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Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 Aluminum Tripod Kit
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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/10
Total Reviews
862
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569
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Review Analysis - 229 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
91legs, tripods, leg, manfrotto, vanguard
+71%
-29%
" ... I really like this tripod. ... "
" ... Everything about this Tripod feels top quality. ... "
" ... The bag its OK, not great, the construction is clean and well made. ... "
" ... It's strong, but not overly heavy. ... "
" ... Versatile, stable and very sturdy. ... "
" ... It comes with a pretty nice carrying sleeve with a shoulder strap. ... "
" ... It is strong, stable and with its fliplock legs, I can adjust very quickly and conveniently. ... "
" ... It seems well built so far, the ball head is wonderful, and it comes with a carrying case and two mounting plates for the head. ... "
Camera
51photography, shots, shooting, photographer, macro
+94%
-6%
" ... This tripod is amazing. ... "
" ... I shoot a lot of outdoor photography commercially. ... This is a great tripod for the money for outdoor photography. ... It's great for any kind outdoor photography. ... "
" ... I bought this to take eclipse photos this summer and it's perfect. ... "
" ... This tripod makes my job more professional. ... "
" ... A bit heavy but great for amateur photography ... "
" ... A highly capable tripod that does many things well. ... "
" ... This tripod is a beast! ... "
" ... The best tripod I have used. ... "
Fit
30tripod, position, lock, ball head, pistol grip
+50%
-50%
" ... The screw knob has been fully tighten but the shaft slides to the bottom only. ... "
" ... One of the legs wouldn't lock in position at the base. ... "
" ... The first time I took it out to take some nature photographs, the stop on one of the legs snapped and the tripod tipped over. ... "
" ... A small square piece of metal fell out and that was it, the tilt section was locked and it wouldn't hold the post tight anymore. ... "
" ... Not a pistol head. ... So the joints are bit bulky ... "
" ... The worst part is they need tools to be tightened. ... "
" ... (One of the flips on the legs stopped locking.) ... One of the legs stopped locking a week ago. ... The ball-head stopped firmly locking today. ... "
" ... The adjustable arm did not lock in firmly. ... "
Price
27tripod, worth, value, money, tripods
+96%
-4%
" ... It is absolutely worth $150.00. ... If you are considering this one and it is near your budget limit buy it. ... "
" ... Its a nice tripod, if you wish to have a manfrotto, this one its a good first option with a even better price tag. ... "
" ... I have owned a couple of Manfrotto tripods, and this one does the job just as well and for a lot less cash! ... "
" ... Good value, too. ... "
" ... Great tripod for a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... This tri-pod is a great value for the money. ... "
" ... The build quality and features are at the same level as the mafrotto setups which cost three times this price! ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
Lens
26macro, photography, nikon, binoculars, 200mm
+92%
-8%
" ... This is a great tripod for the money for outdoor photography. ... "
" ... Very versatile and stable for both photography and observation of the sky with binoculars. ... One of the best options for stargazing with binoculars. ... "
" ... A bit heavy but great for amateur photography ... "
" ... Everything you would hope for in a pro version of a horizontal/vertical and anything in-between, super stabilized tripod. ... "
" ... superbly designed and flexible tripod, can even be used for closeup macro photography ... "
" ... if you don't mind the weight it is probably the best priced landscape tripod on the market ... "
" ... One can easily rely on it to mount any professional camera setup with considerably larger lenses. ... "
" ... This tripod is perfect for lightweight gear. ... For lenses 200mm and under we have found nothing as convenient and flexible. ... "
Ease of Use
21stable, sturdy, easy to adjust, easy, lock
+100%
" ... It's easy to use and nice and stable. ... "
" ... I didn't realize how easy tripods can be to use . ... "
" ... very sturdy and the head is easy to use. ... "
" ... It's sturdy, stable and easy to use. ... "
" ... The operation is relatively simple ... "
" ... it's a great tripod, very resist and very easy to use!! ... "
" ... It's easy to use & maneuver. ... "
" ... Easy to use . ... "
Comfort
18head, position, locks, lock, leg
+67%
-33%
" ... It is the first tripod I've purchased so it's definitely better than the free hand-me-downs I had been 'using' previously. ... "
" ... It is strong, stable and with its fliplock legs, I can adjust very quickly and conveniently. ... "
" ... When I told them that I needed it in a week, they offered to send me a new leg to attach myself and walked me through the steps. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and none of the locks feel loose. ... "
" ... The pistol grip though, I don't know why I thought I would like it. ... "
" ... Each part feels like it's made out of steel and perfectly matched to the rest. ... "
" ... It feels like the weight it needs to be to be sturdy and stable. ... "
" ... Sure this will enable faster repositioning, faster and more versatile adjustments and less fatigue. ... "
Product Reliability
13tripod, times, update, week, received
+62%
-38%
" ... Just received last week and will go out with week. ... "
" ... Well, I've moved three times since I bought this, so good luck finding that. ... "
" ... Will provide even more detailed update after prolonged usage. ... "
" ... I'll update if something goes wrong, but for now I have no complaints. ... "
" ... like seriously its a great tripod i've used it for 4 years! ... "
" ... I will update with a better review once I use It a few times. ... "
Marketplace
12vanguard, good, expected, tripods, sent
+83%
-17%
" ... Exactly as described! ... "
" ... So happy with it that i will be ordering a few more of these soon! ... "
" ... As good as advertised! ... "
" ... I was very excited when I received my package from Amazon, opened it up, box looked great with pictures and descriptions of what I ordered. ... "
" ... I reviewed several tripods, but always came back to the 263 AT. ... "
" ... Love all the vanguard products. ... "
" ... Thanks Vanguard, and Amazon for the great deal! ... "
" ... See the images. ... "
Weight
11light, stability, heavy, tripod, sturdy
+91%
-9%
" ... The weight is just perfect for what I do. ... "
" ... It is very light weight, easy to use and pans and tilts like butter! ... "
" ... The weight does help with stability for lanscapes though so I prefer it. ... "
" ... Very good tripod light weight ... "
" ... Great for panning shots and heavy duty weight. ... Pretty heavy for some like me who only weighs 120 and is fairly small. ... "
" ... It's easy to handle, light weight, comes with a bag, and you can get very low to the ground. ... "
" ... I can see still using it for timelapse thanks to the stability offered by it's hefty weight. ... "
" ... You'll also need additiona weight. ... "
Size
11heavy, compact, bit heavy, bag, weight
+82%
-18%
" ... Not the most compact when folded up, but it doesn't matter. ... "
" ... It folds pretty compact too. ... "
" ... A little large, but comes with fantastic carry bag and straps to a pack tolerably well. ... "
" ... Pretty heavy for some like me who only weighs 120 and is fairly small. ... "
" ... Not suited for backpack travelling at all, but for studios or professional use. ... "
" ... It's sturdy and lightweight. ... "
" ... I do appreciated ballheads pack up smaller. ... "
" ... I've seen better carry bags but it does its job. ... "
Band
10tripod, tight, position, metal, locked
+20%
-80%
" ... A small square piece of metal fell out and that was it, the tilt section was locked and it wouldn't hold the post tight anymore. ... "
" ... The quick release locks on the leg extensions apparently (and inconspicuously) loosed themselves over time to the point where the "locked" position was just tight enough to give me a chance to walk away. ... "
" ... The adjustable arm did not lock in firmly. ... "
" ... The Manfrotto legs feel secure and stay in position, wheareas the Vanguard/Alta feels weak and insecure. ... "
" ... The tension screw pushes a plastic tab to put tension on the column and mine just broke. ... "
" ... Used this tripod twice and one of the legs completely snapped off. ... "
" ... I didn't even get to use it before it was already showing wear and tear. ... "
" ... The first tripod I received the foam grip on one of the legs was ripped down the side and within a week of use the legs stopped staying open when telescoped. ... "
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