Comparison dimension of Carbon Fiber Tripod and aluminum tripod: (here is based on the comparison of tripods made of two materials with the same head and the same pipe diameter)
1. Weight dimension: because of different pipes, it is obvious that the carbon fiber material is definitely much lighter than the aluminum alloy material. The carbon fiber tripod is lighter in weight, which saves more effort when traveling. The aluminum alloy has a larger self weight and is more inconvenient to travel.
2. Price dimension: carbon fiber is much more expensive than aluminum alloy. It usually costs more than half. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. In tripods of the same grade, different materials will naturally lead to different prices.
3. Stability dimension: Because carbon fiber is made of carbon fiber cloth, its shock absorption ability is better than that of metal aluminum. Carbon fiber is stronger and lighter after special process. Therefore, the shock absorption effect of carbon fiber frame is better than that of aluminum alloy when shooting with a telephoto lens.
4. From the dimension of manufacturing process: the microstructure of carbon fiber is similar to artificial graphite, which is a disordered graphite structure. Its specific gravity is lighter than that of aluminum, less than 1 / 4 of that of steel, and its specific strength is 20 times that of iron. The aluminum alloy has better corrosion resistance and more mature processing technology. According to the gravity extrusion test, the carbon fiber tube is light and thin, and the extrusion result is bursting; The aluminum alloy pipe is soft, and the extrusion result is concave and flat.
5. Application scenario dimension: for the tripod of the same level, it is also possible to use it in all scenarios, but the carbon fiber tripod is light and more suitable for outdoor action; Carbon fiber is 2 to 3 times more expensive than aluminum alloy. But it is portable and suitable for outdoor use. The price of aluminum alloy tripod is relatively low, which is more suitable for use in the environment such as shed shooting and indoor fixed scenes. If it is used outdoors, it will increase the burden of photographers, and it is not so friendly to hiking scenes.
