Field Optics Research MicroLite FT5017C 5-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with FPH-ULP Pan Head

- FT5017C MicroLite 5-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod -
The ideal traveler back packer tripod. 50.4" tall is just right for the sitting position and carrying only 1.7 lbs.

Extremely light weight & very compact, uses 23mm dia 8 layer carbon fiber 50.4" tall 5 segment legs with a 2 segment center tube for minimum folded length. Has single handed double helix leg locks for rapid deployment. Ideal for hiking, back packing, and mobile outdoor DSLR photography. Perfect for sitting binocular and mobile spotting scope users.

- FPH-ULP Ultra Low Profile Pan Head -
Ultra Low Profile Pan Head ULP. Ultra strong & ultra light weight (10.7 .oz with CF handle).

Arguably the greatest pan head ever made for the outdoors. When weight and stability matter, this is your head!!! Reducing the pitch range to +/- 65 deg allowed us to design the lightest, smallest, & strongest pan head ever made. Dual sided pitch hinge pins makes it the strongest head in it's class with well over 100 lb. load capacity and 120 in-lb. holding torque.

Having both lock & tension pitch controls provides greater holding strength and smooth operation. Ideal for both binoculars, spotting scopes, long camera lenses and guns. Gun rated for any caliber up to .50 BMG. 1.95" tall, 10.7 oz. with carbon fiber 9" padded handle. Includes QR60 Arca Swiss QR plate. Knobs & pan disk are O-ring sealed to keep dirt out and lubrication in. 3/8-18 mount interface.