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Nov 27, 2009 22:48 |  #1

Go to Amvona.com and check their daily "One Deal". Today, they've listed their AT-CF92 Carbon Fiber Pro Series Tripod for $60! It's usually selling for $169.99, so you're saving $109.99.

  • Weight: 4.9lbs
  • Maximum Height: 65.7"
  • Minimum Height: 15"
  • Folded Height: 22.9"
  • Maximum Load: 13.2lbs
  • No. of leg sections: 4
  • Leveling devices: 1
  • Adjustable height (reversible) center column
  • Foam rubber leg protectors included on two of the legs
  • Quick release leg lock system
  • Heavy duty carrying case with shoulder strap
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Nov 27, 2009 23:15 |  #2

I'd love to... but it is not possible :(


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Nov 27, 2009 23:17 |  #3

Do you have one or used one before? It could be a waste of money and shipping cost to find out it isn't any good.

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Nov 27, 2009 23:32 |  #4

NicolasRubio wrote in post #9094422 (external link)
I'd love to... but it is not possible :(

Why not?

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Do you have one or used one before? It could be a waste of money and shipping cost to find out it isn't any good.

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Patrick, I've never had one of their carbon fiber tripods, but I have owned one of their heavy-duty aluminum tripods for years and it has served me well. TeamSpeed posted a link yesterday about a different Amvona carbon fiber tripod (AT-CF94) for $75+shipping, so I placed my order for that one. I did do a lot of searching for reviews before placing my order and was pleased with what I read, so I took a chance. I guess I'll find out when I receive it whether I made a good decision, but, in my opinion, it's not that much dough to spend on a carbon fiber tripod, especially after reading that others are quite happy with it.


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Nov 28, 2009 02:06 as a reply to  @ PicSniper's post |  #5

they sell excellent quality tripod . I owned the CF94 and A103




  
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Nov 28, 2009 06:06 as a reply to  @ Asimo's post |  #6

I'd be curious as to the size (diameter) of the smallest leg section...their specs conveniently leave out that info. I've handled an Amvona 4-section CF tripod before, and the smallest legs were literally pencil-thin, making the whole rig feel 'springy'.


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Nov 28, 2009 06:12 as a reply to  @ argyle's post |  #7

the A103T that I had, they are probably same thickness as my Gitzo 2 series .

but compare side by side, Gitzo quality is better. but performance wise, probably same .

Gitzo center column adjustment is smoother, the leg probably 10-20% stronger .

but is Amvona one bad? definitely not, good deal , hell yeah!




  
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Nov 28, 2009 07:55 |  #8

Do Manfrotto heads fit these tripods?


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Nov 28, 2009 07:59 as a reply to  @ Tony-S's post |  #9

it comes with 1/4 and reverse it , will be 3/8

it fits both ball head and camera mount




  
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Nov 28, 2009 08:26 |  #10

What's the warranty on it? That'll give you an idea as to whether you should put your money into something else. It is guaranteed to fail somehow after the warranty runs out.


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Nov 28, 2009 08:34 |  #11

This is from their website:

DynaTran™ / DynaPhos™ 1 Year Limited Warranty


A 1 Year Limited Warranty, under either the DynaTran™ or DynaPhos™ brand, currently applies to the following product categories:


1. Lighting – Complete Light Kits – Light Kits
2. Tripods – Still Camera – Complete Pro
3. Tripods - Still Camera – Carbon Fiber
4. Tripods – Professional Video – Complete Systems
5. Tripods – Professional Video – Camera Supports
AT-9901AT AT-9901T

6. Tripods – Professional Video – Heads
AT-9905H AT-9903H

7. Tripods – Monopods – Carbon Fiber
8. Tripods - Monopods – Aluminum Alloy
9. Support Systems – In Studio – Motorized Roller Systems
DSD-3 DSD-1 DSD-4 DSD-6

10. Support Systems – Rail Systems & Accessories – Pro Studio Rail System (rail systems only)
CMR-B3304 CMR-3303 CMR-A3303 CMR-A3304

1 Year Limited Warranty (DynaPhos™)
DynaPhos extends a limited one year warranty to the original purchaser, that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for one year from the date of purchase.


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Nov 28, 2009 08:36 |  #12

I just looked at the specs - 4.9 pounds? My Manfrotto 3001BD aluminum legs are only 3.83 llbs. What gives?


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Nov 28, 2009 09:06 |  #13

PicSniper wrote in post #9095606 (external link)
This is from their website:

DynaTran™ / DynaPhos™ 1 Year Limited Warranty

A 1 Year Limited Warranty, under either the DynaTran™ or DynaPhos™ brand, currently applies to the following product categories:

1. Lighting – Complete Light Kits – Light Kits
2. Tripods – Still Camera – Complete Pro
3. Tripods - Still Camera – Carbon Fiber


1 Year Limited Warranty (DynaPhos™)
DynaPhos extends a limited one year warranty to the original purchaser, that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for one year from the date of purchase.

Even the Chinese-made Benro's and Feisol's have a three year warranty. I don't know about this. I think you should apply the $60 to a Manfrotto or something else with a wider usage history. Also, if they're selling this at such a discount, I would bet that no one is buying it and they want to move it out of inventory.


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Nov 28, 2009 09:09 |  #14

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I just looked at the specs - 4.9 pounds? My Manfrotto 3001BD aluminum legs are only 3.83 llbs. What gives?

I wondered about that myself...kinda defeats the purpose of paying for carbon fiber. :D My Gitzo 2540 with Markins M10 head weighs a full pound less than the Dynatran rig. Granted, the Dynatran is a lot cheaper, but when you're hiking for miles, every bit of weight that you can shed helps.


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Nov 28, 2009 09:12 |  #15

argyle wrote in post #9095730 (external link)
I wondered about that myself...kinda defeats the purpose of paying for carbon fiber. :D

Yeah, that's a deal breaker for me. Surely not worth $60 if the legs alone are that heavy.


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