Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 3-Section Aluminum-Alloy Tripod with SBH-100 Ball Head

Vanguard 263AB-100

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Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 3-Section Aluminum-Alloy Tripod w/SBH-100 Ball Head

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Vanguard 263AB-100 

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB tripod: lightweight, stable aluminum alloy design. Adjustable height, quick setup. Supports still & video. Shop now!

Pro 263AB tripod and SBH 100 ball head are an impressive pair. Alta Pro tripods 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 180-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.Additional tripod features include advanced camera vibration and shock control, aluminum alloy legs that adjust to 25, 50 and 80-degree angles, quick-flip leg locks, patented premium magnesium die-cast canopy, hexagon-shaped central column for extra stability and non-slip, spiked rubber feet for changing terrains and a removable hook for hanging camera accessories. Its SBH-100 fluid-like ball head rotates 360 degrees and has smooth locking knobs, an outstanding loading capacity and fine-tuning functions.

I love this Tripod. It is very solid and the ball head works very smoothly. I use mostly in studio and the knobs are located so they are easy to get to as i am changing its height and removing the  camera quite a bit. Camera mount is very solid. For the reasonable price of this Tripod it was much more than i expected. Very happy.

Awesome Tripod

Fell apart

I love this tripod because it is sturdy and stable enough to hold a pretty heavy camera, so that I can set my shot however I want without having to worry about any falls. A reasonably priced option for a solid tripod.

Solid Tripod At An Affordable Price

Great tripod but much heavier than expected.

Heavy

I got this tripod in a bundle and wasn't expecting much from a free tripod but I was sorely mistaken. I love it. Solid build with some weight to it.

Nice tripod.

It?s a nice tripod and very versatile tool.

Good and affordable tripod

Sturdy and affordable.  I'm very happy with this purchase.

Excellent buy

A bit heavy so I won't be backpacking with it. Very satisfied for studio shooting and on short walks.

very satisfied

Great quality . A bit heavy . But if you have a tripod works fantastic. Great for surfing with my A7iii Very sharp Images

Amazing quality sharp images

Overall this tripod is quite good for its price point. Feels fairly sturdy and solid.

Solid basic tripod

This tripod is sturdy and fully adjustable for any situation. It has proven superb for both field and studio work. It supports my Canon 5D Mark IV with a telephoto lens with no problem. Once you tighten the components, it is rock solid and doesn’t drift from its locked position. The ball head enables maximum flexibility with regard to camera position. I am very pleased with this purchase.

Versatile rock solid tripod!

I love this tripod. It is fairly straightforward to use and decently weighted for a on location shoot. I used it with a Canon EOS 6D Mark II and a 150-600mm lens in the field. 
My only issue was the release plate is a bit finicky. Use caution attaching the plate and check for a secure seat. One direction will allow the plate to slide forward along with your gear.

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB

Excellent piece of equipment I would recommend it to everyone.

Vanguard Tripod

Excellent and high quality tripod. A great value!

Excellent Tripod for the price

Have used this tripod for two years. Easy to set up and not “tippy”. Ball head works smoothly. Rubber ball feet with metal point for rough surfaces need to be checked each time tripod is used, especially on hardwood floors (not a big deal).

Good quality tripod.

Awesome

Very happy with this tripod. It is a well built unit that has no problem handling large lens and camera combos. Also I found Adorama to be very easy to work with. Will be using them again.

Solid and functional

Got this as a kit with the Lumix G95, so expectations were moderate. So, a surprise when this turned out to be a well thought out and rugged piece of very useful equipment.

Better than expected

Trip works for everything I need it for. Very sturdy and the spike feet are very handy. The neck is helpful for keeping the tripod itself out for the way as well for taking a photo from any angle. The ball head is very smooth as well. My only complaint is the center column is kind of stiff at the moment so makes it a little difficult to swing it out or pull it out

Amazing tripod

I had a Polaroid tripod. It seemed go but I didn't like the way to adjust the camera position. I bought this with the ball head and happy days are here. It is easy and fast to set up. Very stable in wood floors or dirt and grass. Fast to adjust camera position and best of all it rotates straight down so I can use it for my macro shots of the gemstones I cut. I'm impressed. It is a nice tripod especially for the price. I'm sure there are better but I don't have 300 to 500 dollars to find out. Great deal for the price.

New tripod is heads above old.

Not for professional use...I use for backup purposes

Ok for amateur use

I love photography, It helps me relieve stress.  For years I was using an inferior tripod to shoot landscape an macro photos. However, it was time consuming work trying to prepare my tripod and camera for the proper composition. With the Vanguard 263AB-100  I no longer struggle and waste valuable time to set up my gear and and start shooting right away. Its easy to set up, easy to put away, and and sturdy. Re-positioning of the tripod and camera for my next composition is simple and quick. I'm not a pro but the Vanguard 263AB-100 makes my hobby more enjoyable.

Simple and Quick

completely pleased with the tripod, It works great and is easy to set up, allowing much more flexibility than my SLIK that I have used since the 70s.

excellent tripod

Affordable, solid, professional, great light tripod - here's the girl's photographer best friend. A great investment, it tilts and pans full range and can be easily set to low and high positions. It's light weight and adjustability to any kind of environment makes it great to work with and to travel.
Solid head and great stability.
Love it!!

Best 2018 tripod

Great tripod for Macro photography! I would totally recommend this tripod to all levels!

Great tripod for Macro photography!!

Purchased this tripod because my current equipment would not adequately support a Canon 5D with 70-200 mm.  So far I am impressed with the stability and the operation of the ball head (my first use of a ball head).  I think I will like the Arca plate quick mount.

Needed more load capacity

This tripod had amazing features for the price;  However, have found that it is too tall for me to use easily (5'4").  Am replacing with same exact tripod --264-- 4" shorter and addition of a leg section.

Too-Tall Tripod

Very strong and well built love the flexibility of the center shaft. And the ability to shoot straight down. My only negative is when I turn the knob to stop ball head rotation it tilts it slightly so unless I tighten that first I have to reset everything else

Love the tripod not in love with the ball head

The only thing keeping this tripod from being perfect is that it's quick release mount is not a standard size so I couldn't use an aftermarket plate with. Otherwise its great and I can live with that annoyance.

Good tripod, quick release not a standard size.

Didn't get a chance to use all features but the first looks are pretty impressive. Good build quality for the price.

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 3-Section Aluminum-Alloy Tripod with SBH-100 Ball Head

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