INDURO C214 Test Translation
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Place 1: An inconspicuous but crafty newcomer.
At first glance, the INDURO C214
doesn’t seem to be very special. It reaches a maximum height of 154cm (61
inches) and weights 1,6kg (3.5 lbs.). The first surprise is a small compass
located besides an easily visible spirit level on the base of the tripod. If
used on uneven ground, the photographer can unscrew the rubber feet and mount
the included spikes instead. The centre-column is fixed by a central bushing
screw and, after removing the integrated weight hook, can be used upside-down
for low angle shootings. Included in the standard delivery of the C214 are
tools, a transport bag and a strap. INDURO did master the vibration test top in
this group.
The basic construction looks similar to BILORA, but is more
solid.
Details:
Left: By pulling the angle locks, the legs can be positioned in
three angles. Unfortunately those stops do not click into space automatically.
Right: The three extendable leg sections get locked and unlocked by large
rubber grip screw clamps.
INDURO € 390 (old price incl. 19% VAT) $384 in
USA.
Technical Data
Weight: 1,6kg (3.5 lbs.)
Size (folded):
52 x 10 x 10cm
Support surface: 23,76cm?
Height w/wo centre-column: 154
(61 inches)/132cm (52 inches)
Leg segments/adjustable: 3/yes (3
angles)
Material tubing: Carbon
Feet rubber/spikes:
yes/yes
Spreader/mid-level spreader: no/no
Spirit level: yes
Measurements
Vibration (open unit): 76
Sloping on 4m
distance: 1cm
TEST very good (4 out of 5 stars)
Vibration absorption: very good – 17/20 points
Within the test group,
INDURO takes the lead in this category.
Loading: very good – 16/20 points
Slopes down about 1cm at the load test –
like Manfrotto and Gitzo.
Stability: excellent – 10/10 points
Not affected by slippery surfaces and
stays stable.
Handling: good – 25/40 points
Can be adjusted easily with the integrated
spirit level.
Features: excellent – 9/10 points
INDURO is the only tripod in this test
with an integrated compass.
The surprise of this test: Lots of features and convincing lab
measurements places the INDURO C214 in first place.
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