Gitzo G1126/126 Sport Performance Tripod Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Frank
(Intermediate)

Review Date
June 16, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Review 1 of 7

Price Paid: $210.00 from Photo Village in New

Summary:

This is a great tripod to support a Leica M camera and lens. It goes with me on most photo excursions just in case I need a tripod. Admittedly, the M camera is not usually used on a tripod but there are times when it becomes necessary. This 1126 is suprisingly solid considering its size and offers very sturdy support. It is built like a tank and I look forward to years of service from this item. I purchased this particular tripod because I wanted a compact and sturdy unit that I could easily take with me on hikes and vacations. This fits that bill exceedingly well. It does not extend very tall but that is to be expected with a compact tripod of this size.

Strengths:

Compact size, very sturdy, built like a tank.

Weaknesses:

Gitzo tripods are expensive - but worth it.

Similar Products Used:

Tilt-all Silk

Customer Service:

Have not needed this service.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Nestor Wolansky
(Intermediate)

Review Date
April 8, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 2 of 7

Price Paid: $175.00

Summary:

Easy to use and durable tripod. Can anyone recommend a Gitzo quick release ball head for this tripod? Would the Gitzo G1276M universal ballhead be too big with this tripod?

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Rating
Reviewed by: Robert Hardy
(Professional)

Review Date
March 28, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 3 of 7

Price Paid: $230.00 from Calumet Photo

Summary:

Love it for what I do. Excellent for backpacks.

Strengths:

Light weight, portable, very compact. Carries weight(5 lbs of camera&lens) well at full extension.

Weaknesses:

Expensive, slow to set up with twist leg adjustments

Similar Products Used:

Majestic, Gitzo Brevete S.G.D. G.

Customer Service:

Not used

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Rating
Reviewed by: CGC
(Intermediate)

Review Date
April 11, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

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Review 4 of 7

Model Reviewed:
G126 Sport Performance Tatalux

Summary:

The best lightweight "backpack" tripod I've found. Perfect for travel & trek photography.

Strengths:

Great portability. Very stable given its small size & weight. Like all Gitzo products, it is extremely well-made & durable.

Weaknesses:

Like all Gitzo 'pods, slow leg extension. Not as stable as it could be due to its 4-segment design (cost of enhanced portability).

Similar Products Used:

Slik Pro series, Bogen/Manfrotto equivalents

Customer Service:

N/A thus far.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Michael Fanelli
(Expert)

Review Date
April 3, 2000

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Review 5 of 7

Model Reviewed:
G126 Sport Performance Tatalux

Summary:

A great stable tripod when size and weight are important.

Strengths:

Very short closed length, the ideal tripod to carry while hiking or backpacking. Easy to lash to a pack. Very stable for it's weight.

Weaknesses:

Typical Gitzo: skin stripping leg adjustment knobs. Expensive.

Similar Products Used:

Uni-Loc standard, Bogen 3021.

Customer Service:

not required.

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