Features

• 2-way fluid panhead
• Geared center column with angled gear teeth
• 3-section 23-millimeter tubular aluminum legs
• Radial leg braces
• Steel ground spikes with adjustable round rubber feet

Editorial Review

The Velbon Chaser EL-3(A) extratall photographic/video tripod will letyou place the camera up to 6.4 feet off the ground, if desired, using itsextralong lift center column. Or it will allow for extremely "close to theground" camera placement. The side-lever quick leg locks make for easyadjustments. The three-section 26-millimeter extruded tubular aluminum legs havea titanium bronze-and-black finish and rubber-tipped feet. ... Read more

Features

• 2-section lift center column
• Low-angle camera positioning
• Slotted side-lever leg locks
• 4-section 26-millimeter extruded aluminum tubular legs
• Die-cast aluminum leg components

Reviews (2)

It's small enough to fit in a backpack.
It's small enough to fit in a backpack. So I think it's good for backpacker or traveler.

Bet on this one!
Unlike rival tripod DH-20/4 -manufactured by Velbon as well- you won't find a much wanted geared center column; a feature that makes life simpler but not an imperative when looking for a tripod.You can get as high as 6.4 feet with 3-section legs on an EL-3(A), compared to the 56.5 inches (!) with 4-section legs of a DH-20/4. Velbon's 3-way-panhead is surely among the best in the market; the entire head (PH-157) of the tripod gets locked in one, single point -compared with tripods where you have to do two or three operations for the same effect. It also allows for vertical and horizontal composition.As weight and seize are considerable issues for travelers, I have not found much challenge traveling with an EL-3(A)-an enduring, all-purpose tripod with a reasonable prize. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A compact field-and-travel tripod designed for the serious enthusiastand professional users alike, the Velbon EFL-4(A) Chaser Professional tripod features three-position leg spread (including full low-angle), slotted side- lever leg locks for easy length adjustments, and rubber-tipped feet for no-slipsetups. The center column is also reversible, allowing for "close to the ground"camera positioning. The die-cast aluminum leg components have a titanium bronze- and-black finish. ... Read more

Features

• 2-section lift center column
• Low-angle camera positioning
• Slotted side-lever leg locks
• 4-section 26-millimeter extruded tubular aluminum legs
• Die-cast aluminum leg components

Reviews (1)

A field-and-travel tripod that travels well in the field
I bought this product recently in order to tape a few of my childrens'soccer games. I found that it's light weight was usefull, but thesupposedly easy length adjustment was not as advertised. I found that theproduct was difficult to use in this way and caused way too much shakingfor my vid cam. I also had problems with the rubber leg mounts that seemedto "scuff" the tiles at home. But I did like the the solidity ofthe product when correctly positioned. I would suggest you search elsewhereunless the price comes down from $89.95 ... Read more

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Features

• Compact design
• 3-way panhead
• 4-section extruded aluminum legs
• Geared center column
• Quick side-lever leg locks

Reviews (2)

This tripod has a glaring flaw
This tripod has one glaring flaw...the center metal post screw mounts into an aluminum head screw hole.I used this tripod about five times before the head was completely stripped, and I never applied much pressure to the head mount.Very poor design of an otherwise nice tripod!

Velbon tripods are the BEST on the market.
This is a high-end Velbon tripod, but if you have a few extra dollars and take photography seriously, it might pay to get this one.Read more

Editorial Review

The Velbon MUP-4G is a deluxe heavy-duty professional unipod. It weighsapproximately 1.5 pounds, folds to 19.5 inches, and extends to 61.8 inches. TheMUP-4G comes with a rubber handgrip and an adjustable arm strap. ... Read more

Features

• Deluxe version
• 4-section leg
• Heavy-duty
• Weighs 1.8 pounds
• Extends to 61.8 inches

Reviews (1)

Excellent for serious photography
If you are an amateur photographer, you can probably do without this tripod, but for a pro - this is great. Comparable tripods by Bogen, Manfrotto are ALOT more, and not worth it.This one has it all. Very sturdy legs, great pan head, leveler.Highly recommend, especially if you have a D1, F5, or any 'serious' camera. ... Read more