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Review Summary
2012-08-15T21:00:00
The 8340 is very well built, and the ability to either remove or use the center column as a lateral arm is especially useful for macro and other low-to-ground work. The smallest leg segments are a bit on the small side, so I don't fully extend the tripod with my heaviest loads (e.g., Pentax Kx with DFA 100/2.8 WR macro lens) at awkward angles. The tripod is aesthically pleasing, and the accessories and case are of excellent quality, as is the tripod itself. It's pefect for M43, superzoom and P&S gear, less so for larger formats.
twokatmew t.
2009-08-15T21:00:00
Was very impressed with the build quality on this tripod. The tool kit, case and sling are very good quality and are a very nice bonus to this tripod. I have used this with a Canon 70-200mm f/4L on my 50D and have been fine. With that kind of weight, more than the recommended it is a little top heavy but useful. The legs with a ball head are very light weight and I use this set up just for travel and is perfect for that. I do have a larger more heavy weight tripod I use more often (also a Giottos). For travel and hiking I would recommend this to a friend.
Jonathan M.
2008-12-28T19:00:00
The tripod is well made, but the bottom section of the 4 section leg has a small diameter that hurts the stability of this tripod when full extended. I shoot SLR bodies, so the motion of the mirror caused motion blur. Too bad, because I like the light weight and compact size. I returned the Giottos MT-8340 tripod for credit
Drew
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4 Leg Sections
20mm
49cm
18cm
117cm, 46.1"
140cm, 55.1"
3kg
Black
1.3kg

This new design is destined to be the year's most popular professional tripod. The MT series tripod has unique style, and is highly versatile. Its legs and column are made from carbon fiber for lightness, strength and rigidity.
The patented multi-function center column allows for 180-degree vertical movement and 360-degree horizontal rotation as a lateral arm. It features a universal 3-way head when used without the camera plate of the center column, and the safety knob is locked.