The Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with GH-100 Pistol-Grip Ball Head offers generous height, impressive stability, and light weight alongside a comprehensive list of professional functions – primary among which is the 180° tilting of the center column, which makes a convenient task of macro photography.
The included ball head operates by way of a pistol-grip trigger. Squeeze it, and you release the lock on the ball in order to position it; release it, and the ball locks to set the position. This enables extremely fast setups and one-handed operation. With the GH-100 head on the tilting center column, you'll be able to position your camera easily & securely at virtually any point within a spherical range. With an Allen key you can adjust the tension of the center column's swiveling motion, and the head also features a Friction Control System.
Not only macro photography but also any type of outdoor photography will be well-served by the Alta Pro 263AGH, which reaches a maximum height of 68.5" and supports up to 15.4 lb. The tripod features spikes that emerge from its rubber feet.
The included GH-100 is removable and features a side-to-side tilt of -32° to +90° and -8° to +90° of back-to-front tilt. The head, which comes with a QS-65GH quick-release plate, also pans a full 360° with a click stop every 5° to aid in panoramic photography. The tripod collar features set screws, so with an Allen wrench you can establish an extremely strong connection with the head.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Material |
Aluminum alloy legs Magnesium chassis |
| Load Capacity | 15.4 lb (7 kg) |
| Maximum Height | 68.5" (174.0 cm) |
| Folded Length | 28.5" (72.5 cm) |
| Leveling Bubble/Illuminated | Yes, 1 on head, 1 on chassis / no |
| Weight | 5.83 lb (2.64 kg) |
| Head | |
|---|---|
| Head Type | GH-100 pistol-grip ball head |
| Tilt Range |
-32° to +90° side to side -8° to +90° back to front |
| Pan Range | 360° (with 72 click stops) |
| Quick Release | QS-65GH 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, tilting |
| Center Column Sections | 1 |