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Velbon is expanding its range of carbon fiber tripod choices by offering the El Carmagne leg assemblies separately. These ultra-light full-size models are said to be among the lightest, most portable and affordable in their class. All are constructed of strong, durable, lightweight carbon fiber with magnesium body, have low-angle adjustment levers allowing extreme grounder capability with minimum heights mere inches off the ground, and provide heavy-duty 12-pound load capacity. Other features include robust flip-lock levers for quick leg adjustment, easy to read leg length adjustment marks, a removable split/lift center column with accessory hook, and neoprene grips on all legs for comfortable cold-weather handling.

The Velbon El Carmagne 530A ($ 389.95 sugg. List) is as 3-section tripod with a maximum height of 60.8 inches, minimum operating height of 6.3 inches, center column length of 17.5 inches, folded length of 20.9 inches, and a weight of 2.8 pounds.

The Velbon El Carmagne 540A ($ 399.95 sugg. List) is a 4-section tripod with a maximum height of 54.3 inches, minimum operating height of 5.4 inches, center column length of 14.0 inches, folded length of 16.5 inches, and a weight of 2.7 pounds.

The Velbon El Carmagne 630A ($ 429.95 sugg. List) is 3-section tripod with a maximum height of 64.2 inches, minimum operating height of 5.0 inches, center column length of 15.5 inches, folded length of 22.4 inches, and a weight of 3.4 pounds.

The Velbon El Carmagne 640A ($ 449.95 sugg. List) is a 4-section tripod with a maximum height of 61.4 inches, minimum operating height of 4.3 inches, center column length of 15.5 inches, folded length of 17.7 inches, and a weight of 3.2 pounds.

All four new Velbon El Carmagne carbon fiber and magnesium tripods come with a tripod case, accessory hook and stone bag.

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