Velbon
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IndustryPhotographic accessories and tripods
Founded11 March 1955
Key people
Ken Nakatani (President & CEO)Websitevelbon.net
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| Industry | Photographic accessories and tripods |
|---|---|
| Founded | 11 March 1955 |
Key people | Ken Nakatani (President & CEO) |
| Website | velbon.net |
Velbon (full name: Velbon Tripod Co., Ltd.) is a manufacturer of photographic accessories, specialising in tripods. The company is based in Japan.[1] It was established in 1955 as Mitsuboshi Co., Ltd..
The trademark "Velbon" was registered in 1958.[2] The company name is a combination of Japanese pronunciation of 'very' and the French: bon, lit. 'good'.[3]
Velbon produces tripods, monopods, tripod heads, and other stands and accessories for cameras, video cameras and smartphones.
Velbon Sherpa 600R camera tripod
Velbon mini tripod
Velbon RUP-43 monopod
Velbon pan/tilt converter
Velbon DX-888 Digital tripod
