TRIPOD FEATURES

Over the past 60 years, Davis & Sanford has built up a diverse line of well-engineered, sturdy tripods: from low-priced, high value tripods for the weekend snapshooter to versatile, rugged tripods for around-the-clock professionals, and everything in between. Plus, Davis & Sanford provides a variety of platforms, tripod heads and accessories to meet a range of specialized applications. Tripods ordered in quantity can be modified or customized according to a customer's needs. All Davis & Sanford tripods and support systems share some important features.

Strong, yet lightweight, materials such as aircraft-quality aluminum and high-tech synthetics  provide excellent durability and functionality. Powder-coated or anodized protective finishes resist abrasion under the heaviest use. Ten-year warranty on all tripods gives customers complete confidence in their purchases.  Listed below are detailed descriptions of many of our tripods.  If you would like to see additional tripods, click here (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).  To see part numbers and suggested list prices on our full line of Davis and Sanford Tripods, click here (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

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LIGHTWEIGHT SERIES Tripods ($19.95 to $69.95 Suggested Retail)
This series combines lightweight, compact designs with sturdy construction. Easily maneuverable and perfect anywhere-especially in tight places. Materials have an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. The Traveler, Explorer and Ranger have a titanium color finish, and come complete with heads. Backed by a ten-year warranty. Altogether, this series offers excellent value at each price point.

Traveler Tripod                                                 Suggested List Price 39.95
    · Perfect for digital, video and still cameras weighing up to 4 pounds.
    · 20mm-diameter aluminum, 3-section legs.
    · 3-way pan head with bubble level included.
    · Quick release leg locks and geared center post for
        fast, sure operation.
    · Maximum Height: 50"
    · Max. Load: 4 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 20"
    · Minimum Height: 21"
    · Weight: 2 lbs.

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Explorer Tripod                                                 Suggested List Price 49.95
    · Photo/digital/video tripod.
    · 23mm-diameter aluminum, 3-section legs.
    · Quick snap leg locks.
    · Leg support brace.
    · 3-way head: 2-way tilt plus pan.
    · Quick release plate.
    · Bubble level.
    · 10" geared centerpost.
    · Carry handle.
    · Maximum Height: 59"
    · Max. Load: 4 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 22"
    · Minimum Height: 23"
    · Weight: 2.5 lbs.

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 Ranger Tripod                                                 Suggested List Price 69.95
    · Perfect for digital, video and still cameras weighing up to 7 lbs.
    · 27mm-diameter aluminum, 3-section legs.
    · 3-way fluid head: 360° pan and 2-way tilt.
    · Rubber/retractable spike feet, bubble level, locking center struts
      and carrying handle.
    · Maximum Height: 64"
    · Max. Load: 7 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 23"       
    · Minimum Height: 25"
    · Weight: 4 lbs.            

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Trailblazer Monopod                                         Suggested List Price 29.95
    · Perfect for cameras, scopes, and equipment up to 7 lbs.
    · 4 sections with quick-snap locks and
        rubber/retractable spike bottom.
    · Foam handle with strap for easy handling.
    · Black anodized finish.
    · Maximum Height: 68"
    · Max. Load: 7 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 21"
    · Minimum Height: 21"       
    · Weight:1lb.   
    · Stud: 1/4"-20       

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"ProSumer"/Professional Photo/Video TRIPODS - Rugged, heavy duty tripods that offer all the features the serious amateur or professional demands. All-metal construction, without being heavy or bulky. Black anodized finish. Plus, our ten-year warranty.

Magnum XL Tripod with Head    Suggested List Price144.95
    · The perfect all-purpose photo, video and digital tripod.
    · All metal construction, reversible center post.
    · "Easy grip" foam cushioned insulated legs, bubble level.
    · Lightweight, rugged.
    · 3-way photo/video/digital fluid head with quick release plate.
    · Maximum Height: 69 1/4"
    · Tripod Max. Load: 15 lbs. Head Max. Load: 9 lbs.   
    · Folded Length: 28"       
    · Minimum Height: 29 3/4"
    · Weight: 6 1/4 lbs.       

Super Brace Tripod with F10 Head     Suggested List Price199.95
    · Perfect for 8mm through full-sized camcorders, field
        cameras, medium format cameras, SLRs, telescopes.
    · Center brace with lock provides adjustable leg spread
        up to an ultra-stable 47 1/2".
    · Reversible lift-type center column for low angle work.
    · F-10 fluid head insures satin-smooth pan and tilt action.
    · Maximum Height: 61"
    · Max. Load: 12 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 22"       
    · Minimum Height: 23 1/2"
    · Weight: 6 1/3 lbs.
    Optional Accessories
    Dollies - W4, W4DX

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Compac C Tripod                               Suggested List Price164.95
(head sold separately)
    · Perfect for field cameras, medium format, SLRs,
        telescopes, full sized camcorders
    · Pivoting flat/pointed feet adjust to any terrain or
        any indoor/outdoor setup.
    · Rectangular closed channel leg sections for
        maximum strength.
    · Reliable lift-type center column.
    · Cross brace with lock for maximum stability.
    · Maximum Height: 63·
    · Tripod Max. Load: 30 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 22·       
    · Minimum Height: 23 3/4·
    · Weight: 5 1/4 lbs.
    Optional Accessories
    Heads - RTH2, SH200S, FM25, H4, F10
    Wheels - CW2, CW4D
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Compac Gear Tripod with F10 Head   Suggested List Price 305.95
    · Perfect for field cameras, medium format, SLRs,
        telescopes, full-sized camcorders.
    · Pivoting flat/pointed feet adjust to any terrain,
        and tight spaces indoors.
    · Leg mechanism design sheds sand and
        grit easily.
    · Self-locking gear mechanism provides precise, silky
        smooth, "No-Drift" elevation adjustment.
    · Cross brace with lock for maximum stability.
    · F-10 fluid head insures satin-smooth pan and tilt action.
    · Maximum Height: 63"
    · Tripod Max. Load: 30 lbs. Head Max. Load: 12 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 25 1/2"        
    · Minimum Height: 26 3/4"
    · Weight: 6 1/2 lbs.       
    Optional Accessories
    Wheels - CW2, CW4DX

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Challenger Tripod with F10 Head     Suggested List Price 269.95
    · Perfect for 8mm through full-sized camcorders, field
        cameras, medium format, SLRs, telescopes.
    · Self-locking worm gear mechanism provides precise,
        silky smooth, "No-Drift" elevation adjustment.
    · Designed for quick set-up.
    · Reliable, collet-type leg locks.
    · F-10 fluid head insures satin-smooth pan and tilt action.
    · Maximum Height: 59 3/4"
    · Tripod Max. Load: 25 lbs. Head Max. Load: 12 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 25"       
    · Minimum Height: 26 1/2"
    · Weight: 5 1/2 lbs.   
    Optional Accessories
    Dollies - W4, W4DX

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Challenger Tripod with H4 Head       Suggested List Price 289.95
    · Self-locking worm gear mechanism provides precise,
        silky smooth, "No-Drift" elevation adjustment.
    · Designed for quick set-up.
    · Reliable, collet-type leg locks.
    · H-4 spring head allows perfect balancing of camera,
        with spring damping system to prevent "dumping".
    · Maximum Height: 59 3/4"
    · Max. Load: 25 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 25"       
    · Minimum Height: 26 1/2"
    · Weight: 7 3/4 lbs.   
    Optional Accessories
    Dollies - W4, W4DX

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Dollypod Tripod with F10 Head   Suggested List Price  269.95
    · Perfect for 8mm through full-sized camcorders,
        medium format cameras, telescopes, SLRs.
    · F-10 fluid head eliminates jerky motions and provides
        smooth, professional-looking pan and tilt actions.
    · Self-locking, 1 3/8" geared center column ensures
        maximum rigidity and "No-Drift" operation.
    · Cross-bracing provides sharp, steady recording.
    · Maximum Height: 66 3/4"
    · Max. Load: 12 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 47"       
    · Minimum Height: 48 3/4"
    · Weight: 10 lbs.   

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Dollypod Tripod with H4 Head     Suggested List Price 319.95
    · Perfect for 8mm through full-sized camcorders,
        medium format cameras, telescopes, SLRs.
    · H-4 spring head allows for perfect balancing of
        camera with spring damping system to prevent
        "dumping".
    · Self-locking, 1 3/8" geared center column ensures
        maximum rigidity and "No-Drift" operation.
    · Cross-bracing provides sharp, steady recording.
    · Maximum Height: 66"
    · Max. Load: 25 lbs.
    ï Folded Length: 47 1/4"        
    ï Minimum Height: 48"
    ï Weight: 12 lbs.

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Pro Lift "A" Tripod       Suggested List Price  309.95
(head sold separately)
    · Perfect for long-roll portrait cameras, TV monitors,
        projection TVs, large format cameras, EFP/ENG
        cameras, TelePrompTers, cine cameras.
    · Spring-assisted center post provides quick and
        easy "floating action" height adjustment.
    · Safety latch automatically locks column in full down
        position.
    · Clamp-type leg locks are freeze-resistant and side
        mounted for fast, easy set-up.
    · Maximum Height: 54 1/2"
    · Max. Load: 50 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 24"       
    · Minimum Height: 25 1/2"
    ·    Weight: 8 3/4 lbs.   
    Optional Accessories
    Heads - V2, FM25, SH200, SH200S
    Ball Casters - BC, 2" or 4" wheels can be special ordered
    Platform - RD2

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Airlift Tripod                                      Suggested List Price 389.95
(head sold separately)
    · Perfect for long-roll portrait cameras, TV monitors,
        projection TVs, large format cameras, EFP/ENG
        cameras, TelePrompTers and cine cameras.
    · Gas cylinder in center post provides smooth and easy
        "floating action" height adjustment.
    · Safety latch automatically locks column in full down
        position.
    · Clamp-type leg locks are freeze-resistant and side
        mounted for fast and easy set-up.
    · Maximum Height: 54 1/2"
    · Max. Load: 50 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 24"       
    · Minimum Height: 25 1/2"
    · Weight: 9 lbs.
    Optional Accessories
    Heads - V2, FM25, SH200, SH200S
    Ball Casters - BC, 2" or 4" wheels can be special ordered
    Platform - RD2

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Pro Lift "A" Tripod with Spike Feet     Suggested List Price 319.95
(head sold separately)
    · Perfect for large telescopes and cameras for outdoor use.
    · Clamp-type leg locks are freeze-resistant and side
        mounted for fast, easy set-up.
    · Maximum Height: 54 1/2"
    · Max. Load: 50 lbs.
    · Folded Length: 24"       
    · Minimum Height: 25 1/2"
    ·    Weight: 8 3/4 lbs.   
    Optional Accessories
    Heads - V2, FM25, RD2, SH200, SH200S
    Ball Casters - BC, 2" or 4" wheels can be special ordered
    Platform - RD2
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