Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I stand by on my Promaster recomendation, all metal fittings and very nicely built. Also has twist lock legs, which I like better than the lever locks on my Bogen, which are always getting loose at the wrong times. Also has a hook on the bottom of the column so you can add weight if needed. Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Man" <richard at richardmanphoto.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:07:05 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [Leica] Tripods - The Induro If you can't afford a Manfotto or Gitzo, geta Benro, it's much higher quality than Induro, IMHO On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 7:46 AM, H&ECummer <cummer at netvigator.com> wrote: > > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information