The Vanguard Vesta GOT 203AB Aluminum Tripod BH-45 Ball Headfrom Vanguard Vesta GOT 203AB Aluminum Tripod BH-45 Ball Headis a compact and portable tripod ideal for tabletop and sports optic use. It has a maximum height of 21.1 and a load capacity of 6.6 lb. It features reverse-folding legs that allow it to fold down to 9.5"" for easy storage and transport. The center column has a spring-loaded ballast hook for added stability. The included BH-45 ball head has a main locking knob for fast action. It also has a panoramic base with a numbered scale and an independent locking knob. An Arca-type quick release set with a QR plate is built into the head.

Load Capacity: 6.6 lb    Working Height Range: 9.5 to 21.1"    Folded Length: 9.5"    Ball Head with Arca-Type QR Set    3-Section Aluminum Legs, Twist Locks    Easy Link Attachment Thread    Includes Drawstring Storage Pouch    Weighs 1.9 lb

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a hook to attach a sandbag?

A: No, there is not a weight hook on the bottom of the column.

Q: 2. Can I use this tripod with a 4x5 ?

A: Hi, yes, you can use this tripod with a 4 x 5 camera.

Q: 3. Can I mount this upside down with a robo camera mounted on it??

A: The Vanguard Alta BH-100 Ball Head is designed to be mounted on a tripod.

Q: 4. What is the model of the shoe? Will it work with a QS-60S?

A: Any Arca Swiss type shoe , like the QS-60S will work .

Q: 5. I'm wanting to replace an older SBH-100 ball head that is on an Alta Pro 264AT tripod with the newer Arca-Swiss Alta BH-100 head but I wanted to know if I can attach the "three legged thing" (QR-11 LC) L bracket to it without any issues?

A: There should not be any issues. This head has an Arca-Type Compatible Clamp, the QR-11 LC L Bracket has an Arca-Type Compatible Plate. This head and that plate are compatible.

Q: 6. "By loosening the ball head's primary locking knob, the head's ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. Variable tension can be applied to the ball-and-socket joint's movements by rotating the friction knob located above the primary locking knob." - will this pan video well?

A: No. Ball head are only meant for photo and would not fair well for video.

Q: 7. Will this ball head fit on Vangaurd 265AB tripod ?

A: Yes it will fit.

Q: 8. What is the weight and max height?

A: The maximum height on the Vanguard Vesta Aluminum GH-45 Pistol-Grip Head Tripod is, 61.5 inches. And the weight is 2.81 lbs.

Q: 9. will it support large telephoto lens like tamron 150-600 G2?

A: The Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AB100 Aluminum-Alloy Tripod Kit with Alta BH-100 Ball Head can support large lenses, including the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens.

Q: 10. I am really confused, I purchased the Vanguard VEO 3+ 263AB aluminum tripod with VEO BH-169 ball head. Do I also need to buy some sort of plate to hook my Canon camera to it?

A: The Vanguard tripod and ballhead should have come with a quick-release plate (look for this item in the box: https://bhpho.to/3oNXi0u). From my experience, Vanguard packages its plates with its instruction manual.