
Review Summary
2010-03-20T21:00:00
Just add a good ball head and you have excellent support for a mag-alloy prosumer DSLR (with battery grip) and 70-200 f/2.8 zoom (with 2x converter). Also great with the same camera and an old-school manual 400mm lens.
JR
2009-05-13T21:00:00
I've owned a carbon fiber Gitzo leveling tripod couple years ago that cost me [$] to purchase, surprisingly that tripod had horrible quality control issues where the central column can not be locked completely, it would always move a bit even though the locks locked down to maximum. I swear I would never get a Gizto again.This tripod, a Chinese knock off of Gitzo, has taken the gitzo design and made it much better and approachable to the norm. And what's surprising to me is that it's build quality is rock solid, there are no moving parts at all when the ballhead/camera is mounted onto it. It just sits there like a rock.It's got triple tripod head lock (Gizto only got 1) It's new design allows me to extend all the legs at once (Gizto can't do that) And it's real light weightIt also comes with free tripod bag, free camera strap...and a tools porch for all the tools needed to adjust the tripod. None of those are included for the Gitzo... Doh!so Kudos to Giottos for making such a successful duplicate with better build quality than the real Gitzo.
Li F.
2008-02-22T19:00:00
Solid, easy to use, stable, however needs boom attachment.
Chuck
2008-02-20T19:00:00
This tripod is great for the price, it's heavy but not too heavy, the weight really is just right for long exposures or stabilizing a long lens. You really can't beat its value for the price. Most other tripods are double the cost of this one. The legs extend rapidly and are sealed to the elements.
noelskilz
2008-02-20T19:00:00
Excellent for studio photography. I plan to use it for some field work. Very light for an aluminum based tripod. Very versatile with optional short stem base. Inexpensive Gitzo substitute for many projects.
Brian
2008-01-20T19:00:00
I have owned several other tripods, and I have to say for the money this one is hard to beat.
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great tripod legs
By JR
Just add a good ball head and you have excellent support for a mag-alloy prosumer DSLR (with battery grip) and 70-200 f/2.8 zoom (with 2x converter). Also great with the same camera and an old-school manual 400mm lens.
Better than real Gitzo,No I'm Not Joking
By Li F.
I've owned a carbon fiber Gitzo leveling tripod couple years ago that cost me [$] to purchase, surprisingly that tripod had horrible quality control issues where the central column can not be locked completely, it would always move a bit even though the locks locked down to maximum. I swear I would never get a Gizto again.This tripod, a Chinese knock off of Gitzo, has taken the gitzo design and made it much better and approachable to the norm. And what's surprising to me is that it's build ...
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The MT Series Tripods have a unique style and are highly versatile. MT professional classic tripod series are made from classic aluminum by a precision manufacturing process, elaborately assembled by hand to ensure maximum stability and security.
The center column can be reversed to position the camera upside down. It includes non-slip foam rubber sleeves, non-slip shoulder strap, carrying bag, and bubble level and compass. All MT Series Tripods have quick releases for individual leg spread at different angles.