Specifications

GIOTTOS
UNIVERSAL SERIES
TRIPODS
444
EQUIPMENT LEASING AVAILABLE
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
The Universal Tripod
Setting the standard for features and design in a professional quality tripod,
the Universal Series have a very unique style, are very versatile, but yet very
economical. The unique centercolumn can be used as a lateral arm with angle
adjustment, especially ideal for nature and micro photography. The column
can also be used upside down. It allows 360° horizontal and 180° vertical
adjustment, and the column can be positioned and set quickly with the locking
knob. The Universal Series is available with carbon fiber or aluminum legs
and center column, both types are available in three models that differ only in
the number of leg sections, maximum height and leg diameter.
◆ Legs and center-column are made of
durable aluminum or French-made
high-strength carbon fiber tubing used in
aerospace engineering to yield exceptional
stability for its weight. Carbon fiber is
shock and vibration absorbent, but still
relatively lightweight. The carbon fiber
used for these legs is made from twelve
layers, and the spiral grain is visible on
the surface, giving it it’s high-tech look.
◆ When mounting plate is used without
column it becomes a 3-way pan tilt head.
◆ Remove the center column from the
platform by loosening the set screw to use
the top-plate as a 3-way pan/tilt head.
◆ You can set the camera directly with no
need for an extra head on it for the
lowest shooting position, when using the
built-in universal 3-way pan head. Just
separate the center column from the
platform and lock the safety knob. It
provides 360° horizontal and 180° vertical
adjustment, quickly and easily.
FEATURES
Shown with optional
snow shoes
◆ Convenient leg spread adjustment with
calibrated collar with settings for 25, 50
and 75° leg spread. The 3-position release
control allows the legs to be released to any
of three pre-set angles. Alternatively each
leg can be released with the powerful leg
lock and positioned at will.
◆ Reversible center column with retractable
hook for hanging a weight. The retractable
hook can be used to add stability with a
sand bag or equipment bag.
◆ Special tilt control on column allows col-
umn to be used at any angle from the tri-
pod legs.
◆ Mounting plate for head can be removed
from center column for low-level work
(minimum height 9.8˝).
◆ Three set screws under mounting plate
eliminate twisting of head.
◆ Dual spring-loaded head mounting screw
with both 3/8 and 1/4˝ thread.
◆ The Universal tripods are available with 3-
or 4-section legs. The shortest version has
a 28mm leg tube and a maximum height
of 63˝. The 3-section with 32mm diameter
leg tube opens to 67˝ and the 4-section
with 32mm leg tube opens to 71˝.
◆ All models support up to 33 lbs.
◆ Built-in spirit level
◆ Legs have a thick foam padding to ensure
a firm grip and for comfort in extreme
temperatures.
◆ Universal rubber ball feet (with spike
inside) can be removed to convert to
metal spike or optional snow shoes.
Spikes assure firm contact on wet soil,
gravel, or rocky areas.
Universal Series
tripods are supplied
with padded
adjustable strap,
case and tool kit for
adjustments and
conversions. The
toolbox includes
different sizes of
allen wrenches, hex
wrench, screw driver
and extended tube
for extra leverage.