Canon invincible rabbit+White Rabbit wants a tripod and Gitzo's tripod head. Height 170cm. I don't know which model is good

Gitzo

The most famous tripod brand is Gitzo. Gitzo is a company named after Arsene Gitzhoven, and 19 17 was founded in France. During World War II, Gitzo made gun racks and machine gun racks for the French military, which were changed to tripods after World War II. Its products are light and stable, so they are welcomed by photographers and photographers. Most of Gitzo's products are produced in France, but a few years ago Gitzo was acquired by Manfutu, so some products are also produced in Italy.

Gitzo has many styles, from 00 series to 0 series on the desktop, 1 series, 2 series, 3 series, 4 series, and the largest is 5 series. The higher the number, the thicker the foot tube and the heavier the load. The corresponding relationship is: the diameter of No.00 foot tube is 16mm, and then every additional diameter is increased by 4mm, for example, the diameter ofNo. 1 shelf foot tube is 24 mm.

The new Gitzo tripod can be seen from its name. For example, GT0XXX is a 0 series product, GT 1XXX is a 1 series product, and GT 00xxx is a 00 desktop series product.

The following explains the selection skills of tripod in detail:

For most photographers, a tripod may be the last thing they want to take when they go out for photography. Especially in recent years, with the progress of anti-shake technology and the improvement of high-sensitivity imaging, many photographers have doubts about whether it is necessary to spend a lot of money on tripods.

In fact, the tripod not only improves the image quality, but also changes the way you shoot, such as:

You need a long shooting time to make the running water silky smooth;

You want to record your beautiful moments through selfie or remote control;

Spend enough time thinking about what to shoot before shooting;

……

Of course, many times, there is only one purpose to use a tripod, and that is the expectation of photo clarity.

Although the security shutter can ensure the clarity of your photos in many cases, if you enlarge the photos to a certain extent, you can still clearly see the difference between using a tripod and not using a tripod. Strict professional photographers usually have a set of theories, that is, they can use tripods as much as possible!

A tripod is absolutely necessary equipment for any serious photographer.

Stability is paramount, which is an irrefutable truth when choosing a tripod. So, what is a stable tripod? Does it look thicker and more stable? In fact, this can't be judged only by the appearance or the weight bearing marked by the manufacturer, nor can it be believed by the advertising of the manufacturer. Some manufacturers mark the nominal load-bearing capacity of tripods very high, but it may actually be less than half of the actual load-bearing; Some advertising photos show "cannon" and even a person standing on a tripod, but how much is real and how much is water?

Some tripods look strong, but because of structural and material problems, they can't effectively eliminate vibration. This involves many details, such as the thickness of the pipe wall, the material of the supporting points, the connection mode between the joints, the contact point between the supporting legs and the disk, the contact surface between the disk and the tripod head, the rigidity of the tripod head, and even whether or not to choose cork veneer is related to its quality. One of the links went wrong and all other efforts failed.

The material and technology of tripod have a great influence on stability and durability, so there is a famous saying in photography: When you buy the third tripod, you will know that the money of the first two tripods is completely redundant.

Tripod material

There are many kinds of tripod materials, including wood, steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, carbon fiber, volcanic rock and new technology synthetic materials.

1, wood

The wooden tripod is the oldest, but the unique toughness of high-quality wood makes it particularly beneficial to absorb shutter vibration, so many people who use big landline still have a soft spot for wooden tripod.

2. Steel

The steel tripod is very strong and can carry a heavy camera, but it is also quite heavy and suitable for the studio.

3. Aluminum alloy

Strong and reasonable in price, but also heavy in weight, mostly used for low-end tripods.

4. Magnesium alloy

Magnesium alloy has higher strength than aluminum alloy and cheaper price than carbon fiber. It is the most widely used material in professional tripod at present.

5. Carbon fiber

It has better toughness and lighter weight than aluminum alloy. Under the same load-bearing conditions, its weight is only 2/3 of that of aluminum tripod, but it is expensive, generally more than twice as expensive as aluminum alloy material. The biggest problem of carbon fiber is that it can't resist excessive transverse shear force, so it is especially taboo to hit. In addition, it has certain flexibility, which is not as rigid as metal materials, so it is not suitable for heavy equipment such as large-format cameras. In addition, the service life of carbon fiber is also a big problem. Some photographers have reported that the carbon fiber tripod bought 10 years ago is aging and its stability is not as good as before. However, because the history of carbon fiber tripod is only over ten years, it will take time to further verify this point.

6.volcanic rocks

The volcanic rock material introduced by Gitzo is made of basalt in nature, which has the same stability and rigidity as carbon fiber, and its weight is only 70% of that of aluminum alloy? 80%, the price is also cheaper than carbon fiber tripod. However, it will take time to test whether it is really good enough.

In addition to the above materials, manufacturers are constantly looking for new materials that are more suitable for tripods. For example, Gitzo Soulid238 is a high-tech synthetic material made of a unique mixture of polymers, which is 30% lighter than magnesium, but maintains the same heat resistance and volume stability. It is a new material with light weight and high strength.

To celebrate the company's 90th anniversary, Gitzo also launched a titanium tripod in 2007, which is made of titanium and carbon fiber, with high strength and corrosion resistance. The model is GT90TT, limited to 390 pieces in the world, and the price is as high as nearly 20,000 yuan. This is also the world's first titanium tripod-Gitzo GT90TT.

So, which material is best for buying a tripod? It depends on your requirements for tripod stability, portability or price:

1. Stable. Generally speaking, the stability coefficient is mainly determined by the center of gravity of the tripod and the rigidity of the foot tube material. The heavier the tripod, the lower the overall center of gravity and the more stable it is; The stronger the foot tube, the less prone to deformation and the more stable the tripod. It is very stable to use solid materials such as steel tripod, because the comprehensive center of gravity is low, especially the foot tube will not be deformed. In addition, the structure of the foot tube also affects the stability. Three-segment structure is more stable than four-segment structure, four-segment structure is more stable than five-segment structure, and so on.

2. Portable. Although the steel tripod is stable, it is also heavy, which is not conducive to development. Therefore, magnesium alloy or carbon fiber is often used as a light and strong material for high-end tripods. In addition, the contraction length also determines portability, and the shorter the contraction length, the more portable it is. Although the stability of the four-segment structure is not as good as that of the three-segment structure, the contraction length is short, so it is more portable.

3. price. Carbon fiber is light and strong, but it needs superb design and manufacturing technology, so it is also expensive. Magnesium alloy is more expensive than aluminum alloy because of its high strength and moderate weight, but cheaper than carbon fiber.

So buying a tripod is actually pursuing a balance between stability, portability and price. A tripod with good stability and portability is expensive; But the stability of cheap and portable tripods is often not guaranteed. If physical strength is not a problem and you don't want to spend huge financial resources, then aluminum alloy/magnesium alloy tripod should be the most worthy of consideration; If you travel frequently, then a lightweight and reliable carbon fiber tripod is the best choice; If used in the studio, then the steel tripod is the most economical choice.

Main points of tripod purchase

When we face many tripods in the equipment store, we will find that all brands of tripods look roughly the same, so which one is the best in our mind? Besides the bearing capacity, what other factors should be paid attention to?

A tripod is composed of a foot tube, a central shaft, a tripod head connecting seat and other parts. The material and quality of each part will affect the service life and stability of the tripod. The quality of tripod depends on the quality of its components first:

1. Foot tube

Foot tube is the most important part of tripod, and it is an important load-bearing body directly acting between equipment and ground. Its supporting strength and material directly affect the stability and durability of operation. The shape, diameter and wall thickness of the tripod have great influence on the weight and stability of the tripod. Manufacturers always match their own grades and uses when designing, and what kind of equipment should be used to match their thick feet. However, the thicker the foot tube, the better the bearing capacity. The stability of foot tubes with the same material and thickness from different manufacturers will also vary greatly. Of course, for the same brand, the thicker the tripod leg tube made of the same material, the better the bearing capacity. In addition, the three legs of the advanced tripod can be adjusted at different angles, which is very convenient for shooting at low angles or using on uneven ground. If you often take macro shots, you should pay attention to this requirement.

At present, the most common locking methods of foot tube are toggle type and knob type, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages: toggle type has fast operation speed and adjustable tightness, but this method requires excellent workmanship, otherwise it is easy to wear and loosen, and it cannot be locked, so it can only be sent for repair in most cases; The knob is operated for a long time, and the knob lock button is not adjustable, but there is no protruding lock, which is very convenient to carry and store. In addition, there is a less common bolt fastening type, which is also very easy to use, but the protruding bolt buckle is often hung on other items, which is not convenient to carry.

The number of foot tube expansion joints also has a great influence on stability and portability, which has been mentioned earlier. At present, the most common tripods are 3 or 4 tripods. The three-section tripod has fast opening speed and good stability, but it is too long to carry. A quadruped is not as stable as a tripod, but it is more portable. As for tripods with five or more joints, it shows that manufacturers value lightness and compactness more than stability. The multi-joint telescopic design with high expansion rate is mostly applied to digital tripods, and its stability is generally poor, which is not suitable for 135 SLR cameras. The lower the casing structure based on the foot pipe, the thinner the pipe diameter and the more unstable it is. Therefore, when using, try to use the upper foot tube. According to the height requirements, first pull out the second section, then pull it down in turn, and finally pull out the terminal tube.

In addition, you need to pay attention to the types of foot pads. According to different types of ground, you can choose different foot pads. Ordinary tripods use fixed hard bakelite mats, which are hard and wear-resistant, and are suitable for most ground types. Professional tripod can choose to use rubber pad and metal pad. Rubber mat has good anti-skid performance and is not easy to slide down. It is mainly suitable for indoor floors, such as carpets, wooden floors and marble. Metal foot pads are made of metal materials with sharp ends, which are mainly suitable for outdoor ground, especially in the wild or hillside. However, the foot pads of many professional tripods are made of metal rubber, which can be easily converted and suitable for most occasions.

2. Central axis

The central axis is actually the product of compromise. In order to make the tripod reach a certain height in a lighter and smaller state, the central axis was produced. At the same time, the central shaft also provides a good means to quickly adjust the height, which is very convenient to operate. However, due to the structural characteristics of the central shaft, it is easy to become the most unstable factor in the whole tripod system. Because its fixed point is relatively small, and the distance is far away, and it is not a triangular fixed structure, under the condition of poor product tolerance control, the whole tripod is easy to fall down, causing irreparable consequences.

There are two ways to lift the intermediate shaft: gear lifting and fast intermediate shaft pulling. There are several ways of gear lifting, such as flat teeth and oblique teeth, while the advanced tripod adopts turbine crank lifting. The advantage of this type of central axis is that it can adjust the height while taking pictures, which is convenient for accurate composition; The disadvantage is that when unlocked, it slides quickly due to gravity, which is easy to damage the equipment and even cause the tripod to fall. Some professional tripods have built-in damping devices, which can avoid the phenomenon of rapid descent when releasing the lifting shaft. The other kind of quick central shaft can be quickly pulled out or restored to achieve the purpose of height adjustment, but it is not conducive to fine adjustment. In addition, a fast central shaft can achieve a lower working height. Some central shafts are designed in two sections, and the minimum working height can even reach more than 20 cm after a large opening angle of the central shaft is removed, which is convenient for low altitude shooting or macro shooting of low subjects. There is also an "inverted central axis" function, which inserts the central axis and the tripod together for low-altitude photography.

The central axis is only used to fine-tune the height of the tripod. Try not to lift the intermediate shaft first when using it, because many unstable factors are generated from the intermediate shaft. Therefore, some manufacturers even omit the central axis, one is to reduce weight, and the other is to consider stability. When choosing a tripod, choose a tripod with a long sleeve to avoid shaking. In addition, when investigating the working height of the tripod, it is very important to pay attention to the height of the intermediate shaft and not to lift it.

In addition, some professional tripods are equipped with hooks below the central axis, which can be used to hang heavy objects such as camera bags in windy occasions, greatly improving the stability of tripods. Some tripods have retractable hooks, which can be retracted into the central axis when not in use to prevent the tripod from falling down because of clothes or other things. This is a very humanized design, and it is also an improvement on the basis of constantly listening to users' opinions. However, many tripods are not designed with hooks, including some models of professional tripods such as Gitzo and Vertical Force. I suggest buying a hook as much as possible, which can greatly improve the stability and applicability of your tripod.

3. Yuntai connecting seat

The tripod head connecting seat is an important connecting medium between the tripod and the tripod head, which is located at the top of the tripod head central column and connected with the tripod head by 3/8 "screws (some tripod heads are not standard 3/8" screws, so they need to be customized, but most of them are universal). There are strict requirements on the hardness and weight of the pan-tilt connecting seat. If the material of the connecting seat is unqualified, it will affect the bearing capacity and even damage the equipment. At present, there are three different materials for the tripod head connecting seat, namely aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy and polyester synthetic material. Compared with aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy, polyester synthetic material is an advanced impact-resistant material with high hardness and the lightest overall weight. The tripod head connecting seat made of polyester synthetic material has excellent durability, which further reduces the weight of tripod and improves portability.

In addition, some professional tripods have a level on the tripod head connecting seat, which can make the photos taken as flat as possible, and can also be rotated, which is very useful when taking digital photos. There are also some tripods with a compass on the tripod head connecting seat, which brings you great convenience when used in the field. These are all manifestations of the increasingly humanized tripod design.

4. tripod accessories

In addition to the tripod components described above, small accessories such as tripod bags and stone bags are also very important for carrying and using.

Tripod bag is very important for carrying and storing tripods. When carrying, it can prevent the tripod from colliding with the body, which not only protects itself but also protects others from harm, and has a beautiful appearance, which is especially suitable for carrying in crowded places. When stored, it can be dust-proof and moisture-proof to avoid rust and deterioration. Most tripods come standard with tripod bags, and some professional tripods need to purchase special tripod bags separately.

Stone bag is a practical accessory, which can not only increase the weight of tripod, but also improve the stability of tripod when necessary. There is no absolutely stable tripod, and the stability of general tripods can meet the requirements according to the different bearing weights. However, in special circumstances, such as places with strong wind in the wild, the stability may be challenged. Hang the stone bag on the three-leg pipe and install stones or other heavy objects until the stability requirements are met.

How to judge whether the tripod is firm?

An excellent tripod must ensure that the camera and lens are stable enough after the photographer takes preventive measures such as locking and weighting. Otherwise, once the camera and lens are broken, it will be several times more expensive than a tripod.

How to determine whether the tripod is strong enough can be tested from the following steps:

Step 1, the three legs are completely opened, and the central flange is pressed down with appropriate force, so that the three legs cannot tremble and shake, and there can be no obvious bending and outward movement;

Step 2, press the center flange appropriately to rotate left and right, so that the flange does not feel "rotatable" under torque;

The third step is to see if the design is reasonable. When opening, folding, lifting, locking, steering, pitching, etc., whether the screw and handle interfere with each other, whether the operating position is convenient, etc. ;

The fourth step is to observe individual differences. Whether the process is excellent, whether there are obvious differences and so on.

Of course, it is most important to choose a well-known tripod brand, such as Gitzo, which is a symbol of quality. Below, the author introduces some popular brands and tripods on the market.