The OB Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod from Camgear is a sturdy and durable single-stage aluminum tripod designed to withstand payloads of up to 375 lb. It boasts a 4-bolt flat base and is extendable from 30.7 to 53.1".

375 lb Payload Capacity    Extendable from 30.7 to 53.1"    Folded Length: 32.3"    Single-Stage Aluminum Tripod    4-Bolt Flat Base    Weighs 29.2 lb

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the handle be mounted on either side?

A: No, the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head's pan handle can only be mounted on the one side of the fluid head.

Q: 2. I know The SmallRig AD-01 The SmallRig AD-01 Tripod head has a fixed counterbalance. But can the spring inside be removed?

A: The SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head (B&H# SM3751) does offer a counterbalance mechanism, but it's not especially strong, and in our opinion it would be very unlikely to be bothersome to anyone. As you mentioned, the counterbalance cannot be changed. The head is not designed to be taken apart, nor the spring removed.

Q: 3. Can I use an arca Swiss video plate with this tripod head?

A: No, the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head only adapts to Manfrotto QR plates. Please review the following item. Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate with 1/4"-20 Screw BH #MA501PL • MFR #501PL https://bhpho.to/3WZF0Lf

Q: 4. Can the head of the Celestron Heavy-Duty Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod be removed and place on a standard photographic tripod?

A: The Celestron Heavy-Duty Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount cannot be placed on a standard tripod with a 3/8"-16 stud.

Q: 5. And it only weighs 9.7 pounds?

A: Yes, the SmallRig AD-80 FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Aluminum Tripod System (BH #SM4163) only weighs 9.66 lb / 4.38 kg.

Q: 6. Does this head feature and sort of drag adjustment for either pan or tilt or both?

A: The SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head (B&H# SM3751) does not offer any sort of tension or drag adjustment on either axis. However, it is designed for fluid operation with all balanced loads up to 17.6 lbs. (8 kg).

Q: 7. Is this video head the same as the freeblazer one?

A: The SmallRig Freeblazer uses the DH10 Fluid Head 4165 and the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head is a simplified version with less features.

Q: 8. What's the advantage of this tripod over the AD-01? The specs look very similar.

A: I think the most valuable difference is have a single lock leg adjustment system like much more expensive tripods like Sachtler. You only have one lock per leg to unlock before adjusting height instead of having to undo two locks on each leg. Worth the extra $ to me.

Q: 9. looking for a tripod for Celestron Powerseeker 127 EQ telescope model 21049?

A: The maximum payload of the Celestron Heavy-Duty Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod BH #CETHDAA • MFR #93607 is about 10 lbs. Your OTA is about 22 lbs.

Q: 10. Can the half ball adapter be removed from the included head and used with another head that has a flat base (Manfrotto 502)?

A: Yes, you will be able to remove the head from the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head. The bowl mount is 75mm and should work with other heads that support 75mm bowl mounting. To use the Manfrotto 502AH head on this tripod you would need to add the adapter listed below. Manfrotto 520BALLSH 75mm Short Half-Ball BH #MA520BSH