Tripod question
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I don’t have any experience with sunwayfoto or innorel tripods, but I do own quite a few Leofoto tripods (LN-364c, LN-324c, Sa-403, Sa-364, Sa-324). All of them are exceptional quality, and well worth the price. I have a few of their rrs anvil 30 ball head copies along with a few of the real deals. The anvil 30 is definitely a better head, but the ma-30l is still very usable, especially will low recoiling guns, such as an air rifle. If I could keep only one, it would be a tough decision between the Sa-403 and the Sa-364, but I would have to go with the 403. I am willing to sacrifice the lighter weight and smaller stowed size of the 364 for the significant added rigidity and faster deployment of the 403.
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I have sunway, leofoto, and innorel. All really well made and serviceable for what we need out of airgun support. I went heavier than needed as I wanted it to crossover to my powder burners as well.
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Not familiar with those, but I have several Manfrotto tripods, from light to heavy carbon fiber, All seem very stable to me, the heaviest of course being the most stable.
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@jkingrph I think the OP is trying to determine if the three brands listed are the same (rebranded) products.
I know I’d like to know the answer to his question. I noticed that Innorel and Leofoto products look remarkably similar. I own some Innorel products and frequently came across the others in my searches.
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I have an Innorel tripod, Leofoto clamping mount, Sunway ball head. My guess would be they are all made by the same company and just rebranded. They all work well and appear well made. Only thing I did was tighten down some inner screws on my ball head to decrease the amount of lash in the horizontal rotation. Rock solid now. My tripod is the one size down from the popular 90 model. I wish the legs were a little wider spread at their first angle setting as the footprint seems a little tight and can be tippy if applying sideways tension.
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Yes I was trying to see if they were pretty much rebranded items. I’ve found a few discount codes that knock down cost. I was looking at fat boy but they look very similar to sunwayfoto and both are made over seas. I just don’t wanna pay for a lable anymore than I need to.
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@Bander I wish I could help. I stuck with Innorel. I think I have a Sunaway arca plate. Can you post links and/or photos of products you think may be rebranded?
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No nothing speficly just a lot of chatter from rockslide and different random people from YouTube. Then it’s kinda odd how web sites have similar lays outs… i don’t want to get into brand bashing or boasting thread.
Two vets looks like inorell and sunwayfoto has heads that look like FatBoy. It’s hard to say who is the clone if they all produced in the same parent company factories. I just don’t want to drop 700$ on an item that doesn’t need to cost that. I have no problem spending more on an item made domestically. The main topic is they they are pretty much the same quality then I’ll just pick out what I like most.
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I have 2 Leofoto, and the Sunwayfoto pics online look identical to the ones I own. Id put money they are made at the same factory under different spec contracts. The two brands have slightly different options and extra parts but the tripod itself seems the same.
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My main hobby over four decades is a photography, and I have collected probably over a dozen tripods along the line. Smaller or larger, some are junk cheap, but some were costing decent money.
About shooting from a tripod I would suggest pick one - or make one that is heavy and not moving.
Also you need to play with and make up your mind, I don't like ballheads, the leveling heads work much better, but the best for my mind are gimbal heads.
I have one Leophoto as well, I removed two segments and the remaining I filled with #9 lead shot, using this one for BR quick setup.
About shooting from a tripod I would suggest pick one - or make one that is heavy and not moving.
Also you need to play with and make up your mind, I don't like ballheads, the leveling heads work much better, but the best for my mind are gimbal heads.
I have one Leophoto as well, I removed two segments and the remaining I filled with #9 lead shot, using this one for BR quick setup.
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