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Induro tripods and parts are sold throughout Canada by Vistek, perhaps by others. I was sold their SA12 ball head, by Vistek.

The plates for them are too small for their heads, and are loose within a dozen insertions. My local store has twice ordered extra plates, and five out of six are loose on both my head and the one in stock at the store. I've still only got one good plate, despite needing four.

Vistek is dragging their feet on an adjustment, despite the fact that the local staff now recommend the almost identical Manfrotto line, which have lots of room spare for wear.

I'll keep you posted, but I recommend staying away from Induro until they fix their design.
 
closeupfanatic said:
Induro tripods and parts are sold throughout Canada by Vistek,
perhaps by others. I was sold their SA12 ball head, by Vistek.

The plates for them are too small for their heads, and are loose
within a dozen insertions. My local store has twice ordered extra
plates, and five out of six are loose on both my head and the one in
stock at the store. I've still only got one good plate, despite
needing four.

Vistek is dragging their feet on an adjustment, despite the fact that
the local staff now recommend the almost identical Manfrotto line,
which have lots of room spare for wear.

I'll keep you posted, but I recommend staying away from Induro until
they fix their design.
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I am using the DM-23 ballhead and one of their tripods as well, no problems so far.
 
closeupfanatic said:
Induro tripods and parts are sold throughout Canada by Vistek,
perhaps by others. I was sold their SA12 ball head, by Vistek.

The plates for them are too small for their heads, and are loose
within a dozen insertions. My local store has twice ordered extra
plates, and five out of six are loose on both my head and the one in
stock at the store. I've still only got one good plate, despite
needing four.

Vistek is dragging their feet on an adjustment, despite the fact that
the local staff now recommend the almost identical Manfrotto line,
which have lots of room spare for wear.

I'll keep you posted, but I recommend staying away from Induro until
they fix their design.
Click to expand...
 
I have the Induro 6x Carbon Fiber with the DM23 ball head, and they work flawlessly. No problems at all. I know that your case is another product within their line, but your thread title is rather general, broad, and misleading. Induro makes quality products at a much lower price point then its main stream competitors like Gitzo.
 
Woe! Well I would buy the really right stuff BH55- LR, solid as a rock! And the Gitzo brand tripod. I hope you get your Induro fixed...

-T
closeupfanatic said:
Induro tripods and parts are sold throughout Canada by Vistek,
perhaps by others. I was sold their SA12 ball head, by Vistek.

The plates for them are too small for their heads, and are loose
within a dozen insertions. My local store has twice ordered extra
plates, and five out of six are loose on both my head and the one in
stock at the store. I've still only got one good plate, despite
needing four.

Vistek is dragging their feet on an adjustment, despite the fact that
the local staff now recommend the almost identical Manfrotto line,
which have lots of room spare for wear.

I'll keep you posted, but I recommend staying away from Induro until
they fix their design.
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closeupfanatic said:
Induro tripods and parts are sold throughout Canada by Vistek,
perhaps by others. I was sold their SA12 ball head, by Vistek.

The plates for them are too small for their heads, and are loose
within a dozen insertions. My local store has twice ordered extra
plates, and five out of six are loose on both my head and the one in
stock at the store. I've still only got one good plate, despite
needing four.

Vistek is dragging their feet on an adjustment, despite the fact that
the local staff now recommend the almost identical Manfrotto line,
which have lots of room spare for wear.

I'll keep you posted, but I recommend staying away from Induro until
they fix their design.
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Reminds me a bit of the old Manfrotto Standard Heads that always went out of adjustment, thanks to a bad design concerning pointed pins inside them. Their machining (what little there is, a lot seems to be just crude castings) leaves something to be desired. I've used Manfrotto and Gitzo and the old adage is correct, you get what you pay for. I tried an Induro because it looked robust for its price, but its leg locks kept seizing on me.
 
The SA-12 and that line are their cheap cr@p series. For a few dollars more you should have bought the DM-12.

I use the DM-23 and it's a solid ball head. I have their Carbon Fiber 8x C214 tripod and it's solid. I use the MXC44 8X Carbon Monopod, again strong.

I don't know what equipment you put on the SA-12 but I hope it's not heavier than a P&S.

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I have a set of Induro legs that I have I have used for a long time no problems. Sturdy well built and very comparable to the other more expensive brands. I have no experience with their head though.
 
Dave Bickle said:
I have a set of Induro legs that I have I have used for a long time
no problems. Sturdy well built and very comparable to the other more
expensive brands. I have no experience with their head though.
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I find them to be very solid, well-priced, but the leg locks worry me. Maybe I'll try one again?
 
Because Vistek recommended it. The ball and base ARE solid enough for a 2kg camera (D700+14-24/24-70/70-180). The problem with the plates didn't emerge until a month after I got it and we found that no more were available that fit it properly.
 
Glad i didn't pick one up. I was hesitant as I knew that they were a Chinese product [knockoff from Kirk]. Went for the Giottos instead..

I do not have a problems so far..
 
Vistek now agrees that the Induro plates don't work and can't be fixed. They gave me full credit of the original price towards the Manfrotto equivalent.

A good case for dealing with a local firm where they know their customers...
 
Induro tripods are chinese knock-offs of Gitzo hence the cheaper price and also the cheaper quality. Lots of reports on the net of premature failure of their ball-head and metal tops of tripods resulting in equipment damage when camera and lens fall to the ground. Best to stay away from them. Bottom line is you get what you pay (or dont pay) for!!
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Karel
 
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