carbon fiber or aluminum
Sep 20, 2017 08:21:00 #
Indeed. The main differences seem to be 'recognized' brands vs. newcomers. Perhaps more stringent quality control is associated with the leading brands.
Les
Les
Sep 20, 2017 08:32:33 #
repleo wrote:
...they seem to be the 'in' thing.
Always an important consideration.
Sep 20, 2017 08:56:21 #
I have a Tilt All (made my C.M. Marchioni in Rutherford, NJ) aluminum that I bought used for 30 bucks in 1975. It's very well made.
Sep 20, 2017 09:05:59 #
If you can afford a sturdy CF tripod get it. There will be no regrets. If money is a big issue, then look for a good used aluminum, and buy at least one step larger than you think you need. A lot of good Aluminum tripods are on the market cheap because of the many pluses of the CF models and sometimes just the previous owners craving to upgrade. Just look at the multi millions of great photos out there taken with aluminum tripods for the past 75 years. Carbon fiber is better for several technical reasons, but not essential to make a prized image.
I have both and prefer the big aluminum tripod for my beast lenses, because I cannot justify a beast sized CF pod, and my Al version does an admirable job still. But the smaller CF tripod is a blessing during a long hike.
I have both and prefer the big aluminum tripod for my beast lenses, because I cannot justify a beast sized CF pod, and my Al version does an admirable job still. But the smaller CF tripod is a blessing during a long hike.
Sep 20, 2017 09:08:32 #
breck
Loc: Derbyshire UK
repleo wrote:
I was looking at tripods in my local camera store ... (show quote)
Any idea how cold an aircraft wing gets or how hot stuck on an airport runway in Saudi Arabia, Most are now getting made in Carbon fiber, add to which the carbon advantage is not just weight it is strength to weight ratio and the ability to reduce vibrations, your salesman was just pushing an item not selling very well
Sep 20, 2017 10:47:31 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm wondering where the OP found an aluminum Induro. I couldn't find any new ones online.
Really!!! My search only took 5 seconds. https://www.amazon.com/Benro-Adventure-Aluminum-Tripod-TAD18AIB1/dp/B00YEUBCJK/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
Sep 20, 2017 10:52:28 #
breck wrote:
Any idea how cold an aircraft wing gets or how hot stuck on an airport runway in Saudi Arabia, Most are now getting made in Carbon fiber, add to which the carbon advantage is not just weight it is strength to weight ratio and the ability to reduce vibrations, your salesman was just pushing an item not selling very well
Quite true, not to mention that in IndyCar and F1 the cars are, in large part, carbon fiber. They get mighty hot! I wouldn't worry much about the heat factor regarding CF tripods.
Sep 20, 2017 11:41:35 #
You might also want to look at how small it folds up if you want to bring it on an airline.
Sep 20, 2017 12:10:16 #
billnikon wrote:
Really!!! My search only took 5 seconds. https://www.amazon.com/Benro-Adventure-Aluminum-Tripod-TAD18AIB1/dp/B00YEUBCJK/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
Nice try but that is not an Induro tripod.
Sep 20, 2017 12:36:05 #
It all depends on just what you want to carry, you are the only one that can make that decision. For me, yes it would be, and why do photo enthusiasts always say "I am not a professional". The only difference between a professional Photographer and a knowledgeable amateur is one gets paid and the other does not. 💲📷💲
Sep 20, 2017 12:36:22 #
I purchased an Induro carbo fiber travel tripod about 7 years ago. It's been dropped on concrete (not by me), slammed into the sides of airport security conveyers, and still operates and looks like new. The aluminum versions used to be much heavier, and have improved but at what cost in stability do they get lighter? Carbon fiber is by it's nature much lighter. As has been mentioned in some of the previous responses, carbon fiber has an edge in stability and vibration resistance. When you're packing, .08 lbs is still a savings.
You're the only one who knows if the difference in price is worth it to you. It IS worth it to me.
You're the only one who knows if the difference in price is worth it to you. It IS worth it to me.
Sep 20, 2017 13:00:41 #
billnikon wrote:
Really!!! My search only took 5 seconds. https://www.amazon.com/Benro-Adventure-Aluminum-Tripod-TAD18AIB1/dp/B00YEUBCJK/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
And it took about that long to see that your link is not an Induro.
Sep 20, 2017 13:14:42 #
What is interesting is that Benro and Induro are the same company so I have been told. And quality is equally the same.
Sep 20, 2017 13:23:18 #
breck
Loc: Derbyshire UK
I was a professional in Composites (carbon/Glass/Aramid etc for most of my working life dealing with many Aerospace, F1, wind turbines, etc companies worldwide,. I have a Benro carbon tripod and an Induro carbon Monopod the quality is as good as any I have ever seen . Now retired so no commercial tie into these products or companies,
Sep 20, 2017 13:45:30 #
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