The AF12472 Elite Aluminum Tripod with 3-Way Head from Barska has a maximum height of 53" and minimum height of 18". The two-way fluid head features a quick release lever lock for the included quick release plate. The tripod has a load capacity of 6 lb, which is suitable for optics, small to medium DSLRs, and video cameras.

A center brace adds stability for the aluminum legs, and rubber feet prevent slipping on smooth surfaces. At the bottom of the center column is a counterweight hook for adding weight and therefore stability to the tripod when shooting in windy conditions. Setup and break down of the tripod is made easy with flip locks on the legs.

Load Capacity: 6 lb    Maximum Height: 53"    Minimum Height: 18"    Folded Length: 24.5"    Leg Sections:4    Quick Release Plate    Counterweight Hook    Removable Pan Handle

6 lb load capacity

Fluid head

Center brace

Flip locks

Counterweight hook

Removable pan handle

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this tripod hold a weighted sandbag?

A: No. This is a 3 leg tripod with no middle bracket to hold a sand bag.

Q: 2. How does this differ from B&H # MA190XPRO4Q5 (B&H Kit), apart from the price difference?

A: The MT190XPRO4 has a higher load capacity, and the MK190XPRO has a much shorter minimum height.

Q: 3. I noticed that the arm for releasing the quick release plate has a Phillips head. Can it be replaced? Somehow mine has broken and I'd rather not throw away an almost perfectly good tripod. Thanks!

A: Contact Davis and Sanford directly (aka Tiffen). I own two D&S tripods, the Fusion and another one. On my other one, the quick release latch broke off and I searched high and low for a replacement. Didn't have any luck so I contacted Tiffen. They sent me a new latch no questions asked.

Q: 4. Is this the same as Vista Fusion tripod by Tiffen?

A: Tiffen owns Davis & Sanford

Q: 5. how do i remove the ball head?

A: The Fusion 3-Section Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Head has an integrated head, so it will not be removable.

Q: 6. Made in Italy?

A: Country of origin of Manfrotto MK290DUA3-3WUS 290 Dual Aluminum Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head is Italy.

Q: 7. Can this tripod be folded up and fit into the carrier bag without removing the handles?

A: It comes with a standard Manfrotto tripod bag, and it fits in the bag fully assembled.If it doesnt have this accessory, I suggest you might be looking at a 3rd party tripod, or vendor built bundle.Hope this helps.

Q: 8. How smooth and control we have over panning and tilting for a videographer?

A: Hi. I feel this tripod is starting to get into the video side. Still focused more on the photography side. Hope helps

Q: 9. Hi, can the head be removed (easily?) on this for packing in a suitcase that is certainly not 29 + inside? Thx

A: Yes, the head on this kit is interchangeable and easily removed.

Q: 10. Can I replace the head with a ball head, e.g. Gitzo?

A: The Head on the Barska AF12440 Digital Aluminum Tripod with 3-Way Head cannot be removed.