Vanguard Espod CX 203AGH  (Black, Supports Up to 3500 g)

The best you get in this budget. Bought it from a off line shop for 3400 as price increased in flipkart . It's very stedy, even with the column raised. Can easily take weight of 55-250 and body. Had checked silk and simpex tripod before buying this. Those looked really fragile. I don't really wanted my camera to get damaged. This one felt like a real deal. Recommending this tripod if you are a serious amateur photographer. Hight is almost 6feet when fully raised. Material is top notch.best f...

Been using it for a few days with my Nikon D7100+55-300/17-50 (body with battery pack)....no issues at all with the weight capabilities. Steady in windy conditions, but surely not a rock like a 055X or a Alta Pro. Build quality is solid aluminium and feels a lot more than its price. 4.5/5 for Build and Weight Bearing capacities!

I am 5 feet 10 inches and at full length, with center bar raised, its above my eye levels, mainly because perhaps of the battery pack. But height is not going to be ...

Bonus : Vanguard is shipping a tripod bag along with it now (Feb 2015)

pros :
(1) Light weight, durable, good paint job.
(2) Takes a DSLR with kit lens quite well.
(3) Good height.
(4) Disc based PAN movement, lockable.
(5) 3 sections.
(6) Head allows good freedom of movement, including tilt down.

Cons :
(1) It takes some practice to tighten the head knob, its screw type instead of lever type.

VERY SATISFIED with the tripod, at the specific ~4k price range.
Flipkart Shipping time, packin...

We all know Tripods are a necessity for any tact shots. For those who say otherwise, I recommend Calcium n protien supplements. Thanks to Flipkart, as always amazed me by delivering way ahead of schedule !! Well wrapped, untampered tripod box and not a single finger print on the product !! Over all an excellent service for an online purchase experience. 5 stars to Flipkart

Tripod having manufactured in China, is just as described in its description. Sturdy body, handles a NikonD7000 with Tok...

I just got the tripod today , after 4 days of waiting
pros
+great build
+good stability
+the ball head is very smooth
+the pistol type adjustment is great
+panning is also very smooth, rotates 360 degree
+value for money
+light weight
+vanguard has given me a bag free

cons
-legs are not locked
must buy if you are looking for easy to use tripod in a budget range

If your budget is upto Rs 500, just buy this. Very sturdy. I used it in hills, beach with salty sea water. No rusting. Very good stability even with a heavier zoom len's. Tripod height is very good. As it's a ball head tripod, there is a lot of control on head movement. You can point your camera in any direction you want.

After reading a recommendation by better photography magazine i placed an order to flipkart.I received it well packed and within one week of placing the order.
i have started using the product and would suggest that its a must buy for any photographer.
its amazingly simple to set up, very sturdy and and at this price point its a must have accessory for the serious photographer.