Winter 2004-5 - Karlu Photographic

Sherpa series
Well-finished quality tripods featuring die-cast
components, aluminium leg sections, quickrelease
platform and side lever leg locks, and
titanium bronze finish. The pan and tilt head
is removeable.
Sherpa 250
The left hand pan/tilt handle allows control of
the head while the right hand is free for camera
controls. The pan head is removeable for
attachment to the bottom of the geared
centre column (feature common to all
models). Length extended 154cm; closed
59.5cm. Weight 2.1kg. VES250 £59.95
Sherpa 450
A taller version of the 250, with 3-section legs,
geared centre column. Length extended 172cm;
closed 65cm. Weight 2.2kg. VES450 £69.95
All Sherpa tripods now include a
carry case with shoulder strap
Sherpa 600
With 3 different leg angles, and a sliding splittable
centre column (which can also be inverted to allow the
head to get right down to the ground), the 600 allows
low level operation to 29cm height. Length extended
165cm; closed 65cm. VES600 £79.50
FAX: 01420 543 544
QB-157 spare quick
release plate for all
Sherpa quick release pan
heads VEQB157 £9.95
Sherpa 750
Has all the versatility of the 600, but with 4-section
legs, folds to a very compact 54cm. Each leg has 3
angle settings, and with the splittable and geared
centre column, working height can be as low as 28cm.
This is a versatile and lightweight tripod, ideal for
field use. Length extended 155cm; closed 54cm.
weight 2.2kg. VES750 £87.50
Tripod accessories
The Tripod Hammock
The invention of Mr Sidney Cripps, this is
not just a stone bag, but a way of weighing
down a tripod, and getting at your
equipment more easily. Supplied with
three different methods of attachment,
and will accept all but the very largest
types of camera bag. CPTH £14.95
Silvestri Tripod Pouch
Great for holding odds and ends, dark
slides, CD writers/hard drives, or packs of
sandwiches whilst working from a tripod.
Constructed from tough padded nylon,
overall size is 35x30cm, with front pockets
15x13x4cm and top webbing compartment.
Attaches by sewn-in velcro straps.
SVPS2 £29.00
TRIPODS
Op/tech Tripod Strap
Loops around each end and will fit most
models. Large neoprene pad reduces the
apparent weight, and the design allows
the tripod to hang vertically or horizontally.
Quick disconnects. OPTS £17.95
Peli 28 tripod case
Made from tough padded nylon with large
side pockets for accessories, strong selfrepairing
zippers, and webbing strap. Int.
dimensions 70Lx13.5Hx13.5W cm.
PEB28 £32.95
Oyster tripod cases
Well-padded cases in black nylon complete
with shoulder strap and hanging loop.
Medium case Internal size 56L x 10W x
10D cm
OY4872 £14.95
Large case Internal size 76L x 12.5W x
11.5D cm
OY4874 £18.95
166 Apron Support
Three compartments help organise your
odds and ends (or stones in high winds!).
Fits most
tripods –
not just
Manfrotto
models.
MA166
£24.95
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