sigmapi Cream of the Crop  11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | May 04, 2010 16:14 | #1 I am having problems finding a review for the Flashpoint F-2228. Any body have any experience with this ? Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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Jon Cream of the Crop  69,628 posts Likes: 227 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA More info | May 04, 2010 17:40 | #2 The tripod's pretty new, so I suspect there isn't a large base yet. I've got several of their heads; I'd suggest going up to the F-3 head, not that the F-2's insecure, but the F-3 would be a better match for the tripod's specs. Jon
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sigmapi THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | May 04, 2010 18:08 | #3 Thanks for the heads up Jon. I searched google and even went on the other side (Nikon) to see if they had anything to say. I guess I'll be the guinea pig and see how it goes. The only problem is I am a n00b and the tripod I have now probably costs less than 5$. I can try to meet up with the so cal guys to see what they think to give a review. Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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sigmapi THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | May 11, 2010 22:41 | #4 So I got my set up today
This is what was in the bags  I put the head on and well set up the tripod. Not really much explanation needed
It goes low  This low  You have to take off the center post to get it to go low. Its threaded so that took a few seconds Here are what the legs and the bottom of the center pole look like (it was still detached). The legs have rubber on them or you can twist them out of the way to reveal the spike. (From the tutorials I have read the spikes are for self defense if some one is trying to steal your camera, or small bears) I do not know what the hook is for on the bottom it was springy so I would guess for an anchor or to hold the bag lol any one know or have a guess?  Thanks for looking Edit: OH I forgot the tripod with head on is a TIGHT fit. But it does fit back in the bag with out taking off the head. Does not feel like its going to tear and didn't have to wrestle it but it is tight.  Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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colbyb25 Senior Member  676 posts Joined Aug 2007 Location: Boulder, CO More info | May 11, 2010 22:48 | #5 Ya you correct on both counts. It is to hold your bag as an anchor. in high winds, attaching your bag will help weigh down the tripod, effectively making it more sturdy. COLBY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY
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sigmapi THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | May 11, 2010 23:00 | #6 colbyb25 wrote in post #10165147  Ya you correct on both counts. It is to hold your bag as an anchor. in high winds, attaching your bag will help weigh down the tripod, effectively making it more sturdy. Thank you colby b!! Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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stephen_g Senior Member  595 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2008 Location: Auckland, NZ More info | May 11, 2010 23:50 | #7 Very simlar to Giottos tripods. I might do a review on mine soon, mine isn't CF though. Flickr
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May 12, 2010 02:06 | #8 sigma pi wrote in post #10165108 The legs have rubber on them or you can twist them out of the way to reveal the spike. (From the tutorials I have read the spikes are for self defense if some one is trying to steal your camera, or small bears)
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klr.b Goldmember 2,509 posts Joined Jun 2009 Location: SoCal More info | May 12, 2010 03:28 | #9 sigma pi wrote in post #10165108 <snip> Edit: OH I forgot the tripod with head on is a TIGHT fit. But it does fit back in the bag with out taking off the head. Does not feel like its going to tear and didn't have to wrestle it but it is tight. if it's too tight, loosen the ball and drop the clamp into that slot for portrait orientation. that should give you at least an extra inch of space. gordon
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Panda_stunter Goldmember  1,449 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2009 Location: Sin City More info | May 12, 2010 10:38 | #10 can you take a pic fully extended on all legs just to see the height? Gear List and Feedbacks MM#1909309
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sigmapi THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | May 12, 2010 11:00 | #11 stephen_g wrote in post #10165422 Very simlar to Giottos tripods. I might do a review on mine soon, mine isn't CF though. I got it because is was as much as manfrotto set up with aluminum. jcarp618 wrote in post #10165765  haha seriously. made my looooooooong night of procrastinated final study soooooo much betterGlad it was funny klr.b wrote in post #10165900 if it's too tight, loosen the ball and drop the clamp into that slot for portrait orientation. that should give you at least an extra inch of space. I was looking at that but that pushes the tripod and head to the side and was harder to zip up. This was the easiest way. THANKS FOR THE IDEA!!!! Us great minds think alike haha Panda_stunter wrote in post #10167316 can you take a pic fully extended on all legs just to see the height? im contemplating between this and the 055xprob and im torn in between. from specs, the weight difference is a pound with the frotto being heavier at 6.4lbs. im leaning towards the 055xprob since it has horizontal orientation, and the f2228 does not. and like i said, the 055xprob is only 1lb heavier which is very negligible, for me at least. is it stable? I am at work now but I can do it when I get home. The legs full extended with the head and camera on it I was about one inch taller than the eye piece standing strait up. I am 6*2 Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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Panda_stunter Goldmember 1,449 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2009 Location: Sin City More info | May 12, 2010 12:23 | #12 sigma pi wrote in post #10167426 I got it because is was as much as manfrotto set up with aluminum. 1 Flashpoint F-2228 Carbon Fiber Tripod, 4 Section Leg Set, Supports 22 lbs., Maximum Height 65". - Flashpoint F-2228 Carbon Fiber Tripod, 4 Section Leg Set, Supports 22 lbs., Maximum Height 65". $169.95 1 Flashpoint F-3 Magnesium Alloy Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release Plate, Supports 17.6 lbs. - Flashpoint F-3 Magnesium Alloy Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release Plate, Supports 17.6 lbs. $69.95 Shipping & Handling (7-10 Business Days) : $0.00 Tax (CA) : $0.00 Total: $239.90 Glad it was funny  . When i was in school I was president of the "procrastinate later" club, so i know how that is, GOOD LUCK!!I was looking at that but that pushes the tripod and head to the side and was harder to zip up. This was the easiest way. THANKS FOR THE IDEA!!!! Us great minds think alike haha I am at work now but I can do it when I get home. The legs full extended with the head and camera on it I was about one inch taller than the eye piece standing strait up. I am 6*2 Yeah i saw it was only 1lb. which is nothing I agree. But if carrying the tripod for an hour I would assume it would matter then, but I wont carry the tripod that long haha I was on the exact same fence that you are on. I Searched everywhere and didnt find much info on this one so I could not make an informed decision It is stable for me I dont have anything to compare this to other than my plastic craptastic tripod OH you are in vegas? I will be there memorial day if you want to try it ill bring it to the craps tables with me lol yes sir im in vegas! Gear List and Feedbacks MM#1909309
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sigmapi THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | May 12, 2010 14:31 | #13 Panda_stunter wrote in post #10167942 yes sir im in vegas! let me know and i'll call all the vegas potn'ers and we'll make it a shoot out day! one more thing, does the ball head have friction control?? so you dont have to fully unlock the ball? or is it just ball lock and pan lock? OK its a deal!!! 4 queens is the only place I know of that will let you take pictures inside the casino. Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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Panda_stunter Goldmember 1,449 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2009 Location: Sin City More info | May 12, 2010 15:14 | #14 sigma pi wrote in post #10168768 OK its a deal!!! 4 queens is the only place I know of that will let you take pictures inside the casino. Yes it does it has a knob you gradually turn to make it harder to move the camera most casino would let you take pictures inside the casino as long as the main cage cashier isnt anywhere on the frame. but yeah, 4 queens would let you take pictures inside. Gear List and Feedbacks MM#1909309
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sigmapi THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 11,204 posts Likes: 6 Joined Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles More info | May 12, 2010 22:28 | #15 Sorry no one wanted to model the tripod so we put it in a door way for reference.  Don't try to confuse me with the facts, my mind is already made up.
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