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Aluminium tripod with pivoting centre column and fluid video head, three-section legs with angle locks

3Pod

3Pod Orbit Tripod with Q3 Fluid Video Head camera kit

SKU CH-BMEC-2WNB8

A camera kit whose centre column pivots away from the legs for overhead, low-angle and macro work, with independent leg angles of 35, 60 and 85 degrees and a fluid video head

  • Orbit Overhead Shot System pivots the shaft away from the body for low-angle and overhead shots
  • Shaft rotates independently of the head for smooth pans, tilts and panoramas
  • Each leg locks at 35°, 60° or 85° for stability on uneven ground
  • Built-in bubble level on the top plate helps level the tripod quickly
  • One leg features a soft grip for comfortable handling in cold weather

Orbit Overhead Shot System

The 3Pod Orbit tripod kit includes a Q3 fluid video head and a centre shaft that pivots away from the legs. This design enables low-angle, overhead and macro compositions without moving the tripod base. The shaft also rotates independently of the head for smooth pans, tilts and panoramas.

Leg angle locks and stability

Each leg offers three independent angle settings at 35, 60 and 85 degrees for secure placement on uneven ground, inclines or steps. A bubble level on the top plate assists precise levelling. One leg features a soft grip surface for comfortable handling in cold conditions. Retractable foot spikes provide extra grip on soft surfaces.

Fixed-height and weight limits

The tripod suits videographers who need versatile camera positioning from a single support. It does not serve users who require a centre column that extends vertically for extra height, nor those needing a higher load capacity than the Q3 head provides.

Highlights

  • Orbit Overhead Shot System pivots the shaft away from the body for low-angle and overhead shots
  • Shaft rotates independently of the head for smooth pans, tilts and panoramas
  • Each leg locks at 35°, 60° or 85° for stability on uneven ground
  • Built-in bubble level on the top plate helps level the tripod quickly
  • One leg features a soft grip for comfortable handling in cold weather

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I attach the Q3 Fluid Video Head to the Orbit Overhead Shot System, and which step is often missed?

Mount the head on the pivoting shaft, then lock the shaft rotation collar before levelling with the bubble level; skipping the collar lock lets the shaft spin during pans.

What part of the 3Pod Orbit Tripod will need maintenance or replacement after heavy use?

The leg-angle locks at 35°, 60° and 85° and the removable foot covers or spikes wear first; clean grit from the locks and swap covers when the rubber degrades.

What limit appears first when I keep the Orbit Overhead Shot System extended horizontally for long shoots?

The shaft’s pivot joint develops play before the leg locks or bubble level, so re-tighten the pivot tension knob between takes to stop drift.

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