Vanguard Tripod – Alta+ 263AP Aluminium-Alloy Tripod

Vanguard Tripod – Alta+ 263AP Aluminium-Alloy Tripod

The Vanguard Tripod – Alta+ 263AP Aluminium-Alloy Tripod offers generous height, a sleek & modern design, and safety features that will keep you mounting your gear on it for years to come.

 Backpackers and other outdoor photographers will be well-served by the Alta+ 263AP, which reaches a maximum height of 64″ and supports up to 11 lb. The tripod features spikes that emerge from its rubber feet, and its removable center column hook supports a ballast for added stability under windy conditions.

At 4.4 lb with the head, the 263AP is highly portable.

The included PH-32 is removable and features smooth, fluid-style movement with a side-to-side tilt of -60° to +90° and -30° to +90° of back-to-front tilt.

The head, which comes with a QS-51 camera plate, features an independent lock of its 360° panning, which aids in panoramic photography.

The tripod collar features set screws, so with an Allen wrench you can establish an extremely strong connection with the head.

Features

• Rubber ring underneath tripod collar absorbs shock if center column descends rapidly to chassis; center column is also spring-loaded
• Hang a counterweight from the removable center column hook increase the tripod’s stability in windy conditions
• Leg hinges disengage via easy-press buttons
• Die-cast magnesium chassis
• Reversible center column for macro photography and extremely low angles
• Included quick-release plate features range of horizontal adjustment for the 1/4″-20 screw, for precise balancing
• Backup safety lock for the camera plate, with automatic closure
• Aluminum alloy legs can be set independently at three angles (25°, 50°, and 80°), for stable operation on uneven ground and for low-angle photography
• Quick-flip leg locks
• Large foam grips on all three legs for all-weather use

Specifications

General

• Material Aluminum alloy legs
• Magnesium chassis
• Load Capacity 11.0 lb (5 kg)
• Maximum Height 65.0″ (165.0 cm)
• Folded Length 25.0″ (63.5 cm)
• Leveling Bubble/Illuminated Yes, 3 on head / no
• Weight 4.41 lb (2.0 kg)
• Head
• Head Type PH-32 3-way pan head
• Tilt Range +90° to -60°
• +90° to -30°
• Pan Range 360°
• Quick Release QS-51 quick-release plate with 1/4″-20 screw

Legs

• Head Attachment Fitting 1/4″-20 & 3/8″-16 (reducer bushing included)
• Leg Stages/Sections 2/3
• Diameter (Top Leg Section) 1.02″ (26mm)
• Leg Lock Type Flip lock
• Independent Leg Spread Yes
• Spiked/Retractable Feet Yes/yes
• Center Brace No

Center Column

• Center Column Type Rapid, reversible
• Center Column Sections 1