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Wanted to show my new Vanguard Alto Pro 263 tripod with SBH 100 Ball Head. I have mounted ny Sigma 120-400 on it just for the shot as it is the heaviest lens I have , and it carries the weight with ease. ( not that I would ever shoot with this lens mounted like that ) Should be a great asset for macro . Would also make an ideal remote flash stand with its multi angle range. You can check it out on Goggle video.
Last edited by PH005; 05-04-2011 at 9:50am.
I had not come across the Vanguard tripods until I started working at Camerahouse, to me they fit the bill very well for a reasonably priced, well featured and sturdy tripod.
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Couldn't agree more Mark. I would go as far as saying that it is on par with the Manfrotto 190XProB. And costs less.Originally Posted by MarkChap
I have been using the same tripod, currently with a PH-50 pan head as I also shoot a lot of video, for the last two years. The tripod is absolutely excellent - I have never seen a better tripod apart from the carbon-fiber model above this one. Its build quality is flawless and it is still rock solid after two years of semi-professional use.
However, the grip on the handle of the pan head (also by Vanguard) has worked its way loose after much use.
I have it held on with gaffer tape for the time being, but I'm going to need to get myself a tube of thread locking adhesive to properly secure it more permanently. :/
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Bodies: Canon EOS 5D Mk II, Canon EOS 550D
Lenses: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Strobist: 2 x Speedlite 580EXII, 4 x Yongnuo RF-603 Radio Tranceivers, Yongnuo ST-E2 IR Transmitter
3 x Manfrotto Light Stands, 2 x Softboxes, 2 x Bounce Brollies
Tripod: Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT, PH-50 Panhead
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That is the type of good feedback I like to hear ElectricImages.
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