Alta Pro 3VL 264CV 14 - Carbon Tripod with levelling base and video head - 8kg load capacity

The Alta Pro 3VL 264CV 14 is a CNC machined carbon fibre tripod with a built in levelling base, fitted with a closed bridge VEO PV-14 Arca compatible video head. A perfect combination that delivers incredible stability for videographers, heavy long lenses or spotting scopes.

The 4-section, 26mm diameter legs are designed to deliver an optimum combination of stability, portability and height, reaching up to 156cm without 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 50mm base 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.

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 230mm.  

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. 

There is also a thread built into the side of the clamp on the VEO PV-14 video head to allow you to attach a second accessory that can be set up to follow your aim, such as a such as a directional microphone. 

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

On top of the tripod, the VEO PV-14 Arca compatible video head offers a smooth fluid movement with a single 215mm long handle that can be set up on either side of the head for left or right handed use. 

On the base of the video head is a pan-lock knob that allows you to rotate 360°, on the side is an large tilt locking knob that allows you to set the vertical angles between -45° and +90°. 

To help control the vertical movement with your video camera on top, the control on the side of the head allows you adjust the tension, and therefore the speed of movement to your desired level, making it easier to move your video camera smoothly to the optimum position. 

The clamp on top of the video head is Arca compatible, allowing you to fit in almost any brand of Arca compatible plate, or if your spotting scope has an Arca compatible foot like the Vanguard spotting scopes then you can slot that straight into the clamp for maximum stability.  

As standard, it it supplied with the long and slim Arca compatible QS-71P quick shoe which offers a secure base to a larger device, and includes a non-twist spring pin to ensure that the video camera is always facing forwards. 

To hold the quick shoe securely to the video head, there is the traditional locking knob to close the clamp, with a spring operated safety pin built into the base to ensure that your valuable kit doesn't slip off if the clamp is not securely tightened*. This can be released using the push button on the side of the clamp.  

Both the tripod and the head are 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 1585g and folds down to 630mm, 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.

So if you're looking for a solid tripod with a levelling system, check out the Alta Pro 3VL Series and #makeupyourownmind 

* Please note that the spring pin is designed to be used with the QS-71P and may not operate with other quick release plates.