ALTA PRO 3VLT 235AV10 – Aluminium Travel Tripod with Levelling Base and Video head

Description The Alta Pro 3VLT 235AV 10 is a super light CNC machined aluminium travel tripod with a built in levelling base, fitted with a closed bridge VEO PV-10 Arca compatible video head. A perfect combination that delivers incredible portability for videographers, heavy long lenses or spotting scopes on the go. The 5-section, 23mm diameter legs are designed to deliver an optimum combination of portability and usability, weighing just 1270g and folding down to 54cm while reaching up to 148cm without needing to extend a central column, with non-slip rubber feet on the base of each leg. The slimline legs also incorporate silent twist leg locks with Vanguard’s technical design that is designed to be quick to set up/pack away and be easy to clean, allowing you to maximize the life of your tripod. Replacing a traditional central column is a built in levelling base with a 45mm base that is incorporated into the tripod canopy. This includes a spirit bubble and can be rotated 360° or moved ±15° vertically, making it simple to level your tripod and compose your shot in seconds, whatever the terrain. Removing the central column also allows the legs to fold more closely together, and these tripod legs here have a diameter of just 195mm. This means you can almost fit your hand around the folded legs, making them incredibly easy to carry or slip into a camera bag pocket or tripod holder. For low angle or macro shots the tripod is equipped with three easy-set leg angles, (23°, 50° and 80°), allowing the tripod to go down to just 195mm. On the side of the tripod canopy is a a 3/8″ thread hole with a 1/4″ adaptor that is designed to fit any magic arm, allowing you to attach accessories to maximise your shoot.  This also includes Vanguard’s non-slip bayonet slot fittings, so it guarantees that when used with a VEO TSA DLX your magic arm won’t come lose in the middle of your shot. On top of the tripod, the closed bridge VEO PV-10 Arca compatible video head weighs just 370g and offers a smooth fluid movement with a single 215mm long handle that can be folded down with ease to pack away. It also includes a counterbalance that returns your head smoothly towards level if you release it. This is classed as a “closed bridge” video head it has the traditional two points of contact either side of the body, as opposed to an “open bridge” design with one point of contact to save a little weight without compromising stability which features on the Alta Pro 3VLT 235AV 12 (aluminium) and Alta Pro 3VLT 235CV 12 (carbon). On the base of the video head is a pan-lock knob that allows you to rotate 360°, on the side is an large tilt locking knob that allows you to set the vertical angles between -75° and 90°. To help control the vertical movement with your video camera on top, the control on the side of the head allows you adjust the tension, and therefore the speed of movement to your desired level, making it easier to move your video camera smoothly to capture the optimum footage. The clamp on top of the video head is Arca compatible, allowing you to fit in almost any brand of Arca compatible plate, or if your spotting scope has an Arca compatible foot like the Vanguard spotting scopes then you can slot that straight into the clamp for maximum stability. As standard, it it supplied with the super compact Arca compatible QS-56P quick shoe which offers a secure base, and includes a non-twist spring pin to ensure that the video camera is always facing forwards. To hold the quick shoe securely to the video head, there is the traditional locking knob to close the clamp, with the removable non-slip pins built into the quick release plate*. This can be released using the push button on the side of the clamp. Both the tripod and the head are manufactured with Vanguard’s CNC technology, using aircraft grade aluminium for load bearing parts alongside Vanguard’s anodising process to ensure outstanding quality. Designed with the balance of stability, portability and height front of mind, this tripod weighs 1270g and folds down to 540mm, but comes with a luxury padded shoulder bag to keep it safe at home or on the go and make it easy to carry, with quick top access or full length access. SPECS Tripod Style Travel Video Tripod Central Column No Levelling Base Yes (Built In) Levelling Base Movement Pan: 360° | Vertical ±15° Material Aluminium Weight 1270g Folded Length 540mm Maximum Height Central Column Extended No central column Maximum Height Central Column Down 1480mm Minimum Height 195mm Maximum Load Capacity 5kg Leg Diameter 23mm Leg Sections 5 Leg Lock Easy clean twist lock Leg Angles 3 (23°, 50° and 80°) Feet Type Fixed Rubber Feet Hook For Hanging Extra Weight Yes Monopod Leg No Head Attachment Thread 1/4″ (3/8″ thread using adaptor) Tripod Head VEO PV-10 Head Style Video Head Arca Swiss Compatible Yes Quick Shoe Super compact QS-56P with removable non-slip pins Separate Pan Lock Yes Friction Control No (but includes adjustable tension for vertical tilt) Bubble Level on Head 1 Tripod Bag Yes (luxury padded) Accessories Quick release plate, 2.5mm hex key, 3mm hex key, 4mm hex key and luxury tripod bag Suitable For Mirrorless Yes Suitable For DSLR Yes Suitable For Long Lens Yes Suitable for Video Camera Yes Suitable For Spotting Scope Yes Suitable For PRO Kit Yes (smaller) Series Alta Pro 3VL Colour Black