Induro Tripods CLT303L No. 3 Stealth Carbon Fiber Tripod, 3 Sections

I have been a Gitzo user for 25 years. Have had 5 of them over the years. But the ridiculous cost had me looking for alternatives. I decided to try this out. First, the legs go way up. Higher than my eye level (I'm 6') without the center column extended. The leg locks work well, though you'll notice that you have to do a little more than a quarter turn, but I got used to that fast. It is very light. My old Gitzo 3way head is heavier than the legs! The diameter of the legs is very nice. Very stable and dampens vibration. The construction looks pretty good. Probably not as high of quality as Gitzo. We'll see how many years or abuse it can take. But, at less than half the price, if it lasts 5 years of Pro use, I'm still ahead of the game.NOTE: the tripod that I got came with a lot of extras in the box. The tripod legs were in a light draw string bag that was in a heavy duty carrying bag (that is too small to fit a decent size head, so that's not of use to me). There are tools and replacement feet with spikes. And most unexpectently, it comes with both a long and short column. I bought the short column at the same time and was chagrined to see that it already came with the tripod. Had to return it and loose $6 on the deal for return shipping.Overall, a good tripod at a reasonable price.

If you want to spend a $1000.00 on a carbon fiber tripod go somewhere else. If you want to buy one the best carbon fiber tripods on the market for the value than look no further. I was hesitant when I first looked into this company because there aren't many reviews on YouTube (which is how I determine what gear I want to buy, before buying it).This is a fantastic tripod and from the moment I pulled it out of the box until now (one year later)....it might be my absolute favorite piece of gear. It's lightweight, strong, comes with a tool kit, spiked feet, rubber feet, long column, short column, weight hook, carry case...what more could you want? I have accidentally cracked mine on the pavement and on my truck (still mad about that) and while it has a scrape here and there it still works perfectly.So long as Induro keeps making tripods of this quality/price. I will never buy tripod from anywhere else. Period.

EDIT:No pinch points is such a lie! I get pinched and cut by this tripod all the time, to the point of bleeding under my skin or bleeding outright. 3 years with this tripod though, and it’s still the one I’d recommend. Love it.I'd like to start this review off stating that I do Interior, Architectural, and Real-Estate Photography and Videography for a full time job. I even do 3D tours powered by Matterport.. So with the experience I've had with this tripod, I believe I can truly give you the best input on how it performs in the field.The first thing you'll notice is the sleek look of the carbon fiber weave, and oversized leg locks. This things screams build quality, while keeping it insanely lightweight! The leg locks are huge, accompanied by an oversized center column lock. The legs are very stiff, which is important for stability. Another great feature would be flexibility of the tripods wingspan, allowing the tripod to reach ground level. Everything I use this tripod for works great.. with only one problem.I hate the twist leg locks. Coming from a traditional Manfrotto tripod, and many others like it before, Lever leg locks are simply more convenient. While these twist locks MAY hold up better over time, I still can't stand them. It almost keeps me from using it sometimes and just shooting hand held because they're so inconvenient. Maybe it's personal preference, or I'm still adjusting, but believe me, twist locks are just not as convenient. It takes so much more effort and time to adjust the legs. Any professional working under a time crunch knows how important this is.Pros:Lightweight (Half the weight of a Manfrotto in a similar price range)Excellent Build Quality and DesignAesthetically Pleasing - Black and Carbon Fiber with 3 Foam Hand GripsAdjustable Wingspan (For shooting close to ground level)Comes with padded tripod bag, tools, spikes, and replaceable rubber feet.5 Year Warranty extended to 10 Years with Online ActivationCons:Twist Leg LocksCarbon Fiber Scratches Easily

After a lot of research as well as experience, I ordered the CLT103 carbon fiber to be my travel/hiking tripod. My first travel tripod was a Gitzo many years ago and it is worn out now, too heavy, and not sturdy enough for my long exposure landscape photography. A few years ago I purchased an Induro alloy tripod that I am very pleased with. The Induro brand is very well made, easy to use and solid. Before I received this tripod, I had a few qualms because a lightweight tripod just does not stand a chance of being as rock solid as a heavier one. I, however, have gotten older and I cannot carry as much weight as I used to. My camera equipment for hiking is not all that heavy (Canon 6D and F4L 70-200 IS, F4L 16-35 IS, etc.) so I ordered the CLT103. The tripod is just stunning in its quality. Very light, clever in engineering, impressively presented with the tripod bag and tools inside the case. And it is suitably solid for lightweight equipment which is exactly what I hoped for. This Induro tripod is the best value for the money of anything I have purchased in many many years. I'm impressed with it.

I was looking forward to making my next tripod an Induro and the time came. Overall this is a well thought out tripod; level, short center pole included, padded legs. BUT within a week it had lost 2 feet (noticed at the same time otherwise I may have saved one). Contacted Induro and they sent a link to a video warning that feet and legs (!) can fall off so keep in a bag or upside down when out. They also told me where to buy more feet. My confidence that this will hold up under use very well, rather disappointing.