Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]For those of you who are considering a carbon fiber tripod, but are suffering from post holiday walletidies, the Hakuba HG 6230C is a great alternative to the expensive Gitzo G1228 and the Manfrotto equivalent. I have just received a Hakuba and can attest that it is hard to beat for the price, $195.00 It has 3 sections and rises a little higher than the G1228. It comes with a short and a longer center posts. The center section has an adjustable friction system. The legs can be set to three different spread positions. It is steady and secure since the lowest leg sections are rather large compared to the 4-section tripods. The only detriment is that it comes with a 1/4" stud and no adapter bushing. I had a bushing and after trying it with the Acratech ball and the Arca ball I found it to be a solid performer, probably comparable to the G1227. I bought it at Samy's Santa Barbara store 805/963-7269 www.samys.com Evidently it is a "special purchase" and the price is valid only for stock on hand. Needless to say my G1228 will be up for sale soon. Abe gesundt, Joe Codispoti - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html