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Giottos YTL8384 Carbon Fiber Tripod
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Giottos YTL8384 Carbon Fiber Tripod
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Made of carbon fiber, the Giottos YTL8384 tripod is lightweight at 3.6 pounds, easy to set up with flip locks, and packable with a folded length of 22.8 inches. It can support a range of cameras and tripod heads, holding up to 18 pounds Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downBjornFjord
7
Feb 12, 2018
Just received mine today. Excellent value for the price. My DSLRs pretty much reach eye level with little or no extension of the center post for me (I'm 5'10") which is very nice.
AndrewHsu
5
Feb 4, 2018
I was following this drop 12 hours ago last night, and it still said there was a day left. I postponed joining until this morning, but the drop become inactive when I checked. I misunderstood having a day left to mean having more than 24 hours left. Has the order already been placed, and is it possible for me to still join the drop?
Wishchild
14
Jan 29, 2018
I bought one through Massdrop last year and am quite pleased with it. Imo the best value for a medium duty (to me it's medium duty although some would consider it heavy duty?) tripod. And I love the way the center pole transforms for a different angle - fantastic for macro photography.
Wishchild
14
Jan 30, 2018
EricM43When I first got this tripod I used an older head I had for quite a while with my old aluminum tripod. I later got a iFootage Cobra 2 c180 monopod and Komodo k5 fluid head, which I sometimes use that head on this Giottos tripod depending on what type of photography or video I'm shooting.
atari.super.nes
137
Sep 25, 2017
I am in the market for my first tripod, I recently got a Canon 80D... I been looking to Manfrotto and Gitzo brands the later really expensive, seems to be a professional preferred.
How does this model/brand compare to similar models of Manfrotto and Gitzo?''
Thanks!
How does this model/brand compare to similar models of Manfrotto and Gitzo?''
Thanks!
atari.super.nes
137
Jan 29, 2018
Thanks, this helps! Does the tripod broke due to heavy duty use or was more of a normal but still it gave up?
little_stephy0925
3
Jan 29, 2018
atari.super.nespretty heavy duty use... that's why I had nothing much to complain :)
teacher447
8
Jan 27, 2018
PraxisCatI own the carbon fiber Mefoto Globetrotter. I looked at the Roadtrip, but prefered the Globetrotter. I like the Globetrotter, because the weight difference between the two is not that much . The Globetrotter easily supports 6-8 lb of camera gear. The only minor fault is the ballhead would a bit larger and the cloth case would be a bit larger. It is a tight fit for the folded tripod . I have had no trouble with the Globetrotter in a year of ownership. I also was lucky to be able to purchase the tripod from a Chinese seller via Aliexpress for $215.00
Curby
77
Sep 20, 2017
Now this is quite a deal. :) It's briefly dipped just below $300 on Amazon, but 200 is quite incredible. If it used twist locks instead of levers on the legs I'd be really tempted to replace my current tripod. The cantilever feature seems really great for bending over a table to shoot down without setting up the entire thing ON the table. Just not sure how stable that hinge is.
peaceoflight
5
Sep 20, 2017
CurbyYes it's a good price and I purchased for precisely the reason you're opting not to . I have a Gitzo that I paid more than 4X this price for. This tripod's slightly lighter, doesn't have the same load capacity (though I can't forsee I'll ever put 18 pounds on it ). I'm so tired of twisting the leg locks on the Gitzo, and it's not as fast to setup or take down, so the quick release levers can be a benefit depending on POV.
Curby
77
Sep 20, 2017
peaceoflightDefinitely, so many companies make lever lock tripods, you're definitely not in the minority. I just prefer fewer snag hazards, less chance of pinched fingers (more of a problem with some designs than others), and big gripping surfaces for gloved use etc. I agree it's slower though!
BF_Hammer
717
Sep 20, 2017
DamteHard question to answer as you choose a head based on the size and weight of the gear to mount on it. My favorite pod came with a pistol-grip ball head, but there are certain heavy lenses I use that don't quite sit still in use. I need an upgrade, but I also really love the convenience of the pistol grip.
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