Capture stable images on your travels and achieve smooth tilting and panning with this Fotopro DV-3A Heavy Duty Fluid Head Tripod Blackfrom Fotopro. With a total weight of just 8.8 lb, the DV-3A system folds down to only 33.5" for easy transport. The heavy-duty aluminum legs can extend from 34.6 to 72.6" in height and can support camera rig loads up to 17.6 lb.

The removable head also features a 75mm half-ball leveling adjustment, a dovetail-style quick release plate, and an extendible pan bar with a padded grip. A built-in mid-level spreader and reinforced legs provide sturdy support for heavy loads.

3-Section Aluminum Video Tripod    75mm Fluid Head with Quick Release Plate    Folds Down to 33.5" for Traveling    34.6 to 72.6" Height Range    17.6 lb Maximum Load    Built-In Mid-Level Spreader

Tilting and panning are smooth using the included padded pan bar, it can pan 360°, and it features a dovetail-type quick release plate with 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting screws.

The 3-section aluminum legs allow you to extend the legs from 34.6 to 72.6" in height.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can a 600mmF4 be balanced well? The top plate seems a bit short in height to set the vertical plane to the center of the lens

A: Yes, a 600 mm f/4 lens can be balanced well.

Q: 2. Does this head feature and sort of drag adjustment for either pan or tilt or both?

A: The SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head (B&H# SM3751) does not offer any sort of tension or drag adjustment on either axis. However, it is designed for fluid operation with all balanced loads up to 17.6 lbs. (8 kg).

Q: 3. I need replacement quick release plate for this model. Where can I find it? Thanks

A: The Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw, B&H # MA501PL, would be a compatible quick release plate for the Viltrox VX-18M Heavy-Duty Video Tripod with VT-01 Fluid Head.

Q: 4. Can the feet come off?

A: Yes. The feet can come off this tripod system. The Viltrox VX-18M Heavy-Duty Video Tripod with VT-01 Fluid Head BH #VIVX18M • MFR #VX-18M

Q: 5. Can the head be removed? If so, what are the length of the legs, minus the head?

A: The maximum height including the head, the head can be removed, the height of the head with bowl is 130mm, the head can not be flat. 130mm is about 5"

Q: 6. Is the head removable/able to swap?

A: Yes it is removable but the base of the tripod is an uncommon size (60mm). Most video heads are 75mm or 100mm. If you would like to swap the head you would need to find another 60mm video head.

Q: 7. Can the half ball adapter be removed from the included head and used with another head that has a flat base (Manfrotto 502)?

A: Yes, you will be able to remove the head from the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head. The bowl mount is 75mm and should work with other heads that support 75mm bowl mounting. To use the Manfrotto 502AH head on this tripod you would need to add the adapter listed below. Manfrotto 520BALLSH 75mm Short Half-Ball BH #MA520BSH

Q: 8. Can the head fully tilt, and hold 90 degrees for portraits? I'm looking for a tripod that will be suitable for video/stills

A: Yes, the style of the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head is designed for video recording, but can be used for photography. The fluid head has a tilt range of +90° to -75°, which can be locked into place.

Q: 9. What is the weight copacity of the HD 500 Tri pod?

A: 50 Pounds/22.68 Kilograms

Q: 10. Do all three legs have to be adjusted to the same height or can 1-2 legs be set to a different height?

A: The legs do not have to be adjusted to the same height.