PREFERED TRIPOD AND HEAD SYSTEM OF BILL ODDIE!!!MASTER CLASSIC (D3) (Complete with FREE Master Classic "one touch" Head worth £39.99!)
This practical model comes with grooved tubular legs and a rack and pinion centre column. The Master Classic does not come with leg braces, so you can adjust the position of each leg separately. A convenient feature when setting up on uneven terrain.
Length closed 65cm
Extended 163cm
Weight 2.55kgMaster CLassic Head
One of the features that have made the MASTER CLASSIC such an
enduring legend with photographers and birdwatchers world-wide is its head.
The 2-way pan head has traditional all-metal construction with simple sturdy
one lever operation. When released, the head can move in two directions, it
can tilt up and down and pan left or right. These directions of movement
make the head an ideal choice for long telephoto lenses, like 300mm f/2.8,
400mm f/5.6 or 500mm f/4.5. Following a subject, such as a bird in flight, is
easy with this head. The tension of movement can be adjusted by turning the
release lever slightly to match the weight of the camera and lens being used.
The camera mount plate, while not removable, has a small release lever on
one side that allows the mount plate to rotate 360&Mac176; and be locked
down at any point.
The camera mount post is spring-loaded and can be adjusted by turning the
tensioner to match the tread depth of the lens or camera being used. This
allows for more secure mounting of heavy equipment on the head.
Camera mounting screw U1/4
Tripod mounting screw U1/4
Height 130mm
Weight 700g