Vanguard VEO 3+ 263CB Versatile Carbon Tripod with Ball Head - 15kg Load Capacity

Vanguard VEO 3+ 263CB Carbon TripodTo start off, this tripod is easily the best tripod I have used.The first thing I noticed with this tripod was the weight. For a full size tripod it is very light and easy to carry. It is very strong and stable, and it has so many options. It can hold up to 15kg in weight.- there is the option of having two cameras mounted on the tripod at one time, or a light and a camera. Whatever you need really- the BH-160 ball head works smoothly and will hold cameras up to 15kg, so it easily copes with any camera lens combo I would use- another feature I was very impressed with is that one leg can be removed and used as a carbon monopod for my sports photography- the 263CB can hold your camera in a huge number of different ways and you can have it pointing or sitting wherever you want to get that perfect picture- there is a QS-60 V2 quick release plate which is large enough to give you stable and solid connection between tripod and camera-it also arrives with a very good bag for the tripod which is padded and also has a pocket inside the bag for any other small items you need to carry- the twist and lock legs are so much quicker and smoother than other tripods I have used- the rubber feet can be swapped with sharper metal feet to avoid the tripod moving on slipper surfacesThe build quality of this tripod is amazing! It gives me every option I need when out with my camera. This is now my go to tripod, and I cannot see that changing for a long time.I have a number of Vanguard products, and they are all top quality, and their features just seem to have the edge on other brands. Everything just seems easier to use, or with extra features that you never thought of, but would never be without.I recommend this tripod 110%.

As a Professional Photographer stability & reliability in the field is a must, and this does not disappoint. Having been a Vanguard user for many years I have become used to fully featured, great value and reliable products.The Veo 3+ 263CB is the latest iteration of their high end Tripod range, and it instantly became clear that customer feedback and refining of features have allowed Vanguard to put together a package that ticks all the Tripod boxes, as well as being a worthy evolution of previous versions.Straight out of the box you can feel the quality of this Tripod, providing great stability in its twist lock carbon fiber legs, which makes it a breeze to set up incedently. As you start to delve into the numerous set up configurations you start to realise just how versatile this Tripod is, it really is the Swiss Army Knife of Tripods with a build quality to match.I wanted to also mention the amazing value of this package.... Having purchased many Tripods over the years, you kind of get used to comprises in not just the product, but in the accessories, have lost count in the amount of spiked feet a tripod bags I have bought!What you get here is one of the most complete packages I have come across, it comes with as standard: Tripod Bag, Spiked Feet, Detachable Camera Bag Hook, A Second Mount to be able to set up 2 cameras at the same time and that's before mentioning the removable leg that becomes a Monopod!!Although I am yet to test in the field (lockdown / shielding restrictions), have put it through its paces in the home & garden, but am confident that this feature rich Tripod and package will not disappoint....High recommended, excellent value.

‘Great piece of kit’I recently purchased the Vanguard VEO 3+ 263AB. I already have the Vanguard VEO 2S 265 CB Carbon Fibre Tripod and the Three Legged Thing Punks Travis Tripod which are excellent lighter weight tripods. The lightweight and compact 265 is the ideal companion for taking into the hills.However, I needed a more heavy duty tripod for shooting the windy and often wild coastlines of Scotland.I took it for a test drive yesterday, I wanted to ensure I shot somewhere exposed and windy to test the capabilities. I took it up a local hill, Kinpurnie Hill which stands alone and I expected would be breezy at the top.Whilst it is significantly heavier than my travel tripod, at just under 2.5 kgs, it didn’t feel to heavy a carry up to the top and it collapsed small enough to be carried on the side of my Vanguard Rise 48+ backpack.PerformanceI fully extended the tripod for the shots I wanted and the easy clean twist locks meant that the tripod could be easily adjusted in a matter of seconds.The ball head and quick release plate were easy to use and allowed me to transfer between landscape and portrait modes quickly.As the sun set, the wind got stronger and I took some longer exposure shots which remained pin sharp.Highly recommend this as an innovative, easy to use and multi functional tripod which is now one of the first pieces of kit in my bag for any trip.

There were so many tripods to choose from and so many reviews. But to help your choice, If you need a reasonably priced tripod, built to a good quality then look no further than this. It’s multi purpose so can be adapted for so many styles of photography. It’s high for tall people. Light enough to carry. Comes with a monopod. I am very pleased with this purchase.

The moment you take this tripod out of its case you get a feeling of a quality build and the thought that has gone in to designing it. In a world where everything feels cost reduced to the maximum this is the opposite. It feels like it should be more expensive, even the case it comes in feels premium. I hesitated for a year and that was a mistake as it has featured in numerous best tripod reviews. Great job Vanguard!