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Brand: Vanguard

Located in: Tripods, Tripod Legs & Leg/Head Combos, Leg & Head Combo for Still & Video

Vanguard Alta + 203AP Aluminum Alloy Tripod with PH-12 Panhead, Maximum Height 57", Supports 4.4 lbs.

More information for the Vanguard Alta + 203AP Aluminum Alloy Tripod with PH-12 Panhead, Maximum Height 57", Supports 4.4 lbs.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

3.7 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

67% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Folds away(3), Lightweight(3), Unfolds quickly(3)

very good item

By jose

from Brasil on 9/29/2009

Pros:

Folds Small, Good Stability, Lightweight, Unfolds Quickly

Best Uses:

Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Vanguard Vanguard Alta + 203AP Aluminum Alloy Tripod with PH-12 Panhead, Maximum Height 57", Supports 4.4 lbs.:

I like the product its perfect for my use

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Poor Quality: Do Not Buy

By Mark from Boston MA on 8/27/2009

Pros:

Folds Small, Lightweight, Unfolds Quickly

Cons:

Too big for its own bag, Unstable, Weak Construction

Best Uses:

Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Vanguard Vanguard Alta + 203AP Aluminum Alloy Tripod with PH-12 Panhead, Maximum Height 57", Supports 4.4 lbs.:

It broke after just two days. I was tightening the tilt and turned it not even a tenth of a turn after it seemed tight just in case and the plastic snapped meaning the tilt wont tighten at all now. I still have to return it buy I'm not going to buy another one.

BOTTOM LINE: construction quality of a $20 tripod, dont buy

Vanguard is the "Alta-mate"

By sassofoto

from New York, NY on 6/24/2009

Pros:

Folds Small, Good Stability, Lightweight, Unfolds Quickly

Best Uses:

Photography, Portraits, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Vanguard Vanguard Alta + 203AP Aluminum Alloy Tripod with PH-12 Panhead, Maximum Height 57", Supports 4.4 lbs.:

I love this thing for quick easy jobs. It's probably not the best if you want longer exposures or if there is wind or if you're using a very long lens. I use it with a 14-24 fixed 2.8 and it's fine for most small jobs.

Customer Reviews about the Vanguard Alta + 203AP Aluminum Alloy Tripod with PH-12 Panhead, Maximum Height 57", Supports 4.4 lbs. at Adorama