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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Giottos- Taiwan

Linhof- Germany

PhotoClam- S. Korea (yes they make tripods now too)

Cullman - China

Benbo- UK

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Nov 10, 2010 at 03:58 PM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Giottos- Taiwan

Linhof- Germany

PhotoClam- S. Korea (yes they make tripods now too)

Cullman - China

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Nov 10, 2010 at 01:05 PM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

Arca Swiss- Switzerland

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Giottos- Taiwan

Linhof- Germany

PhotoClam- S. Korea (yes they make tripods now too)

Cullman - China

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Nov 10, 2010 at 01:05 PM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Giottos- Taiwan

Linhof- Germany

PhotoClam- S. Korea (yes they make tripods now too)

Cullman - China

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Nov 10, 2010 at 01:04 PM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Giottos- Taiwan

Linhof- Germany

PhotoClam- S. Korea (yes they make tripods now too)

Cullman - Germany(?) when i had one yes. need more recent verification. gotta feeling they\'ve gone to the far east though

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Nov 09, 2010 at 10:23 PM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Giottos- Taiwan

Linhof- Germany

PhotoClam- S. Korea (yes they make tripods now too)

Cullman - Germany(?) when i had one yes. need more recent verification

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Nov 09, 2010 at 10:21 PM

sjms
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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Giottos- Taiwan

Linhof- Germany

PhotoClam- S. Korea (yes they make tripod now too)

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 27, 2010 at 06:45 AM

sjms
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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Giottos- Taiwan

Linhof- Germany

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 24, 2010 at 07:42 AM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Sirui- Chinese

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 21, 2010 at 11:56 AM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular. Does 3 legs too

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 21, 2010 at 09:22 AM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it. Modular too.

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 21, 2010 at 07:30 AM

sjms
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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Dutch Hill- USA (reimagined surveyers tripods)

Novoflex- Germany (QuadroPod!) somebody had to do it.

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 21, 2010 at 07:28 AM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

Not done yet

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 20, 2010 at 10:54 PM

sjms
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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

Berlebach- Germany

Sachter- Germany also owned by Vitec

Ries- USA

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 20, 2010 at 10:17 PM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

Majestic- USA

FOBA- Swiss

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Sep 20, 2010 at 10:06 PM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Gitzo/Manfrotto- gitzo french origin italian made today. manfrotto italian made. both british owned by Vitec sister companies.

Vangard- American distributer Chinese made

Velbon- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made today

Benro- Chinese

Induro- American distributer Chinese made

Slik- Japanese origin mostly Chinese made

RRS- USA

Feisol- Taiwan made

Dynatran/Amvona- Chinese made.

Flashpoint- Adorama branding Chinese made

Davis & Sanford- American distribution most likely Chinese made today

most originally Japanese manufactured tripod products moved off shore to more economical Chinese makers these days

any number of new weird named out of left field products 99% chance Chinese origin

now actually you can get a reasonably good legset and head combination in the $300 range. its all about what your personally willing to compromise on.

depending on your use time. the legset primary triangle is made up of. weight/rigidity/cost. other factors work their way in later.

in heads its more diverse. weight/usability/longevity/personal preference/cost/interopability

Majestic- USA

FOBA-

Sep 20, 2010 at 10:05 PM

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Re: Tripods Country of origin

Sep 20, 2010 at 05:36 PM


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