Is the Velbon PH-159Q tripod head made of metal or plastic?
Asked 11/21/2010
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I’m trying to confirm the construction of the Velbon PH-159Q tripod head. Is it mostly metal or plastic?
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Plastic.
According to this table the PH-159Q head is used among other on the CX-560 tripod. You can find some information for example here, where it says that major components is made out of plastic.
There are some pretty good pictures in this review.
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The community answers conflict, but the most specific information provided points to the PH-159Q being largely plastic. One answer references Velbon material stating that the head used on the CX-560 has major components made of plastic, and cites photos/reviews supporting that impression. Another answer found specs for the similar PH-157Q listing die-cast metal construction, but that is a different model, so it isn’t reliable proof for the PH-159Q.
Based on the evidence given, the safest conclusion is that the PH-159Q appears to be mostly plastic, or at least to have major plastic components rather than being an all-metal head.
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