The price of Gitzo in US is really too expensive, the Gitzo 1228 MK2 is
"only" (still expensive) around US$335 new, I got mind used at $205. The
Manfrotto Carbon is $288 new, not far away from the Gitzo price. While
my Manfrotto 190 pro was only $80 including 141RC three way head.
C.H.Ling
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From: <rdk@xxxxxxxxx>
> Hi Tris
> Actually I did not specify how I would use the tripod, but you hit the
right
> spot. Most of my photography involves activities of one sort or another,
where I
> am a participant (canoeing, hiking, crosscountry skiing/touring,
> orienteering(running), etc.). All my camera bags are LowePro waist packs,
for
> example.
> I was a bit shocked by Gitzo prices, but I can see your reasoning
regarding the
> thousands of dollars we use on cameras, lenses, etc. I have to admit that
I use
> rather less money ($225/$175 for my two OM-4Ti's, for example), and $500+
for a
> tripod is outside my present means; but now I know what to look for!
C.H.Ling's
> comment re 'Many advance amateur and pro here use Gitzo, the one don't buy
it
> just due to the cost, all "want" one. Are Gitzo superior, to me yes!'
definitely
> applies to me.
> Regarding Benbo's and similar (Roger Skully), I am also convinced that
they are
> the most flexible (maybe the wrong word!) tripods, just a little unwieldy.
OK
> for day trips, but not long tours with a backpack. I have heard that Benbo
are
> in receivership, by the way.
> Thanks for all the contributions; I guess that I will have to think about
what I
> can afford right now (or keep the Welt until I find a 'Doris' Gitzo or
> similar....
>
>
> mvh / regards
> Roger Key
>
>
>
> This entire thread (as far as I'm concerned--any digression is someone
> else's) revolves around tripods and heads for the field. We do not address
> studio work. I know zilch about studio work and to tell you straight I
> don't want to know. I work outside, mostly, and this whole deal began with
> a man asking what's available that is very good quality and light--as in
it
> doesn't weigh very much. If you know anything at all about tripods then at
> the top of that "it doesn't weigh very much list" list resides the carbon
> fiber offerings from Gitzo.
>
> End of story.
>
> As a matter of fact, all Gitzo tripods are top notch, large and small, and
> their heads aren't too shabby, either. But this thread is devoted to
> tripods for trekkers, hikers, climbers, men on the move. Your basic
shank's
> mare crowd. Okay?
>
> Sheesh! <g>
>
> Tris
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