3 Legged Thing X1.1 Brian 5-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with AirHed 1 Ball Head (Blue)
The 3 Legged Thing X1.1 Brian 5-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with AirHed 1 Ball Head (Blue) is a stylish and extremely compact travel tripod system that features a removable, reversible 3-section center column. With the ball head attached to the tripod, this column helps the system extend to a maximum height of 80.3" and retract to a very small 20.5" folded length. Fitting in any airline carry-on bag, the X1.1 Brian system is a supremely versatile professional camera support.
The X1.1 Brian's legs are composed of 8-core carbon fiber for the ultimate in lightweight sturdiness – the tripod system weighs just 3.8 lb and supports up to 17.6 lb, to accommodate any DSLR with most lenses.
One of the tripod legs unscrews to become a monopod. The center column is both removable and reversible to accommodate shooting from the lowest of low angles.
Leg angles can be set at three different positions; at their widest and with the column removed, the AirHed 1's camera plate sits only 8.8" from the ground (The camera can also be attached directly to the tripod for a minimum height of 4.9".). The X1.1 Brian's leg angles can be set independently to support stable shooting on uneven surfaces.
The AirHed 1 is a sturdy magnesium alloy ball head that features separate control knobs for pan lock, tilt lock, and Arca-style clamping of the included quick-release plate. There's also a tension control built into the tilt-lock knob.
The plate is compatible with BlackRapid's R-Strap camera slings, by way of its FastenR-T1 camera screw. The 1/4"-20 camera screw's flip-up D-ring allows you to tighten it to your camera easily. This ring allows you to attach your camera to an R-Strap and quickly move it from around your neck or shoulder to the AH1 head without removing the sling.
- Titanium mounting plate with grub screw locators to bolt on a head
- Includes hook for hanging a counterweight from the center column, for extra stability in windy conditions
- The X1.1 Brian's rubber feet are removable (spiked feet are available separately)
- Twist locks for leg stages
- Bubble level on chassis, and two on head
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 17.6 lb (8.0 kg) |
| Head Attachment Fitting | Reversible 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screw |
| Maximum Height | 80.3" (204.0 cm) |
| Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Minimum Height | Without head: 4.9" (12.5 cm) |
| Folded Length | 20.5" (52.0 cm) |
| Weight | 3.8 lb (1.715 kg) |
| Legs | |
|---|---|
| Material | 8-core carbon fiber |
| Leg Stages/Sections | 4/5 |
| Leg Lock Type | Twist lock |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes, 3 positions each |
| Spiked/Retractable Feet | Removable rubber feet (spikes not included) |
| Center Brace | No |
| Center Column | |
|---|---|
| Center Column Type | Rapid, reversible |
| Center Column Sections | 3 |
| Head | |
|---|---|
| Head Type | Ball head with separate controls for pan lock, ball lock, tension lock, and Arca-style clamping |
| Material | Magnesium alloy |
| Quick Release | Yes (Arca-style) – plate included |
| Ball Diameter | 1.7" (43.5 mm) |
| Height | 3.9" (10.0 cm) |
| Weight | 0.88 lb (400 g) |
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Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Monopod feature
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Part failure on first use
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about 3 Legged Thing X1.1 Brian 5-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with AirHed 1 Ball Head (Blue):
I bought this tripod with high hopes. The lightweight design and cool ability to change into a monopod sold me on this brand vs the more established carbon fiber tripod brands. When it arrived I was excited by its "modern" look, packable size, and low weight even with the included ball head. Leaving for a 2-week trip to Midway Atoll I was excited to put this tripod to the test in the field with my Canon 7D w/ 100-400 lens. However much to my disappointment on the very first hour of use the screw that holds the camera to the mounting plate sheered off. Had I not been holding my camera at the time I would have had considerable damage to contend with. In addition to the above failure I found the overall build of the tripod to be a bit cheap. The rubber covers on the screws to extend the legs were of poor quality and the legs frequently slid in even though securly tightened. Overall this might work for some (if the mounting plate I got was an exception rather than the norm) simply due to its compactable size for travel, however I do not think that this tripod will hold up to multiple years of extended "true" use in the field. For [$] it should be of much better build quality. I ended up returning mine for these reasons.
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Quick Release Plates
- Price: $40.00
Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.
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What's in the Box
- AirHed 1 Magnesium Alloy Ball Head (Blue)
- 3.9" (10.0 cm) Short Center Column
- Hex Key
- Counterweight Hook
- Case with Strap
- 5 Year Limited Warranty
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