Oben 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod

The C CC-2381L 3-Section Carbon Fiber Lateral Tripod from Oben is a sturdy, professional support for any DSLR, point-and-shoot camera, or a compact camcorder. With a load capacity of 26.4 lb and a generous maximum height of 68.8", the lateral tripod features a tilting, swiveling center column that enables flexible positioning for macro photography and other uses. Engaging the lateral adjustment lever frees the tilting of the center column once it's been extended past the chassis, which becomes possible by pressing the button at the column's bottom to disengage the safety bolt. Once extended, the column can tilt, with no ratcheting, from its original 0°, straight-up-and-down orientation, to a 180° upside-down orientation – with possible stops everywhere in between, including a 90° lateral position. Twisting a knob on the chassis locks and unlocks the 360° swiveling of the center column and its upper collar. The tripod's flip locks, which enable the extension and securing of the leg stages, are user-adjustab...