Vanguard ALTAPRO284CT Carbon Fiber Tripod Leg Set, 63in
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Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs, Max. Height 63", Supports 18 lbs.

SKU: VGALTPR284CT

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RANDALL A : What would be a good head for the vanguard pro 284 tripod?MICHAEL H : I put a BBH-200 on mine. It comfortably holds my Canon 5D Mark III + Sigma 180mm F2.8 Macro.KELLY T : What kind of gear do You want to use with it, where, and what kind of photos/videos to take ?WALTER C : You chose a fantastic tripod. Just about any head will work great. Just determine what you are going to use it for then check to make certain you're within the weight specs of the tripod then buy the best you can afford. D0n't go cheap if you can because you have to use it for a long time. You get what you pay ford. I bought a Manfrotto.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?FELIX V : Seemed like a good match for the Gitzo series 3 Off center ball head.

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2015-06-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT

I am a avid non-pro photographer. I shoot with a Lumix GH3, OM-D EM-1 and GX1. This tripod is rock solid with a Vanguard BBH-200 head. It is easy to use/adjust and very light. The self leveling feature works. There are no cons - only acolades for a great tripod.

Charles W.

2012-06-14T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice all-around Tripod

Generally, this is a solid product that will give years of great service and flexibility to take unique or difficult shots. The legs can bite you if you are not careful, especially if you decide to pick it up by the legs when they are in the widest spread position. Grab it by the head if you need to move it or the legs can swing in suddenly and pinch your fingers. Other than that little annoyance, the tripod is stable and strong. The carbon fiber construction can be a little springy at full extensions, but it never feels like it will snap like aluminum.

TIM H.

2012-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great versitility and quaility

Want to get low? This does it. Very versitle and functional for nearly any type of photography (and video). Light but very sturey in any position. Clearly the best, most sturdy, and most functional tripod in its price renge, or for that matter, better than most in much higher price ranges.

WALTER C.

2011-11-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tripod

This was a good buy. It is a little heavier than I thought it would be but it is also very stable. I love how the center column can be adjusted all around and it is very easy to use. I went with this one because I felt if I bought it it would be the last one I would need for quite some time.

DANIEL M.

2011-10-30T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdy High Quality

Great for macro photography, prevents blury slow shutter speed photos. Also good for panning and videos.

FELIX V.

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Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT

By Charles W.

I am a avid non-pro photographer. I shoot with a Lumix GH3, OM-D EM-1 and GX1. This tripod is rock solid with a Vanguard BBH-200 head. It is easy to use/adjust and very light. The self leveling feature works. There are no cons - only acolades for a great tripod.

Very nice all-around Tripod

By TIM H.

Generally, this is a solid product that will give years of great service and flexibility to take unique or difficult shots. The legs can bite you if you are not careful, especially if you decide to pick it up by the legs when they are in the widest spread position. Grab it by the head if you need to move it or the legs can swing in suddenly and pinch your fingers. Other than that little annoyance, the tripod is stable and strong. The carbon fiber construction can be a little springy at fu...

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The Alta Pro tripods from Vanguard have unmatched flexibility, stability and enabling more angle possibilities than ever before. Its innovative Multi-Angle Central Column (MACC) System allows users to move the central column from zero to 130-degree angles in variable vertical and horizontal positions making macro-photography and special wide-angle shots a breeze.

The Instant Swivel Stop-n-Lock (ISSL) System securely repositions the central column in one simple movement, in just a few seconds, while maintaining the tripod's stability. Other features include advanced camera vibration and shock control, legs that adjust to 25, 50 and 80-degree angles, quarter-twist leg locks, patented premium magnesium die-cast canopy and head, hexagon-shaped central column for extra stability and non-slip, spiked rubber feet for changing terrains and a removable hook for hanging camera accessories. Alta Pro 284CT is carbon fiber and has quarter-twist leg locks.

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Key Features

  • Central column moves from 0 to 130 degrees
  • Carbon fiber
  • Quarter-twist leg locks
  • Legs adjust to 25, 50 and 80-degree angles
  • Lightweight

What's in the box:

  • Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs
  • SB-100 Stone Bag
  • Carrying Bag
  • Vanguard Lifetime Warranty

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