Really Right Stuff Ascend-14-PFQC center column with platform

Ascend-14-PFQC center column with platform for your Ascend-14 tripod

Sometimes a tripod is just missing that last bit of flexibility you want when you’re on the go. That’s exactly where the Really Right Stuff Ascend-14-PFQC center column with platform comes in. It’s designed as a modular quick column specifically for the Ascend-14 tripod and features an integrated 3/8"-16 mounting platform on which you can attach heads, leveling bases, or other compatible accessories directly. No detours, no fiddling.

The center column is engineered to integrate seamlessly into the Ascend-14 system. You get a stable, precisely guided column that supports your camera securely while remaining quick to adjust. Especially when you switch between portrait and landscape, landscape and macro, or photo and video, this modular solution really makes a difference—in a good way.

Center column with platform for maximum stability and control

At its core, the Ascend-14-PFQC center column with platform is a precision tool: a solid center column with a flat, integrated platform that gives you a direct, play-free connection to your tripod head. The 3/8"-16 screw is the standard in professional photography and videography, which means you can use a wide range of heads and adapters.

We see this center column as a sensible upgrade when you work with long focal lengths, heavy cameras, or a sensitive video setup. The platform provides a flat, torsion-resistant support so your system doesn’t get thrown off by minor bumps or wind. Stability you can actually see in your images.

Modular quick column for the Ascend-14 tripod

The Ascend-14-PFQC is deliberately designed as a modular quick column. That means you can install or remove it as needed, adjust it, pack it in a travel-friendly way, and tailor your Ascend-14 tripod to each trip. Sometimes ultra-compact, sometimes with full working height—whatever the day calls for.

Particularly practical is the fast adjustability: you can change the height in just a few simple steps, without endless screwing or awkward fumbling. Anyone who works at dusk, in the studio with changing setups, or outdoors in the field knows how much time and frustration that saves. And yes, sometimes it really comes down to seconds when the light is just perfect.

With integrated 3/8"-16 mounting platform for versatile setups

The integrated 3/8"-16 mounting platform is the heart of this center column. You mount your ball head, geared head, or video head directly on the platform, without additional adapters. This reduces potential weak points in the setup and ensures clean, direct force transmission.

For you, that means: less play, less vibration, more precision. Whether you’re using a high-resolution full-frame camera, a mirrorless camera with telephoto lens, or a compact video rig, the platform is ready for it. And if you ever change or upgrade your gear, the 3/8"-16 standard keeps you flexible.

Precisely engineered for the Really Right Stuff Ascend-14 tripod

This center column is not just any accessory, but specifically designed for the Really Right Stuff Ascend-14 tripod. The fit, the clamping, the proportions—everything is tuned so your tripod can deliver its full performance. No improvised solutions, but a well-thought-out system.

If you already use an Ascend-14, the Ascend-14-PFQC center column integrates seamlessly. You gain extra working height and flexibility without losing the characteristic rigidity and torsional stiffness of the tripod. For many users, this is exactly the point at which a good tripod becomes a very versatile one.

Quality you can feel, made in the USA

The Ascend-14-PFQC center column with platform is made in the USA, and you can tell from many small details. The precise machining, the clean edges, the solid-feeling clamps—all of it feels well thought-out and durable. We’d say: more of a tool than just an accessory.

Really Right Stuff has been known for years for building high-quality tripods and components for demanding photographers and filmmakers. This center column fits right into that tradition. It’s robust enough for daily use, from the studio to mountain tours, and at the same time sensitive enough to inspire confidence even for long exposures or macro work.

For photographers and filmmakers who want to get more out of their tripod

Whether you’re shooting landscapes in the first light of dawn, capturing architecture at night, or working with smooth pans in video, a reliable center column with platform makes your setup noticeably more flexible. The Ascend-14-PFQC is made precisely for that: it expands your Ascend-14 tripod without changing its character.

We see it as a sensible investment for anyone who doesn’t just use their tripod occasionally, but regularly and with intention. Maybe not spectacular at first glance, but in everyday use one of those parts you eventually wouldn’t want to be without, because everything just runs that bit more smoothly.