Manfrotto is the worlds leading tripod brand (owned by Vitec Group plc since
1989). Vitec Group plc * *also* * owns the Gitzo brand since 1992 (which
is celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year).
Within the company, Gitzo is definitely the much more 'up-market' product
line... Although it is made on the same site as the Manfrotto tripods in
the beautiful region of Bassano del Grappa, Italy.
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Gitzo and Manfrotto actually compete with each other in certain areas
(albeit with separate design and engineering teams allocated to each brand).
Gitzo is positioned as the relatively low-volume, top-end product line (with
more accurate quality control and manufacturing processes)... Whereas
Manfrotto's products are aimed at the mass-market (with much larger volumes
and lower price points).
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http://www.photographyblog.com/articles_manfrotto_factory_tour.php
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As per Ed's comments... IMHO Manfrotto Tripods are 'without a doubt' the
best value in Tripods -- to be found on the market today.
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Tim.
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On Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:26:48 "Sawyer, Edward" <Ed.Sawyer@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Gitzos are made by Manfrotto now, so no real reason to spring for the
more
>> expensive gitzo - the equivalent manfrotto is usually cheaper and
basically
>> as good in any way that matters, in my experience.
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