The velbon ex 530 tripod with phd 56q head is part of the lightweight entry level ex generation of velbon tripods for beginner and advanced photographers the velbon ex 530 is a 3 leg section aluminium tripod with phd 46q 3 way pan head capable of supporting cameras and camcorders weighing up to 4kg the legs when fully extended will give you a height of 1242cm the height of the tripod can be raised even further by twisting the crank to increase the height of the adjustable centre column t