Gitzo isn't Vitec's premium line. Sachtler is and if you thought Gitzo is expensive check out the cost of a set of Sachtler "sticks", as used by quite a few top end pro's and studios.
I'm learning a lot of history lessons here :sweatsm:
Gitzo isn't Vitec's premium line. Sachtler is and if you thought Gitzo is expensive check out the cost of a set of Sachtler "sticks", as used by quite a few top end pro's and studios.
Gitzo isn't Vitec's premium line. Sachtler is and if you thought Gitzo is expensive check out the cost of a set of Sachtler "sticks", as used by quite a few top end pro's and studios.
Your education is only just beginning grasshopper.I'm learning a lot of history lessons here :sweatsm:
Indeed, now you are in the real top end of town, Gitzo are just toys in comparison though you do need a bowl adaptor to run a still camera ball head it's a small inconvenience compared to the mechanical gains incurred.When I click on the "System" I would only expect it to be tripod and head. Never expect to see so much more components.:bigeyes: Tis is an eye opener!
1) Can afford, buy Gitzo
2) Cannot afford but wants Gitzo lookalike, buy some made-in-china value stuff (Sirui, Benro?)
3) Cannot afford and do not want made-in-china stuff, get Manfrotto or Silk or other brands suitable.
...and I take me and my lowly Manfrotto to mountain passes with winds driving at up to 60mph (100kmh) with multiple exposure and not had problems.
Plenty of reasons why that's a stupid position to adopt. One being as already highlighted above, there are people who would want a D3s or D3 over a D3x.
Note: This is not in any way saying Gitzo is rubbish or Manfrotto > Gitzo, just that to automatically assume that everyone rates Gitzo > Manfrotto is just wrong.
Gitzo is not the best but good enough for me.
Owned Manfrotto twice. Got rid of one long ago. Don't like it somehow.
Sometime around 31 Dec 09 took out my other large Manfrotto tripod with pro-looking head (both in good condition) and dumped it in my lift lobby on my floor. Did not bother to try selling it. After reading all the unhappy seller-blame-buyer & buyer-blame-seller threads in CS.
Came out half an hour later and it was gone.
Guess some one likes it. Be my guest.
I am keeping my Gitzos.
Your point is what?If for Photo Tripod: [Carbon Fibre Series]
Manfrotto (How many series/models? limited) vs Gitzo [(GT05xx, GT15xx, GT25xx), GT35xx, GT55xx]
-Compare the build, lock vs G-twist action ALR, closed length, maximum height (with center column down), weight, load capacity, stability(torsional rigidity), etc
-mid-range pricing vs very expensive
U are quite wrong. Adelphi, for most of it, is dedicated to audiophiles. Just take a walk around and u will see cables that cost thousands of dollars. Just cables.....
Your point is what?
if you compare the build/material: Gitzo win
if you compare lock vs G-twist action ALR: Gitzo win
if you tends to use heavy very expensive tele lens: Only Gitzo Series 3 or 5
For Photo Tripod: [Carbon Fibre Series]
if you compare the build/material: Gitzo win
if you compare lock vs G-twist action ALR: Gitzo win
if you looking for compact, light [closed length, weight, load capacity]: Gitzo win; e.g GT15xx vs 190CX3 / 055CX3 ...
if you looking for stability(torsional rigidity): Gitzo win
if you tends to use heavy very expensive tele lens: Only Gitzo Series 3 or 5
if you need very high height: Only can find in Gitzo
if you talking about price: Gitzo very expensive
A non-Gitzo tripod that works.
For Photo Tripod: [Carbon Fibre Series]
if you compare the build/material: Gitzo win
if you compare lock vs G-twist action ALR : Gitzo win
if you looking for compact, light [closed length, weight, load capacity]: Gitzo win; e.g GT15xx vs 190CX3 / 055CX3 ...
if you looking for stability(torsional rigidity): Gitzo win
if you tends to use heavy very expensive tele lens: Only Gitzo Series 3 or 5
if you need very high height: Only can find in Gitzo
if you talking about price: Gitzo very expensive
Perhaps, but I've used Manfrotto for a fair amount now and it's not generally let me down. As I said, I've also used my poor little set in very windy conditions and it's been plenty stable enough.
This is far from clear cut. I might be in the majority, I might be in the minority, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one out there in the world that prefers the locking system on Manfrottos. Stating it like it's gospel is hardly objective.
I do, and I don't use a Gitzo. Again, I might be in the majority, I might be in the minority, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one out there in the world that's happy with the results I'm getting from my non-Gitzo setup.
Amazing isn't it?
Imagine that.
A non-Gitzo tripod that works.
custom made diamond tripod beat all of your gitzo whatever la.