Hakuba HG-6230C
The Hakuba HG-6230C is a 3 section designed with outdoor use in mind. It
is able to support most SLRs and medium format cameras, so is designed with
more professional users in mind. This tripod is quite similar in its stability
and Build quality to the Gitzo G1227, which of course is a real pro as Gitzo,
as you know are one of the best in the business!
The HG-6230C carbon fiber tripod is a 3 section tripod with a maximum
extended height of 62.4 inches and a reasonable 23.8 inches when fully
collapsed.
One of the features of this tripod that is really excellent is the
exceptionally low minimum height of 10.2 inches, meaning you can get really
close to the ground to shoot. So if low level photography is what you enjoy, this
may be the tripod for you. Also worth a mention at this point are the quick one
touch leg angle controls allowing easy and quick setup.
The Hakuba HG-6230C is a great tripod for when you are out and about and
much like most carbon fiber tripods is really light in weight when compared to
other more conventional tripods. The HG-6230C weighs in at 3.49lbs, which when
you account for the stability and vibration reduction it offers is a great
weight.
Looking at the collar and center column of the Hakuba HG-6230C you can see
the tripod represents excellent quality at a good price. The collar and column
are made of aluminum. The centre column is lockable via a screw and a secondary
tension control that helps prevent movement ad slippage. The tripod is
presented with a 1/4 and 3/8 inch screw.
You will notice more weight benefits with the Hakuba HG-6230C when using
a suitable ball head. Using a light one such as the Velbon PH-263QL will further
reduce the tripods overall weight.
The Hakuba HG-6230C is the same basic tripod as the Velbon Carmagne 630
with the exception of any metal parts such as the column. These are magnesium
on the Velbon and aluminum on the Hakuba but this is represented in the
difference in price.
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