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Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL 303AV 18 Alu Tripod w Removable Levelling Base & Video Head
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ALTA PRO 3VRL 303AV 18 - Aluminium Tripod with Removable Levelling Base and Video Head - 15KG LOAD CAPACITY
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Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL 303AV 18 Alu Tripod w Removable Levelling Base & Video Head
The Alta Pro 3VRL 303AV 18 is an ultra-tall CNC machined aluminium tripod with a removable levelling base instead of a central column, fitted with a VEO PV-18 Arca compatible video head, and including a free lightweight flat platform. A perfect combination that delivers incredible stability and versatility for videographers, photographers, heavy long lenses or spotting scopes.
- VEO PV-18 Arca compatible video head with 15kg load capacity
- 3-section 30mm diameter legs that extends to 1.8 metres with a 25kg load capacity
- Removable levelling base that can rotate 360° or moved ±15° vertically
- Includes a lightweight flat platform that can be used in place of the levelling base
- Noise-free and easy clean twist lock leg adjustments
- Three easy-set leg angles (23°, 50° and 80°) allowing low angle or macro shots
- Threads with bayonet fittings for attaching VEO TSA DLX (or any other magic arm)
- Retractable rubber or spiked feet and luxury padded tripod bag
The 3-section, 30mm diameter legs are designed to maximise stability and height, reaching up to 1.8m without needing to extend a central column. Perfect for even the tallest photographer.
The solid legs also incorporate silent twist leg locks with Vanguard's technical design that can hold up to 25kg fully extended. They are also designed to be easy to clean, allowing you to maximise the life of your tripod. For full cleaning instructions, view our blog.
Replacing a traditional central column is a solid 75mm aluminium levelling bowl that has ±15° vertical movement and a 360° pan that allows you to level the horizon and adjust the framing of your shot with ease. This levelling bowl includes a 3/8" thread that allows you to fit any suitable tripod head, with grub screws to ensure the head is on tight.
Underneath the levelling base is a handle with a textured rubber grip. This can be used to help control the level making it easier to line up the perfect composition and then lock it in position when you're happy, while offering a point to hold comfortably to maximise stability.
The levelling platform can also be removed in seconds to maximise versatility, and the Alta Pro 3VRL also includes a lightweight flat platform with a reversible 3/8" or 1/4" thread for when a simpler non levelling option is required. If you have a range of styles, additional levelling platforms and flat platforms are available to purchase, allowing you to switch between your chosen kit in seconds, without needing to remove and reattach the head.
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 285mm.
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 loose in the middle of your shot.
There is also a thread built into the side of the clamp on the VEO PV-18 video head to allow you to attach a second accessory that can be set up to follow your aim, such as a such as a directional microphone.
At the base, there are retractable rubber feet that can be set as either rubber or stainless steel spiked feet in seconds.
On top of the tripod, the VEO PV-18 Arca compatible video head offers a smooth fluid movement with two long telescopic handles for maximum control, with a maximum load capacity of 15kg.
On the base of the video head is a pan-lock knob, and between the telescopic handle is an oversized tilt locking knob that allows you to set the vertical angles between -45° and +90°. Combined with the two oversized spirit levels, this allows you to set your level with ease.
To help control the vertical movement with your video camera on top there is a damping control on the side of the head that allows you slow the movement, making it easier to position your video camera in the optimum position. On the opposite side is a scale to help you to repeat a position over a period of time.
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 extra large Arca compatible QS-61P quick shoe which offers a secure base to a larger device such as a video camera, 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 a spring operated safety pin built into the base to ensure that your valuable kit doesn't slip off if the clamp is not securely tightened*. 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 that is backed by Vanguard's 10 year extended manufacturer's warranty.
Designed with height and stability front of mind, this tripod weighs 3620g with the removable levelling base (3290g if you use the flat platform and VEO PV-18) and folds down to 865mm, but comes with a luxury padded shoulder bag to keep it safe at home or on the go, and make it easy to carry.
| Tripod Style | Full Sized Video Spotting Scope and Photography Tripod |
|---|---|
| Central Column | No |
| Levelling Base | Yes (Removable) |
| Levelling Base Movement | Pan: 360° | Vertical ±15° |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Weight (with removable level and head) | 3620g |
| Weight (with flat platform and head) | 3290g |
| Folded Length | 865mm |
| Maximum Height Central Column Extended | No central column |
| Maximum Height Central Column Down | 1805mm |
| Minimum Height | 285mm |
| Maximum Load Capacity | 15kg (Legs: 25kg | Head 15kg) |
| Leg Diameter | 30mm |
| Leg Sections | 3 |
| Leg Lock | Easy clean twist lock |
| Leg Angles | 3 (23°, 50° and 80°) |
| Feet Type | Retractable Rubber Feet and Spiked Feet |
| Hook For Hanging Extra Weight | Yes |
| Monopod Leg | No |
| Head Attachment Thread | 3/8" thread |
| Tripod Head | VEO PV-18 |
| Head Style | Video Head |
| Arca Swiss Compatible | Yes |
| Quick Shoe | Extra Large QS-61P |
| Separate Pan Lock | Yes |
| Friction Control | No (but includes a damping mechanism for vertical movement) |
| Bubble Level on Head | 2 extra large |
| Tripod Bag | Yes (luxury padded) |
| Accessories | Quick release plate, 3mm hex key, 4mm hex key and tripod bag |
| Suitable For Mirrorless | Yes (for pro models) |
| Suitable For DSLR | Yes |
| Suitable For Long Lens | Yes |
| Suitable for Video Camera | Yes |
| Suitable For Spotting Scope | Yes |
| Suitable For PRO Kit | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Extended Warranty | 10 Years |
| Series | Alta Pro 3VRL |
| Colour | Black |
| Other | Includes lightweight flat platform |
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accesories that are included. If they are not listed then they will not be supplied at eh epoint of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
