Vanguard Alta Plus 263AGH Tripod - Aluminum with GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head Review

Works. As if. I broke some plastic nozzles on my head. Super glue didn't fix anything, but still. And more importantly, it can wobble a bit when fully extended, defeating the purpose of a tripod. Better than nothing, but when you're spending that much, consider spending a little more on Manfrotto. Bought when mine was stolen. not quite a replacement.

Sturdy but a little big and heavy. The pistol grip is good, but it requires quite a bit of grip strength to operate, making fine-tuning difficult. Using the grip extender with my macro rail is fine, but not as reliable as I would like. Definitely not a tripod to carry around in a backpack as it doesn't fold compact enough, but if you're looking for a sturdy straight tripod on a budget this will suit your needs quite well. Settings and adjustments are quick, simple and easy.

I ordered this tripod because like any photographer you need a good strong stable tripod and the price is very low for the quality of the product you are buying. The tripod itself is amazing, well built, very good leg system and all, but the really good thing about this set is the head. The pistol head is simply the perfect head system. He's very stable, has a lot of moves that you can do and that you can do with him. You will not regret if you buy this item. This is the best tripod I've ever…

The tension adjustment knob on the back of the pistol grip head did not work (stuck) right out of the box - could not be tightened or loosened. As soon as the handle was pulled out, it turned out that half of the metal ring was missing in the upper part of the hole into which the handle is screwed. There are also a few scratches. I don't know if it was a previous return they sent me. I gave it 2 stars simply because the tripod could be ok if it works properly. But to be honest, for $159 I…