The FGX10's 3/8-inch thread mount works with most modern digital cameras.
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.
Basics
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
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.
Considerations
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
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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