Tripods from Vanguard

Vanguard tripods - tripod solutions for beginners and professionals

All you need for impressive photos is a good camera and the right lenses - this is a widespread assumption, but it is not entirely correct. More extensive equipment is often necessary. First and foremost, this includes a high-quality tripod. It enables blur-free and sharp shots even with longer exposure times and open apertures. If you are looking for a new tripod, you will find a variety of manufacturers. A rather unknown tripod manufacturer is Vanguard - wrongly, we think. The Chinese company has a very extensive tripod collection to offer, so you are sure to find what you are looking for in the Vanguard range, no matter what kind of tripod you want to buy. For 25 years, the company has been developing tripods that leave nothing to be desired in terms of reliability, flexibility and versatility.

The Vanguard tripod range includes monopods as well as the popular tripods. In addition, there are differences in terms of maximum load capacity, extension dimension and material composition. Furthermore, before buying a Vanguard tripod, you should consider whether you prefer a pan head, a clamping head or a ball head. All variants have advantages and disadvantages. To make it easier for you to choose the perfect Vanguard tripod, we have put together a small buying guide for you in the shop section below.

In which cases is a photo tripod necessary?

Mostly photographers use photo tripods when the lighting conditions are poor. A tripod ensures that, for example, photos are taken at dusk, in darkness or indoors without motion blur and camera shake. When using long focal lengths - i.e. telephoto lenses - there is also a high risk of camera shake, even if the lighting conditions are good. This is why a tripod is usually indispensable when shooting with a telephoto lens. In addition, a tripod is often used for the following purposes:

• Bracketing
• Panoramic images
• Time-lapse photography
• HDR photography

However, for photography with a tripod to be enjoyable and produce good results, it is even more important to choose an appropriately high-quality and user-friendly model.

About Vanguard and its tripods

Vanguard is a Chinese company that originally focused on sports optics and mainly produced telescopes, spotting scopes and binoculars. In the meantime, however, the manufacturer's range also includes photo and video accessories. In particular, tripods and the matching tripod heads are in the range, with both tripods and monopods available. They address different needs and requirements. Very popular are the models of the Alta Pro series, as they are made of lightweight carbon fibre or aluminium alloy. But the manufacturer's other series are also very popular with photographers and filmmakers alike. This is especially true for the following product series:

• VEO series - perfect for frequent travellers, because it is small and light
• CA series - developed for hobby photographers, because these tripods are versatile
• ABEO series - meets the highest demands and is ideal for professional photographers and videographers

In the following, you can get a more detailed picture of the individual tripod collections of the manufacturer Vanguard. Afterwards, it will certainly be easier for you to choose the right tripod for your purposes.

The VEO collection

Do you often travel with your camera, shoot a lot and always want to have your tripod with you? Then you should take a closer look at the VEO series from Vanguard. In this case, you are well advised to use a tripod that has a small pack size and a low weight. Both are true for the tripods of the VEO series. Nevertheless, these models are extremely stable. The leg segments can be pushed into each other so that the tripod is very small when folded. That is why it is easy to transport. One of the highlights of the tripods from this collection is definitely the swivelling centre column. It makes it possible to take pictures from unusual perspectives. On rough terrain, the spikes on the tripod feet ensure a secure stand. Aluminium is often used as the material for tripods. However, there is also a variant made of carbon in the VEO collection. VEO tripods from Vanguard are almost always tripods. However, monopods are also available, which have slightly larger feet. In this way, a secure stand is ensured and an unintentional slipping away is prevented.

The Alta Pro and CA series

The CA series by Vanguard is especially aimed at hobby photographers. The tripods in this series are made of magnesium alloy and are therefore very durable and stable. Nevertheless, the models are characterised by a lightweight construction. The tripods have a four-fold leg angle adjustment so that you can take photos from the most different perspectives. The Alta Pro series also impresses with its high stability and flexibility. The multi-angle centre column system not only ensures that the centre column is reversible, but also allows you to vary the angle between 0 and 130 degrees at will. In addition, the tripods are equipped with shock and vibration resistance to ensure that photos are taken without blurring.

For professionals: the ABEO series

An ABEO tripod from Vanguard is made of either carbon or die-cast magnesium and is therefore very resistant and robust. Such a model is suitable for both professional photographers and filmmakers. Here you have the choice between a swivel head and a high-quality ball head. These tripods are ideal especially for SLR cameras with large telephoto zoom lenses. An ABEO tripod also leaves nothing to be desired in terms of handling. Thanks to the MACC system and the ISSL lock, it can be assembled and disassembled in no time at all and can therefore be used quickly. The legs can be adjusted to 25-, 50- or 80-degree angles. So you can always perfectly adjust your camera to the desired perspective.

Conclusion

No matter whether you want to use your tripod for filming or photography, the tripod range from Vanguard meets every requirement. The tripods are characterised by a fair price and high quality. Especially for beginners who want to buy a tripod for the first time, Vanguard offers an extensive selection with a very good price-performance ratio. Of course, the manufacturer's range also includes tripods for advanced and semi-professional photographers. The Vanguard photo tripods are not without reason considered reliable, innovative and functional. For the sake of clarity, the range is divided into several series, whereby each product line is aimed at different photographers and has special features. However, all tripods in the range have one thing in common: they are tested every year under adverse conditions to ensure 100% customer satisfaction in the future.