Hamburg, 14 March 2012

At the start of spring Rollei presents a comprehensive range of high-quality, ultra-flexible tripods under the name Fotopro. Rollei has been famous since 1920, primarily as a camera manufacturer, with a long history rich in tradition. Rollei's experience and core competence as a camera manufacturer assists it not least in the development of new tripods: because tripods are the basis for successful photos in every respect.

Rollei has developed a whole range of very effective tripods: From the small, convenient table tripod through monopods and three-legged tripods made, for example, from carbon fibre, right up to extensive mounting solutions and accessories. The Rollei Fotopro tripods are notable above all for their versatility, stability and smart design.

Rollei RM 110-S1 tripod

The Rollei C5i tripod is highlighted as an ideal outdoor and travel companion, an extremely robust and at the same time light, multifunction tripod with monopod function. This three-legged beast can be transformed into a monopod in no time, and thanks to the 180° rotation of the tripod legs it becomes a compact travel companion. It reaches an overall height of 157 centimetres. The tripod is equipped with a ball head which, thanks to ultra-modern materials and technologies, offers particularly smooth movement and means the camera can be freely swivelled in any direction. The minimum operating height of 11 centimetres proves particularly useful for macro photography. Thanks to its smart aluminium design, with its origins in the aerospace industry, it looks great in any environment, whether for external photography in the countryside

or for indoor photography in a studio. The innovative multifunction tripod C5i functions using a quick opening and closing mechanism (T-Lock system), locking automatically in any position.

Unique in design and equipped with innovative and detailed technical solutions, the Rollei Fotopro tripods fulfil every photographic demand.

Rollei C5i tripod

Rollei C5i tripod specifications:

-      Load: 8 kilos

-      Colours: Orange, blue, green, pink, titanium

-      Weight: 1700 grams                                              

-      Max. height: 157 centimetres

-      Min. height: 11 centimetres

-      Length closed: 43 centimetres

-      Material: Aluminium        

Scope of delivery and availability:

FPH-52Q panoramic ball-head, multipurpose key, removable hooks for weights, belt bag for the monopod and black tripod bag.

The Rollei C5i tripod will be available in stores from March 2012 in the colours orange, blue, green, pink and titanium, for a recommended retail price of EUR 169.95.

Released for immediate publication.

For detailed information and image data, please contact rnorouzi@rcp-technik.com or visit the online press section at www.rollei.com.