tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post5378475032334278638..comments2024-02-12T03:21:03.402-08:00Comments on Ron Martinsen's Photography Blog: REVIEW: Induro Carbon 8x CT014 Tripodronmartblog.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-19666221881245161232012-04-04T20:48:24.438-07:002012-04-04T20:48:24.438-07:00Ron,
Induro has a variety of tripods in the CT li...Ron,<br /><br />Induro has a variety of tripods in the CT line. The CT114 is a much closer match to the Gitzo. <br /><br />As to the build quality of the plastics, I don't think the Manfrotto comparison is apt. As you point out, all plastics are not the same, and Induro's is significantly harder and less flexible than what's on Manfrotto or Giottos. The assumption of questionable durability is, I think, unfounded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-44202793739927820952011-06-07T04:54:49.572-07:002011-06-07T04:54:49.572-07:00Thanks for the feedback Mark. I actually corrected...Thanks for the feedback Mark. I actually corrected the article for the leg locks as I agree I should have been more clear that those were from my BM legs.<br /><br />I agree with you that it's sufficient to handle a 70-200 f/2.8 with a pro body so it's stable enough for most peoples needs. The video I did was a good example. <br /><br />I do tend to have heavier gear and really for the heavier gear neither of these compact tripods are ideal. However, both are excellent choices for a nice portable tripod.<br /><br />I found myself using a tripod a lot more often (and not just because of the review) with these smaller tripods around, so I go back to one of my earlier statements - the best tripod is the one you have with you! :-)<br /><br />Thanks for your suggestion - this was a good product to cover on the blog.<br /><br />Ronronmartblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815090271742112506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-9860752248013547782011-06-07T04:44:13.169-07:002011-06-07T04:44:13.169-07:00Thanks for doing the review, Ron. To put the heig...Thanks for doing the review, Ron. To put the height thing into perspective, I'm 6 ft tall and have no problem looking straight on into my viewfinder with the CT014.<br /><br />I disagree wth all the Bogen Manfrotto comparisons having used both quite a bit. Induro is holding up MUCH better than those.<br /><br />I also want people to be clear that both the broken tripod that you show and the legs shots that you show are NOT of the Induro. The Induro has quarter turn twist lock legs, not the locking tabs that you show. And I prefer the larger locking knobs of the Induro - it's easier and quicker for me to set up with them<br /><br />For me, and the reason I recommend this tripod so highly, is precisely what I said in my initial recommendation to you: It's very sturdy, very lightweight, PLUS it can easily fit in your carry on bag. When traveling on small bush planes in Africa, with very strict weight limits, that's a MUST.<br /><br />For photographers like you that regularly use "mega-heavy glass" such as the mega telephotos, it's obviously not the tripod for that. But for the rest of us, it will definitely handle anything we can throw at it.<br /><br />I too got hung up in looking at stats and numbers - heck, we're numbers guys. 17 lb capacity must be better than 11 lb capacity, right? Well, not if your gear is nowhere close to that heavy it isn't. You'll just be lugging around the wrong tripod for the job. The BH-55 head is a beautiful piece of gear, but not really made for a trippod like this. There are other heads, such as the Markins Q3, that can handle non-mega lens loads easily and fit beautifully on this tripod, for example.<br /><br />It's all about the right tool for the job. For me, I'm constantly traveling and use what I'd consider "normal" gear. The heaviest thing I put on this tripod is a Canon 5D with a Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS II. It handles that easily.<br /><br />For autosports shooters like you with long glass, a larger Gitzo is definitely warranted.<br /><br />I guess the point I'm making is that it's not the most heavily spec'd gear that's best, it's the right gear that's best. For me, that's this tripod.<br /><br />Thanks for taking my suggestion and doing the review. It's great to get another perspective!<br /><br />MarkMark Olwickhttp://www.olwickphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826231802859523569.post-75242135234493609872011-06-03T16:40:15.998-07:002011-06-03T16:40:15.998-07:00Thanks for the review.
The CT014 seems so much sh...Thanks for the review.<br /><br />The CT014 seems so much shorter than the GT1541 that I wouldn't put them in the same league. I handled a GT1541T and was disappointed in how much shorter it is than the GT1541 -- over seven inches, similar to the CT014.<br /><br />I recently read David Cardinal's blog entry about the Oben CT-3420 and it appears to be a more apt comparison. Oben is a B&H "house brand" and they don't seem to offer the 3420 without the companion ball head, but the ball head is not entirely different than (your favorite) the RRS BH-55 and much more in line with the price of the CT014 or CT-3420 products.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627201570671687762noreply@blogger.com