Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you do a lot of photography close to the ground (or close-up photography in general) the best tripod is the British made Benbo. No screwing apart anything or switching columns, it just kneels down as low as you want. Easy to use after you get the hang of it. Durable, too - I have had mine for maybe 30 years. It?s not for very heavy loads, though. All the best! Raimo K ----- Original Message ----- From: Aram Langhans To: Leica Users Group Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:55 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Tripods - The Induro Bought my father in law an Induro and he loves it. I have used it, also, and it seems as good or better than my Gitzo. How well it will stand the test of time is to be seen, but it seems to be very sturdily built and the finish quality is top notch. Only complaint is that to use it at ground level requires you buy the short center column, so you would need two heads for quickness. My Gitzo center column comes apart and you screw the head back onto the tripod with a long threaded rod that fits into the bottom of the center column. A bit awkward, but it does work. I think they have improved the design since I bought mine. My old Velbon carbon had the best solution with the center column, but it was not the most reliable tripod, having the legs fall apart twice. At least it has a life time warranty. Aram -----Original Message----- From: H&ECummer Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:46 AM To: lug at leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Tripods - The Induro > Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:57:55 +0530 > From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com> > Subject: [Leica] Tripods > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > I have almost decided to invest in a carbon fibre tripod and quality ball > head to maximize the potential of the Nikon D800e which I will buy as soon > as it is available here. It must be compact as well for easy packing on > photo journeys, and as light as possible. I have no idea about > tripods/heads/QR Plates, so any suggestions? The profusion of different > models leaves me dizzy... > Cheers > Jayanand Hi Jayanand, You might recall the tripod that I brought to India on my first tiger photo shoot and never used!! It is an Induro Co 13 carbon 8X (made in China) and fitted with a quick release Joby head fitted with a bubble level (very handy for panos) Here is a review of a similar Induro model to add to your confusion!! <http://www.ronmartblog.com/2011/06/review-induro-carbon-8x-ct014-tripod.html> I look forward to your D800E pictures. Cheers Howard