Vanguard tripods

caduckgunner

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Posted: 6/11/2026 2:45:56 PM EDT

Thoughts on them? Pros? Cons?

vicrattlehead

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Posted: 6/11/2026 6:14:25 PM EDT

[#1]

I own several $5k+ Sachtler tripods. If I'm going for low cost/lightweight, I only purchase/trust Manfrotto, SmallRig or Ulanzi. SmallRig is the most robust of the Chinese tripods IME.

KILLERB6

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Posted: 6/12/2026 8:00:42 AM EDT

[Last Edit: KILLERB6][Edited] [#2]

Since you’re in the PR sub: RRS.

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Jetpig

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Posted: 6/12/2026 9:00:50 AM EDT

[#3]

I am enjoying the Lefoto 364C with the 2V 65MM head. Not the lightest but very nice. I'd stay away from the extendable centerpost and keep with the 3 legs up to the head. The centerpost ones are not as stable.

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