Really Right Stuff TA-2-QC Versa 2 center column

Really Right Stuff TA-2-QC Versa 2 center column for maximum flexibility

Sometimes the tripod is just missing a bit of height or mobility, without you wanting to rebuild the entire setup. This is exactly where the Really Right Stuff TA-2-QC Versa 2 center column comes in. It is specially designed for the RRS Versa Series 2 Mk2 tripods and noticeably expands their range of use without changing the system feel. You stay in your familiar workflow but gain significantly more leeway for framing and perspective.

Made in the USA, precision you notice while working

The TA-2-QC center column is manufactured entirely in the USA and follows the typical Really Right Stuff approach: it’s better to produce with a bit more effort and in return offer a solution that still runs smoothly even after years of hard use. You can feel this in the precise transitions, in the smooth guidance when adjusting, and in the fact that nothing rattles or wobbles when things get serious—whether in the studio, on the road, or outside on a drizzly hillside.

Easy conversion of your RRS Versa Series 2 Mk2 tripod

The installation is deliberately kept pragmatic so you don’t have to fiddle around for long. First, remove the existing mounting platform of your Versa tripod along with the hook underneath it. Then insert the TA-2-QC center column into the tripod shoulder. At the top of the center column, reattach the original mounting platform; at the bottom, reattach the retaining hook. This way your familiar tripod feel is preserved, just with the added height adjustment via the center column. No special tools, no complicated procedure—more like: quick conversion, keep working.

Compact dimensions with surprisingly low weight

With a length of 311 millimeters, or 31.1 centimeters, the TA-2-QC center column fits harmoniously into the proportions of the RRS Versa Series 2 Mk2 tripods. The maximum extension of 239 millimeters gives you noticeably more working height without needlessly stretching the system. The weight is only about 0.225 kilograms—listed as 257 grams in some technical specifications—and is therefore absolutely suitable for touring. For a robust, precisely machined metal component, this is remarkably light and hardly noticeable in your camera backpack.

More working height without sacrificing stability

Of course you know that any additional column can theoretically affect stability. The TA-2-QC center column is therefore designed to harmonize optimally with the geometry of the Versa Series 2 Mk2 tripods. The maximum extension of 239 millimeters is deliberately chosen to give you a good balance between flexibility and rigidity. For fine work at eye level, product shots on a table, macros just above the ground, or quick adjustments in reportage and landscape situations, this is a very comfortable range.

Thoughtful design for everyday practical use

During the conversion, the retaining hook on the underside remains integrated in the system. You can therefore continue to hang counterweights or your camera bag to add extra weight to the tripod. The fact that the original mounting platform is reattached at the top has a simple advantage: your existing heads, quick-release systems, or adapters fit as usual. You don’t have to get used to anything new; instead, you expand your existing setup with an additional, finely adjustable height control.

Ideal for travel, studio, and outdoor use

Whether you want to set up reproducible setups in the studio, switch flexibly between low-angle and elevated perspectives on city trips, or react spontaneously to a higher subject in landscape photography, the TA-2-QC center column adapts unobtrusively to these scenarios. It is light enough to simply always have it with you, yet robust enough not to wear out even with frequent adjustments. Especially if you often jump between different subjects and working heights, you will quickly notice how pleasant it is to fine-tune the height via the center column instead of completely readjusting the tripod legs every time.

Long-term investment in a modular tripod system

The TA-2-QC Versa 2 center column is not a short-lived accessory but a building block in the modular RRS system. If you already use an RRS Versa Series 2 Mk2 tripod or are planning to enter this system, the center column adds a function to your setup that you may not need for every shoot but will greatly appreciate in many situations. It remains pleasantly unobtrusive until you do need it—and then it is quickly mounted, precisely adjustable, and reliable in use.