Designed for hybrid shooters, this VARI CF-704 Carbon Fiber Tripod Professional Kit from Slik combines 3 tripods in 1 and lets you quickly convert between still and video shooting. The tripod features a simple tool-free release mechanism that lets you switch between 3 different center column options. For quick height adjustments, the first option is a carbon fiber center column, and when this column is fully extended it provides a maximum working height of 64.6". The second option is an adjustable video bowl mount that can be tilted on uneven shooting surfaces for horizontal adjustments. And for low angle work and lightweight travel, a flat plate is also included. 25mm diamond-pattern carbon fiber tubes and milled aluminum components provide a lightweight system with maximum strength and durability, and twist-lock legs make it easy to adjust the tripod's height. A semi-ratchet leg-angle lock mechanism allows you to quickly set leg angles to three different positions, and the tripod includes a bubble level on the main collar to quickly set your horizon.

Load Capacity: 17.6 lb    Max Height: 64.6"    Min Height: 5.7"    Folded Length: 18.7    Designed for Hybrid Shooters    For Still and Video Shooting

• 3 tripods in 1
• Designed for hybrid shooters
• Quickly converts between still and video shooting
• Tool-free release mechanism lets you switch between 3 different center column options
• Carbon fiber center column for quick height adjustment
• Video bowl mount for horizontal adjustments on uneven surfaces
• Flat plate for low angle work and lightweight travel
• Diamond-shaped rubber feet for everyday shooting
• Spiked feet for soft natural surfaces and ice
• 50mm flat rubber feet for hard, flat surfaces

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the diameter of the base plate (where the head attaches)? Would the manfrotto befree video head fit on this neatly, says it is best that it be a 40mm base plate?

A: The base plate is about 2" wide, and would fit the Manfrotto BeFree video head quite nicely on it.

Q: 2. Is it a 75mm Ball/Bowl?

A: It is not a bowl tripod and cannot be adapted to a bowl. It uses a standard 3/8-16 mount which is the most common size for photo tripods.

Q: 3. Does the center column remove in order to have minimum height of 4"?

A: The bottom main section unscrews leaving just the top portion.

Q: 4. is this center column removable?

A: The Slik Pro CF-632 Carbon Fiber Tripod does not have a removable center column.

Q: 5. What is the base diameter for attaching a ball head?

A: The diameter is about 1.75 inches.

Q: 6. What is the outside diameter of the top of the center column (where a head would be mounted)?

A: According to Slik USA, the platform plate on the top of the center column on the Slick CF-633 tripod is 1-5/8" in diameter.

Q: 7. "Center column is removable, which allows the tripod to be set at a minimum height of 4.9" How can it be used without the center column, unless there is a short one available to take its place?

A: The center column splits near the top, turning it into a short center column.

Q: 8. What is the length of the center column?

A: While the manufacturer does not list the total length of the center column, Slik USA does indicate that the maximum height when the center column is down is 48.8 inches, and the maximum height when the center column is fully extended is 64.2 inches. As such, the center column would have 15.4 inches (39.11 cm) of travel from the lowest to highest setting.

Q: 9. Hi, What is the leg tube diameter of the CF-834?

A: Slik Pro CF-834 Tripod is a 4 section leg tripod. Stating from the thinnest to the thickest section they increment as fallow: (19 ,22 , 25, 27mm)

Q: 10. Does the head take a 1/4x20 screw?

A: According to the manufacturer, the center column included with the Slik VARI CF-704 Carbon Fiber Tripod Professional Kit has a reversible thread post with one side having a 1/4"-20 male thread size and the other having a 3/8"-16 male thread size. However, the included flat plate and the video bowl both only have the 1/4"-20 male thread size.