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Shopper : whats the difference between the Vanguard ALTA PRO 263AB TRIPOD w/HEAD and the Vanguard ALTA 263AB TRIPOD w/HEAD?
Nathalie D : Can I attached my Nikon D7100 on it?LOREN O : Just checked your camera specs. Yes it will work.

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2023-03-12T08:26:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice tripod

Great quality. Panhead works well. Vanguard makes great products. Very good price.

JONATHAN G.

2022-07-18T16:48:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AP

Love my new tripod works great, easy to use.

Diane M.

2020-09-02T09:23:40

Rated 4 out of 5

Vanguard tripod and pan head

Very sturdy. Pan head is great, smooth. Set up instructions are hard to follow drawings and not clear. Overall very good.

THOMAS G.

2018-04-30T10:32:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Stable, good leveling vials, good controls, good leg locks

The top of the QR, where your camera will sit is 69 1/2 inches. I like the stability, the level vials and the smoothness in panning. The QR is a little difficult to remove, but that has the benefit of not accidentally releasing it and dropping your camera. They have a switch that allows you either to freeze the vertical while panning with one handle, or change the vertical and pan with one handle for stills. I also like the lever locks on the legs. You can get the top of the QR as close as 9 inches to the ground easily (see pic). The handles must be unscrewed from the tripod to fit the tripod in its bag, and Vanguard provides a flimsy plastic device to keep the handles from banging around inside the bag and with the tripod.

BRUCE H.

2017-09-12T11:49:20

Rated 5 out of 5

An already excellent tripod made even better.

An already excellent tripod made even better! The multi angle column adds to an already excellent tripod system!

RANDALL K.

2016-12-13T13:31:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this tripod !

I'm a serious amateur photographer. I've used cheap tripods for years because I thought I didn't need a "ggod" one. Thins changed I needed a sturdy 3 legs. Someone on a photography group recommended this one. I love it! The I like the handles and pan head. I highly recommend this one.

stephen g.

2016-10-20T17:18:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Met my expectations

I had several lighter weight tripods and I wanted a sturdier unit to be able to carry in my Jeep for road trips. This unit is well built and very solid. Like the smooth movement of the pan head. Really like the 3 bubble levels on the head since I have been known to get my horizon lines at an angle.

WILLIAM K.

2016-05-04T12:38:42

Rated 4 out of 5

Great tripod at a great price.

Very happy with this tripod and it's features.

BONNIE C.

2009-07-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good product

Photo of nature, portaits with a good stabilisation

Anais

2009-06-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Exceptional Value

This is the first tripod I've purchased. Before this I used a cheap "freebie" that required more physical compensation than I realized. One thing I've learned is that I don't use something if I don't like it; which meant it was time to buy a real tripod. I looked at all "known" brands and made the comparisons like all careful consumers do. I choose the Vanguard because of its exceptional build quality at this price point. While I hadn't heard of this brand much other than seeing a lower-priced version on display, I am thrilled with this purchase. It does all I want exceptionally well with high-quality materials, precision, and thorough design (like bubble levels, double lock quick release, weight hook, horizontal pan mode, and quick one stop opening.

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About Vanguard 263AP

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Very good product

By Anais

Photo of nature, portaits with a good stabilisation

Nice tripod

By JONATHAN G.

Great quality. Panhead works well. Vanguard makes great products. Very good price.

The Vanguard Alta+ aluminum alloy tripod is from Vanguard's new competitive line of high end entry level tripod. Designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding photographer, the Alta+ aluminum alloy tripod offers a magnesium alloy canopy and head. The legs can all be adjusted individually to 3 different angles (25° 50° 80°) for uneven terrain and low angle shooting.

The dual locking safety mechanism and anti-shock ring prevent the damage that can be caused by camera vibration and will eliminate any worries you might have about your equipment falling from the tripod during transportation. The ergonomic handle, easy to lock panhead and splicing handle for carrying are just a few of the additional features offered by this tripod.

What's in the box:

  • Alta + 263AP Aluminum Alloy Tripod
  • PH-32 Panhead
  • QS-51 Quick Shoe
  • Vanguard Limited Lifetime Warranty