tilt and pan action for following targets on the move. Friction locks in both axes can be set to allow the spotting scope to be moved and stay where you intend. The position of the handle can be adjusted to suit your preference and allows you to manoeuvre the scope with better precision.

For peace of mind, the tripod head incorporates a quick release plate with a safety lock - no nasty shocks from unintentionally releasing your scope off the tripod in the field.

Manfrotto 190X3 - 128 Micro Fluidhead Specifications

As part of our most advanced range of photo tripods, the Mach3 TMA28C combines classic design with advanced materials. High performance twist locks and magnesium castings make this 9X carbon fibre tripod ideal for indoor or outdoor photo shoots.

• Maximum Height (with Column Extended) : 155.5cm
• Maximum Height (with Column Retracted) : 135cm
• Minimum Height : 31cm
• Folded Length : 53cm
• Weight : 1.54kg
• Payload : 14kg
• Leg Material : Carbon Fibre
• Leg Lock Type : Twist

The cleverly adaptable fluid camera head. Getting perfect results quickly is hassle free thanks to the Manfrotto 128RC Micro Fluid Video Head. This smart camera head is specially designed for cameras weighing up to 4kg, and it has plenty of design friendly features to make every shoot a doddle.

Professional fluidity on both the pan and tilt axes make your movements super smooth and sure. A quick release camera plate comes as part of the package, so you can set up in moments and get your camera connected fast.

This video head is made to look good and last. The painted black aluminium body is designed to withstand even heavy use, and it’s versatile too. The flat base enables you to connect a variety of tripods, so you can mix and match as needed depending on the job in hand.

Specifications Manfrotto 128RC Head Micro Video

ON FIRM FOOTING

Enhance your viewing experience with tripods and tripod heads from SWAROVSKI OPTIK. Select the right model for when you’re on the move or in particularly difficult conditions or terrains. They are all made of top-quality carbon and offer outstanding stability. And their impressive comfort means that you can enjoy hours observing, filming, or digiscoping the beauty of nature.

CTH compact tripod head

The CTH compact tripod head has been specially developed for fast viewing and digiscoping. Thanks to the Arca-Swiss-compatible quick-release mechanism, SWAROVSKI OPTIK spotting scopes can be mounted quickly and accurately – for a secure and comfortable viewing experience. The counter-balance system also prevents the equipment from tipping backward or forward even if it is not locked, while the integrated fluid bearing ensures smooth, even movements.

High capacity tripod head - ideal for larger spotting scopes

Specifications:

• Product Width : 19.5cm
• Product Height : 15.5cm
• Product Weight : 1.62kg
• Drag Control : Fixed
• Pan Lock (Video) : Fixed
• Tilt Lock (Video) : Fixed
• Panning Range : 0-360°
• Separate Panning Lock : Yes
• Quick Release Plate : QR6PRO
• Bubble Level : Yes

The Benro GH2FL Gimbal Head is a collapsible mount designed for spotting scopes, perfect for users who need a portable and space-saving solution. It is ideal for fast-moving wildlife observation and birdwatching.. Its unique folding design allows for easy storage and transport, while the hollow construction reduces weight without compromising durability.

With a load capacity of 10 kg, the GH2FL can support large, heavy spotting scopes. The gimbal head provides smooth and stable movement, enabling you to track fast-moving objects both vertically and horizontally with ease, ensuring sharp, clear views.

The head consists of three components: the base, corner bracket, and quick-release platform, all of which can be used together or separately.

• Low Profile Base: This allows you to mount larger spotting scopes, with a vertical clamp for Arca-Swiss compatible plates. The base has 360-degree rotating mechanisms on both the horizontal and vertical axes for smooth, fluid movement. Separate knobs control pan and tilt adjustments, with a short throw for quick locking of your selected position. The vertical digital scale ensures precise and repeatable height adjustments, while the digital scale on the pan dial allows for accurate angle control. A built-in bubble level helps align the horizon for optimal viewing.

• Corner Bracket: The vertical bracket features an Arca-Swiss plate for secure mounting, while the horizontal section has clamps for additional Arca-Swiss compatible plates on both sides.

• Quick-Release Platform: The PL100N quick-release platform, compatible with the Arca-Swiss system, allows for quick, secure mounting of your scope. The platform’s elongated shape provides additional balancing options depending on the lens used. A double-locking safety feature ensures your scope stays securely in place, and boundary boards on the platform prevent any accidental shifts.

Transportation Options:

1. Fold the head directly onto the tripod for compact storage, taking up minimal space.
2. Remove the head from the tripod, fold it, and store it in the included bag. The bag features a rigid frame and internal dividers, with a handle and a removable shoulder strap with padding for easy carrying. A metal carabiner is also included for additional convenience.

The Benro GH2FL Gimbal Head is the ideal tool for observing wildlife, tracking birds, or capturing dynamic moments during sports events with precision and stability.

The versatile and reliable Benro Gimbal Head GH2N is engineered for dynamic spotting scope use, particularly for observing fast-moving subjects such as wildlife and birds. 

Weighing just 1.2 kg, the gimbal head’s hollow structure, reinforced with stiffening ribs, supports an impressive load capacity of 25 kg. With the GH2N, you can achieve extreme angles and perfect balance, allowing your spotting scope to move freely in ways other mounts cannot, making it ideal for tracking the movement of fast-moving objects both vertically and horizontally.

The low center of gravity ensures a stable head position at any tilt. Hydraulic cartridges on both the pan and tilt axes provide smooth and precise movement in all directions. The vertical digital scale allows for accurate, repeatable adjustments to the scope's height, while the panoramic scale helps in precise horizontal positioning and repeated accuracy.

The metal swivel and tilt locks are durable and easy to use, featuring a short stroke for quick locking of your selected position. The Benro PL100N compact, quick-release platform, compatible with the Arca-Swiss system, makes attaching and detaching the scope quick and secure. Markings on the base of the release plate ensure you can precisely return the scope to the same position.

The design of the quick-release plate and its base is optimized to reduce weight without sacrificing strength. A built-in bubble level ensures perfect horizon alignment. The head is supplied with a carrying case for convenient storage and transport.

As part of our most advanced range of photo tripods, the Mach3 TMA28C combines classic design with advanced materials. High performance twist locks and magnesium castings make this 9X carbon fibre tripod ideal for indoor or outdoor photo shoots.

• Maximum Height (with Column Extended) : 155.5cm
• Maximum Height (with Column Retracted) : 135cm
• Minimum Height : 31cm
• Folded Length : 53cm
• Weight : 1.54kg
• Payload : 14kg
• Leg Material : Carbon Fibre
• Leg Lock Type : Twist

The Tortoise Carbon Fibre 3 Series Tripod System with S4Pro Video Head from Benro is a portable travel-friendly system that supports up to 4kg loads and has a working height range of 235 to 1640mm. The head features a flat base, which makes it well suited to sliders and jibs, while the legs have a leveling ball to flat base head fitting, allowing you to mount the S4Pro to the legs and take advantage of the quick leveling capabilities of a ball base. The carbon fibre legs utilize twist locks leg locks for fast and secure setup. The head fitting on the legs incorporate a 1/4"-20 accessory mounting port, allowing you to attach a variety of accessories. The carbon fibre legs feature independent movement with three locking angles and a push-button locking system. The rubber feet feature three distinct contact surface providing a grip whether the legs are vertical, on an angle, or nearly horizontal when positioned. You can remove the rubber feet and replace them with the included spiked feet if you wish.

The S4Pro head has two steps of counterbalance and features fixed pan and tilt drag and has independent pan and tilt locks. The tilt range is +90/-65°, while the pan range is a full 360°. The included camera plate can be adjusted forward/backward to let you find the optimal balance for your camera. An integrated safety catch helps ensure that the plate doesn't accidentally slide free and introduce your camera to the effects of gravity. Two camera screws are supplied—1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16—that can be stored underneath the camera plate on the head itself, in dedicated slots. For attaching accessories, there's a 1/4"-20 threaded hole on each side of the head to which you can secure articulating arms.

S4Pro Fluid Head

• 18kg Payload
• Flat base with 3/8"-16 female
• 2 steps of counterbalance
• Fixed pan and tilt drag
• Independent pan and tilt locks
• +90/-65° tilt range
• 360° pan range
• Made of magnesium and aluminium
• Rosette adapters on the left and right side for attaching the included pan bar
• Sliding camera plate with safety lock
• 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws included and can be stored on the top of the head or underneath the camera plate
• Two 1/4"-20 threaded holes for accessories

Carbon Fibre Tripod Legs

The legs include a flat base to ball head adapter fitting, allowing you to mount a flat base fluid head onto the legs and enjoy the quick leveling benefits of a ball base.
The wide leg spread range of the tripod allows you to use it to get as low as 8.86" off the ground, and as high as 62.4" above the ground, while maintaining a stable shooting platform.

The legs feature an "Auto-Hold Leg Adjustment System" that allows you to press and release the leg lock, move that leg to position, and then press a button to release the lock on that leg to secure the leg angle.

Rubber twist locks allow you to loosen and extend or collapse each leg independently of the other legs. The rubber grips provide a good grip and are gentle on your hands.
The attached rubber feet feature three distinct angles to contact the mounting surface. This allows the feet to provide a wide contact surface for increased grip and stability when compared to standard conical shaped feet, when the legs are set to acute angles.
The rubber feet can be removed and replaced with the included spiked feet.

Easy-to-use, intuitive and practical. You get everything you need in a professional standard photo plate with the Quick Release Plate with 1/4'' Screw and Rubber Grip. It’s made from lightweight and durable aluminium, so it’ll stand the test of time, even with heavy use. And it’s super-slim, so you’ll never weigh or bulk out your camera when you attach it. This in itself makes it a totally practical, must-have addition to your camera kit, whatever the shoot demands.

To get going, you simply need to rotate the specially designed and absolutely accessible flip, and you can slot it right onto your camera. This smart photo plate is made to keep your gear totally secure once attached. The addition of a rubber grip helps you to manoeuvre your camera, and stay in complete control, so slips and wobbles will be a thing of the past, even in the most pressurised shoots. It’s even flexible enough to use with cameras and camcorders, giving you the right quick release plate for the job, whatever you need on the day.

Using this photo plate from set up to dismantling is completely intuitive. To adapt for camcorders, you just need to use the VHS pin included, and you’ll get unbeatable stability. Not only that, it’s made to be completely compatible. Standard 1/4'' and 3/8'' screw attachments enable you to pair this plate with a variety of products and camera models. That way, you can be sure you’ve always got the right photo plate in your kit for any job.

At a glance

• Load Capacity: 3kg (6.6 lb)
• Max Height: 1630mm (64.2") , Min Height: 124.5mm (4.9")
• Folded Length: 541mm (21.3")
• Leg Sections: 3, Weight: 0.95kg (2.1 lb)
• Carbon Fiber Legs
• Twist Locks, Rubber Feet
• 3-Position Leg Angle Locks
• Reversible, Rapid Column
• Reversible 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Mount

The SLIK PRO CF-633 weighs only 900g making it an easy backpacking companion. It extends to a height of 1,630mm and folds down to a compact 540mm for travel. This tripod handles up to 3kg easily. Use it with high-end mirrorless cameras or professional camera bodies with a variety of lenses.

All 600 series carbon fiber tripods have legs made up of carbon fiber material that is actually comprised of 8 layers of inter-woven carbon strands that are then bonded together in a sealed, high-pressure furnace producing strong, light weight carbon fiber. The legs also feature A.R.S (Anti-Rotational System) is designed into the leg locks and do not allow the individual legs sections to rotate inside each other. Each leg also has an independent lock that sets in one 3 angles to vary the height and stance of the tripod. The three setting are for maximum height, waist level or low angle photography close to the ground.

The three leg sections are secured and loosened with twist locks. Because the legs are non-rotating, you can unlock all of a leg’s stages at once by twisting the three large rubber grips with one hand. This enables fast setup.

Specifications

At a glance

• Fluid Video Head
• 4kg (8.8 lb) Load Capacity
• Arca-Compatible Quick Release Plate
• Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Thread
• 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 Bushing Adapter
• 360° Pan, Pan Handle
• Spring-Loaded Tilt Counterbalance

Arca Compatible Platform

SVH-520 has "viselike" clamping style Arca-type quick release platform that accommodates with any Arca style quick release plate, L-bracket or backpack "clip" design plate.

Reversible video boss plate

Most of video camera have a1/4" set screw, as well as a video boss hole to prevent a camera side sliding. The reversible Video Boss Plate can be easily removed and flipped over when attaching a scopes or photographic cameras that does not have a hole.

Curved Pan Handle

In order to delicately panning and tilting the video head, it is important that the pan bar is easy to grip. A slightly curved pan bar allows the videographer to place the grip in the most comfortable position.

Specifications

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