For the first time series 3 is also offered in the basalt version. Scaled for professional equipment, medium format & DSLRs with 300mm lens up to 400mm maximum. With high maximum load capacity & outstanding torsional rigidity, Series 3 tripods are available in 3 & 4-section models at compact & standard level heights. Series 3 tripods are surprisingly lightweight & offer a good safety-stability margin that makes them popular alternatives to series 2 tripods. Series 3 tripods features a