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Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs

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  • B&H # OBAC2310L
  • Mfr# AC-2310L

Product Highlights

  • 11 lb Load Capacity
  • 65.5" Maximum Height
  • Weighs Just 4.5 lb
  • Swiveling Center Column Tilts 180°
  • All Anodized Aluminum for Max Durability
  • Cast Aluminum Chassis
  • Adjustable Flip Locks for Leg Sections
  • Retractable Spikes in Feet

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The Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod is a sturdy, professional support for any DSLR, point-and-shoot camera, or a compact camcorder. With a load capacity of 11 lb and a generous maximum height of 65.5", the lateral tripod features a tilting, swiveling center column that enables infinitely flexible positioning for macro photography and other uses.

Engaging the lateral adjustment lever frees the tilting of the center column once it's been extended past the chassis, which becomes possible once you press a button at the column's bottom to disengage the safety bolt. Once thus extended, the column can tilt, with no ratcheting, from its original 0°, straight-up-and-down orientation all the way over to a 180° upside-down orientation – with possible stops everywhere in between, including a 90° lateral position. Twisting a knob on the chassis locks and unlocks the 360° swiveling of the center column and its upper collar.

The tripod's flip locks, which enable the extension and securing of the leg stages, are user-adjustable. By using a supplied Allen key, the user can tighten two points on each spring-loaded flip lock to safeguard their continued reliable performance.

With its anodized aluminum construction, the AC-2310L is ready to survive the rigors of professional work. The tripod chassis is cast aluminum for further durability.

When it's not being used in its lateral mode, the AC-2310L's rapid center column functions like you'd expect from any professional tripod, extending after a twist of the knob on the upper collar. The tripod's center column can also be removed from both the chassis and the upper collar so that it can be reversed. For protecting your camera when the column is retracted quickly, there's a rubber damper under the center-post collar. Steel locking screws underneath the center-post collar enable you to fasten a camera head more securely.

Pull-in/push-out positive leg locks allow you to set the positions of the three legs independently at three different angles. This allows you to shoot from low angles or on uneven terrain. For stability on softer terrain, the AC-2310L features metal spikes that retract and emerge by twisting the foot's rubber portion.

Center column travels throughout nearly a complete sphere of possible positioning, so you can take steady shots from virtually any angle
Leg warmers on two legs mitigate the effects of extreme heat & cold and provide grip
The two included Allen keys attach to a tripod leg, so you're always ready to tighten components
Reversible 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screw fits almost any head
Bubble level on tripod chassis
Center column is grooved to prevent its rotation within the upper collar
Integrated aluminum loop for attaching a shoulder strap (not included) or a counterweight for added stability in windy conditions
Rugged rubber tips with retractable spikes for shooting both indoors and outdoors on any terrain
Included padded carry bag features dual heavy-duty zippers, an interior pocket, and extra room to accommodate a head
General
Load Capacity 11 lb (5 kg)
Maximum Height 65.5" (166.3 cm)
Maximum Height w/o Column Extended 53.3" (134.6 cm)
Minimum Height 10" (25.4 cm) [legs at widest position, column at 90° position]
Folded Length 24.0" (61.0 cm)
Weight 4.5 lb (2 kg)
Legs
Material Aluminum
Head Attachment Fitting 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 (reversible screw)
Leg Stages/Sections 2/3
Leg Lock Type Flip-lock
Independent Leg Spread Yes
Spiked/Retractable Feet Yes/yes
Center Brace No
Center Column
Center Column Type Rapid
Center Column Sections 1
Bubble Level Yes
Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs
  • Padded Carry Bag
  • Shoulder Strap for Bag
  • 2 x Allen Key
  • 5 Year Limited Warranty
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    ObenAC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs
     
    4.4

    (based on 9 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (4)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (5)

    • 3 Stars

       

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    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Stable (5)
    • Unfolds quickly (5)
    • Lightweight (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Night shots (5)
      • Home (3)
      • Landscape/scenery (3)
      • Portraits (3)
      • Wildlife (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Photo enthusiast (6)
        • Was this a gift?:
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      4.0

      Great tripod with many good features!

      By oboegary

      from Wilmington, DE

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Good Stability
      • Included Carry Bag

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Flowers
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Night Shots
        • Portraits

        Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

        I have used this product for about 2 weeks. Most recently I used it to photograph flowers with my 100 mm macro lens at Longwood Gardens. Easy to carry around and has good height for capturing flowers.

        I also used it for some studio photography of small objects. Since I wanted to photograph low to the floor, the legs opened wide enough to get just a few inches off of the floor. The 90 degree angle adjustment for the center post was also very helpful for this need.

        It took me a few tries to figure out all the knobs/levers that make the tilt on the center post work properly.

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        4.0

        Oben Al Lateral Tripod

        By sroc

        from Rochester, NY

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Unfolds Quickly

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Macro

          Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

          A little light weight but for an inexpensive lateral tripod it does the job. Out of the box the lateral arm would sag just a little. There is a bolt that can be tightened to stop this. They provide an Allen Wrench for this purpose.

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          5.0

          awesome awesome, life changing, awesome

          By Eden Rose

          from Los Angeles

          About Me Casual Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Folds Small
          • Good Stability
          • Lightweight
          • Unfolds Quickly

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Overhead Artwork

            Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

            We use this to shoot artwork overhead

            It is sturdy and perfect for our needs!!

            love that it comes with a case and it is overall awesome

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            • No

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            4.0

            Excellent Value

            By none

            from Manteca, CA

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Stability
            • Lightweight
            • Unfolds Quickly

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Night Shots
              • Travel
              • Wildlife

              Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

              This tripod offers a great balance between overall height, folded height and weight. It is very solid and more than adequate for my Olympus OM-D.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Great tripod

              By Classicsax

              from Buffalo, NY

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Good Stability
              • Unfolds Quickly

              Cons

              • Cumbersome

              Best Uses

              • Home
              • Night Shots
              • Travel
              • Video
              • Wildlife

              Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

              Very sturdy and stable tripod. Extra level of flexibility with tilt able stem.

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              • No

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              4.0

              novice

              By runcom

              from greensburg PA

              About Me Photography Student

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Night Shots
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

                  as a beginner not knowing what I am doing at all a pro suggested this as my first tripod. it defiinately feels well made. only con is the manual. it is hard to understand for those of us who have never owned a tripod

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                  5.0

                  This is a great Tripod!

                  By BMH

                  from St Johnsbury, VT

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Folds Small
                  • Good Stability
                  • Lightweight
                  • Unfolds Quickly

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Home
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Night Shots
                    • Portraits
                    • Sports/Action
                    • Weddings/Events
                    • Wildlife

                    Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

                    As an amateur photographer it is necessary that I have a stable platform on which to mount my camera. This tripod provides such a platform. Due to this tripod's design it provides both a stable platform as well as a variety of ways to set up the tripod. It is extremly well made and a very thoughtful design. The only complaint that I have is that it is difficult to press the button on the center column to remove it from the legs.

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                    5.0

                    Came in a case ~ very solid tripod

                    By Lisa

                    from Fresno, Ca

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Family Photos
                        • Video

                        Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

                        My son is a photo jouralism major ~ needed a tripod for school projects & video.

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                        4.0

                        excellent product

                        By Ian

                        from NJ

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy to Use

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Macro

                          Comments about Oben AC-2310L 3-Section Aluminum Lateral Tripod Legs:

                          use it for Macro
                          solid ,easy to set up
                          like alot!!

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