Induro Alloy Tripod AT 413 Black
I have to say I really like this tripod. I purchased this to replace my Manfrotto 055XPROB I purchased about almost 2 years ago. The Manfrotto is a pretty good tripod, max height without the center column raised placed my Canon 60D's viewfinder at 64 inches, which is pretty much at my eye level, probably around an inch or two below my eye level, and I am six foot tall. And it seemed pretty solid, but when I needed a little more height, and raised the center column I had to pretty much use the ten second delay and hope that the vibration settled by the eighth second of the delay timer or there was definitely going to be blur in my photo. And the vibration really, really reared its ugly head when I was shooting video, for my son's High School band performance during halftime shows. So it was then I had realized that it is time to go tripod shopping.
I looked around and my criteria was a tripod that would place my Canon 60Ds viewfinder at around 66 plus inches. The Induro AT-413 allows my 60D's viewfinder to sit at around 75 inches. Just to be clear the camera sits at 75 inches without the center column raised, just to compare the Manfrotto sits at 64 inches column not raised and at 78 inches with the center column fully raised, but my camera will be subject to a whole lot of movement. And just in case you were wondering the AT-413 places my cameras viewfinder at around 80 inches, with the center column fully raised.
Another criteria was a tripod that would be able to carry a pretty good load. Again just to compare to my Manfrotto its load rating was around 15.5 lbs., so I wanted a tripod that would have a load rating of at least double that of the Manfrotto. So that would be a tripod that would easily handle at least 30 lbs. Guess what the Induro AT-413 handles 44lbs, that is almost triple the rating of the Manfrotto. So during my tripod research I saw a Gitzo video of a guy of I have to say probably weighed well under 200 lbs. grab the neck of a fully raised rather small Gitzo and raised his whole weight and the tripod managed it with no problems, so it got me thinking. So I put pretty much my whole weight on just one leg of my Manfrotto and the legs started to collapse, oh by the way I weigh well above 250lbs, so I said I have to tighten the legs on my Manfrotto, but after tightening the legs, it still collapsed under my weight, but it is only rated at 15.5lbs. so a long way to get to this part, I said what can my new Induro do, I grabbed the neck of my fully raised tripods neck and slowly started to raise my legs, and guess what, It held me up, no leg collapsing or anything, with my legs off the ground the tripod held up.
Overall I love this tripod, great height, and terrific on the load rating. But like every positive thing that happens a negative or two shows up.
Number one, folded height of the Manfrotto is about 25.5 inches and the Induro measures at around thirty; by the way those measurements are without the ballhead.
Number two, the weight of the Manfrotto is around 5.25lbs and the Induro weighs in at a little over 7lbs. But Induro throws in a decent tripod bag, and by the way it seems pretty easy to carry and with the ballhead mounted it still fits in its bag.
Other than the few negatives for me all the positives won me over, and with a price of around $217, I said what the hell do I have to lose, and I can tell you I am pretty impressed with Induro, and will soon probably purchase an Induro ballhead soon.
Used it couple of times and the legs work so smooth, the head is solid. I have a Vanguard 300 ball head and soon will replace it with a Gimbal head. It's a bit long, but comes in a bag and hope to make it a part of my carry on luggage and don't have to check it in.
BalasHapus
BalasHapusIt's over 7lbs and heavy but I bought it for studio use and not for lugging it great outdoors for landscape shoots. Weight is the only drawback but everything else is perfect. Unless you are using a FF DSLR with large zoom lens or a medium/large format view camera, this thing might be bit of an overkill for most consumer DSLR and lens setup, but if weight and size be damned, and want a rock solid tripod period, then this tripod is for you. It has maximum load capability of 44 lbs, equivalent to three medium weight bowling ball.
BalasHapusI prefer the twistlock over lever lock as I always seem to bust a lever soon or later. It comes with adjustment tools, metal spikes and stout carry bag that can accomodate a large ball head. Standard center column is not too long and does not compromise overall stability.
It is made in China but it is very well-made with excellent fit and finish. They probably copied some other well known design. You'd be hard pressed to find another brand of tripod in this price range with similar capabilities and features. You can get carbon fiber models with similar features that weigh 1/3 less but it will cost you 3 -5 times much as what this tripod costs. It comes with 5 yr. warranty that can be extended to 10 yrs. if you register online.
Highly recommended!
I have to say I really like this tripod. I purchased this to replace my Manfrotto 055XPROB I purchased about almost 2 years ago. The Manfrotto is a pretty good tripod, max height without the center column raised placed my Canon 60D's viewfinder at 64 inches, which is pretty much at my eye level, probably around an inch or two below my eye level, and I am six foot tall. And it seemed pretty solid, but when I needed a little more height, and raised the center column I had to pretty much use the ten second delay and hope that the vibration settled by the eighth second of the delay timer or there was definitely going to be blur in my photo. And the vibration really, really reared its ugly head when I was shooting video, for my son's High School band performance during halftime shows. So it was then I had realized that it is time to go tripod shopping.
BalasHapusI looked around and my criteria was a tripod that would place my Canon 60Ds viewfinder at around 66 plus inches. The Induro AT-413 allows my 60D's viewfinder to sit at around 75 inches. Just to be clear the camera sits at 75 inches without the center column raised, just to compare the Manfrotto sits at 64 inches column not raised and at 78 inches with the center column fully raised, but my camera will be subject to a whole lot of movement. And just in case you were wondering the AT-413 places my cameras viewfinder at around 80 inches, with the center column fully raised.
Another criteria was a tripod that would be able to carry a pretty good load. Again just to compare to my Manfrotto its load rating was around 15.5 lbs., so I wanted a tripod that would have a load rating of at least double that of the Manfrotto. So that would be a tripod that would easily handle at least 30 lbs. Guess what the Induro AT-413 handles 44lbs, that is almost triple the rating of the Manfrotto. So during my tripod research I saw a Gitzo video of a guy of I have to say probably weighed well under 200 lbs. grab the neck of a fully raised rather small Gitzo and raised his whole weight and the tripod managed it with no problems, so it got me thinking. So I put pretty much my whole weight on just one leg of my Manfrotto and the legs started to collapse, oh by the way I weigh well above 250lbs, so I said I have to tighten the legs on my Manfrotto, but after tightening the legs, it still collapsed under my weight, but it is only rated at 15.5lbs. so a long way to get to this part, I said what can my new Induro do, I grabbed the neck of my fully raised tripods neck and slowly started to raise my legs, and guess what, It held me up, no leg collapsing or anything, with my legs off the ground the tripod held up.
Overall I love this tripod, great height, and terrific on the load rating. But like every positive thing that happens a negative or two shows up.
Number one, folded height of the Manfrotto is about 25.5 inches and the Induro measures at around thirty; by the way those measurements are without the ballhead.
Number two, the weight of the Manfrotto is around 5.25lbs and the Induro weighs in at a little over 7lbs. But Induro throws in a decent tripod bag, and by the way it seems pretty easy to carry and with the ballhead mounted it still fits in its bag.
Other than the few negatives for me all the positives won me over, and with a price of around $217, I said what the hell do I have to lose, and I can tell you I am pretty impressed with Induro, and will soon probably purchase an Induro ballhead soon.
I needed a heavy duty tripod and for the money this was a good value. I wanted a heavy tripod for taking shots in the wind and uneven terrain. It is heavier than most but that is actually why I like it. The twist locks for the legs are quick and quiet and can be extended in the presence of wildlife without the sound spooking them. It is very tall when fully extended and even the tallest photographer should be satisfied.I have used it in the mud and I just wash it off and its good as new. Couldn't be happier when using with my 100-400L.
BalasHapusI love this tripod! It looks good, it works well and it feels very well made. And the best thing is that it's cheaper and lighter than similar model from Manfrotto! I have been considering to buy a new tripod for few years already and then last fall I had to get a new one for 4x5 camera, but I also wanted to get one that I can also use with my digital camera. I chose this one and I haven't regret for even a second...
BalasHapusI am used to Gitzo carbon fiber tripods, but WOW I am impressed with the build and sturdiness of this big Induro tripod. It's incredibly stable, the leg locks work really well with small turns, and the carry bag is a nice touch. I will not hesitate to use this with my big glass. I think this is an incredible bargain.
BalasHapusi almost bought the carbon fiber version of this (for a lot more money) but to be honest i sort of like the extra weight of this one.
BalasHapusi am very happy with this. i use the induro head with this on my 5D with lenses up to 100-300 and 80-200/2.8.