Made for cameras weighing up to 25 lb, this Davis & Sanford ProElite Tripod with 3-25 Fluid Headis made up of 2-stage quick-lock legs with a 100mm bowl and a 3-25 fluid head with a 100mm ball base. The head will hold and counterbalance cameras up to 25 lb, making it useful for supporting either a large or small camcorder, a DSLR, or a mirrorless camera even while using larger lenses. The tripod supports payloads of up to 88lb, so even larger video heads or heavy dollies and sliders can be supported by the tripod itself.

The tripod head uses a mini-euro style quick release plate which is secured by a sliding platform to balance your camera. Pan and tilt drag can be adjusted in four steps, and the counterbalance can be added in three increments including zero. The extendable pan handle can be secured to either the left or right side of the head, to accommodate right- or left-handed users.

The aluminum tripod legs feature dual flip-lock stages and a mid-level spreader for use on even and uneven surfaces. With the legs at their full extension, the tripod is 63.5" tall, and it compacts to 32.5". The rubber feet on the bottom can be removed to reveal metal spikes for extra traction outdoors.

25 lb Capacity Fluid Drag Tripod Head    Sliding Balance Platform    2-Step Counterbalance Plus 0    100mm Ball Mount    2-Stage Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader    32.5 to 63.5" Height Range    Independent Leg Adjustments    Removable Anti-Slip Pads/Spike Covers

Multi-Step Drag and Counterbalance Head with 25 lb payload

Works with camcorder, DSLR, and mirrorless camera configurations

Removable mid-level spreader

Aluminum tripod legs and head construction

2-stage quick lock leg clamping system

Rapid action transport clip

3-step plus 0 pan and 4-step tilt fluid head drag

2-step plus 0 head counterbalance control

Sliding camera platform and Mini Euro quick release plate system

Adjustable pan handle and bubble level on head

Heavy duty ballistic nylon padded tripod case included

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Where is this tripod head made (country of manufacture)? Thanks.

A: I can't find anything on the head or the packaging showing where it was manufactured. I would suggest contacting the company directly.

Q: 2. ratchet lever broke. Where can I buy the part?

A: Please follow this link to contact Davis and Sanford: http://bit.ly/19hWRnO

Q: 3. Is this head compatible with Manfrotto 501PL quick release plates?

A: Yes, it is compatible.

Q: 4. I know it's rated for 18 lbs but can it support a full-sized URSA with minimal accessories?

A: The BMD Ursa weighs 16 pounds before you add a battery, lens and other accessories. It is going to be very hard to keep the Ursa at the 18 pound mark, we advise against using this head. You can start your search with systems that have the Manfrotto 509HD Head. The 509HD has a load capacity of 29 pounds, which is enough to handle the Ursa and accessories. You will also need a VCT-14 Quick Release Tripod Adapter to mount the Ursa on any tripod.

Q: 5. does this have a flat base?

A: Yes, this has a flat base.

Q: 6. Is this the FM18 or FM18/2? I just got burned buying the ProVista tripod clearly showing a picture of the FM18/2 (like this product image) and received the FM18 which is stiff and not as fluid.

A: It's the FM18/2.

Q: 7. can I use this tripod for DLSRs?

A: The shoe is quite universal. I use it for both my canon 7D and my Sony NEX - VG10

Q: 8. Does this head come with 2 QR plates?

A: yep

Q: 9. Any tricks for adjusting fluid tension? My first one of these is fine. But my second is too stiff, causing ride-back to every tilt.

A: The knob on the left of the head controls tilt tension.

Q: 10. Would this work well for a dslr (6dii)? I'm only seeing photos with larger video cameras.

A: Yes, the Davis & Sanford Provista 7518B Tripod Kit is compatible with the Canon 6D mark II.