RRS Tripods

I don't know if it is off topic or relevant but RRS and Gitzo are two brands owned by the same company. While RRS is made in the USA, Gitzo is made in Italy. Incidentally, the other big tripod brand Manfrotto is also owned by them.
So while we argue over the merits and demerits of one over the other - it doesn't really matter to the owners of these brands

sudipto_roy wrote in post #13912574
I don't know if it is off topic or relevant but RRS and Gitzo are two brands owned by the same company. While RRS is made in the USA, Gitzo is made in Italy. Incidentally, the other big tripod brand Manfrotto is also owned by them.
So while we argue over the merits and demerits of one over the other - it doesn't really matter to the owners of these brands

Selling Gitzo and owning RRS is not the same as owning both. Gitzo is not owned by RRS or the otherway around.

bps wrote in post #13912406
I guess these dust bags are perfect for storing the tripod in a your closet, but I've never used the one that came with my Gitzo tripod.

Me neither - they're useless.

sudipto_roy wrote in post #13912574
I don't know if it is off topic or relevant but RRS and Gitzo are two brands owned by the same company. While RRS is made in the USA, Gitzo is made in Italy. Incidentally, the other big tripod brand Manfrotto is also owned by them.

No. Gitzo & Manfrotto are owned by the same holding company. RRS is a small company that is completely independent of either.

sudipto_roy wrote in post #13912574
I don't know if it is off topic or relevant but RRS and Gitzo are two brands owned by the same company.

RRS and Gitzo are not related at all. RRS is a standalone company and is not owned by anyone else.

Bryan

Joe & Joan Johnson, owners of Really Right Stuff

sudipto_roy wrote in post #13912574
I don't know if it is off topic or relevant but RRS and Gitzo are two brands owned by the same company. While RRS is made in the USA, Gitzo is made in Italy. Incidentally, the other big tripod brand Manfrotto is also owned by them.
So while we argue over the merits and demerits of one over the other - it doesn't really matter to the owners of these brands

Care to document the claim that RRS and Gitzo belong to the same conglomerate? Last I heard, RRS was a totally independent company, American-owned.

RRS is the only tripod manufacturer that I've rung up and had the owner answer the phone, and his name isn't Gitzo.

So, I was getting ready to purchase a TVC-33 and two things... $19 shipping and they do not accept Discover credit card. Well the $19 is nothing when spending $925, but I was looking to use my Discover card as it has 0% on purchases until June! Guess I'll have to blow the dust off the Visa. I need to check the statement closing date of the statement so I can buy another month to pay off

, indeed.

Don't forget to come here and tell us your experiences and opinion. I can't seem to get enough of that.

Do they take PayPal? I think Discover have a service (Money Messenger?) that allows PayPal account holders to accept a payment from Discover.

from RRS " We are pleased to offer online ordering with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express payment."

and "Send us a brief note with the following information:

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I think for pure brute stiffness RRS tripod is between Gitzo 5 and 3. Even velbon 730/830 is stiffer than RRS and Gitzo. Note that I just join birding association so I get to handle many tripod/artilleries combo in the group, just sharing opinions and not to stir up brand associations (I owen rrs 34l)

I do have a question: when I set up my 34l on indoor wooden floor (shiny new one), the legs will kept creeping outward; the more I load the severe the creep. Once I remove all weight and pick it up, the legs will spring back - which is kinna annoying. Is this normal?

My new RRS tripod bag came in yesterday. High quality product worthy of the tripods. Fit is tight and the padding seems very good.

Indecent Exposure wrote in post #13941872
, indeed.

Don't forget to come here and tell us your experiences and opinion. I can't seem to get enough of that.

I have a Benro Travel Angel and my gf has a Manfrotto (055MF4). The Mandrotto is quite nice, but I am expecting the RRS to be on a whole another level.

roger1234 wrote in post #13963254
I think for pure brute stiffness RRS tripod is between Gitzo 5 and 3. Even velbon 730/830 is stiffer than RRS and Gitzo. Note that I just join birding association so I get to handle many tripod/artilleries combo in the group, just sharing opinions and not to stir up brand associations (I owen rrs 34l)

I do have a question: when I set up my 34l on indoor wooden floor (shiny new one), the legs will kept creeping outward; the more I load the severe the creep. Once I remove all weight and pick it up, the legs will spring back - which is kinna annoying. Is this normal?

Interesting! I do plan to shoot backyard birds from the hardwood floors of my living room. Is there anyway you can try a Gitzo in a similar test? I could always place the legs on a yoga mat or two since I can't do yoga & photography at the same time

VPI wrote in post #13963537
My new RRS tripod bag came in yesterday. High quality product worthy of the tripods. Fit is tight and the padding seems very good.

Which model bag is that? I read the 82's would not be released until March. What's inside? Thanks.

roger1234 wrote in post #13963254
I think for pure brute stiffness RRS tripod is between Gitzo 5 and 3. Even velbon 730/830 is stiffer than RRS and Gitzo. Note that I just join birding association so I get to handle many tripod/artilleries combo in the group, just sharing opinions and not to stir up brand associations (I owen rrs 34l)

I do have a question: when I set up my 34l on indoor wooden floor (shiny new one), the legs will kept creeping outward; the more I load the severe the creep. Once I remove all weight and pick it up, the legs will spring back - which is kinna annoying. Is this normal?

I had the Gitzo 5541, I can't see any stiffness difference between it and my 34L. Only difference I can note is the weight is less.

Leg creep. I wouldn't call that normal. I've not seen mine do it, and I've got the 34L.