Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH review

Aluminium 263AT tripod plus a quick-fire GH-100 pistol grip head form a handy kit

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Vanguard Alta Pro 263AGH review
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT tripod has a sturdy aluminium construction

TechRadar Verdict

Pros

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    Legs boast advanced features that are quick and easy to use

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    Well implemented 180 degree centre column pivot facility

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    Very good build quality ensures stability

Cons

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    Pistol grip head lacks firm clamping action and is fiddly to use

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    AGH kit isn't much of a money-saver

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    Tension adjustments have cross-head screws instead of allen key screws

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There's often money to be saved by buying a complete kit that includes both tripod and a tripod head in one package. In this case, however, the Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT legs sell for around £125 on their own and the GH-100 pistol grip head is available for about £85 if you shop around. Buying them as kit you can expect to pay around £195, so you'll only save about £15. Even so, there are plenty of novel features to capture the interest.

The Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT tripod has a sturdy aluminium construction with a maximum load rating of 7kg. The GH-100 pistol grip ball head is a close match, rated at 6kg and, indeed, they look every inch as if they're made to be together.