Name: Feisol Elite CT-3372LV Rapid 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Leveling Center Column - Supports 66 lbs
Brand: Feisol
SKU: FECT3372LV
Price: 665.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Feisol Elite CT-3372LV Rapid 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Leveling Center Column - Supports 66 lbs

Feisol CT-3372LV

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Feisol Elite CT-3372LV Rapid Tripod with Leveling Column

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Top Rated Gear: Feisol Elite CT-3372LV Rapid 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Leveling Center Column - Supports 66 lbs Closed Length: 25.1" to 30", Lock Type: Twist Lock, Maximum Extended Height: 65.1" to 75", Maximum Height: 55.1" to 65"

A month ago I realized I needed a leveling center column for some of the work I'm doing.  My existing tripod was a Gitzo GT2532, which I never had cause to complain about.  However, the Feisol just blows it away.  The legs are noticeably thicker, and the locks are much smoother.  

But most importantly the center platform is just massive.  My RRS BH-40 looks puny on it.  When I need absolute rock solid stability, I can pull out the center column and put in a flat plate, making the tripod a bare set of sticks.  (Takes about 2 minutes to switch them.)  But most of the time I use the leveling column.  There's a twist under the center which unlocks it for changing the angle, and a twist above center which locks/unlocks it for vertical movement.  It's a great design.

And it just feels nice to use -- very solid and well built.  Not to mention it came with a real tripod case.