anybody has experiance with Giottos MT-9160 tripode?

[nucki]

Hi!

looking for a new tripod! giottos made a new one wich seems to be quite good? anybody knows that?

www.giottos.com ->professional -> MT series.

concrete I looking for the MT-9160 Alu...

thanks
best reagards
Peter

[iwatkins]

Hi Peter,

I don't have the www.giottos.com/eng_public/products_variation_detail.asp?ProductID=49&Variati onID=292]MT-9160 (http://www.giottos.com/eng_public/frameset.htm?http&&&[url) (direct link)[/url] but a very similar one in the form of the MT-8170 (direct link) (http://www.giottos.com/eng_public/products_variation_detail.asp?ProductID=49&Variati onID=290). I love this tripod, great quality (up there with Manfrottos IMHO) and very adjustable. I have no problem recommending Giottos gear. Their heads aren't too shabby either, but I have limited experience of them.

Cheers

Ian

[nucki]

Hi Peter,

I don't have the www.giottos.com/eng_public/products_variation_detail.asp?ProductID=49&Variati onID=292]MT-9160 (http://www.giottos.com/eng_public/frameset.htm?http&&&[url) (direct link)[/url] but a very similar one in the form of the MT-8170 (direct link) (http://www.giottos.com/eng_public/products_variation_detail.asp?ProductID=49&Variati onID=290). I love this tripod, great quality (up there with Manfrottos IMHO) and very adjustable. I have no problem recommending Giottos gear. Their heads aren't too shabby either, but I have limited experience of them.

Cheers

Ian

Hey Ian!

thanks for your post! As I could see on the giottos website, the tripod looks pretty good! But I think the carbon version of the 9160 is not worth the money, because its just 0.2 kg lighter but a lot more expensive! isnt it?

best regards
Peter

[iwatkins]

Hey Ian!

thanks for your post! As I could see on the giottos website, the tripod looks pretty good! But I think the carbon version of the 9160 is not worth the money, because its just 0.2 kg lighter but a lot more expensive! isnt it?

best regards
Peter

Peter,

Yes, looking at the site, the MT 8160 (carbon version of the MT 9160) is only 0.3Kg lighter for the same spec etc. Yes, probably not worth the money, but check your local prices.

I bought the carbon MT 8170 because it goes slightly bigger than the 8160, can carry more weight and has thicker, hence more stable legs. Oh and it was carbon (I'm a tart when it comes to that sort of thing) and I got it at a special price. :D

Cheers

Ian

[nucki]

Peter,

Yes, looking at the site, the MT 8160 (carbon version of the MT 9160) is only 0.3Kg lighter for the same spec etc. Yes, probably not worth the money, but check your local prices.

I bought the carbon MT 8170 because it goes slightly bigger than the 8160, can carry more weight and has thicker, hence more stable legs. Oh and it was carbon (I'm a tart when it comes to that sort of thing) and I got it at a special price. :D

Cheers

Ian

Ian, of course if I can get a carbon for the same or nearly the same price, then of course I will get it! Just because I saw the price ranges between the carbon an the alu one.
The price for the alu is 169.- € and for the carbon 319.- € so you see, this is not worth the money...

best regards
Peter

[LiquidMantis]

I'm in the same situation. I'm considering either the 9180 or 8180. Does the carbon fiber have any other benefits over the aluminum besides the weight? I'd like the carbon fiber for the tech factor but if there's no reason beside the minimal weight savings then I won't pay the premium. Does carbon fiber offer better dampening characteristics in a tripod?

[iwatkins]

Well, without proper scientific testing I would say there is some truth in the thought that a carbon damps out vibration a little better than ally. I can't prove it but I also think it reacts better to gusty wind. More flexible while being solid, if that makes any sense. Just a feeling and some of that may be down to the fact that I spent the money so subconsciouly I am trying to justify it :wink:

Practical considerations, a carbon tripod feels nicer to work with. It is certainly warmer on very cold days. Down side being is that carbon is more prone to damage if not handled well. A good crack over a rock could cause carbon to delaminate whereas on ally you may just dent a leg (which may or may not affect it's operation).

All IMHO of course.

Cheers

Ian