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« on: February 19, 2007, 11:14:42 AM » |
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For all those who are looking for tripods, look not at Manfrotto.
Instead, focus your attention on...
Giottos
Yes, I am not kidding.
They have one of the best bargain, study and flexible tripods around.
Purchased a model MT 9160 aluminium tripod for $150.
It's very flexible and can even go 360º around.
Add another Giottos ballhead and the whole thing stays sturdy.
It's not your flimsy Manfrotto quick release plate that jiggles when mounted.
It's a hole where the plate goes in and sticks firmly when tightened.
Kudos and upz for Giottos.
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2007, 01:23:29 PM » |
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I have doubt in their durabilities. Have people who complain that after 2 to 3 years the tripod cannot make it already!
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2007, 04:13:31 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2007, 04:41:30 PM » |
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I've used it for one year. Still surviving though.
Manfrotto... pui... Gitzo better.
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2007, 11:25:04 AM » |
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small and light tripods go for me.Mobility and speed are key.Dont like to be bogged down by the heavy tripod.
Slik sprint pro does it for me.
My manfrotto only goes out when I'm doin only long exposure shoots.
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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2007, 11:40:30 AM » |
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Manfrotto is for the hardcore, the bargain hunters and people who want realibility.. only thing.. F**king heavy... 15years n still going ok... glitzo is for the hiao... after 2 to 3 years... prepare to get a new one... silk... unless u need the super duper high 2.5 or 3m tripod... the rest.... forget it... |
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« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2007, 10:08:54 PM » |
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Giottos. You didn't mention anything about it. Hehe..
I'd say Manfrotto are only good for their monopods.
Their ball heads with such crappy quick release plates aren't even worth mentioning.
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« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2007, 11:22:21 PM » |
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i had a manfrotto 488RCO for around a year and it was solid...can crack a skull..lol
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2007, 04:29:58 PM » |
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Giottos. You didn't mention anything about it. Hehe..
I'd say Manfrotto are only good for their monopods.
Their ball heads with such crappy quick release plates aren't even worth mentioning.
I said forget the rest, not even worth mentioning... Manfoto is good for their tripods... anything else... like ballheads and all that... get it from other parties.... best ill be arcaswiss of course... but that one will cost u a arm leg and all your fingers... |
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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2008, 10:55:37 AM » |
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I think Arcaswiss ballhead is crap. There's this perpetual lock up problem with their B series. Not sure if the updated Z series has this problem resolved.
Cheers,
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2008, 09:50:53 PM » |
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Arcaswiss have problems with their later products. Their early ballheads will last forever.
I use a Manfrotto / Gitzo combination. Actually, I don't have much choice where tripod head is concern because a gear head suits my work best. So I use the 410 and 405 gear heads together with a Gitzo GT3540LS. Just nice.
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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2008, 06:44:47 PM » |
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I use a Manfrotto / Gitzo combination. Actually, I don't have much choice where tripod head is concern because a gear head suits my work best. So I use the 410 and 405 gear heads together with a Gitzo GT3540LS. Just nice.
May I now what applications would required geared precision? Cheers, |
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« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2008, 09:28:40 PM » |
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May I now what applications would required geared precision?
Cheers,
You can do very minute adjustments with gear heads. Suitable for aligning vertical and horizontal line. Good for architectural and landscape works. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2008, 09:33:11 PM » |
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After an entire day of shopping around. I realised our selection of tripods locally is rather limited.
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« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2008, 10:37:05 PM » |
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After an entire day of shopping around. I realised our selection of tripods locally is rather limited.
What is it that you want but can't find locally? I thought most of the tripod brands are available here? Cheers, |
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