Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I'd love a Gitzo CF tripod too, except for how much they cost. Someday > I'll spring for it. I suggest you have a look at the Carbon Fibre versions from Velbon. There's a four section (http://www.velbon.com/car-640.html) and a three section (http://www.velbon.com/car-630.html), and they're a *LOT* cheaper than the Gitzo, while being very well made and robust. I have had the four section version for about 6 months. Several of my friends have the same model, and so far none of us have found fault. I was in Teamwork (http://www.teamworkphoto.co.uk/) the other day when a LUG member purchased a four section model, and can confirm that they're still 195 pounds (about $300). > CF tripods are very light, almost too light in some circumstances, > though. How do you stabilize the tripod so it doesn't fall over so > easily? The Velbon comes with a sling arrangement that clips onto all three legs. I usually wedge something heavy (like my camera bag) in there if it's windy. David Morton dmorton@journalist.co.uk