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post #61 of 63
REALLY cheap CF tripod at Costco this week:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11671327

Not an endorsement, just a heads up. Looks like the head might not be removable btw...
post #62 of 63
That Manfrotto appears to be out of stock, Sam. That would have been a great price for a CF tripod, though. A non-removable head would be its only downside. I've mentioned before that I'm not a fan of Manfrotto's quick release system.

My Flashpoint carbon fiber tripod had some issues in Yellowstone a couple of weeks ago. One of the leg twist locks was coming loose when I would setup the tripod. It was still usable, but it was more cumbersome to setup. I'll be in the market for something before our next trip.

I'm strongly considering a Feisol 3441s for my next one. I've read great reviews, as it seems comparable to the higher priced Gitzo models. I'll upgrade the ballhead a little later (have a Giottos right now).
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I'm not sure what model CF legs I have now -- probably discontinued/replaced by now since I got them a bunch of years ago when they first came to market as poor man's Gitzo's -- but my set of Feisols still seem quite good to me and definitely very much worth the modest price I paid for them (at somewhere a tad under $300, IIRC).

 

I have them mated w/ a Giottos 3300 ballhead.

 

_Man_

 

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