This has probably been the best tripod review video I've seen, very informative and well presented.

What a great review. I've watched it more than once. Your assessment is a fair one and useful in deciding which way to go. Thanks a lot.

Thank you for the great review sir! You should do more i think :) - The only thing that i like when review tripods, and most reviewers seem to forget this, is to show somewhat of the stability of them ... at the end it is one of the most important things about a tripod i find. Again great video, thanks for sharing !

Helpful video, trying to decide whether to fork out for the Gitzo. You have helped me make the decision.

Fantastic review - thank you!

Thanks for reviewing this. I've been interested in the Gitzo for several months now but there's not much available on KZfaq for it. This is the most detailed info I've found so kudos

very good review, would watch more :)

Excellent comparison! Thank you for your time!

Thanks so much for doing this video. So helpful!

Thanks so much for an excellent tripod comparison. I have been thinking of purchasing the Gitzo and your review has helped me make up my mind. It may cost a lot more but in the end probably worth it. I need something that will last, I’m tired of tripods that won’t stand up to serious use.

April 3 2017 Thanks for the video. I went through so many tripods wasting my money for the last few years thinking I could save money this way. I was wrong. I now own the Gitzo GT3542L which is made in Italy. I think you mentioned Germany in your video.I had so many issues with my “RIP” Induro which is the brother company to Benro. Benro is actually a better choice for those who want to keep buying tripods every year or so. Cheaper and made better in my opinion. My Induro lasted me a year and a half. The Carbon Fiber or otherwise isn’t the criteria here, it’s their build quality which is not good in my opinion.All the following issues started after a year of getting the Induro:. Every few hours or so while pushing my ThinkTank Roller with Induro attached to the side, one or two of the lowest knobs get loosened and the legs get rubbing against the ground stopping my from pushing the roller. Knobs on most of the sections in Induro kept on loosening and never held the legs folded. . Or the opposite, sometimes the knobs were so tight I couldn’t open them easily which caused the threading to be stripped. The legs weren’t bent since I am careful not to bang my tripods or carrying my gear mounted on it while walking. Careful to measure the weight of my gear for the specific tripod. . One of the mid-size knobs moved past it’s own section and got stuck at an angle/slanted on the threading of the smaller knob on the lower section. It’s funny that just as one knob got stuck while my biggest wrench couldn’t loosen it, the other knobs started acting weird and 6 out of 9 of them are completely loosened and don’t tighten anymore. I kept on switching the sleeves and knobs from one leg to another but it was only good for a short period. Induro has foams on all the legs which made it more comfortable in the cold and heat. Many Benro tripods excluding the travel series have a very good feature that Induro doesn’t have: Having three threaded socket on the center head base for my leveling base. My ReallyRightStuff leveling base kept on loosening every time I locked it on Induro. In short, you initially spend a lot on Gitzo but you won’t regret it.

fantastic on the back of this video i have ordered a gitzo mountaineer series 3 should last me a life time

Very great review. I bought a “HILLPOW Q1 tripod”on Amazon. It’s great for beginners. It’s lightweight but can load 5kg,3-section legs with locks that can be adjusted to several different angles.Love it so much!

Thanks for the compliment JimsTVEU. You are correct. It's nice to get some sort of stability shot for these tripods. I don't do this sort of thing and it was actually shot with just an iPhone. I think to get a shot like that, it would be best to move in for a closer shot while stressing the legs a bit. I was also a little worried about going too long. I kind of did a non-scientific stability test prior to recording the video and took those observations into mind when commenting on the tripods.

Thank you, it's an excellent and helpful video!

Appreciate it a lot! My brother found an Induro 203 for me for $10 at the thrift store!!!

Thank you for this great information!

Thanks for the video!

Thanks designSentry.

Thanks, it was very helpful.

Thanks for sharing, I think that one very important test is to knock the legs when extended and see how long takes the vibration to die. The one that is more resistant to vibration is the best.

Thanks for the informative video. The only thing I would think to add is customer service/ warranty information. I'm not sure what the Gitzo is but the Induro warranty is five years plus another five years once registered online.

Hi Speedster2707, Nice comparison video! Just FYI, I recently came across a unique and extremely high-quality travel tripod...the FLM "CP26 Travel Tripod". It has super-strong 10x Carbon Fiber legs (26 lb load capacity!) with well-made twist locks, and a ball head that has several unique features that I've not seen in my 35 years of photography using tripods...For example, the "Pan" function permits butter-smooth normal panning, but in addition, adds a 15-degree ratchet function that is fantastic for us landscape/panorama photographers! There is also a "Tilt" knob that locks the ball head so that only one vertical/up/down plane is available. And finally, there is a "lock" function that locks the ball head from panning/turning, so that it can easily be unscrewed and/or mounted solidly. The kit comes with very well-made screw-on metal spikes, and folds up to a compact 15.75" for travel. Quite ingenious and precision design overall, and highly recommended for travel!! Bottom line: This FLM tripod simply exudes Quality. FLM-Canada supplies the US. Thank you, and Happy Shooting!

I had 4 Gitzo and still have two of them. I spend a lot time in the Ocean shooting on the beach and the seal of the legs is very important to keep sand out. I will probably buy a new Gitzo for that reason but I have to say their warranty and customer service absolutely sucks. In one of my Gitzo a leg came undone where it goes into the joint at the head. I could have glued it back in but decided to send it to Gitzo to do it right. I figured they would do it for free. They glued it, like I would have, and 6 weeks later they sent it back with a charge of $150!

Thanks for the posting this vid. I'm currently eyeing the Induro CLT203. By the way, what kind of ball head do you use ?

AS AN UPDATE... I just spent two weeks of intense photography in S. Utah and N. Arizona with the Gitzo. I found that I was setting up my tripod very quickly, using it, and taking it down to move to a different location...several times. I shot about 1600 images total. Most w/a tripod. Half with the GT2532 and half with my traveler. The traveler was great for hiking (Zion's, Angel's Landing!). The GT2532 was a great sturdy tripod, even in some of the gusty, windy enviornments. The only thing I didn't like was that I really had to crank the legs down to get them to stay, w/o sliding up.. Every once in a while, in my haste, I wouldn't tighten them down all the way and they start to slide up. I kinda wish the threads were larger so they would lock faster, with less turns. If you take your time a bit more with your set-up, this shouldn't be a problem. The only other problem I had was when I was in a slot canyons in AZ. I guess I had been using the heck out of the tripod and the quick release collar for the center column slowly came loose. The center column eventually dropped out. It wasn't a big deal. I just had to put it back in, and that took a minute. That just caused me to check to make sure the collar was tight now and then. The tripod is made to drop the center column for super low shots. My wife uses the CLT 203. She did not take it on the trip. She just took her Traveler. It worked well for her but she suffered in the wind. (Canon 7D MK II, mostly a 10-22 lens). She actually put her 100-400 on that thing for some close ups and it worked out (w/2 sec timer). She has reported that she likes the CLT 203 and has no issues with it.

awesome video thanks a lot :D Best video on youtube that show the difference between gitzo and another brand. I have a D700 and 24-70 and maybe going to buy a longer lense like a 70-300mm for Landscapes and long exposure with nd filters . Do you think I should be ok with a traveller gitzo like 1545t or 2545t or should I buy a mountaineer gitzo instead ? I should add I also need some stability in snow and with some wind.

Great video Speedster! Thanks for the info! I currently have a manfrotto for my DSLR. Any recommendations on a light weight one? I don't bring it with me bc I find it too heavy and cumbersome.

Gitzo is expensive $$$$$, i like the last one you just pulled out. thanks very informative.

Love the comparison, very useful. What did you end up buying? What's your opinion after few weeks, months of use?

Both the Gitzo and Induro tribods are comparable. However, there are two issues besides price. One is warranty. Induro has a five year warranty while the Gitzo is less. The second is that I have heard that Gitzo customer service is not very good while Induro has been reported to be very good.

Thanks for the review. For me, I can't justify the 2x premium cost over the Induro. It comes down to amount of use too. Professionals who rely on their equipment as their bread and butter, I would see why they would get the best of everything money can buy. But for weekend warriors like me who use tripods mainly for travel, I'll take the cheaper route where "close enough" is good enough.

Nice review, I want contact you to know what do you think about speedster. And chat about your experience with some comparisons . If you dont mind .

Gitzo is made in Italy not Germany.