Gitzo G1228 Mountaineer Reporter Carbon Fiber Tripods
Gitzo G1228 Mountaineer Reporter Carbon Fiber Tripods
USER REVIEWS
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[Feb 09, 2000]
Erik Cart
Expert
Model Reviewed:
G1228 Mountaineer Reporter Carbon Fiber
Strength:
Campact, portable.
Weakness:
GItzo leg locks are a PAIN in the ---! Cost way, way too much for this tripod! Way, way, way too much!!! Customer Service Hope never have to find out. Similar Products Used: Bogan 055 |
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[Nov 26, 2000]
Darren Lau
Intermediate
Strength:
Lightweight but very rigid platform.
Weakness:
Price! Bought the Gitzo after contemplating the Manfrotto Carbon One, Slik CF and Mamiya CF tripods. In the shop, the Gitzo impressed me the most with its rigidity and sturdiness compared to the others. BUild quality was also exemplary (others were a bit tacky or "felt" of lower quality). Customer Service Not tried so far. Similar Products Used: Manfrotto 190B |
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[Jan 16, 2001]
Mark Lamb
Professional
Strength:
Small size, lightness and solid feel, even when compared with larger metal tripods
Weakness:
The locking tensions on the legs are difficult to get right, and I find myself having to tighten up a section in order to release the section below it. This eats time and can be frustrating if you're in a hurry (but then why would you be using a tripod??) I bought mine mail order and was surprised at the weight. Although it IS noticeably lighter, the difference between it and my old aluminium pod is not as great as I'd hoped. It does fold down nice and small though, and this for me is the winner - I can tether it to my Lowe backpack and not notice it's there. I use it with the excellent 1276 magnesium ball head which has a great system for taking vertical shots - much better than other balls I've used. Customer Service Not required Similar Products Used: Manfrotto (Bogen) 055 |
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[Feb 06, 2001]
Lonely Boy
Intermediate
Strength:
light weight, rigid and tough.
Weakness:
center column irreversible for macro work. good for outdoor usage Customer Service No Similar Products Used: Manfrotto 055CB |
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[Oct 20, 1999]
David Griffin
Model Reviewed:
G1228 Mountaineer Reporter Carbon Fiber
Strength:
Very much. It's about as steady as my Bogen 3021 but with the 3262QR ball head, it's only 4 lbs.
Weakness:
Screw leg locks take some getting used to. You have to do it in specific order. Way too much money, but it's a great tripod for the weight. Similar Products Used: None |
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[Jul 28, 1999]
Phil Kotofskie
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
G1228 Mountaineer Reporter Carbon Fiber
Strength:
Extremely light weight, handy, solid set up, compact when fully retracted.
Weakness:
Keep it out of sand or be prepared to disassemble, clean and lube it. The advice to get a tripod I would take along convinced me to purchase this expensive item. I have not regreted this purchase. For months after I bought it I shot almost exclusively on the tripod. I take it mountain biking with various parts of my Nikon outfit and it has proven durable. An everyday use for me is with an old long Nikon lens that weighs 8.5 lbs. It took some practice, but sharp slides are attainable with this extremely light tripod. Amazing. I use it with a Foba Mini-Ball. Customer Service none required Similar Products Used: none |