Tripod

Vanguard

The History and Present of Vanguard — Where Is the Taiwan-Born, China-Raised Tripod Maker Now?

Vanguard started as a small OEM tripod factory in 1986 Taiwan. Today it spans 8 countries, makes its own tripods, camera bags, and sport optics in-house, and holds multiple TIPA awards. This 10-chapter deep dive covers Vanguard's founding, manufacturing, product lineup, and market position.