Induro, while perhaps not carrying the same brand recognition Manfrotto and Gitzo do, is nonetheless a very quality manufacturer of tripods, and they have also announced three new additions into their entry-level Adventure series, which features portable tripods with integral heads. The three new Adventures, the AKP0, AKP1, and AKP2, may vary in size but contain a virtually identical set of standard features. According to their site, you’re looking at:
- Wide Stance Cross-braced Magnesium Alloy Spider
provides ultimate core system stability - Oversized Center Column Lock
adds vibration reducing structural support - Matched Precision Unique Three-Way Panhead
with quick release plate and folding handles that allows precise camera positioning and easy transport - Non-Rotating Double-Keyed Leg Sections
advanced new tubing design provides extra strength and permits easy setup - Quick Lock Legs
tripod height can easily be set by a flip of the quick lock leg levers - Reversible Center Column
allows low angle shooting - Spring Loaded Weight Hook
allows additional weight mounting stability during windy conditions - Adjustable Leg Angles with Lock
accommodates uneven surfaces and awkward shooting situations - Grooved Center Column
prevents unwanted column rotation - Integral Bubble Level
allows adjustment to prevent uneven pans and tripod head movements - Snap-in Quick Release Plates
interchangeable QR system assures effortless and rapid camera changes - Closed Cell Foam Grip
provides comfortable handling during cold or hot outdoor conditions
Also note all three of these new ones are panheads. It looks like the previous generation with ballheads will continue to exist alongside this new strain. They’ll set you back between $164 and $220, depending on how big of one you need, but for that price you get the complete tripod and head set, so, it’s pretty good for those of you starting to get serious about photography. A cheap tripod will wobble enough to actually add shake to your photos instead of lessening it, so, it’s really worth upgrading to a proper quality set of legs for your shooting.
So, as my co-worker beside me works on finding a tripod for a customer who insists on flip-locks over twist locks, I thought I should take a moment to talk about my thoughts on these two popular ways of telescoping tripod legs.
So, I tok the dive and decided to upgrade my bag. This is a big step in a man’s life, maybe not as important as his first date or his first cup of coffee, but important nonetheless. Dozens, maybe hundreds, of variables have to be carefully weighed and examined before a choice can be made. What equipment do I have? What equipment will I have? How much do I want to carry day-to-day? What style? What color? These days there’s a dizzying, near-infinite combination as answers and a different bag for each (here at Roberts alone we have around 800 different style/color options available).
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