Can you remove the center column and still attach the ballhead to the tripod? If yes, what height would that give you?
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Yes you can. I did it a couple days ago. With the legs splayed out and the ballhead attached, it's roughly 5 inches off the ground. It's an estimate because I didn't measure it.
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Timothy, the first answer is no. However, you may wish to consider an alternative, illustrated in this video: http://youtu.be/lbeHHNO-qMA
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Yes. You can remove the center column. They have a separate attachment you use that is about 4inches long in order to still attach the ball head. With that price attached you can get it about 4 inches from the ground from what I recall.
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To tilt the center column, 1. pull the column all the way out and then push in the little release button (on the column) to raise the column almost out of the tripod 2. Release the lever and tip the column to your desired angle. 3. Now you can adjust the column however close the center of the tripod or out as far as it will go. It definitely has to be fully extended to tilt, but after it's tilted, you can move the column in or out. This tripod is great.
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Maximum height without a ballhead is 48" with center column in the lowest position....57" with center column in the highest position. With my Manfrotto 498RC2 ball head, you can add another 5" to each of those measurements. The tripod weigh's about 6.5 lbs. I love mine. Sturdy, great for strapping to my day pack, and I can put it in an airline carry-on if I have too!
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The ball head does unscrew from the tripod leaving a threaded post that would allow the head to be changed provided the post and threads are the same. sorry I don't know the size of the threaded post.
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I ended up getting a ballhead because the grip is too big--i want it to be smaller profile and portable. I got the Manfrotto head 494RC2. It's a smaller base than designed for this tripod but it works and is cheap: Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release Replaces Manfrotto 484RC2
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I don't understand the question. I use this tripod with a manfrotto ball head and it works fine
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Yes, The ball head cann be replaced and the mount screw is 1/4" and 3/8th". I replaced mine to a manfrotto 482 (very small) head to make it even lighter. I have gone back to the original head for more strength. Love this tripod for travel!Herb Booth
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The half ball is not removable but you can use a Manfrotto 325n bowl adapter to be able to mount on a flat surface tripod. You can find the 325n on Amazon by doin a search for ASIN: B000EZZM2C
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Like another answer, I'm not sure what is a slider. I assume you want the center column to adjust to a horizontal position. Yes, it will do that and then you can adjust the distance from the tripod to the head.
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I looked at my Rokinon monopod. Like my tripods, it has a shoe with a camera screw that detaches from the unit. I haven't ever given much thought to using a 'ball head' on a monopod.
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It all depends, are you able to remove the mount from your current tripod? If so, you may just need the 1/4 to 3/8 adapter that the others mentioned.
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If your tripod has the standard 1/4"-20 stud, then yes. If not, you can fasten it to the tripod with a converter after you deduce the screw and thread specs.
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Has anyone figured out how to contact the manufacturer? Ours came with a screw missing! The tripod cannot be brought to its full height without it...
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The weight that the tripod will support with the center column at 90 degrees will depend on the angle of the legs, as well as the length of the center column extension. The head that you choose will also have an effect on the weight that it can support. Visit the manufacturers website to get more detailed information http://www.vanguardworld.com/index.php
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Yes with this system you can either remove the included Plate holder mount , or you can do like me and put a plate on the bottom of a head and use it either way with or without Tripod head I like doing it this way for versatility.
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Start by raising the center column about half way. Then using the smaller allen wrench included with the tripod, loosen the three screws on the under side of the head. These are rather easy to find with the column raised. once they are loosened, simply unscrew the ball head assembly from the top of the column and then screw it onto the threaded screw at the bottom of the column. When you have finished your photography unscrew the ball head assembly from the botton and re-install on the top. Remember to tighten the small screws under the mounting flange to secure the ball head again to the top of the tripod. The mounting flange on top is not meant to be removed and continued attempts to do so using tools you described, may damage it and diminish its functionality.
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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.