One Tripod to Rule Them All?

[Taija71A]

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Gitzo tripods were of course originally manufactured in France... But after the company was bought by Vitec Group plc in 1992 -- All of the manufacturing was eventually moved to Italy.


GITZO Factory:

via Camp Lonc, 34
Z.I. Villapaiera
32032 Feltre - Belluno
Italy


http://www.gitzo.com/about+Gitzo/whe...We+Are/3660939

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Best regards,

-Tim.
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[MntManx]

I use a Ries A100 for 8x10, 5x7, & 4x5, the head is a oneway tilt Ries. For 2-1/4 and 35mm I use really right stuff tvc-33, carbon legs, with a leveling base that is a clamp allowing quick exchanging between different heads depending on the shoot. RRS started with making plates and clamps around 1990.

[Drew Wiley]

I like Ries wooden tripods whenever realistic. Sometimes the extra mass or weight is a real benefit, especially in the wind or on muddy ground. But I also have carbon
fiber tripods when keeping weight down is the priority, like extended backpacking.

[Tin Can]

Everything I have Gitzo is far older than that. I do like that B&H stocks new tripod screws for Gitzo. I just bought one.

Also picked up a couple Majestic tripod screws direct. I prefer my Majestic to anything.

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Gitzo tripods were of course originally manufactured in France... But after the company was bought by Vitec Group plc in 1992 -- All of the manufacturing was eventually moved to Italy.


GITZO Factory:

via Camp Lonc, 34
Z.I. Villapaiera
32032 Feltre - Belluno
Italy


http://www.gitzo.com/about+Gitzo/whe...We+Are/3660939

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Best regards,

-Tim.
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[Daniel Stone]

Italian? Yes it appears the French company has Italian branches, but?

I prefer to think they are French.

They're now owned by Manfrotto/Bogen, and made in Italy:
http://www.photographyblog.com/artic...ctory_tour.php

Hence "Italian stallion", despite their heritage as a French company

-Dan

[Curt]

I have a Gitzo Gigantism with a No5 head. It'll hold a 20x24 camera ten feet in the air. I'm thinking about getting the Gitsaladder to go with it!

Seriously my Gitzo Studex would be perfect anywhere, it's only limited by weight, its own weight. There is a German manufacturer that makes a large line of tripods. They are made of Ash and are of the highest standards. The name is Berlebach. I have two and can find no fault with them.

I suppose I'll get a Ries some time after my rosewood 11x14 is finished. They can make a tripod in Rosewood to match.

For travel I'm looking for a 12" folded model that will extend to six feet and support a lightweight 8x10.

[Taija71A]

They're now owned by Manfrotto/Bogen, and made in Italy... -Dan

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Correction.
Gitzo is now owned... By the VITEC GROUP plc (*As are Manfrotto and many other Companies).

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[Drew Bedo]

Right now I've got 5 different tripods plus a studio stand. I've owned many more tripods than that and there are probably still more lurking in my closets. There is no such thing as having "one tripod" unless you have "one camera". And even then you're running a risk.

One of the joys of photography is collecting tripods.

[Drew Bedo]

Buy once, cry once

Buy the best you can afford, even if you have to save a bit more.
You don't have to buy a Gitzo to get a high quality carbon fiber tripod these days.
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-Dan

Sure: good gear is a good idea. I do not usually buy new at retail though. Good gear will las so often I buy previously owned itemst. Craig's List and the FS/WTB forum here are great places to shop.

But I have this recurring bad dream where I have passed away and my wife sells all my stuff for what I told her I psid for it!

[Taija71A]

... But I have this recurring bad dream where I have passed away and my wife sells all my stuff for what I told her I paid for it!

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+100

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