The second generation of the popular SLIK SPRINT PRO the SPRINT PRO II 3-WAY GM (gun metal finish) has padded leg wraps for more comfortable carrying. This full sized tripod (when fully extended has a 3-way panhead (SH-704E) with quick release shoe for easy mounting and removal of camera. The tripod is an excellent travel partner for a light-weight mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC) system or light weight DSLR. With a capacity of 4.5 lbs. the tripod can handle up to a midrange DSLR with a standard or kit lens. The SPRINT PRO II 3-WAY is a full sized tripod when it is extended to its maximum height of almost 64 inches. The adjustable legs angles can be used to splay the legs out and lower the tripod. When used with the built-in short center column, (the included center column unscrews into two pieces) the camera is just 6.4 inches off the ground for extremely low angle or macro photography out in the field. Another way to get the camera low is to reverse the center column which could be used for macro photography or copy work. MAX. OPERATING HEIGHT 64 IN MIN. OPERATING HEIGHT 7 IN MAX. CENTER COLUMN EXT 11.8 IN CENTER COLUMN TYPE INVERTABLE CENTER COLUMN, UNSCREWS FOR SHORT COLUMN/LOW ANGLE USE FOLDED LENGTH 18.5 IN WEIGHT 2.4 LBS NUMBER OF LEG SECTIONS 4 MAX. LOAD 4.5 LBS LEG LOCK TYPE LEVER LOCK LEG TIP RUBBER FOOT
Speed Release Lock levers allow for fast set up
3-Position leg locks allow for leg openings of independent angles
Angled rubber leg tips maximize traction to flat, hard surfaces (and also allow carry on to aircraft)
Foam covered upper leg sections ease handling in extreme weather conditions
True 3-way pan/tilt head, with each axis controlled by a distinct lock