Photographer Rick Sammon has made a video demonstrating the new Induro BHL Series Pan Heads. Watch Sammon show off a BHL3 with the universal mount, Arca-Swiss Quick Release system, and double safety lock. He also goes over the leveling capabilities, multiple knobs, the drag control, and the inherent advantages of a ballhead in the studio and on location.
The team took along two tripods with Induro GH Series Gimbal Heads, along with a range of bodies and heavy glass from both Nikon and Canon. They encountered a sandpiper, egrets, swans and Canadian geese, but it appears the Great Snowy Owl was a no-show.
Check out the details in the full post at LensProToGoBlog.com. It looks like a cold, but educational adventure.
Eric Brazier has created an interesting video of driving around Montreal. He’s also, possibly even more impressive, put together a mounting for his Canon EOS 5D Mark II inside his car. Building a “MacGyvered/ghetto rig,” in his words, Brazier mounted his Induro tripod on the passenger side of his car. Check out his full post for the video, the story, and behind-the-scenes photos.
Raised all around the United States due to her father’s Air Force career, Robin Black is no stranger to different landscapes. Living in California for the past twelve years, she’s settled down a bit, and does the majority of her outdoor photography in the Sierra Nevadas, throughout the Southwest and on the California coast. An award-winning photographer, you won’t soon find her shooting on the runways of New York or Paris. She is deeply passionate about the nature and how our sun illuminates it.
Strategically located in Los Angeles, Black can reach the inspiring locations of her choice quickly. “L.A. makes a great base for landscape photography because it’s pretty easy to get up to either the west or eastern side of the Sierras from L.A.,” she explains. “The desert is close by, the coast is close by, so I can drive about three hours in any direction and be someplace great for photography.”
Scott Bourne and Richard Harrington posted the first part of a video on the 3Exposure site featuring panoramic shooting at the Las Vegas Speedway. This video features Bourne shooting horizontal panoramic images. The second part promises to feature Harrington shooting vertical panoramic images in HDR.
Check out Bourne shooting with an Induro CT214 carbon fiber tripod. Bourne calls this model, “one of my favorite lightweight, affordable, carbon fiber tripods.” He demonstrates the bubble level, and stresses the importance of keeping your shots level for stitching in the postproduction process.
Check out 3Exposure for other cool time-lapse, HDR and panoramic photography.
Designed for use with today’s most popular professional camera systems, the new top of the line Induro BHL-Series low-profile ballheads provide secure and steady support for heavy camera bodies and lenses. Capable of supporting significantly more weight than most conventional ballheads, advanced composite materials make the BHL Ballheads about 20% lighter and 15% more compact than other comparable ballheads.
These new ballheads feature oversized head lock knobs with unique integrated lock limiter tension control, independent panning action lock and an Arca-Swiss style quick release system with double safety lock. They also include a built-in bubble level for accurate camera alignment.
“With the introduction of the new Induro BHL Series Ballheads, the most advanced in our line, Induro now provides photographers with a full range of ballheads capable of supporting virtually any camera and lens combination as well as other optical systems,” said Jan Lederman, President of Induro. “These new BHL Ballheads deliver maximum support for high-end DSLR’s, medium- and large-format cameras and video systems offering the flexibility and precise control that professional photographers demand.”
Features include:
Oversized head lock knob provides a good all-weather grip for smooth camera positioning and locking control
Unique integrated lock limiter tension control permits rapid independent adjustment compensation for individual camera weights
Separate pan action lock and graduated base scale makes 360-degree horizontal camera positioning simple and repeatable
Arca-Swiss style quick release system accepts industry standard interchangeable QR plates and brackets. Includes a matching Arca-Swiss compatible Quick Release Plate.
Double safety lock with dual-action control assures smooth, secure and rapid camera changes
Built-in bubble level – easily maintain horizontal camera positioning and alignment
The Induro BHL Ballheads are available in three sizes from retailers throughout the United States at prices ranging from $192 – $311 depending on the model.
Elmsford, NY (August 15, 2011) – Induro, makers of tripods, heads and accessories designed for demanding professional photographers, announces today the new lightweight BHS Ballheads.
The new Induro BHS-Series Ballheads offer a lightweight, well-balanced adjustable support for a wide range of cameras and lenses and are compatible with most compact and professional tripods. Providing a secure dual quick release locking system and built-in bubble ensures fast camera mounting, dismounting and leveling. A single lever locks camera position and head rotation simultaneously. Each Ballhead includes a matching Snap-in Style Quick Release Plate.
“Induro’s new BHS-Series Ballheads have been designed with today’s on-the-go professional photographer in mind,” said Jan Lederman, President of Induro. “With features that allow for spot-on accuracy as well as extra camera locking security, photographers can be confident that these ballheads will be an affordable accessory they can rely on.”
Features include:
Single Action Adjustment for quick and precise camera positioning
Integrated Bubble Level allows adjustment to prevent uneven pans and tripod head movements
Dual Locking Quick Release System with patented spring lock combined with manual release provides extra security
Includes Snap-in Quick Release Plate
The Induro BHS Ballheads are available in three sizes from retailers throughout the United States at prices ranging from $52 – $76 depending on the model.
If you’re sporting big glass, especially on location, the Induro CT414 is the tripod you want to trust your investment to. At least that’s the conclusion of Florida wildlife photographer Maxis Gamez, writing for Outdoor Photo Gear.
In a thoughtful review which covers all the bases weighed when considering a new tripod, Gamez has put together a comprehensive analysis of the CT414. He includes a handy table of the model’s specifications, along with many photos of the tripod in action.
This head gives just the ease of use and precision I’m looking for in a range of my commercial work.
Simple to use and effective, it really does make a difference when you’re on a job with time constraints, such as having to wait for breaks in the cloud in the windows photos above.
The rotating top plate gives a whole additional range of movements, making it easy to flip the camera on its side for portrait mode shots.
Photographer Eric Leslie has published an insightful review of his Induro AKB2 tripod. Leslie is an accomplished landscape photographer. Not only that, but he stands at a strapping six-foot, one-inch. With the AKB2 extended to its maximum height of 65.9 inches, Leslie doesn’t have to hunch over to see through the viewfinder of his DSLR. As he points out, all this tripod hardware is made from magnesium and aluminum, keeping the weight down to 4.2 pounds.
Leslie includes many detailed photos of the AKB2 in action. Here’s an excerpt of his review:
First and foremost, this tripod is rock solid. I’ve shot in high 60mph winds. I’ve stood it on the end of an icy slope. I’ve been thigh deep in a fast moving creek and my shots all come out sharp. It’s very easy to use with big and easy to set controls. Starting at the ground, there are three leg sections which are a snap to setup. There are only two clamps per leg so it’s very easy to go from folded to full height quickly.
Thank you, Eric! We’re glad you’re so satisfied with your Induro gear.
You can follow Eric Leslie beautiful landscape photography at his site. It’s definitely worth checking out. He is also on Flickr, Twitter, and Facebook.
Those are the perfect words to define the performance today’s pros demand of tripods, heads and support accessories. INDURO delivers with a wide and growing range of systems providing the fine construction, advanced features and elegant designs photographers want.
Photographer Rick Sammon has made a video demonstrating the new Induro BHL Series Pan Heads. Watch Sammon show off a BHL3 with the universal mount, Arca-Swiss Quick Release system, and double safety lock. He also goes over the leveling capabilities, multiple knobs, the drag control, and the inherent advantages of a ballhead in the studio and on location.
