SLIK PRO 500 BHX w/ PBH-525DS ball head

The SLIK PRO 500 BHX tripod features the SLIK PBH-525DS compact professional ball head, which comes with an Arca-Swiss style quick release system for mounting the camera. This tripod has a 8.8 lbs capacity, which can hold most full sized professional DSLRs with an attached standard lens. It features a standard easy grip ball lock lever, and a tension adjustment knob to fine-tune the drag on the ball movement. There is a separate panoramic lock on the base so the camera can still turn in a panning movement once the ball is leveled or placed at the desired angle. There are also 360 degree markings around the base for measuring angles. It has Aluminum-Magnesium-Titanium alloy legs for superior stability, and a 40% greater strength to weight ratio than standard aluminum. This lightweight makes this tripod easy to travel with. The PRO 500 BHX also has secure, speed-release level-action leg locks for quick set up. It has a gearless center column and 3-position, adjustable angle leg locks that allow the tripod to be used on uneven ground or even steps. The center column comes in two threaded pieces that unscrew to convert the top piece to a short column. This, combined with the adjustable leg angle locks, allows the tripod to be lowered to just 13.8 inches for very low angle photography