Davis & Sanford PROVISTA AIRLIFT 18 3-section Aluminum Tripod w/FM-18 Fluid Head
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Davis & Sanford ProVista Airlift 18 Tripod with FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripod 12 lbs., extends 31-68")

SKU: TFTPVA18

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Shopper : where can I find an instruction manual for this tripod?GROUPFIVE P : I don't recall it having one. I own two, they are pretty basic. Attached the cam and shoot...
SONNY N : Hello, I need a quick release plate to go with my Glidecam XR-4000 Handheld Camera Stabilizer. Can you give me a suggestion? Thank you very much in advance.ALFRED C : Unfortunately I no longer have the tripod and can't remember which plate I used on the unit. Wish I could be of more assistance. And just as an after thought, I do remember becoming quite frustrated with the tripod handle locks being much too close to the camera for complete tightening. If I needed to tighten the tripod arm, I had to remove the camera, tighten the arm then return the camera to the tripod. Wish I could be of greater assistance.

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2014-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great product.

Very profesional,good stability,great for video.

Joan H.

2009-09-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value for the money

I've used lots of less expensive tripods over 30 years of shooting stills and videos. When I was ready to upgrade to a truly smooth video tripod, I wanted something that would give pro results without spending a fortune. This tripod is perfect for that. The construction is solid, but light enough to carry into the outback (in the provided bag, no less). Love the two control handles, two bubble levels and the adjustable smoothness of the tilt and pan. Only slight negative: the pneumatic lift is a little "jumpy." It requires a fine adjustment to get a smooth rise. Overall a great purchase.

Ed

2009-06-28T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod

Tripod flaws in head balance: not independent of tripod itself. Poor quality security screws and their position to the head/camera plate, and in arms to tripod.

Alfred

2009-05-23T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

A good start built with cumby parts

The PROVista 7518B tripod is of heavy construction. It is fairly stable without added weight. Panning is smooth. However, Tiffen decided to use the absolute cheapest cast aluminum locks that the company could find. And the result was a product with brittle locks that could easily shatter. Further, Tiffen made no provision for hanging sandbags from the unit. As for feedback to / support from Tiffen's marketing team, forget it. In short, the superior design attributes of the base tripod are lost in the cheap ancillary components used. This is product is a lemon.

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Davis & Sanford PROVISTA AIRLIFT 18 Specifications

  • Head Type

    Fluid Head

  • Max Height w/extended column

    68" - Centerpost adjustment 11"

  • Max Height w/closed column

    68"

  • Minimum Height

    31"

  • Closed Length

    32"

  • Max Load Capacity

    Tripod-12 lbs
    Head- 18 lbs

  • Weight

    13 lbs. (tripod alone is 9 lbs w/out head)

  • Notes

    fluid-smooth 360° panning and 90° up-and-down tilting

  • UPC Code

    049383150384

About Davis & Sanford PROVISTA AIRLIFT 18

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Great value for the money

By Ed

I've used lots of less expensive tripods over 30 years of shooting stills and videos. When I was ready to upgrade to a truly smooth video tripod, I wanted something that would give pro results without spending a fortune. This tripod is perfect for that. The construction is solid, but light enough to carry into the outback (in the provided bag, no less). Love the two control handles, two bubble levels and the adjustable smoothness of the tilt and pan. Only slight negative: the pneumatic lift...

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great product.

By Joan H.

Very profesional,good stability,great for video.

Davis & Sanford PROVISTA AIRLIFT 18 Features

  • Perfect for field or studio applications
  • 3-section legs, non glare black anidized aluminum
  • Double-strut top leg section for extra stability
  • Pneumatic cylinder in center post gives smooth and easy "floating action" height adjustment for cameras weighing from 2 to 12 pounds
  • Center brace with lock adds more stability
  • Self aligning metal quick flip leg locks
  • Bubble Level
  • Non skid rubber feet grab any surface
  • Bonus high quality, padded carry bag included
  • Air-18 Tripod Weight: 9 lbs.
  • Fluid head with 18 lb. capacity ensures smooth operation.
  • Sliding quick release plate system affords variable balance control.
  • 2 adjustable removable pan handles provide easy maneuverability.
  • Independent tilt & pan adjustment/locks deliver effortless control.
  • Bubble level for easy leveling
  • Head tilt adjustment: 90 degrees up / 90 degrees down
  • 360 degree pan
  • Platform size: 3.75" X 3.25"
  • FM18 Fluid-Head Weight: 4 pounds

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Key Features

  • Perfect for field or studio applications
  • 3-section legs, non glare black anidized aluminum
  • Double-strut top leg section for extra stability
  • Self aligning metal quick flip leg locks
  • Non skid rubber feet grab any surface
  • Bonus high quality, padded carry bag included

What's in the box:

  • Davis & Sanford ProVista Airlift 18 Tripod
  • FM-18 Fluid Head
  • Quick Release Plate
  • Case
  • Davis & Sanford 10 Year Warranty

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