Tripod Vanguard Vesta TB 235AB (Vesta TB 235AB)

Quite light and compact when folded, tall and capable of carrying a load of up to 4.5 kg in the working position, the Vesta TB 235AB aluminum tripod will become a reliable support for observing the terrain with the help of full-sized binoculars, as well as an ideal companion for a photographer or birdwatcher who leads an active lifestyle , and often leaves for filming and observations in different parts of the country, or even the world. The length of the tripod in its folded form allows you to place it in a tactical or hunting backpack without any problems, just as it can be transported in hand luggage during flights by any airlines. Reliable locks, an increased diameter of the legs and a high-quality head allow the tripod to work with 100-mm binoculars, with most SLR cameras and long-focus lenses up to 200 mm.

VESTA TB models have reliable Quick-twist Lock telescopic leg section locks that are quickly fixed. It is important to note that the locks are collapsible and designed in such a way that they can be easily cleaned of dirt, dust and sand even after filming on the beach. For macro photography from a low angle, the tripod has three angles of inclination of the legs (21°, 50° and 80°) and is equipped with a lock that allows you to remove the central column and lower it to the minimum working height. In addition, saving time, you can simply turn the central column downwards and use a tripod for macro photography.

Compatible with the Arca Swiss mounting standard, the T-51 ball head allows the use of any Arca Swiss compatible quick release tripod platform. The head has a pair of ergonomic aluminum locking handles, which allow you to easily fix the rotation of the ball and the rotation of the head itself in the horizontal plane, even in cold and wet conditions, when gloves are necessary.

An interesting solution is the presence of a two-level telescopic central column, which at the same time is very compact when folded, and allows you to get a maximum working height of the tripod of 1430 mm.

Ergonomic design. Vanguard does not adhere to the traditional round shape of clamps and clamps, because applying too much force to lock the tripod is uncomfortable, especially in the cold or when the fingers are wet. Vanguard has designed its ergonomically shaped locking components to be user-friendly. Clamps, where the tripod configuration does not allow for an ergonomic shape, have a deep profiled coating or rubber inserts for optimal contact during use. At first glance, this may seem like a small thing, but with regular use of the tripod, it is extremely important, and it is in such small things that the company's concern for users lies.

Aluminum 6063-T5. The weight of the tripod and the stability of the tripod are among its most important characteristics. Aluminum-based alloys are the optimal material for the production of tripods in terms of strength, light weight and optimal cost. The telescopic sections of the tripods do not have high requirements for strength and load, but it is important to get an ideal profile with a smooth surface and high suitability for anodizing. Aluminum alloy Alu 6063-T5 (AL-Mg-Si) belongs to alloys of medium strength, but it is lighter, has better corrosion resistance, forms ideal shapes by extrusion and is most suitable for applying strong protective coatings by anodizing, unlike other popular aluminum alloys.

New features of the tripod:

• Tripod type: floor
• Head type: non-removable, spherical
• Number of sections: 5
• Section lock type: Quick-twist Lock collet type clamp (withstands an axial load of up to 100 kg per section)
• Diameter of leg sections, mm: 23, 20, 17, 14, 11
• The presence of a central column (two-level, telescopic)
• Tripod material: aluminum alloy Alu 6063-T5
• Maximum load, kg: 4.5
• Maximum shooting height, cm: 143
• Minimum shooting height, cm: 27
• The height of the tripod with the central column in the lower position, cm: 123.5
• Tripod length when folded, cm: 37.5

Additional characteristics of the tripod:

• Fixation angle of tripod leg opening: 21°, 50°, 80°
• Hex key hidden in the center column (patented design)

Characteristics of the head:

• Head model: T-51
• Head type: ball
• Lockers for moving the head: 2 pcs (rotation of the ball and rotation of the head in the horizontal plane)
• Support for the Arca-Swiss mounting standard
• Ball diameter, mm: 30
• Tripod platform: QS-64 (screw 1/4 - 20 UNC, Arca-Swiss standard)
• Rotation: 360°
• Side inclination: from -91° to 40°
• Bubble level: 1 pc

Complete set:

• Tripod
• T-51 head
• Tripod platform QS-64
• Hex key: built into the center column cap

Overall dimensions:

• Dimensions without packaging, mm: 375x95x95
• Dimensions in the package, mm: 395x100x100
• Weight without packaging, kg: 1.22
• Packaged weight, kg: 1.49

Warranty period: 2 years

Manufacturer: Vanguard (USA)