Velbon Sherpa 538 Strong and versatile tripods for both professionals and advanced amateurs.  Velbon SHERPA tripods are equipped with the 3-way panhead PH157Q with Quick-release platform system that incorporates some clever features such as a one-touch handle that allows locking of both pan and tilt movements with one twist. The handle is mounted on the left which allows the user to keep their right hand free to operate the camera. The Velbon Sherpa 538 comes compete with an oil fluid head, the FHD-51Q, which is ideal for digital scoping and camcorders.