Velbon Announces Ultra Series Tripods

May 20, 2004 | Mark Goldstein | General | Comment |

Velbon Ultra Series TripodsCompact and ultra lightweight, featuring Velbon’s patented simple & quick “twist lock” leg system. The ULTRA and LUXi tripods are the ULTIMATE travel tripods.

ULTRA MAXI F
The Velbon Ultra Maxi F is the new tripod for photographers on the move. The F model folds to a very compact size of just 36cm. - small enough to fit into most outfit bags or backpacks. Using a very compact, but highly refined, pan and tilt head, this tripod extends to a full height of 152.5cm.

It features the unique, patented, Velbon “Twist Lock” leg system - a simple, quick twist and pull allows you to extend each leg in one movement. Another twist locks the legs. This tripod also features a splittable centre column and multi angle legs allowing a low level operational height of just 16.5cm.

PH-237Q HEAD
Compact 4 way Pan/Tilt Head ?Revolver? head (pat.p)
Compact & Lightweight
Die-cast aluminium alloy
Quick Release platform
Single handle locking for pan & tilt action
Unique left & right vertical tilting action
Suitable for 35mm, Digital & Video usage
Weight: 245g

ULTRA MAXI SF
The Ultra Maxi SF is the lightest of the four Ultra models, weighing 0.75kg, and has a folded length of 32.7cms. This tripod takes portability of tripods into a new dimension. Not only are the size and weight incredible, but using Velbon?s patented ?Twist Lock? leg system and PH-243 ball and socket head, this tripod can be ready for work in seconds.The Utra Maxi SF features a splittable centre column and multi angle legs allowing a low level operational height of just 15.7cm, but fully extended it reaches a useful height of 122cm.

PH-243 BALL & SOCKET HEAD
Die-cast aluminium alloy
Compact & lightweight
Single lever locking
Suitable for 35mm & Digital
Weight: 108

ULTRA LUXI F
With a top leg diameter of 24mm the Ultra Luxi F is a compact, sturdy, yet lightweight tripod suitable for the new, modern digital SLR and most other camera systems for the discerning photographer.

The pan and tilt head, together with three spirit levels and twin handles, gives a degree of accuracy, usually seen only in top level, professional tripods. The Ultra Luxi F features the unique, patented, Velbon ?Twist Lock? leg system - a simple, quick twist and pull allows you to extend each leg in one movement. Another twist locks the legs. This tripod also features a splittable centre column and multi angle legs allowing a low level operational height of 19cm. Maximum height is an excellent 161cm.

PH-145Q 4-WAY PANHEAD FOR LUXI F
Die-cast aluminium alloy
Compact & lightweight
Twin handle locking
Triple spirit levels
Quick release platform
Suitable for 35mm/Digital/Video
Weight: 442g

ULTRA LUXI SF
The Ultra Luxi SF uses the 24mm leg tubing of the Luxi F for it?s unique sturdiness and is supplied with a PH-243 ball and socket head to give the photographer full flexibility when using this tripod. With a compact size of 34.2cm when folded, it will extend to a maximum height of 121cm.

The Luxi SF is a durable and portable tripod to meet the requirements of most serious photographers. The Ultra Luxi SF features Velbon?s patented, ?Twist Lock? leg system, a splittable centre column and multi angle legs allowing a low level operational height of just 17.8cm.

PH-243 BALL & SOCKET HEAD
Die-cast aluminium alloy
Compact & lightweight
Single lever locking
Suitable for 35mm & Digital
Weight: 108g