Vanguard VEO 3 263AO Outdoor Aluminum Tripod for Optics or Cameras
The Vanguard VEO 3 263AO aluminum tripod represents the outdoors and optics branch of the VEO 3 family. With stronger legs and easy-clean leg locks, this workhorse tripod is made to meet Mother Nature at her worst while keeping your glass steady. This kit includes a VEO PH-28 two-way pan head, with smooth panning and easy-action tilt.
Key Features:
- Improved, stronger leg design can hold heavy loads
- Noise-free leg adjustments and silent, easy-clean leg locks
- 3 easy-set leg angles for sitting, kneeling, or standing
- Tripod leg converts to a monopod in 3 easy steps
- Includes a VEO PH-28 two-way pan head and QS-61P Quick Shoe plate (max load: 22 lbs.)
- 360° panoramic movement with smooth tilting helps you follow your subject from a distance
- New anti-drop system on the Arca-compatible Quick Shoe helps keep equipment safe
- Two 3/8” threads with enhanced stabilizing design on the canopy for accessories
- CNC-machined for precision and durability
Brave the outdoors with a steady sporting optics companion by your side, courtesy of the Vanguard VEO 3 tripod series. These tough and rugged outdoor tripods are built to withstand a heavy load without weighing your gear pack down. Designed for sporting optics such as spotting scopes, binoculars (with a BA-185 adapter, not included), or a monocular, these tripods are trustworthy to hold your precious glass without fear of drops or buckling. There are no gimmicks or unneeded bells and whistles with this tripod – just a steady, reliable, no-nonsense support that excels at its job in any environment.
Each Vanguard VEO 3 264AO/CO and VEO 3 263AO/CO comes with a smooth-panning VEO PH-28 head with a quick-release plate for quick equipment changes. – or you can mount your scope directly onto the Arca-compatible platform.
VEO 3 tripods are easy to maintain and built to last with easy-clean twist leg locks – so you can maximize its lifespan without heavy overhauling or tedious parts replacements.
When you need to move quickly in the field, you can convert one of the tripod legs into a monopod, quickly and easily.
As a bonus, each VEO 3 tripod comes with spiked feet to maximize stability on rough terrain, a deluxe carrying bag, a low-angle adapter, a 1/4”-to-3/8” adapter, and a hex key.
Technical specifications
| Arca-Swiss Compatible Head? |
YES |
| Bubble Level? |
YES |
| Center Column Plate Base Diameter |
58 mm |
| Color |
Black |
| Extended Height |
1760 mm |
| Folded Height |
710 mm |
| Included Head Model |
VEO PH-28 Two-Way Pan Head |
| Leg Diameter |
26 mm |
| Leg Lock Type |
Twist |
| Leg Sections |
3 |
| Material |
Aluminum |
| Maximum Load Capacity |
8 kg |
| Minimum Height |
240 mm |
| Converts to Monopod? |
YES |
| Monopod Height Range |
1010 - 1830 mm |
| Quick Shoe |
QS-61P |
| Standard Height (with center column down) |
1430 mm |
| Thread Size on Canopy |
3/8'' & 1/4'' |
| Item Weight |
2.4 kg |
In the box
- VEO 3 263AO Tripod, VEO PH-28 two-way pan head, QS-61P Quick Shoe plate
- Tripod bag,
- Spiked feet,
- 2 hex wrenches,
- Low-angle adapter,
- 3/8"-1/4" screw exchanger
Warranty & Manuals
Vanguard 1 year warranty.
