VEO PH-28 ARCA COMPATIBLE 2-WAY PAN HEAD FOR SPOTTING SCOPES ON FULL SIZED TRIPODS

VEO PH-28 ARCA COMPATIBLE 2-WAY PAN HEAD FOR SPOTTING SCOPES ON FULL SIZED TRIPODS

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Overview

The VEO PH-28 2-way pan head is a smooth and solid head that is great for a full-sized tripod. With all the locking control in the handle, you can follow a bird in flight and lock down with one hand, while keeping the focus and zoom just right with your other hand. 

  • Comfortable, telescopic textured handle for easy grip, even in damp or cold conditions
  • Supports a maximum load capacity of up to 8kg
  • Control vertical tilt and panning through the handle
  • Arca Swiss compatible quick release system
  • Super compact quick release plate with non-twist spring pin
  • Weighs just 630g with a 58mm base

For a a smaller travel tripod we would recommend the super compact VEO PH-24 with a 42mm base, and for a mid sized tripod we would recommend a VEO PH-26 with a 50mm base.

Vanguard's VEO PH-28 2-way pan head is the perfect choice for using a spotting scope on a full sized tripod.

This 2-way pan head CNC machined from lightweight aluminium alloy that delivers a maximum load capacity of up to 8kg, more that enough for any spotting scope.

All the movement is controlled by the one telescopic handle. Turning the handle anti-clockwise releases the lock, allowing the head to pan 360° and tilt from -90° to +30°. This delivers a smooth, intuitive movement and allows you to use one hand to follow a bird in flight, then lock off the movement when the bird has landed, while your other hand is free to control the focus and zoom on your spotting scope.

The head includes a long, slim Arca compatible QS-71P quick shoe with a non-twist spring pin that is designed for the foot of a spotting scope or long camera lens. The position of the 1/4" thread can be adjusted to ensure that the spring pin can slot into the non-twist hole on the base of any spotting scope.  Fitted properly, this ensures that the quick release plate doesn't come lose in use.

Many manufacturers are designing the foot of their spotting scopes to be Arca compatible,  This means you can attach the spotting scope directly to this tripod head without the need for the quick release plate for the most secure hold.

You can also use this head for your binoculars, with a suitable adaptor, such as the VEO BA-185

It can also be used for a camera. To make it a 3-way pan head, we'd recommend using a QS-74 quick shoe, as this has 4-sides that fit into the clamp and allow the camera to be positioned in the clamp in a position that allows landscape photographs

To attach to a tripod, there is a 3/8" thread hole in the base, with a 1/4" adaptor, allowing it to fit any tripod. That said, with a 58mm base, this head is designed for full sized tripods.  For smaller tripods we'd recommend the VEO PH-26 which has a 50mm base.

All in all, this is a great tripod head to make the most of your spotting scope in the field.

Head Style 2-way Spotting Scope pan head 2-way Spotting Scope pan head
Handles 1 1
Arca Swiss Compatible Yes Yes
Quick Release Plate QS-55P QS-55P
Maximum Load Capacity 17.3 lbs 8kg
Separate Pan-Lock No No
Friction Control No No
Swivel 360° 360°
Tilt -90° to +30° -90° to +30°
Spirit Bubble Levels 1 1
Length 9 inches 230mm
Width 3 9/10 inches 100mm
Height 3 1/3 inches 85mm
Base Diameter 2 1/3 inches 58mm
Head Attachment Thread 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch (global standard)
Weight 1.4 lbs 630g
Accessories Quick release plate and 1/4" to 3/8" adaptor Quick release plate and 1/4" to 3/8" adaptor
Suitable For Spotting Scope Yes Yes
Suitable For Mirrorless No (no separate pan lock) No (no separate pan lock)
Suitable For DSLR No (no separate pan lock) No (no separate pan lock)
Suitable For Pro Kit No (no separate pan lock) No (no separate pan lock)
Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
Extended Warranty 10 Years 10 Years
Series VEO Heads VEO Heads
Colour Black Black
Other Ideal for spotting scopes (Endeavor HD and VEO HD spotting scopes slot in without the need for a quick release plate) Ideal for spotting scopes (Endeavor HD and VEO HD spotting scopes slot in without the need for a quick release plate)
Applications Birdwatching Birdwatching

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