Velbon PH-157Q 3-Way Pan and Tilt Head, Quick Release
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Velbon PH-157Q 3-Way Aluminum Pan and Tilt Head with Quick Release

SKU: VNPH157Q

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Joe R : Hi, I have an old Velbon SGB 32BC tri pod. I lost the long thin handle that screws into it. I also took the information from the actual tri - pod. Would I need to get the specific part number for the head?H CHRISTIAN F : I would recommend buying a new pan head - they do wear out and are priced as a good value, I think. But you might go to good hardware store to see if you can get a long bolt with matching threads; you might be able to fashion that into a suitable handle. I had a similar quandary when I broke the plastic wings of the locking screw for tripod's center post. I went to a hardware store looking for a matching bolt and found they had an assortment of standard plastic-winged bolts; one of them matched the threads perfectly, was inexpensive and much sturdier than the original!
BARRY L : would you know if this will fit a Velbon AEF-3 tripod?Brad B : Don't know anything about that tripod. But, I can tell you that it comes with two interchangeable inserts to accommodate both standard mounting thread sizes: 1/4-20 and 3/8-16. The specs that I found for their product never mention the 2nd insert.

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2020-08-19T09:10:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality product delivered on time at a reasonable price. Well done!

Really appreciate the professional and prompt service from Adorama for this purchase and with previous transactions. Well done! We received a quality product at a reasonable price in a timely manor. Thank You!

R H.

2019-03-20T12:14:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid product

I have have several different Velbon tripods and have never really had any kind of operational failures. The ph-157Q head is functional and easy to operate, plus you can always get parts... Will always go back to the Velbon family of products to consider... Their newest composite tripod is light and extremely stable, I have it also.

Barney T.

2017-12-06T10:02:29

Rated 4 out of 5

Well built tripod head

This is a replacement for my Velbon 156 head that broke. That one was made with white metal and this one is aluminum... seems well made. It fit onto the same 10-24 screw in my Velbon 450 tripod. Easy to use and firm control; would be able to secure heavier cameras.

Robert O.

2016-12-01T07:33:00

Rated 5 out of 5

works as advertised

works as advertised; had bit of a tussle trying to get 3/8-16 bushing shipped, as advertised, but Customer service came thru- finally ... suggest you confirm available bushing sizes B4 ordering this item ...

TOM W.

2011-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice Pan Tilt Head

I recently purchased this tripod head for my landscape photography needs .... And it does very well for that purpose. It holds my Canon 7D camera body with either my Canon 16-35mm lens or my Canon 24-70mm lens on it. Either set up is very stable on a Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod. The Velbon head is described as a three-way pan tilt head and it does that just fine ... Be aware that there are only two controls for the three variations. The long arm controls both the swivel and the forward and back tilt feature. This is not a problem for me ..... Just wanted to make people aware of that. One last caution ... Make sure that you are aware that the head comes with a 1/4" thread and you will need to order a 3/8" thread adapter if your tripod has a 3/8" threaded stud on it. Overall opinion is that this tripod head is a very good value for the cost.

bhowdy

2007-09-25T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for the price.

I really like this head I have bought 3 of them I have two tripods and 1 extra head.

couse h.

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Quality product delivered on time at a reasonable price. Well done!

By R H.

Really appreciate the professional and prompt service from Adorama for this purchase and with previous transactions. Well done! We received a quality product at a reasonable price in a timely manor. Thank You!

Solid product

By Barney T.

I have have several different Velbon tripods and have never really had any kind of operational failures. The ph-157Q head is functional and easy to operate, plus you can always get parts... Will always go back to the Velbon family of products to consider... Their newest composite tripod is light and extremely stable, I have it also.

The Velbon PH-157Q 3-Way Aluminum Pan/Tilt Head is a traditional tripod head that supports SLR cameras with zoom lenses. It is constructed from strong die-cast aluminum, allowing it to hold heavy loads while weighing just 21.12 oz (600g). The head comes complete with a quick release platform which makes attachment of your camera quick and simple.

A single long pan-handle for both pan and tilt axes enables you to focus more on the subject and provides smooth movement of your camera where precise adjustment is required. The 3/8" female thread is used to connect the head to the tripod firmly.

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Key Features

  • Strong die-cast Aluminum construction
  • Left side-mounted pan & tilt control handle
  • Right-tilting camera mounting platform

What's in the box:

  • Velbon PH-157Q 3-Way Pan & Tilt Head with Quick Release
  • Quick Release Plate (QB-157)
  • Velbon Lifetime Warranty