Is the center column of this tripod detachable?
320518
It's intended to be pulled out completely, and inserted up-side-down so that the camera is held just above the ground (up-side-down) for low angle shots. Perhaps not the most convenient (as compared to a tripod without a center shaft at all), but it can be done.
320519
Yes. While somewhat convoluted, the center column can be removed and the ball head re-attached using the piece that attaches to the bottom of the center column (its the piece that has a weight hook attached). This permits the tripod to be used very close to the ground. It does not show this in the instructions but it certainly can be done.
2108067
Yes. The front of the bridge screws off and allows the mounting of the tripod adapter. I did not know this feature existed, but I found it after you asked your question.
104002
Yes its the standard head piece for that tripod. When it comes to tripods usually the head mounts are universal becasue they usually all share the same size bottom screw. That's why a lot of photo/camera stores sell individual mount heads. The only part of the mount head you have to look at ( and this is only when buying a replacement part) IS known as the shoe plate which is the piece that screws into the bottom of the camera that you detach from the mount when you want to carry the camera.
1820755
Yes, Unscrew the base and you'll see a standard fitting that will attach to most tripods.
1206512
The center column will detach along with the head and one will get approximately an extra foot of extension (fully extended 5-1/2 to 6 feet). The head and center column are separate, so they can be used interchangeably without one relying on the other. Hope this answers your question.
432390
No, sadly it just dangles next to your camera. It's not usually an issue unless it's really windy, though. If it is, maybe you could tie it around the tripod, or use tape or Velcro!
1377874
No - I have looped the camera bag strap around the centr column to add weight. It's surprisingly stable - it is not meant to be a rock solid all purpose tripod. It's for travel - I took it all around Germany/Austria etc. and it did very well - it even kept my 6D w/28-300 L series relatively calm for long night exposures. That being said - it is not rock solid and does better when the legs are not fully extended. Highly recommend for travel - but if you're looking for stability - you're going to have pay much more for some carbon if you're looking to keep weight down and stability at the maximum. Hope this helps...
699220
Yes there is a standard screw connector and pin hole to keep the tripod secure.
411604
The head of the tripod does come off very easily, however I do not know about the compatability.
667890
Yes. There is a plastic cap on the bottom of the central column; remove that cap and loosen the part that holds the central column in place, and pull the entire central column up and out of the tripod. Then reinsert it upside down -- with the top facing the ground -- tighten the part that holds it in place, put the end cap back on, and then connect your camera to the plate.
1236452
I don't remember. I'm guessing it is, but I returned the tripod because it's very short.
111504
Nope. The Central pole column has a built in end cap with a hook at the end so the pole will not fully come out. It just adjusts up and down. If you want to get close to the floor you would have to adjust the legs out. It gets low but it has it's limitations. If you want to do macro and have the camera lens right above your subject this tripod will not work. Depending on your ball head you might be able to achieve a better angle. Hope all this helps.
1205722
Yes. There are threaded holes on the bottom of the bracket for your tripod.
1350108
Yes, it can be removed, and even taken apart. Some of the fluid heads on these tripods can come a little tight, and there are step-by-step instructions that you can find easily enough online detailing how to loosen them up a bit. You basically just have to loosen the large retaining bolt that runs through the pan mechanism. (Looking at the underside of the Head, you'll see hole which shows the top of a large slotted bolt. I loosened this by a 1/4 turn - which was really tight and required lots of force to budge it). Hope this helps to answer your question!
343840
I bought this tripod for a friend, so don't have it anymore, but I thought it was on the low side and that's with the center column extended. Probably that's the 52" they refer to?
1656095
Yes, the column can slide along its length. However, if you are using the offset mode with a heavy camera and extend the column fully, you will want to use a stone bag or some other source of weighting to keep the tripod from tipping over.
1943412
Yes, but it's only one screw, you can remove with our hand... It's a big one, place where tripod fixing and still allowed you attach the tripod...