Flashpoint F-2127 Carbon Fiber Tripod, 3 Section Leg Set, Supports 17.6 lbs., Maximum Height 57". Old Version

2013-07-22T21:00:00

This tripod had great design and on paper it was everything I need and want. It fell down in the mfg. The flip locks were flimsy and the tension adjustments were very tricky - either too loose or too tight. The leg adjustment locks were kinda of flimsy too. I don't know if it would stand up to harsh treatment. The design is great...the center column separates so the tripod can go extremely close to the ground without the need of a short center post or inverting it. The legs have rubber feet and spikes so that either can be used without the need for removing one or the other. Overall if you are a casual photog and don't beat up on your equipment, this is a great tripod for you - and You can't beat the price.

BobR

2012-02-06T19:00:00

It is very lightweight, comfortable even for long walks. Leg clamps get loose, let the leg segments slide when closed, need adjustments.

Jakub

2012-01-29T19:00:00

Its light weight and great for outdoors, hiking and nature/wildlife. However the bolts that hold the legs on keep coming loose and then the legs just flop around. Also as with any light weight tripod the legs are not all that sturdy. But its light weight and better than no tri pod. I use it a lot and recommend it as long as you use it for its intended purpose. You will be happy at the end of the day when your back is NOT killing you from hauling a 10+ pound tri pod around all day.

SHARON Y.

2011-12-27T19:00:00

I've used this on location shooting interiors. It's a bit flimsy and didn't go high enough for some of my shots, but all in all a decent tripod for the money. It's good for casual photography, but I would not recommend it for professional use.

Sue

2011-11-27T19:00:00

The primary use for this tripod is for a birding scope. Secondary use for a camera. The tripod is steady and sets up quickly. The latches work smoothly and latch positively.

Dennis R.

2011-09-05T21:00:00

Easy to set up and use.

Dave

2011-09-03T21:00:00

I was surprised when I got this tripod. Adorama has paid much attention to detail in this great tripod. The center column will unscrew when you need to shoot low and that is something I wish my Gitzo tripod did but doesn't. This is an excellent tripod and I have suggested to my friends to get one as well.

Joye D.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

This is a great Tripod--the mounting screw is either 3/8's or 1/20. The center column can be removed for getting low to the ground and the legs have 3 angle settings. Everything was as advertised.. I mounted my 100-400mmL to give a real load test and it's stable. The carry bag is rugged and very good at the protecting the Tripod. I highly recommend this Tripod.

Richard W.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

This Tripod works as advertised--it gets low when you remove the center post and is very stable. I put my 100-400mm L on it and had no problems. I highly recommend this Tripod.

Richard W.

2011-02-24T19:00:00

This is an excellent tripod--it gets down for the low shots and stands up at just the right hight for me--I'm 5'10". I've been using it for mostly macro and decided to load test it with my 100-400L tonight. Very impressive--stability with a heavy lens. Yes, I would buy this again. If you need a tripod with great features--very stable (hook on bottom of center column holds your bag for added stability, gets lower for flower and insect macro's, and just feels good to use--this is worth buying.

Richard W.

2011-01-27T19:00:00

Very nice tripod and an excellent value for the money. The legs are rather stiff and don't extend easily, but I suspect that may get better with use. Can be used as a monopod with the legs folded. I wish that they had made the nice carrying bag just a bit longer so it could accommodate the tripod with a small ball head attached.

JOHN H.

2011-01-12T19:00:00

I have used the tripod for group pictures, landscape, and some macro photography. It is light and easy to use. The tripod is of excellent construction and exceeds all of my expectations. It performs very well for all of my needs.

Abraham A.

2011-01-11T19:00:00

I am using this tripod with a spotting scope. Its light weight is a big plus. Using it with a Flashpoint F9 ball head. Quick release plate makes it possible to switch to a camera quite quickly to get a photo of the wildlife I am watching.

Dennis R.

2010-11-18T19:00:00

The head on the tripod is a bit weak and a little hard to get used to but the body is so much like Gitzo that I was quite impressed. I really like the center column that can unscrew when you get closer to the ground. Great feature!

jad

2010-11-06T21:00:00

I'm anxious to shoot some panoramas and HDR images.

LAWRENCE B.

2010-10-14T21:00:00

having owned numerous good and bad 'pods over the last 40 years, i can say this would be a "best-buy" if designed correctly.each leg angle is adjustable and is suppose to lock in place using sliding stops (like a gitzo). two of the three just barely made contact so that on both occasions i've used it, a lock slipped and the tripod started to fall over. i was lucky and caught it each time[...] so i modified it myself. two hours of taking it apart and grinding on each lock, i now have a fantastic small/light/inexpensive 'pod i truly enjoy. that is why i gave it any stars at all.if you're good with hand tools, this might be a fine deal for you, but let the buyer beware.

ERIC S.

2010-06-13T21:00:00

This is so much lighter than my other one, now I'll carry my tripod much more often. I have not actually used it as of yet, because I have not needed to. I have however taken it with me & tested it out. At first when I tried to load my camera onto it, I couldn't, then I figured out that the screw in the little connector for the camera was larger than the hole in my camera. I didn't panic, I just figured that probably it came in 2 sizes, if you look at the instruction paper you will see that the tip on one end is smaller, you don't really notice this at first,(instruction #1) so I took it out of the loading plate, took the screw out, and sure enough, the other end was a smaller sized screw. I just flipped it over screwed it back in, and tried mounting my camera, all was good. This was my Canon xsi 450D Rebel. I found no place where it tells you that the screw comes in 2 sizes. I actually think that this is a good thing, maybe some one has a camera with a larger mounting hole (or whatever it is called). I can't wait to show it off to my photo buddy. I also love the way that it looks, plus the fact that it comes in its own llittle carrying case. This is really cool. My other tripod has no carrying case, another reason that I didn't want to carry it with me. This case can be carried over the shoulder, or with the little hand straps, by hand. I put one of those seat belt pads on mine, to pad it a little while carrying it over the shoulder. Oh, and the little case has enough room to stick my extra battery. I'm loving it.

VERNEITTA F.

2010-06-05T21:00:00

This is a great, sturdy tripod[...] it turned out to be exactly what my camera, the Nikon D90 needed! I am currently using it for night/sunset photography and slow shutter speed photos but hope to use it much more as I learn more about my camera features.

ALaModeGurl

2010-06-05T21:00:00

Very happy with the quality. The tripod F-2127 was everything I expected and then some. [...]

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