[Leica] Tripods - The Induro

[leica_r8 at hotmail.com (Aram Langhans)]

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