Vanguard is celebrated around the world for its well-constructed tripods, and the manufacturer regularly wins awards in Digital Camera magazine and its sister titles here at Future Publishing.
And Vanguard’s latest additions to its range carry on the company’s legacy of quality.
Vanguard ABEO Pro 283CGH
Aimed at advanced photographers and those seeking an adventure, the Vanguard ABEO Pro 283CGH may be the tripod for you. Designed for any angle on any terrain, the ABEO Pro range combines several of the company’s award-winning innovations.
The ABEO Pro gives photographers incredible versatility by bringing together our GH-300T pistol grip ball head with Hot Trigger shutter release, Multi-Angle Central Column with Instant-Swivel-Stop-N-Lock system, Quick Adjustment central column pivot lock, individually adjustable leg angles (adjusting to 25, 50 and 80 degrees) with ergonomic release buttons, and 3-in-1 All-Terrain feet.
Serious photographers will love being able to move the central column from 0 to 180-degree angles in vertical and horizontal positions, whilst using the Instant Swivel Stop-n-Lock System to reposition the central column in just one movement.
And you can simplify your shooting by using the GH-300T grip head with built-in remote shutter release control to trip your camera’s shutter without removing your hand from the tripod – perfect for fast-moving subjects.
Getting into video? Dual panning axes, including a 72-click-point panning base, ensure precise panoramic photography, and smooth movements for following the action, even when shooting HDSLR video.
And if that wasn’t enough, the ABEO Pro also boasts the fastest setup in the world!
Other key features include:
Legs
Hexagon-shaped central column
Tension Adjustable Leg Locks
Available in heavy gauge aluminium (also available with carbon fiber legs)
Accessory hook and low angle adaptor
GH-300T
GPR (Grip, Position, Release) System
Versatile Movement
Two bubble levels
8-stop Handle Positioning
Friction control system
38mm standard Quick Shoe
Ergonomic Grip
360-degree panning
72-point click function
You can see this tripod in action in the short video below:
Vanguard ABEO Plus 323AV
Aimed at versatile photographers, the Vanguard ABEO Plus 323AV kit offers a unique Quick Height Adjustment centre column locking mechanism that lets you instantly position your camera along the vertical axis with minimal effort.
Meanwhile, Tension Adjustable Leg Locks keep the tripod safe – and your camera stable – so you never waste a shot. Users will also appreciate its 3-in-1 All-Terrain feet, which utilise threaded spikes to dig in an hold the tripod firm on soft terrain and ice, while their angled rubber material keeps it secure on hard ground.
Other features include:
Includes PH video pan head
Legs individually adjust to 25, 50 and 80-degree angles
Available with heavy gauge aluminium (tripod also available with carbon fiber legs)
Anti-spin center column
Anti-shock ring
Accessory hook and low angle adaptor
Still not convinced? Watch the ABEO Plus in action in this short video:
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