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Vanguard VEO 3+ 263CB Carbon Fiber Tripod with VEO BH-160S Ball Head

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Vanguard VEO 3+ 263CB Carbon Fiber Tripod with VEO BH-160S Ball Head
Key Features
  • Versatile Multi-Angle Central Column
  • Vertical/Horizontal/360° Column Rotation
  • VEO+MA1 Second Mounting Platform
  • 5" Low-Angle Height
This Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit from Vanguard includes the compact and lightweight VEO 3+ 263CB tripod and the VEO BH-160S ball head. The tripod features a multi-angle central column that can be rotated 360° into vertical, horizontal, and slanted positions. When the column is set up horizontally, the ball head can be set up on one end, and an included VEO+MA1 Multi-Mount Adapter can be attached on the other end to support a second camera or other device. The Multi-Mount Adapter is a second mounting platform with mounting screws.
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Vanguard VEO3+263CB160S Overview

This Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit from Vanguard includes the compact and lightweight VEO 3+ 263CB tripod and the VEO BH-160S ball head. The tripod features a multi-angle central column that can be rotated 360° into vertical, horizontal, and slanted positions. When the column is set up horizontally, the ball head can be set up on one end, and an included VEO+MA1 Multi-Mount Adapter can be attached on the other end to support a second camera or other device. The Multi-Mount Adapter is a second mounting platform with mounting screws.

The tripod supports up to 33 lb and adjusts to a maximum height of 68" when the central column is raised up, or to 58" with the column lowered. The tripod legs open to three leg angles, 23, 50, and 80°, with the lowest one positioning the tripod at just 5" above ground for extremely low-angle shots and time lapse capture. The folded height is 30.5".

Additional Features
3 leg sections
One leg can be converted for use as a monopod
Twist leg locks
Non-slip, all-weather grips on two legs
Native rubber feet
Spiked feet, tripod bag, and Allen key included
Removable hook for hanging sandbags/other weights for additional stability
26mm leg diameter
4.8 lb weight
UPC: 026196355489

Vanguard VEO3+263CB160S Specs

Key Specs
Head Type
Ball Head
Primary Material
Carbon Fiber
Load Capacity
33 lb / 15 kg
Closed Length
30.5" / 77 cm
Weight
4.8 lb / 2.2 kg
Head
Top Mounting
Arca-Type Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw
Head Type
Ball Head
Base Mount
Flat Base with 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions
Base Diameter: 2.8" / 7.1 cm
Legs
Primary Material
Carbon Fiber
Pre-Set Positions
3 Positions:
General
Load Capacity
33 lb / 15 kg
Max Height with Center Column Down
58.4" / 148 cm
Closed Length
30.5" / 77 cm
Bubble Level
Yes
Detachable Monopod
Yes
Weight
4.8 lb / 2.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
31.4 x 6.5 x 5.2"

Vanguard VEO3+263CB160S Reviews

Solid tripod

By Randy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-03

Nice carbon fiber tripod. Easy to use. Arca swiss so it fits my L-bracket. Versatile would recommend

Great tripod for everything

By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-02

Great for all types of photography even us as a copy stand

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Is the ball head Arca-compatible?

Is the ball head Arca-compatible?
Asked by: Douglas
Yes, the VEO BH-160S Ball Head of the Vanguard VEO 3+ 263CB Carbon Fiber Tripod with VEO BH-160S Ball Head can use most Arca Swiss style plates.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2026-08-20
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