I have a Vanguard SBH-250 ballhead and a Vanguard Alta-Pro 264-AT tripod. The quality and the price are amazing. This is great stuff for beginners who don't have a ton of cash to blow.
VANGUARD is in no way associated or has been associated with Gitzo or any other tripod manufacturer. We are an independent photography accessory company.
@hutdockz I can see how they look similar on line but having used them both, the vanguard is definitely not a rebrand or a derivation and I actually like some features on the vanguard even though it's a lot less expensive then the gitzo.
After using other popular brands (Slik & Manfrotto) I looked into this tripod for 2 months before looking for a company or seller in Canada to purchase from. I ended up finding one on eBay along with the SBH-250 ballhead and I could not be happier! I shoot primarily landscapes and macro and wanted a great tripod that could A) get low to the ground and B) have the capability of a mutli-angled column for creativity. This tripod delivers! My first Vanguard purchase and I am impressed!
After using other popular brands (Slik & Manfrotto) I looked into this tripod for 2 months before looking for a company or seller in Canada to purchase from. I ended up finding one on eBay along with the SBH-250 ballhead and I could not be happier! I shoot primarily landscapes and macro and wanted a great tripod that could A) get low to the ground and B) have the capability of a mutli-angled column for creativity. This tripod delivers! My first Vanguard purchase and I am impressed!
Sure, I could order it from amazon or ebay, but the customs and shipping are half of the tripod+ballhead price... Amazon Germany barely has any Vanguard products, I couldn't find a 264at yet, only the 263at. The only ballhead I could find was the SBH-30.
I like your products much better, but Manfrotto or Giottos are so easier to get here... You don't even have a german site online yet, only a french one :(
Sorry to read you couln't find our products. However, our german website will be released in the next few days and you will be able to find on it all the german retailers.
Sorry to read you couln't find our products. However, our german website will be released in the next few days and you will be able to find on it all the german retailers.
I've got a nice brand new broken one I'll give you. It won't do you any more good then it does me but it might be a great boat anchor or scarecrow holder. It only cast me $139 to know better then to buy anything else from this company. Screw broke off putting the ball head on Trust me this thing is a big steaming POS and I plan to let everyone know what a POS it truly is.
Its unfortunate to hear of your disappointing experience because since its release, we have received only positive feedback on Alta Pro. Included in the packaging and on the website is information about Alta Pros warranty. Our Customer Service department would have been happy to assist you by speedily repairing/replacing your tripod. Please call us at 1-800-875-3322 and well take care of it right away. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Yes I did. I was told to package the BRAND NEW tripod up and ship it back (AT MY COST) and they would repair it. I made it clear that the part that was broken was a 1/4 to 3/8 converter screw and that was all I needed. Still they insisted I send it back in. THE CS person I spoke with was not friendly or understanding at ALL. That is main reason why I bothered to make the post here. Check out Amazon reviews. Im not the first one this has happened to
VANGUARD a brand which is really starting to offer amazing products... I am all for it. This Alta Pro is just the perfect tripod for any angle photography: A Winner for Sure!!
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I have a Vanguard SBH-250 ballhead and a Vanguard Alta-Pro 264-AT tripod. The quality and the price are amazing. This is great stuff for beginners who don't have a ton of cash to blow.
MightyDragon 1 month ago
So whats the best (custom free mainly) way to purchase these in Europe?Amazon?I live in Greece.
Theokondak 5 months ago
Is it rebrand of Gitzo Explorer?
hutdockz 1 year ago
@hutdockz
VANGUARD is in no way associated or has been associated with Gitzo or any other tripod manufacturer. We are an independent photography accessory company.
vanguardworldcom 1 year ago
@hutdockz I can see how they look similar on line but having used them both, the vanguard is definitely not a rebrand or a derivation and I actually like some features on the vanguard even though it's a lot less expensive then the gitzo.
ShuPortraits 1 year ago
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After using other popular brands (Slik & Manfrotto) I looked into this tripod for 2 months before looking for a company or seller in Canada to purchase from. I ended up finding one on eBay along with the SBH-250 ballhead and I could not be happier! I shoot primarily landscapes and macro and wanted a great tripod that could A) get low to the ground and B) have the capability of a mutli-angled column for creativity. This tripod delivers! My first Vanguard purchase and I am impressed!
atti2ude74 1 year ago
After using other popular brands (Slik & Manfrotto) I looked into this tripod for 2 months before looking for a company or seller in Canada to purchase from. I ended up finding one on eBay along with the SBH-250 ballhead and I could not be happier! I shoot primarily landscapes and macro and wanted a great tripod that could A) get low to the ground and B) have the capability of a mutli-angled column for creativity. This tripod delivers! My first Vanguard purchase and I am impressed!
atti2ude74 1 year ago
I love it, but It is so hard to get it in Europe.
Sure, I could order it from amazon or ebay, but the customs and shipping are half of the tripod+ballhead price... Amazon Germany barely has any Vanguard products, I couldn't find a 264at yet, only the 263at. The only ballhead I could find was the SBH-30.
I like your products much better, but Manfrotto or Giottos are so easier to get here... You don't even have a german site online yet, only a french one :(
edmund22 1 year ago
@edmund22 Hello Edmund,
Sorry to read you couln't find our products. However, our german website will be released in the next few days and you will be able to find on it all the german retailers.
vanguardworldcom 1 year ago
@edmund22 Hello Edmund,
Sorry to read you couln't find our products. However, our german website will be released in the next few days and you will be able to find on it all the german retailers.
vanguardworldcom 1 year ago
Truly classy tripod series!
JRComputerWorld 1 year ago
Got the Vanguard Alta Pro 236AT tripod, its amazing, love it.
So many positions, the feel of the unit :)
10 out of 10. Thanks for making a truly creative product at a great price point.
Looked at other units, they where shorter, so expensive.
One very happy user and will tell friends, post on forums :)
A1Huxley 2 years ago
I've got a nice brand new broken one I'll give you. It won't do you any more good then it does me but it might be a great boat anchor or scarecrow holder. It only cast me $139 to know better then to buy anything else from this company. Screw broke off putting the ball head on Trust me this thing is a big steaming POS and I plan to let everyone know what a POS it truly is.
TrophyFishingTN 2 years ago
Its unfortunate to hear of your disappointing experience because since its release, we have received only positive feedback on Alta Pro. Included in the packaging and on the website is information about Alta Pros warranty. Our Customer Service department would have been happy to assist you by speedily repairing/replacing your tripod. Please call us at 1-800-875-3322 and well take care of it right away. Thank you for sharing your experience.
vanguardworldcom 2 years ago
Trophy, did you try letting the company make right on the situation before coming online to bash them?
jshawd40 1 year ago
Yes I did. I was told to package the BRAND NEW tripod up and ship it back (AT MY COST) and they would repair it. I made it clear that the part that was broken was a 1/4 to 3/8 converter screw and that was all I needed. Still they insisted I send it back in. THE CS person I spoke with was not friendly or understanding at ALL. That is main reason why I bothered to make the post here. Check out Amazon reviews. Im not the first one this has happened to
TrophyFishingTN 1 year ago
@TrophyFishingTN My bad, I stand corrected.
jshawd40 1 year ago
Awesome piece of equipment!
lesterhotel 2 years ago
Does anybody know where I can buy one UK ?
HappyTripod 2 years ago
Whoa! I have never seen a tripod like that before!
lesterhotel 2 years ago
try the Benbo Trekker mk III...
Boshyworld 2 years ago
The carbon fiber version is such a great buy! I can't believe how stable it is for being that light. A++ to Vanguard...keep them coming!
tripodguru 2 years ago
VANGUARD a brand which is really starting to offer amazing products... I am all for it. This Alta Pro is just the perfect tripod for any angle photography: A Winner for Sure!!
photomaniac100 2 years ago
Great video, I've got all information I need. This Tripod is great !
francois67260 2 years ago 2