Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT Carbon Tripod with Levelling Base

Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT Carbon Tripod with Levelling Base. The Alta Pro 3VL 304CT is a CNC machined carbon fibre tripod with a levelling base instead of a central column, allowing you to level your tripod in seconds on any terrain.

As a tripod only you can choose the right head for your style from any brand, whether it's landscape photography, wildlife photography, birdwatching with a spotting scope, or any other style.

The 4-section, 30mm diameter legs are designed to deliver an optimum combination of stability, portability and height, reaching up to 152cm without a head, or needing to extend a central column.

The solid legs also incorporate silent twist leg locks with Vanguard's technical design that is designed to be quick to set up/pack away and 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 built in levelling base with a 55mm top that is incorporated into the tripod canopy. This includes a spirit bubble and can be rotated 360° or moved ±15° vertically, making it simple to level your tripod and compose your shot in seconds, whatever the terrain.

The base includes a 1/4" thread that will fit any tripod head either direct, or using the 3/8" adaptor supplied as standard with the head from any quality brand. If your head doesn't have a 1/4" thread, or it's been lost over time, simply contact the team at Vanguard and we'll be happy to supply one free of charge.

To attach your chosen head, simply screw the head onto the 1/4" thread (with/without 3/8" adaptor) until it is hand tight. Then use the appropriate hex key provided to tighten the three screws in the levelling base (no need to over tighten as this can damage the threads).  This will then put upward pressure on the head and ensure a solid fit, ensuring that the head does not unscrew when you think you are panning. 

Removing the central column also allows the legs to fold more closely together, and these tripod legs here have a diameter of just 70mm. This means you can almost fit your hand around the folded legs, making them incredibly easy to carry or slip into a camera bag pocket or tripod holder.

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 140mm (without a head). 

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 lose in the middle of your shot.

At the base, there are retractable rubber feet that can be set as either rubber or stainless steel spiked feet in seconds.

This tripod is 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 a standard 2 year warranty, but this can be extended to a 10 year extended manufacturer's warranty.

Designed with the balance of stability, portability and height front of mind, this tripod weighs 1430g and folds down to 560mm, but comes with a luxury padded shoulder bag to keep it safe at home or on the go and make it easy to carry, with quick top access or full length access.

Features

• 4-section carbon fibre tripod only with 13kg load capacity
• 30mm diameter legs that weigh 1430g and fold to 56cm, but extend to 152cm
• 70mm diameter when folded, making it easy to carry in one hand and pack away
• Built in levelling base that can rotate 360° or tilt ±15° vertically
• 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 magic arms like the VEO TSA DLX
• Retractable rubber or spiked feet, with a luxury padded tripod bag