The author carried out this Review is Fotopro developed at the end of 2009 color series tripod – Fotopro Tripod C-4i ( Silver，Gold，Titanium，Pink ) $107.99 from linkdelight. Besides using a tripod in the series Forging the production process , the surface also features anodized so the color depth to the material surface , so easy to color , not easily scratched .

Standard package includes Fotopro C-4i a tripod (with head ), a tripod bag , warranty card , certificate, instructions and a hex wrench

This Fotopro C-4i as wine red , aluminum-magnesium alloy , 4 feet tube design and lock button locking system . Put away a high degree (with head ) only 405mm, the maximum height does not rise axis (including the head ) 1105mm, maximum height axis whole liters (including head ) 1380mm, weight (including head ) less than 1.5kg. This tripod is very light and compact, for height 160-170cm of users , especially for height at 170cm below the user physically weaker women . The total load-bearing 5-7kg, suitable for entry-level SLR cameras and lenses and portable camera .

Fotopro Tripod C-4i parameters:

C-4i feet tube

C-4i tube design with four feet , which is currently one of the mainstream design . In general, I prefer three designs , although at the expense of some portability . C-4i maximum diameter of 22mm, diameter deviation of each section of 3mm, the smallest diameter of 13mm. Foot control with button -lock locking system , just turn 45 degrees you can loosen or tighten , more convenient to use . Button and pull the lock pin control than button -lock pin lock long-term use are not easy to wear .

It is worth mentioning that in the C-4i 3- foot pipe , there are two sets with a sponge , cold play the role of non-slip , easy grip foot pipes in winter . Foot nail for the overall fixed rubber cap, the measured friction force can be sufficient , but fly in the ointment is not to replace other types of foot nails .

Fast lock button locking system (Image from the rich treasure map official website )

Stack when lock washer to stress the foot control locking , plastic pad worn by the long-term use is not easy

Feet of dense foam tube sets can slip cold

Rubber feet nails, not removable replacement

Axis and the head

C-4i axis

C-4i of the axis for the two removable to thread connection . Apart and can reverse the installation, for macro photography . Not rise axis , because the upper axial length greater than the base length, better stability . The rise axis , the writer for the stability of the junction of the middle thread slight doubt , but the lack of precise measurement tools, it can not be the actual measurement, measured only in the back of the actual observation of the effects. The proposed increase in use to avoid axis .

In addition , C-4i of the shaft and the head section of the design for the fixed one , not removable , can do only horizontal head rotation . This makes it impossible for users with different types of head . For the demanding professional users may be difficult to accept , but for the low-end users, there is no big problem .

Removable axis , easy macro photography

C-4i head

C-4i in head with spherical head , the same, after forging and anodized surface . Head base with 360 degree precision scale , easy to take panoramic map . With a locking knob , while controlling the direction of rotation and the tables in the level of activity . This point will be rotated as separate activities with the tables in the design of more skilled lock control , and good damping as horizontal movement greater than the tables in damping , so not much impact on the use .

Head base openings on both sides , the platform can do 90 degree rotation , easy to use vertical shooting . Platform structure is simple and practical , surface work fine, and quick plate with more closely , and with a protection device , even if the locking knob loose , the camera will not fall from the head on . Locking knob to the side with the level of beads, vertical adjustment of the level of film to be produced as a reference , unfortunately not the top level of beads , can not be used in the horizontal shooting .

Quick front panel has four rubber to provide friction with the bottom of the camera fixed in the trial of quick plate can be firmly fixed on the camera . But in my opinion , the thickness and area of rubber is still room for improvement , look a bit thin . Screw on the back with a wrench , hand when installing the camera lock , without using a screwdriver , very convenient.

C-4i of the spherical head

Head side openings , the use of vertical shoot

Head base precision scale , easy to access all fine map

Head platform , the structure is simple and practical design for the main domestic

Quick plate on the back , screw with a wrench can operate hand

Platform and the quick slip between the plate block

Review summary

Fotopro C-4i Figure tripod

Fotopro C-4i is an entry-level users for the tripod, put away a high degree of 405mm, weight (including head ) 1.33kg, working height 105mm to 1380mm, very compact and lightweight , suitable for body height 160-170mm users, in particular Is the weight and portability demanding users. The world’s first color series , female users is tremendous appeal.

Advantages:

• Forging process , more than the traditional casting process has good mechanical properties and performance
• Anodizing, coloring stronger than traditional paint , but also the advantages of wear
• Lightweight portable , put away a high degree of only 405mm, weight (including head ) only 1.33kg, the primary may hold
• Rotary locking pin locking system control , simple structure, reliable, easy to use fast
• Maximum diameter of 22mm, better than other comparable products , with better stability
• Axis can be inverted , convenient for macro photography

Disadvantages:

• Foot nail can not be replaced, the general terrain adaptability
• No three design models , can only choose four designs
• Head can not be replaced
• Two-stage axial mild effects on the stability of the
• Stand there is no link , can not directly use the shoulder strap , carry bag can only stand

Apply:

• On the portable, lightweight demanding users
• 160-170cm tall and about in the user
• Entry-level SLR camera , wide angle / standard lens or a portable camera

C-4i Although located in the low-end entry-level , but not low-end product quality . The use of aluminum-magnesium alloy material , fine workmanship , advanced technology ; in lightweight portable while still maintaining good stability, the maximum load , maximum diameter and other parameters are better than other comparable products; in the measurement of , C- 4i also showed impressive strength , fully meet the entry-level users.

As the positioning lower their lighter weight , smaller size and other reasons , C-4i and there is still gap between high-end products , can not be used in high-end camera or telephoto lens , in the wind , rain, snow and other harsh environments fear Difficult to guarantee results .

Overall , C-4i is a located in the entry-level tripod for light weight and portability requirements of the high users, can be used for entry-level SLR cameras or portable cameras, in indoor , urban , field and other environmental and Scene can not meet the needs of the poor . At the same time glad to see that domestic firms in processing technology and design, the improvement , but also to provide a wider choice of domestic Photographer .