Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column for MT 93, MT 92 & MT 82 Tripods

  • Price: $21.49
  • B&H # GIMTC281
  • Mfr# MTC281

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The Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column is designed for the MT 93, MT 92 and MT 82 tripods. It replaces the existing column on these tripods. This extra short column allows the user to take full advantage of the variable leg spread on these units, so that you are not inhibited by the length of the column as to how low to the ground you can go.

Material Aluminum
Travel Distance Not specified by manufacturer
Height 6.3" (160mm)
Weight Not specified by manufacturer

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Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column for MT 93, MT 92 & MT 82 Tripods
 
4.8

(based on 6 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (3)
  • Fits well (3)
  • Improves tripod function (3)
  • Solid/sturdy (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/scenery (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

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    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    5.0

    Great product.

    By [@]

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Folds Small
    • Good Stability
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

      Comments about Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column for MT 93, MT 92 & MT 82 Tripods:

      This piece is even better quality than the original column that came with my tripod. It's great for a replacement or additional gear. I can now take advantage of the low to the ground angles my tripod legs were designed for.

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      5.0

      The long and short of it.

      By JP

      from San Pablo, CA

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Everything so far

      Comments about Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column for MT 93, MT 92 & MT 82 Tripods:

      Great buy. With the short column it Lets me open my tripod legs and get down on the ground and not have the column dig into the dirt or be up 12" plus.

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      5.0

      Short is better

      By Lee

      from Canada

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Fits Well
      • Improves Tripod Function
      • Solid/Sturdy

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Night Shots
        • Travel

        Comments about Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column for MT 93, MT 92 & MT 82 Tripods:

        I use this short column with my Giottos MT9271B Tripod. By replacing the regular column with this short one, I can get my camera much closer to the ground for nice foreground work in my landscapes. I think tripods should come with short columns or maybe no columns at all.

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        5.0

        I liked it so much I bought two!

        By Bob G

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fits Well
        • Improves Tripod Function
        • Solid/Sturdy

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Sports/Action
          • Travel
          • Wildlife

          Comments about Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column for MT 93, MT 92 & MT 82 Tripods:

          Short, stout, well built, have no issues with leave a mega dollar lens attached to it and turning my back.

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          5.0

          This fixed a big worry!!

          By SD Bob

          from San Diego, CA

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Fits Well
          • Improves Tripod Function
          • Solid/Sturdy

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Night Shots
            • Sports/Action
            • Wildlife

            Comments about Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column for MT 93, MT 92 & MT 82 Tripods:

            I have an older Giottos MT 8270 tripod. While I never worried about my ballhead and most lenses & camera combos, I did worry about the weight with my Wimberly head and a large lens, considering the spring loaded 3/8 bolt around the 1/4 bolt was not solid. This center column features the new reversable, solid 3/8 on one end, 1/4 on the other solid threaded mount. It updated my tripod for under 30 bucks and now I have no fear about taking my eyes off the big lens. Well worth the money.

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            4.0

            Doesn't work on MT9241

            By Boston Photographer

            from Boston MA

            Verified Buyer

            Comments about Giottos MTC 281 Short Center Column for MT 93, MT 92 & MT 82 Tripods:

            I ordered this for my MT9241 and it did not fit. That tripod apparently uses a smaller center column that B&H does not carry. The description for this center column should be updated because that is not clear.

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