Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/10

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Hakuba Carbon Tripod
From: BOB KRAMER <BobKramer@COOPERCARRY.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 10:47:48 -0500

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.
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