Induro AP2 tripod kit review

I got my Induro AP2 tripod kit into from midwest photo exchange. I paid a whopping $98 w/ free shipping.

It was packaged nice.

So have you had a chance to use it yet? What's your thoughts??

I seen this Adventurer series model at a local camera shop (AP2 for 199.99) & I was very pleased with the fit & finish. Also was impressed with the tight tollerances in the fit of the legs as well as the head.

I left the shop with the intentionof talking the wife into approving the purchase I jumped on eBay just to see what they were selling for there. I was shocked to find a AP1 kit for 75.00 shipped!!
So it's on the way

Feedback is very hard to find on these as they seem to be a new product. So I was hoping to hear more from you.

Thanks

mines an AP2 and got in on ebay from midwest photo for 98. it works great, i dont have super heavy stuff but this is more than capable of holding my 30D w/ grip and 70-200 f/2.8L USM.

I'm 5'10" and its plenty tall for a person 6'2".

mutau052 wrote in post #9559973
mines an AP2 and got in on ebay from midwest photo for 98. it works great, i dont have super heavy stuff but this is more than capable of holding my 30D w/ grip and 70-200 f/2.8L USM.

I'm 5'10" and its plenty tall for a person 6'2".

Thanks for the quick response. My camera & largest lens is about 3lbs. I'm 5'8" so I felt the AP1 would be a good unit for me at this time.

I guess my only concern is the low price. Has me wondering if I overlooked something, because in person it appears to be a quality piece.

i would go ahead and get the ap2, that way your not purchasing another tripod if you get a bit bigger lens.

as for quality its top notch, alot of pros are switching to induro from gitzo (the carbon fiber models), i know scott bourne is one of these pros.

way lower prices and great quality attract pro's.

The Induro Tripods are really nice.. I have just purchased Induro A213 and I really love it.. it's at my eye level when camera is mounted without even extending the center column, and I am 6'2", that is really a nice tall tripod for me. I love it. Now to spring enough money for the Carbon Fiber series.

Mufutau

mufutau55 wrote in post #9562050
The Induro Tripods are really nice.. I have just purchased Induro A213 and I really love it.. it's at my eye level when camera is mounted without even extending the center column, and I am 6'2", that is really a nice tall tripod for me. I love it. Now to spring enough money for the Carbon Fiber series.

Mufutau

I was confused for a second there. I thought OP - Mutau052 was Mufutau. I was wonderin why Mufutau went and got another Induro of similar specs, until Mufutau's last post

.....Light Bulb....

LOL. I can undestand the confusion. I saw the similarity in the name too.. close but no cigar.
No. I am staying with my Induro A213, I love that tripod, since I cannot afford a costly Gitzos.

Note:
Mutau052 from Oklahoma City
Mufutau55 from New York City

Mufutau

BLUEONION wrote in post #9562586
I was confused for a second there. I thought OP - Mutau052 was Mufutau. I was wonderin why Mufutau went and got another Induro of similar specs, until Mufutau's last post

.....Light Bulb....

mu tau is the chapter of the fraternity I'm in and 052 is my badge number.

Are you able to store this tripod in the bag with the handles on? I just got one yesterday and can't figure out how to keep it in the bag with the handles on the head.

Nope. That's why I just bought an Induro AP23 Ball Head. It's easier to use & fits in the case without removing one of the handles like before.

10 months & I still love this tripod. I'd did switch my order from the AP1 to the AP2 as suggested. Glad I did. Was only 10.00 more. Awesome tripod.

I use this with my Nikon D90 & 12-24 wide angle lens. Solid as a rock.