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Rent NowThe Vintage VIVO 9-Section Elevator Chrome Tripod w/ Pan Head & Case is a Japanese-made camera support produced in the 1950s-60s, prized by collectors today for its elegant chrome finish and well-engineered telescoping mechanism. It’s designed for use with vintage SLR and other film cameras of its era, offering compact, portable support for photographers on the go.
The tripod uses a 9-section telescoping leg design, allowing it to collapse down to a small, travel-friendly size while extending to a substantial working height, with reported maximum heights varying by specific example from around 41 inches up to roughly 130cm (just over 4 feet), reflecting slight variations across different production runs and configurations. A pan/tilt head tops the tripod, allowing for adjustable camera angles and smooth positioning once set up, and the set includes a fitted carrying case for storage and transport.
Build quality centers on chrome-plated metal construction, giving the tripod a polished, durable appearance along with the smooth, well-engineered telescoping action the brand became known for. Some examples include a knurled-edge leg design and a built-in shutter release cable mount, a feature found on earlier production versions of this tripod, while later versions omit this mount.
Because this is a vintage item produced decades ago, exact specifications such as maximum height, weight capacity, and other finer details can vary between individual units and production years, so photographers and collectors should confirm these details against the specific tripod in hand.
Key Features
– 9-section telescoping elevator tripod
– Chrome-plated metal construction
– Pan/tilt head for adjustable camera positioning
– Compact collapsed size for travel and portability
– Made in Japan (1950s-60s production era)
– Some versions include a built-in shutter release cable mount (varies by production run)
– Exact height and specifications vary by individual example
