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Feisol ct 3342 or ct3372 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter squidge
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I have got the 3342 bought it just over 12 months ago, and can only sing its praises ie sturdy, not too heavy, and ease of use, etc, for the money a bargain quality product, I have used it with a 7d and canon 400mm 5.6 for which it is a perfect match, however that's its limit, for my canon 500mm f4 its a step too far. Tony c
I have used a CT3342 with my 300 F2.8 and was pleasantly surprised at how well it handled it especially as it is so light. However if you intend to use mainly long lenses/shoot in adverse conditions then I would go for the 3372.
For longer lenses I wouldn't bother with a center column. I use Gitzo tripos and use the ones with center columns for landscape work, the Systematics (no center column) are more rigid for a given weight/leg diameter and therefore better for long lenses.
For longer lenses I wouldn't bother with a center column. I use Gitzo tripos and use the ones with center columns for landscape work, the Systematics (no center column) are more rigid for a given weight/leg diameter and therefore better for long lenses.
C B Allen
Chris Allen
Hi Gerard
I got the CT-3372 about 6 months ago to use with a new Swaro ATX-95 & have found it to be brilliant. Apart from other folks recommendations on BF, I wanted a tripod I could use without a central column (for the extra rigidity) & found that despite being 6ft 2inch tall (sorry - not metric!) with an angled scope I haven't got close to taking this tripod to its' max height.
Also was amazed that for it's degree of stability how light it is. I've been using it with the Manfrotto RC-128 head from my old tripod which has worked well too. So, can't praise it enough & what good value I think it is compared to some of the more trendy/better advertised brands.
Chris A.
I got the CT-3372 about 6 months ago to use with a new Swaro ATX-95 & have found it to be brilliant. Apart from other folks recommendations on BF, I wanted a tripod I could use without a central column (for the extra rigidity) & found that despite being 6ft 2inch tall (sorry - not metric!) with an angled scope I haven't got close to taking this tripod to its' max height.
Also was amazed that for it's degree of stability how light it is. I've been using it with the Manfrotto RC-128 head from my old tripod which has worked well too. So, can't praise it enough & what good value I think it is compared to some of the more trendy/better advertised brands.
Chris A.
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
One of the beauties of the/my 3372 is that it does not have a centre column which makes it more rigid.
