Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Damian wrote: >I know there was a thread a while back concerning the ideal tripod. There >was some praise for the Gitzo Mountaineer (G1228 I think). Any further >experience with the durability and stability of this unit? How well does >it work on uneven terrain? I'm looking for something lightweight and yet >stable and adaptable to rough terrain, water, etc. >Thanks and best wishes for the New Year. >Damian The venerable Swedish magazine FOTO has a tripod test in its new January issue.Of the eight tripods rated as outstanding, three are Gitzos! Gitzo Mountaineer 1349, Gitzo G320 and Gitzo G500. The mountaineer is by far the lightest, but also outstanding in price! Claes