The ALTA PRO 2+ 263AGH Aluminum tripod kit combines the lightweight ALTA Pro 2+ 263at aluminum tripod legs with the multi-angle center column (MACC) and the ALTA gh-100 pistol grip ball head. The ALTA gh-100 pistol grip ball head is a uniquely styled head to VANGUARD and will appeal to many users in wedding, portrait, action and the Macro shot markets. This head allows you to lock, unlock and reposition your camera with one hand while making camera adjustments with the other. Its versatile movement provides almost limitless positioning with 360 Degree panning and 90 Degree tilt. The built-in friction system is designed to accommodate changing equipment weights and balances. Its magnesium alloy construction provides lightweight, long-lasting durability! Panoramas can be shot with the ALTA gh-100. The top rotating platform enables a 360 Degree rotation with 72 click points for perfect panoramic pictures. This feature combined with your favorite stitching software gives you the added panoramic functionality if needed. The ALTA gh-100 head comes complete with the head, bubble levels and the ever-popular Arca style mounting plate. A reducing bushing is included in case you mount this head to a ¼”-20 screw thread or desire to mount a camera with a 3/8-16 thread receiver. Built for location and studio shooting, This tripod kit has a max. Load capacity of 13.2 pounds and ergonomic rubberized ¼ turn lock and unlock twist style leg locks. The built-in multi-angle center column with flexible movement angles ranging from 0-180 Degree provides you with limitless shooting possibilities. Multi Degree setting leg angle selection allow you complete flexibility to reach the maximum height of 68.25 inches or combined with the VANGUARD MACC get as low 9 inches.