Feisol Carbon Fibre Tripods

Alias · 7th January 2005

Limited stock of this highly regarded tripod is available for sale through my friends & contacts. We had a group order recently and these are the extras.

Check out the reviews in the U.S. (dpreview, Nikonian website etc.)... better than Velbon Carmagne, which are not sturdy enough. Lighter than Gitzo Mountaineer (almost similar in terms of performance).

Best part is the price:

CT-3401 (4 section tripod)
- S$350

CT-3301 (4 section tripod)
- S$340

Now everyone can afford to own carbon fibre tripods!

Check out www.feisol.com for the specs

Those interested pls email to astarbuck@yahoo.com your contact number (very important: tel/mobile no.)

TMC · 7th January 2005

Can arrange to meet and see the item first? No point reading up and still not knowing how it is like.

shutterbug · 8th January 2005

Is the center column material made of CF or aluminium?

ptlee · 8th January 2005

NOW you tell me... I just ordered mine this week.

Anyway, FYI, the 3301 is a 3-section tripod.

-ptlee-

Originally Posted by Alias

Limited stock of this highly regarded tripod is available for sale through my friends & contacts. We had a group order recently and these are the extras.

Check out the reviews in the U.S. (dpreview, Nikonian website etc.)... better than Velbon Carmagne, which are not sturdy enough. Lighter than Gitzo Mountaineer (almost similar in terms of performance).

Best part is the price:

CT-3401 (4 section tripod)
- S$350

CT-3301 (4 section tripod)
- S$340

Now everyone can afford to own carbon fibre tripods!

Check out www.feisol.com for the specs

Those interested pls email to astarbuck@yahoo.com your contact number (very important: tel/mobile no.)

benedium · 8th January 2005

Am very interested in CT-3401. Emailing you my contact now. Please call me.
Thanks

CoolFix · 8th January 2005

I'm keen on the CT3401. I've sent you a mail.

BTW does it come with bag?

RossChang · 8th January 2005

Originally Posted by CoolFix

I'm keen on the CT3401. I've sent you a mail.

BTW does it come with bag?

I think it does comes with a bag, refer to the website.

I'm curious on the built of these tripod. Is it possible to meet up with the current owners to try them out?

thankx.

Dr_ARCHer · 8th January 2005

I am looking for a good carbon fibre tripod. Are there are comments from existing users on the Feisol models?

[I am a newbie and know nuts about tripods.]

RossChang · 8th January 2005

Originally Posted by Dr_ARCHer

I am looking for a good carbon fibre tripod. Are there are comments from existing users on the Feisol models?

[I am a newbie and know nuts about tripods.]

Good one? get Gitzo...

gorby · 8th January 2005

I got a Feisol CT 3401 Tripod after much delibration and I have absolutely no regrets. It is well made, very light and sturdy. The finish is not as good as a Gitzo and the centre column is not carbon fibre, but in every other aspect it is better or as good as a Gitzo. (The comparision is with a Gitzo 1228 or 1227).

Advantages
1. Comes with a case
2. The centre column is two piece, so one can use either the short column or join both the pieces to form a longer column.
3. Comes with a foam rubber grip

Disadvantages
1. The legs rotate and so tightening it can become a two handed procedure. 2. The centre column is circular compared to the Gitzo which has a groove within the circle and is therefore better at preventing rotation of the centre column

A brief comparision of the specifications

Code:

                  Gitzo 1227      Feisol CT3301    Gitzo 1228     Feisol CT3401
No. of Sections           3             3                 4                  4
Weight (kg)               1.56        1.4                1.5               1.45
Height with column(cm)    161         166                154               162
Height without column     139         127                132               134
Folded length             65           53                 54                46
Lowest height             34           19                 32                17
Load  (kg)                8             7                  8                 7

As can be seen above, the Feisol is better in every respect. In fact the 3 section Feisol (Ct3301) is better than the four section Gitzo (1228) if you are willing to accept a 5 cm shorter height without the column.

I am not implying that this tripod is better than a Gitzo when looked from a build or a design perspective. The Gitzo is better made, more of a pleasure to use, is something akin to a work of art and worth paying more for. The question is How much More???

If price were no object and you want the best man can make, you will want the Gitzo. If price is any factor at all, there is no decision: Feisol

For price vs quality, for the purposes of carrying around, travel, backpacking Feisol is the choice, especially for folks who are looking for a good tripod and find Gitzo pricing a bit prohibitive.

The following links may help you decide

www.feisol.com

http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID15/872.html

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a...g?msg_id=006LGq

http://www.ebay.com.sg/listResults?...archWorldWide=1

Cheers,
Gorby

Ps: The Feisol monopod is the most value for money especially if you buy both the monopod and tripod from them thus saving on postage.

MINUS · 8th January 2005

is it possible for me to join the order, but only interest on the Monopod CM-1401, please advidce the pricing.

thanks.

Robin · 9th January 2005

Originally Posted by MINUS

is it possible for me to join the order, but only interest on the Monopod CM-1401, please advidce the pricing.

thanks.

I am interested in the monopod too....

Alpc · 9th January 2005

Hmmmm... Ok... What's the price diff between this and gitzo??? I thought it's about the same???? Gitzo is also about 300plus right? No? 400???

Helbreath · 9th January 2005

Originally Posted by Alpc

Hmmmm... Ok... What's the price diff between this and gitzo??? I thought it's about the same???? Gitzo is also about 300plus right? No? 400???

The Gitzo equivalents (1227/1228) are more than double the price of the feisols locally.

stout · 9th January 2005

Wow Feisol looks like a winner!

joteo · 9th January 2005

Originally Posted by Robin

I am interested in the monopod too....

Hi Minus & Robin,

I believe the thread starter has already ordered the items and he's opening these extras up for sale.

I too, am interested in the monopod. The equivalent CF monopod from Slik is available at CP but the Slik is shorter, heavier and it's maximum load is less. I'll be at CP tomorrow and will find out how much the Slik costs.

I am leaving for a tour of Egypt on the 21st and would like to get a monopod for the trip. I will be ordering within the next 3 days and whether they can meet my tight timeline.

If you are interested in ordering together, please PM me and leave me your phone number. As I will be requesting full payment by funds transfer (so no one backs out), if you have issues with trust, you can ignore this message.

Thanks
joanne

laugh · 9th January 2005

But even with this, it's still about 1.5kg... Much prefer something that is (total with ballhead) is less than 1kg.

dkw · 9th January 2005

Hi Alias,
had sent you e-mail yesterday oredi, thanks!

spitfire · 9th January 2005

I'm also interested in the monopod.
may i know how much it costs ?

Alpc · 10th January 2005

I don't supposed they have models similar to Gitzo's 1028?

7th January 2005	#1
Alias New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	Feisol Carbon Fibre Tripods Limited stock of this highly regarded tripod is available for sale through my friends & contacts. We had a group order recently and these are the extras. Check out the reviews in the U.S. (dpreview, Nikonian website etc.)... better than Velbon Carmagne, which are not sturdy enough. Lighter than Gitzo Mountaineer (almost similar in terms of performance). Best part is the price: CT-3401 (4 section tripod) - S$350 CT-3301 (4 section tripod) - S$340 Now everyone can afford to own carbon fibre tripods! Check out www.feisol.com for the specs Those interested pls email to astarbuck@yahoo.com your contact number (very important: tel/mobile no.)

7th January 2005	#2
TMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beyond Space-Time Continuum Posts: 5,924	Can arrange to meet and see the item first? No point reading up and still not knowing how it is like. __________________ Selling: 32GB Thumbdrive - Patriot Xporter XT 120sgd (Price reduced)

8th January 2005	#10
gorby Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Queenstown Posts: 324	Feisol Owner I got a Feisol CT 3401 Tripod after much delibration and I have absolutely no regrets. It is well made, very light and sturdy. The finish is not as good as a Gitzo and the centre column is not carbon fibre, but in every other aspect it is better or as good as a Gitzo. (The comparision is with a Gitzo 1228 or 1227). Advantages 1. Comes with a case 2. The centre column is two piece, so one can use either the short column or join both the pieces to form a longer column. 3. Comes with a foam rubber grip Disadvantages 1. The legs rotate and so tightening it can become a two handed procedure. 2. The centre column is circular compared to the Gitzo which has a groove within the circle and is therefore better at preventing rotation of the centre column A brief comparision of the specifications Code: Gitzo 1227 Feisol CT3301 Gitzo 1228 Feisol CT3401 No. of Sections 3 3 4 4 Weight (kg) 1.56 1.4 1.5 1.45 Height with column(cm) 161 166 154 162 Height without column 139 127 132 134 Folded length 65 53 54 46 Lowest height 34 19 32 17 Load (kg) 8 7 8 7 As can be seen above, the Feisol is better in every respect. In fact the 3 section Feisol (Ct3301) is better than the four section Gitzo (1228) if you are willing to accept a 5 cm shorter height without the column. I am not implying that this tripod is better than a Gitzo when looked from a build or a design perspective. The Gitzo is better made, more of a pleasure to use, is something akin to a work of art and worth paying more for. The question is How much More??? If price were no object and you want the best man can make, you will want the Gitzo. If price is any factor at all, there is no decision: Feisol For price vs quality, for the purposes of carrying around, travel, backpacking Feisol is the choice, especially for folks who are looking for a good tripod and find Gitzo pricing a bit prohibitive. The following links may help you decide www.feisol.com http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForumID15/872.html http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a...g?msg_id=006LGq http://www.ebay.com.sg/listResults?...archWorldWide=1 Cheers, Gorby Ps: The Feisol monopod is the most value for money especially if you buy both the monopod and tripod from them thus saving on postage. __________________ http://sandeep.zenfolio.com/

8th January 2005	#11
MINUS New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	Feisol Monopod CM-1401 is it possible for me to join the order, but only interest on the Monopod CM-1401, please advidce the pricing. thanks.

8th January 2005	#3
shutterbug Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Anywhere Posts: 521	Is the center column material made of CF or aluminium?

8th January 2005	#5
benedium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upp Thomson Posts: 1,188	Am very interested in CT-3401. Emailing you my contact now. Please call me. Thanks

8th January 2005	#6
CoolFix Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 83	I'm keen on the CT3401. I've sent you a mail. BTW does it come with bag?

8th January 2005	#8
Dr_ARCHer Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 52	I am looking for a good carbon fibre tripod. Are there are comments from existing users on the Feisol models? [I am a newbie and know nuts about tripods.]

9th January 2005	#13
Alpc Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 195	Hmmmm... Ok... What's the price diff between this and gitzo??? I thought it's about the same???? Gitzo is also about 300plus right? No? 400???

9th January 2005	#15
stout Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 197	Wow Feisol looks like a winner!

9th January 2005	#17
laugh Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 293	But even with this, it's still about 1.5kg... Much prefer something that is (total with ballhead) is less than 1kg.

9th January 2005	#18
dkw Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CCK Posts: 1,051	Hi Alias, had sent you e-mail yesterday oredi, thanks!

9th January 2005	#19
spitfire Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hougang Posts: 327	I'm also interested in the monopod. may i know how much it costs ?

10th January 2005	#20
Alpc Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 195	I don't supposed they have models similar to Gitzo's 1028?