--- product_id: 49919127 title: "Alta Pro 263AB" brand: "vanguard" price: "B/.1032" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/49919127-alta-pro-263ab store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # 173cm max height 360° multi-angle column 7kg max load capacity Alta Pro 263AB **Brand:** vanguard **Price:** B/.1032 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📸 Elevate your vision with the tripod that bends to your creativity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alta Pro 263AB by vanguard - **How much does it cost?** B/.1032 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/49919127-alta-pro-263ab) ## Best For - vanguard enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vanguard brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Folds down to just 71.5cm for effortless portability without compromising height (up to 173cm). - • **Adapt to Any Terrain:** 3-position leg angles and retractable rubber/spiked feet ensure steady shots on all surfaces. - • **Rapid Setup & Switch:** Smooth SBH-100 ball head with quick release system means you never miss the moment. - • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Aluminium legs support up to 7kg, perfect for professional DSLRs and heavy lenses. - • **Ultimate Flexibility in Framing:** Multi-angle central column rotates nearly 360°, letting you capture shots from any perspective. ## Overview The Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB G1 is a professional-grade aluminium tripod featuring a near 360° multi-angle central column, a smooth SBH-100 ball head with quick release, and adjustable leg angles. Weighing just 2.5kg yet supporting up to 7kg, it offers unmatched versatility and stability for photographers seeking precision and portability. ## Description Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB G1 Aluminium Tripod with Multi-Angle Column and SBH-100 Ball Head ## Features - Super versatile tripod that is great for almost any style of photography, from macro to landscape - Multi-angle central column moves almost 360° in any direction allowing you to take the camera closer to the subject - Smooth SBH-100 ball head with Vanguard quick release system for rapid setup - Aluminium legs that fold to 71.5cm and extend to 173cm - Weighs 2.5kg with a maximum load capacity of 7kg - 3-easy set legs angles adjust to 25°, 50° and 80° angles - Retractable rubber/spiked feet ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Package Dimensions L x W x H | 75.6 x 16.5 x 11 centimetres | | Package Weight | 3.3 Kilograms | | Product Dimensions L x W x H | 13 x 12 x 78.5 centimetres | | Item Weight | 2.44 Kilograms | | Brand | VANGUARD | | Colour | Black | | Included components | Carrying Case:Carrying bag, Tripod Legs Lock Type:Flip lock lever | | Minimum shutter speed | 0.0333 | | Model year | 2013 | | Part number | Alta Pro 263AB 100 | | Size | Max. Höhe: 173 cm | | Warranty description | 2 Year | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Style | 263AB | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | ## Product Details - **Brand:** VANGUARD - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Camera - **Special feature:** Macro-photography - **Material:** Aluminium, Magnesium, Rubber - **Item weight:** 2.44 Kilograms - **Weight limit:** 15.4 Pounds - **Model name:** Alta Pro 263AB - **Maximum height:** 173 Centimetres - **Tripod head type:** Ball Heads ## Images ![Alta Pro 263AB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N9r7oZJUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Model** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Leg fell off and poor customer service. *by G***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 December 2016* Leg fell off after 2 months of light use,Tried to contact Vanguard in order to send it for repairs but I got no response.UPDATE: After a month of sending another email (after a response as a comment here) to the official address, I got no response whatsoever. I wish I could get my money back.Verdict: The tripod may initially look sturdy and well-built, but in the case of anything going wrong (and will go), don't expect any repairs from Vanguard. Long term performance and customer service are essential features when looking for a good tripod. Unfortunately, theVanguard Alta Pro 263AB offers none of the two. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent tripod for the price *by @***B on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2016* I already own a Vanguard Alta Pro 253CP (Carbon).Below is a photo of the side by side comparison of the Specification card that came in the box.Like for like they are very identical.Main differences:1. 253CP is carbon, 263AB 100 is Aluminium2. 253 has a pan and tilt head, the 263 has a ball head.3. 253 has twist and lock legs, 263 has clip legs.4. By default 253 weighs 2.04kg / 263 weighs 2.45kg5. 253 is 5mm shorter that the aluminium 263AB (folded or extended).6. However, closed length of 253CP is 1435mm / 263AB is 1425mm. They somehow made the closed length more for the Carbon.7. 253CP offers a very easy to use quick release plate functionality. The release plate for the 263AB isn't impressive if I'm being honest.8. The 253CP offers in the pan and tilt head Lateral Tilt as well as Front Tilt. With the SBH-100 ball head on the 263AB, you only get a Front Tilt.Other than these main differences, functionality is probably exactly the same (maybe there are differences I am yet to discover).So. It all comes down to price.The Alta Pro 253CP (Carbon) = £200.00The Alta Pro 263AB (Aluminium) = £127.00It all boils down to how much one wants to spend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First-time tripod owner's perspective.....brilliant and easy to use! *by C***. on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2015* This is my first tripod. After 18 months working with my beloved DSLR, I realised I could go no further without one.I spent a very long time researching tripods, but wasn't in a position to buy any of the top end ones. My priorities were flexibility, maximum height, features and portability. I wanted something light enough I could carry around for a long walk, but I was unlikely to be walking all day with it or taking it abroad on a plane, so it didn't need to be one of the super-light traveller models that are more expensive but - inevitably - less stable. What swung me to this one was the retractable spikes (I knew I would get frustrated with any of the ones where you had to remove the rubber ones to put the spikes on) and the different angles you can reach with a centre column that can be set to any angle, rather than just vertical (ie upright or upside down). I'd read the ongoing debate as to whether clips or twist were best for locking the legs, and still wasn't sure what I'd find easiest when I ordered it.All I can say, now I've had a bit of a play with it, is WOW! I think, for me, the clips are definitely better - you can undo all of them for a leg with one action and you know it's locked just by closing it. I think, if I'd gone for a twist option, it could have taken me a while before I was confident I'd got the 'knack' of locking the legs properly (an expensive mistake if they're not!). I'd seen some reviews saying the clips can be hard on your fingers in the cold, and the risk is you pinch your fingers operating them, but these have a rounded edge so they're easy to operate and I haven't had any problems so far.It's easy to fit the plate to the camera, and to then put the camera on the tripod. The ball-head holds the my Nikon D7000 with Nikkor 55-200 lens rock steady at all angles - and I've tried some weird ones! A couple of goes with it, and I'd got the hang of what knobs tightened what bits so I was able to adjust the camera's angle instinctively. Easy to use, even for a first-timer.Obviously, I have little to compare it to (except a few I've looked at in shops) but the feel is solid and sturdy. The same as others who have reviewed this, mine didn't come with the rock bag, but there's someone on Amazon selling these for around £20 - I will probably get one just for times when I may be dealing with very windy conditions (I live on the coast!).Overall, if any beginners are out there wondering which tripod to buy as their first, you won't go wrong with this one. ## Frequently Bought Together - Vanguard Tripod Alta Pro 263 AB100 I Tripod for Professional Camera I Aluminum Material I 7 Kg Load Capacity I 5.65 Feet Maximum Height I with Ball Head I Carry Bag Included - BOSCH GLM 40 Professional Laser Distance Measurer | Versatile Laser Measuring Device | Laser Class 2, Range up to 40.00 m, ±0.15 m| Memory Function, IP54 Rated| Batteries Included| 1 Yr Warranty - Gosky Tripod Vibration Suppression Pads/Vibration Dampening Pads for Telescope Spotting Scope Big Binocular and DSLR Camera Tripod Mount --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/49919127-alta-pro-263ab](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/49919127-alta-pro-263ab) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-10-31*