Buy Giottos MT9360 Aluminum 4-Section Tripod Series III ProfessionalGiottos MT9360 Aluminum 4-Section Tripod Series III Professional Product Description:
- Folded length 22.8"
- Maximum height with center column 63", maximum height without center column 55.9", minimum height with optional short column 9.4"
- Weight 5.1 lbs
- Leg diameter 28mm
- Load capacity 17.6 lbs
Product Description
4-Section aluminum Series III Professional tripod with SDL secure, dust-proof twist leg locks. Includes case and strap.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Solid, but yes it is not the lightest tripod.
By Glenn M. Rogers
OK, I spent many an hour searching overer the web for the best tripod at the "cheapest" price. I eventually settled on the Benro 198M8 tripod and ordered it up from Amazon. I was happy with the arrival of it up until the time I noticed that the rubber tip of one of the legs was rolling around in the bottom of the bag wrapping the tripod. It is what it is on that...I dont know why it was like that, but it appeared to have torn off somehow in the packaging or shipping. I still took a good look at it befoe sending it back, set it up, played with the features and just was not fully impressed. It was not bad, but is was nothing special. I sent it back and decided to spent the extra $$$ on the Giotto's 9360.Now that I have had a chance to work work the Giotto's tripod for about a week or so, I am very happy. I am 6ft tall, and after putting onthe Giotto's MH-5001 3-WAY pan head (roughly 5 inches high), I can use the tripod without extending the center column quite comfortably. Using a tripod with the column at it's lowest is more stable than if it is extended. I work on an ambulance at night, and this is where I do a lot of my photography, so the stability is wonderful for my extended shutter times. I am way more impressed than with the Benro product. There is a definate construction and quality differance notable on the two favoting the Giotto's.Now for the cons as described by reviewers on this and other sites.-Yes it is not the lightest tripod on the face of the planet. As a matter of fact, with the Giotto's MH-5001 head, it weighs in at 8.5 lbs in it's very nice carry carry bag that comes with it. I have it strapped onto the bottom of my "photography" backpack that I take with me hiking/walking for exercise. It does not bog me down that much, and I am no exercise guru at nearly 280lbs. If you are lookign fo ra light tripod, save your $$$ and go corbon fiber...period.-Twist lock legs. Sure the legs are twist lock, and not flip lock. I have flip locks on my monopod and like the speed, but really, how fast you need to set up your tripod anyway. The 1/8t twist on this model are just fine, and I really like the dust/water resistance that comes with the twist lock. I do a lot of hiking and playing around in less than ideal conditions, so this is a nice bonus. The included spiked feet are a nice thing also.-One reviewer mentioned that the "included 3-way head sucked". Sure it is not an Arca-Tech grade head. It is a RUDAMENTORY 3-way head. Let's imagine for a moment that your normal head died, was stolen, or carried off by a Dingo. You could make due with the capabilities of the tripod at the moment and not have to worry about scrapping the whole photo-op. It is a nice thoughtful feature.I would highly suggest this tripod to the person who is on a better than average budget, and isn't counting ounces when putting togeter his/her gear. For the $$$ this is one of the best setups you can get your hands on. Also it has WAY more range of use than the Manfrotto 055xpro serise. Definately compair, but you are getting more bang for your buck with the Giotto's.Per my father, "Better to curse the tool when you pay for it the first time, than when you have to pay to replace it later."
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.Well built, versatile but heavy
By Wombat37
I've paired this with a Giottos MH-1301/MH-656 ball head and they are a good match for each other.The articulated center column mounting is great for positioning a camera at any height and any direction. This is really what made this tripod for me. I was looking at the Manfrotto Pro versions but they really don't have the versatility of this one. I use it a lot for close up work and it it gets the camera close to where you want it every time but it really does need a focusing rail to position the camera precisely for this type of work.This is a very nicely built tripod - the quality is excellent and it appears to be very rugged. That is probably its major problem - this is a heavy tripod so it's not suitable for mountain hikes etc. I think I would have prefered a lighter MT-9350 or even a MT-9340 but, although these are in the Giottos catalogue, they don't seem to be sold in the USA (but are available in Europe). The much more expensive carbon fiber and lava versions don't seem to be much lighter so I didn't see the point of paying twice the price for these.It its price, it comes with a nice carry bag, leg spikes, a short center column and 3 position leg angles for really low shots. I don't understand why a previous reviewer wants to use the tripod with the legs fully extended and at their widest position - the laws of physics just don't work that way.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.Solid support
By D. Longfellow
This is a solid tripod with a lot of versatility. The ability to swing the column to a horizontal position is very helpful for macros. The tripod is fairly heavy, but with the weight comes excellent performance. I'm pleased with the purchase.
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