Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Joseph, Any idea how much this tripod weighs, sans head. Also wondering, if it is has 3-section legs, how tall it is when legs are contracted. I would need to fit a tripod in a backpack, so 19" or so would be good. Thanks for the heads up on this tripod! BK > -----Original Message----- > From: Joseph Codispoti [mailto:joecodi@clearsightusa.com] > Subject: [Leica] Hakuba Carbon Tripod > > 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. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html