The XILETU T284C+FB-1 Camouflage Carbon Fiber Tripodfrom XILETU T284C+FB-1 Camouflage Carbon Fiber Tripodis a full-featured tripod with a camouflage design, ideal for use when shooting birds and wildlife. It has a robust load capacity of 35.3 lb, making it suitable for use with all types of cameras up to mirrorless cameras and DSLRs with large telephoto lenses. It has a maximum height of 68.1", but the legs reverse-fold down to a compact 18.1" for easy transport and storage. The reverse-folding legs also allow the camera to be inverted and lowered to ground level for low-perspective and macro photography. The center column also has a spring-loaded ballast hook for adding weight for increased stability.

One leg cam be removed from the tripod and used as a monopod in conditions where a full tripod may be too bulky, cumbersome, or heavy, like when shooting sports or other rapidly moving action.

The Arca-type FB-1 ball head has a panoramic base with a precision numbered scale and independent locking knob. It has adjustable tension to offset the weight of the camera and lens combination being used. The Arca-type clamp features a classic locking knob design, and three sprit levels for precise positioning. The included quick release plate is 60mm long and features a 1/4"-20 camera mounting screw with a D-ring, plus dual safety screws.

Load Capacity: 35.3 lb    Maximum Height: 68.1"    Max Height Without Center Column: 57.5"    Minimum Height: 9.8"    Folded Length: 18.1"    Weight: 4.06 lb    Carbon Fiber Legs with Twist-Lock Joints    FB1 Arca-Type Ball Head with QR Plate    Converts to Monopod

• Camouflage leg covers

• One leg converts to monopod

• Arca-type ball head with quick release plate

• Legs fold backwards for inverted shooting, compact storage

• 8-layer carbon fiber legs

• Ballast hook

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a way to place a weight hook on the bottom of the center column?

A: Unfortunately, the MT190CXPRO3 would not be capable of accepting a hook at the end of the column.

Q: 2. What are the leg diameters?

A: The Sirui CT-3204 Professional Carbon Fiber Tripod (Camouflage, Flat/75mm Bowl) has 4 leg sections. The legs' diameters from the bottom are 33, 30, 26, and 22mm.

Q: 3. is there an option for the Head to be a bowl instead of flat?

A: There is an adapter that you will need to use to use bowl heads on a flat base tripod such as the 057. Take a look at the Manfrotto 325N Video Head Adapter, which will allow you to use a 75mm or 100mm half bowl on a flat base tripod with a 3/8 thread: http://bhpho.to/1paQ8Rm

Q: 4. Can somebody please tell me the diameter of the ball on the Manfrotto 057 Magnesium Ball Head ? Thank you.

A: The diameter of the ball is 70 mm, a bit hard to measure, but as close as I could get.

Q: 5. Works with the video head 502?

A: Yes if you mounted this on the plate of the 502, you would be able to use it on said video head.

Q: 6. What is the magic belt, and how is it used?

A: The XILETU XT-15 Mini Tripod includes a magic belt, which is a Velcro strap that wraps around the tripod for storage.

Q: 7. what is the overall weight of the package ?

A: The actual weight of the items collectively is not provided. The combined packaged weight of the items (items plus original packing materials) weighs roughly 17lbs.

Q: 8. Can I fit this in it's bag with a Sirui K40 ball head and Acratech leveling plate?

A: Hi Hi RobertI bought this tripod along with Sirui K30 ball head but I cant answer your question yet because Im still waiting for my tripod to arrive to Iceland but Im super excited and Ill let you know once here

Q: 9. Do the legs, at least the lower sections, have measurement markings?

A: No.

Q: 10. The manufacturer's website indicates that the weight of this tripod is 3.7lb./1.7kg, as opposed to your figures of 4.2lb/1.9 kg. What accounts for that difference?

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