Vanguard Alta Pro 263 AT  (Supports Up to 7000 g)

This is one robust and versatile tripod there is.

Pros: 1. its versatility - the angles of movement of legs is a big plus
2. ability to bring the centre column out to make it horizontal of collapse it outside gives you many creative possibilities.

3. The build quality is great, it gives you a sense of security and worthy of your camera

Cons: this is not a carry around tripod for most. It is heavy as perhaps it is meant to be but asking for these features with lesser weight (by using all...

A decent product and fairly robust. If you find Manfrottos and Gitzos expensive, then the 263AT will be a good choice. The collapsible center column is possibly the most useful feature as it can be completely removed and placed in a horizontal orientation. Besides that it can be turned down completely (180º) and the camera will be upside down which is useful for macros. The legs spread wide apart to a max of 80º and that brings the tripod to a very low height off the ground. A carry bag is al...

I have used this tripod in my last trekking program in Roopkund on May-June, 2014.
It is sturdy and easy to handle during taking photo in uneven hilly region. Obviously it is heavy to carry it in trekking but I compromised it due to its robustness. Previously I used light weight tripod in other trekking programs but found not help full to take photos. Due to light weight it cannot work fine with my Nikkon D-80 and Nikkor 70-300 mm lens, it always shake.
But with Vanguard Altra Pro 263 AT I am...