Davis & Sanford FGX10 Specifications
The Davis & Sanford company, a division of the Tiffen Manufacturing Corporation, has been manufacturing super-rigid, lightweight tripods since 1930. These tripods lend themselves to applications as diverse as portraiture, fashion, astronomical, photojournalism and industrial photography, as well as videography. Davis & Sanford introduced the FGX10, a pan and tilt tripod head, in 2006 as part of the company's first line of carbon fiber tripods.
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Basics
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The Davis & Sanford FGX10 tripod head features fluid three-way pan and vertical tilt action. This 2.2-lb. tripod head supports cameras that weight up to 9 lbs. The FGX10, Davis & Sanford item model number B0010CFVU6, has a calibrated base for pinpoint positioning. This device supports cameras -- including single-lens reflex cameras -- camcorders and scopes. The FGX10 tripod head measures 4 inches tall and has a tripod mount thread size of 3/8 of an inch.
Features
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The FGX10 comes with Davis & Sanford's Stroboframe quick release system for attaching to and detaching from compatible tripods. This tripod head has a bubble level for simple leveling procedures. The thick handles of the FGX10 feature textured rubber grip and control surfaces. Users can join these handles together to save space for storage.
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Considerations
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Davis & Sanford introduced the FGX10 head alongside the the Carbon LiteX10 tripod, a carbon fiber and magnesium tripod compatible with the FGX10 head. This 62-inch, 5.2-lb., aluminum-coated tripod features quick release for tripod heads. The FGX10 attaches to directly to any Davis & Sanford tripods that feature the company's proprietary Stroboframe brackets, including the CourierXTT, MagnumXT and MagnumX3T. Every new Davis & Sanford tripod and tripod head comes backed by a 10-year warranty.
Availability and Pricing
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At the time of publication, the Davis & Sanford company no longer offers the FGX10 tripod head. However, some brick-and-mortar and online photography retailers still sell new units for about $70. At the time of its introduction, the list price of the Carbon LiteX10 tripod, which includes the FGX10, was around $300, and now can be found for roughly $100.
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