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Technical Details
- Non Rotating Leg Sections
- Dust and Moisture Resistant Rubber Grip Leg Locks
- Closed Cell Foam Grip
- Adjustable Angle Leg Locks
- Includes Deluxe Carry Case and Strap and Toolkit
Grooved Center Column – prevents unwanted column rotation, Non-Rotating Leg Sections – offer quick and easy setup, Dust and Moisture Resistant Rubber Grip Leg Locks – ensure a positive lock in any condition, Reversible Center Column – allows low angle shooting, Interchangeable Rubber Feet and Stainless Steel Spikes – provide the right contact on any surface or terrain, Adjustable Angle Leg Locks – accommodate uneven surfaces and awkward shooting situations, Reversible Tripod Head Mounting Screw – assures compatibility with virtually any tripod head, Built-in Bubble Level – allows adjustment to prevent uneven pans and tripod head movements, Spring Loaded Weight Hook – allows additional weight mounting stability during windy conditions, Closed Cell Foam Grip – provides comfortable handling during cold or hot outdoor conditions, Tripod Head Set Screws – add mounting security for tripod heads. Load Capacity 11 lbs (5 kg) Head Attachment Fitting Dual 3/8" & 1/4"-20 Maximum Height 58.5" (148.6 cm) Maximum Height w/o Column Extended 49.6" (126.0 cm) Minimum Height 12.8" (32.4 cm) Folded Length 19.3" (48.9 cm) Weight 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) Legs Material 8x Carbon fiber Leg Stages/Sections 3/4 Leg Lock Type Twist locks Independent Leg Spread Yes Spiked/Retractable Feet User interchangeable/non retractable Center Brace No Center Column Center Column Type Sliding Center Column Sections 1
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Customer Reviews
2009-07-08
By hvacigar (Portland, Oregon United States)
I just received my C114 and although I haven't had any field testing (coming in the next few days), I did put it through its paces with the heaviest of my gear. First, I ordered a Kirk Photo BH-3 ball head. They don't sell their products on Amazon, but it is a great company with fast shipping ([...]). This is a great ballhead with an attached quick-release plate. I highly recommend this or another comparable head with quickrelease plates for your camera and all long lenses.
Back to the tripod. The heaviest setup I use contains the following:
Canon T1i body
Canon BG-E5 battery grip
Canon Speedlite 430EX II
Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS lens
With the ballhead, the total weight of this setup is right at about 10 pounds. The C114 is rated to accept 11.5 lbs of weight, and this setup was a little concerning when I purchased the tripod. after setting up the tripod and attaching the above setup I was pleasantly surprised that there was no sag in the legs. I proceeded to shoot a few things around the house in both portrait and landscape. Still no issues. The tripod is very sturdy. If a 70-200mm is your longest lens, then I recommend this setup.
I will update with some field studies. I plan to do a little macro work,so I should get some good observations of uneven terrain and unbalances setups.
**UPDATE**
I took it around the Rose Garden in Portland to do some floral photography, and it was a dream. Very light to carry around, and up to any task I threw at it. The leg extensions were fluid and locking the tripod down was really easy. Great tripod.
2007-06-22
By Quaker (Philadelphia)
Induro is the new brand of tripod introduced by Benro in the United States to compete directly with the very expensive Gitzo brand favored by so many professional photographers. Induro tripods are not cheap, but they appear to offer terrific value compared to Gitzo and Manfrotto. The pros at my local camera store have been selling Induro tripods for a little while now and say they have had virtually no returns or complaints.
My traveling gear is very light -- a Nikon D50 with Nikon's highly-compact 18-200mm VR lens, so a tripod rated to support 10 pounds is plenty for my needs. I wanted the lightest and most compact tripod that would meet my needs, and was willing to pay a premium for it.
I could not find the Induro C114 carbon fiber model in any local stores, but I did see the Induro A114, which is their similar-sized aluminum model. I was very impressed with the design, and the C114 was the ideal size and weight combination I was looking for when traveling. By comparison, Gitzo has one model (the GT0540) which is lighter and smaller -- a little too small -- with much skinnier legs, and another model (the GT1540) which is also lighter than the Induro but a couple of inches taller when closed, making the Gitzo tougher to fit into a backpack.
So I ordered the Induro C114 sight-unseen. The tripod looks great, appears to be solid as a rock, and comes with a high quality padded bag, strap and hook, compass, level, and interchangable spiked feet with toolkit (I will post photos on flickr soon). The Induro C114 does not have a ground level set feature like the Gitzo, and is just a tad heavier, but on price, appearance, and accessories, Induro has Gitzo beaten hands-down. I was thrilled.
Unfortunately, some anxiety kicked in when I set up the tripod. Since this is a 4-section tripod, the legs have a total of nine locking rings. The locking rings on the carbon fiber C114 model did not have the exact same design as the aluminum A114 model I'd seen in the store. Induro's locking rings on the carbon fiber model have rubber grips, and 1 of the 9 grips slipped and continued rotating when I tightened it. After closing and opening the legs again, a second rubber grip starting slipping. This didn't affect the performance of the tripod legs, but it clearly wasn't designed to work that way, and made me wonder if this was symptomatic of the long-term build quality for this relatively new brand.
To make sure I wasn't crazy, I went back to my local camera store to verify that the other Induro legs didn't have this problem; clearly, the one I received was defective. In the end, since I am looking to own these legs for a lifetime, I went with peace of mind and bought the slightly-bigger Gitzo GT1540, and sent the Induro C114 back.
I have no regrets. If you can't see spending $500 on a set of Gitzo tripod legs, I still think Induro is a safe bet. I was just a little unlucky and obsessive. In fact, if you really want a value, I was quite impressed with their aluminum legs. The Induro A114 is still extremely light, and is less than half the price of the carbon fiber model.
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