Quality is the essence of VANGUARD
What drives us is the “wow” we hear from happy customers around the world. While we’ve been busy creating products that exceed your expectations, our dedication to quality has become so strong, some call it an obsession. To us, it’s key to growing the solid reputation we’ve proudly earned around the world.
 
In 1998, VANGUARD’s manufacturing facility earned ISO 9001 certification and was among the first accessory manufacturers to do so. VANGUARD is audited annually to verify conformance.

Under extremely stringent quality assurance processes, all VANGUARD products are tested repeatedly under the most extreme conditions and situations to ensure that all products are made to perform well for years.

For example, waterproof and fogproof optics undergo a thorough quality assurance test that includes nitrogen charging and being submerged in water. Each binocular and spotting scope is submerged in 36 inches of water for 30 minutes. Following this, each item is thoroughly reviewed to ensure it is 100% waterproof and fogproof. Only products that have successfully passed all strict quality assurance processes make their way to the shelves of stores around the world.
 
VANGUARD’s comprehensive photo-video accessory collection is a photographer’s candy shop packed with the essentials that help more efficiently capture the moment. This includes the cases and bags that safely and easily transport gear, to innovative tripods, monopods and ball heads with unmatched versatility and flexibility.

Additionally, every tripod undergoes a meticulous inspection that includes weight capacity checks and functional performance testing of each working part. Only tripods that score a 100% performance rating make it to the packaging department.