Folded length: 628 mm (24.75 ")
Maximum height: 1746 mm (68.75 ")
Maximum height (with center column down): 1498 mm (59 ")
Minimum height: 463 mm (18.25 ")
Weight: 6.04 pounds (2.74 kg)
Leg angles: 3
Leg sections: 4
Maximum load: 8.8 pounds (4 kg)
Distance between tripod feet at full leg extension: 41 inches when set at default foot angle
Area covered by tripod when all three legs are at full extension: ~ 728 square inches set at default foot angle
The perfect tripod should be stable yet lightweight and easy to operate, requiring minimal knob and lever turning. The Celestron Regal was designed to be your perfect tripod. It is lightweight (6.04 lbs) and compact, yet can hold up to almost 9 lbs of equipment.
The Celestron Regal tripod is topped with a bi-directional fluid flat head. The single handle facilitates head movement, while two knobs, located on the same side of the head, make it easy to adjust pan and tilt tension. A quick release plate with standard 1/4-20 thread mount makes it easy to attach a telescope, binocular, camera or small telescope to the tripod. The quick release plate also functions as a balance rail that allows you to balance the optics when placed on the tripod. For added peace of mind, the quick release plate has a safety mechanism that prevents it from sliding completely off the head without pressing the release button.
The Regal Tripod's aluminum legs are fully adjustable, not only in length, but also in angle. Each leg is made up of four sections that can be shortened or lengthened with the turn of a simple locking lever. This makes it easy to make the tripod a little taller or a little shorter as terrain or needs change. Each leg can also be set at three different angles. If the location where you need to set up your tripod is not perfectly flat, the ability to adjust the angle of one or more legs makes all the difference.
With the center column fully extended, the maximum height achieved is nearly 69 inches (59 inches with the column down). The Regal Tripod's center column does more than raise and lower. The lower end of the column has a retractable balance hook. This simple device can make all the difference in the stability of your tripod, especially on windy days. Simply hang something heavy from the hook such as a backpack and you will be amazed at the difference. When the hook is not needed, it retracts into the center column to stay neat and out of the way.
Two of the legs come with padded bandages, which provide protection for your shoulder when carrying and make it more comfortable to make adjustments during cold weather. The legs also feature retractable spiked feet with the ability to switch from rubber feet to spiked feet if the terrain requires it with the simple twist of the rubber pad.
Other features include bubble levels, located on the top of the tripod as well as on the side of the pan head, and a carrying case. The carrying case is the perfect place to store your tripod when not in use and makes it easy to carry using the shoulder strap.
