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Manfrotto’s Ultra-Compact 290-Series Three-Way Tripod Head
Gentec International has announced Manfrotto’s new 290-series three-way tripod head, part of Manfrotto’s 290 family of photo supports aimed at passionate hobby photographers who want to take their images to the next level. The new head offers no-nonsense professional features … Continue reading
Joby GorillaPod Ballhead & Flash Clip
I have been fascinated with Joby GorillaPod tripods for a long time. Who wouldn’t be? They are fun to play with and are cleverly designed to give portable stability anywhere. The one I use the most is my SLR-Zoom GorillaPod. … Continue reading
Which type of tripod should I buy?
I just replaced an old tripod and bought a new Induro CT114 tripod. I’m using the old head for now but I should get a new one. Which type should I buy? It should be convenient to operate and suitable … Continue reading
Vanguard Auctus Plus 323CT
The Vanguard Auctus Plus 323CT won the 2011 TIPA Award for best tripod of the year. This is a big, robust carbon fibre tripod, well constructed and featured. At $630 (SRP) it is priced competitively, especially when you consider the … Continue reading
Nivelo 204 a Tidy Tripod
If you have a small camera, you don’t need a gigantic tripod. Something small, like Vanguard’s latest Nivelo 204 might do the trick. This unit is designed with Micro Four Thirds or compact cameras in mind. The Nivelo is made … Continue reading
Velbon Cube for Compact Cameras
The Velbon Cube is designed for compact cameras, and pitches the same virtues — small, light and easy to use. Folded, it is 24 cm (9 inches); fully extended it is 94 cm (37 in). It weighs 390 g and … Continue reading
Can a 1-kg Tripod be any Good?
Benro makes a series of tripods in its Travelling Angel carbon fibre line. The smallest are the four-section TRCB068 and five-section TRCB069. These weigh just a kilogram (2 lb) including B-00 tripod head and fold down to less than 37 … Continue reading
