Feisol Tripods?
Mar 10, 2013 11:09:13 #
I probably have too many tripods already, and was going to finally bite the bullet and get what I should have bought in the first place - a Gitzo tripod. But, then I heard that Gitzo is no longer made in France and is now made in Italy and doesn't have the same quality as it used to.
I just recently came across Feisol tripods. Looks like they're made in the USA with the old-school, built-to-last quality and materials. But, they are expensive. Does anyone have any experience with Feisol tripods (which models, comparison with Gitzos, etc.)?
I just recently came across Feisol tripods. Looks like they're made in the USA with the old-school, built-to-last quality and materials. But, they are expensive. Does anyone have any experience with Feisol tripods (which models, comparison with Gitzos, etc.)?
Mar 10, 2013 11:13:10 #
Mar 10, 2013 11:58:31 #
JR1 wrote:
Thanks for the link. I have googled reviews on Feisol. I hadn't seen this review. Seems like Feisol is a Taiwanese company; not a US one. To their credit, they are not "copy" manufacturers unlike most Chinese photographic-product companies (and, please, I apologize if anyone takes my comment as an international gaffe in intimating that this Taiwanese manufacturer is a "Chinese" company). Instead, Feisol appears to be an innovative tripod company with expensive, but not outlandish Gitzo prices.
But, my question is whether any UHHers have personal experience with these tripods?
Mar 10, 2013 12:09:29 #
I too will be watching this thread .........love a gitzo hate the pricing
Mar 10, 2013 12:27:36 #
I doubt anyone here has, but the reviews are good
Why do you not look at giottos
Why do you not look at giottos
Mar 10, 2013 13:11:26 #
JR1 wrote:
I doubt anyone here has, but the reviews are good
Why do you not look at giottos
Why do you not look at giottos
I already have a Giottos tripod (MTL 9360) with a Kirk ballhead. It's one of my favorites, but heavy (it's not carbon fiber).
Mar 10, 2013 13:14:08 #
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-giottos-mt8251-pro-carbon-3-section-tripod/p1031413
Or is this too much
Or is this too much
Mar 11, 2013 05:45:11 #
I bought one of their carbon fibre tripods two years ago as I was trying to cut down on weight. It's a nice piece of equipment, well engineered and has performed flawlessly. Mine is a CT-3301 and weighs in at two and a half pounds, it arrived well packed, undamaged and with a carry bag. You get fast service and a fair price. You certainly won't be disappointed with a Feisol. (IHMO)
Mar 11, 2013 06:38:33 #
WNC Ralf
Loc: Candler NC, in the mountains!
I bought a 3371 over two years ago and love it, customer service is excellent ! I bought the 3371 because I am a little over six feet tall and wanted a tripod I could use without hunching over. It is also capable of handling a heavy load with no sway, no center column to flex, all leg. I think I bought my last tripod!
Mar 11, 2013 10:47:48 #
DavidT wrote:
I probably have too many tripods already, and was ... (show quote)
I bought a Feisol several years ago when I was shooting medium format. I am still using it and have never had a problem. I have one of the older ball heads and am thinking or replacing it with one of their newer ones.
Mar 11, 2013 11:10:23 #
keithmac
Loc: Nanaimo, B.C. Canada
I have had a Feisol CT-3472 for over a year, I use it with a Wimberly head for my Sony a77 with a Sigma 500mm f4.5 lens. I love the tripod, it has given me absolutely no problems and is a very stable platform for a long lens. I also have a Feisol CB-50DC carbon fiber ballhead and the quality is first class. I too love the Gitzos but I just couldn't bring myself to pay twice what I paid for the Feisol. I don't think you can go wrong with Feisol.
Mar 11, 2013 21:46:38 #
WNC Ralf wrote:
I bought a 3371 over two years ago and love it, customer service is excellent ! I bought the 3371 because I am a little over six feet tall and wanted a tripod I could use without hunching over. It is also capable of handling a heavy load with no sway, no center column to flex, all leg. I think I bought my last tripod!
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Agree with these comments. I have the CT-3372 tripod and with the cost saving (vs. Gitzo price) applied it to Really Right Stuff ballhead BH-55LR. I love this set up. The tripod is lightweight (carbon) yet very sturdy. Their customer service is excellent.
Mar 12, 2013 15:01:25 #
Mar 12, 2013 18:06:13 #
romanticf16 wrote:
Google INDURO TRIPODS, carbon fiber, US made.
I think you'll find that they are made in China, not the US.
Mar 12, 2013 19:09:09 #
JR1 wrote:
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-giottos-mt8251-pro-carbon-3-section-tripod/p1031413
Or is this too much
Or is this too much
I have this tripod, but the brand is Triopo, I paid somewhere like 60.00 for the tripod and ball head. I am sure it is a China knockoff.
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