The PRO 500 DX is capable of supporting the weight of Professional Digital cameras and heavy telephoto lenses up to a 300mm f/2.8. This complete tripod offers advanced amateurs and student photographers the strength and stability they need, while its size and the use of A.M.T. alloy make it lighter and more portable than many professional offerings from other manufacturers. The PRO 500 DX makes setting up easy with secure, speed-release leg locks (pictured left). A gearless center column and 3-position, adjustable angle leg locks allow easy set-up on uneven ground or steps. The PRO 500 DX center column is actually two threaded pieces that unscrew to convert the top piece to a short column. This combined with the adjustable leg angle locks allows the tripod to be lowered to just 13.8 inches for very low angle or macro photography in the field. The included PRO 500 DX all-metal 3-way pan head has over a solid pound of finely cast and machined aluminum. It uses a fast and easy to use quick-release plate to securely mount the camera on the tripod.
MAX. OPERATING HEIGHT 64 IN
MIN. OPERATING HEIGHT 13.8 IN
MAX. CENTER COLUMN EXT 10.2 IN
CENTER COLUMN TYPE INVERTABLE CENTER COLUMN, UNSCREWS FOR SHORT COLUMN/LOW ANGLE USE
FOLDED LENGTH 27.4 IN
WEIGHT 5.5 LBS
NUMBER OF LEG SECTIONS 3
MAX. LOAD 11 LBS
LEG LOCK TYPE LEVER LOCK
LEG TIP RUBBER FOOT
Grooves on all leg segments eliminate leg twist and increase strength
Omni-directional quick release plate can be mounted in any direction, with dual safety locks
Individual 3-position leg angle locks for low angle work or use on uneven terrain
Lift'n'lock center column with dual locking control
Rubber leg tips for maximum traction outdoors and protection to surface indoors