Comments on: Review of Swarovski Carbon Fiber Tripod [CT-101]

By: Review of the Swarovski Optik 25-50x W Eyepiece

Review of the Swarovski Optik 25-50x W Eyepiece — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:33:46 +0000

[...] The scope we use exclusively is the Swarovski 80 HD STS which has an aluminum body, 80mm objective lens, and fluoride high definition coating. The tripod is the Swarovski CT 101 carbon fiber with FH 101 head. [...]

By: The Birdfreak Team

The Birdfreak Team — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:58:52 +0000

Wonderful points! After using the tripod a bit more, the head is a bit “loose” but I think you can tighten it (haven’t tried yet). Sometimes it slips a little and you can adjust the tension on the front/back movement which is nice. As for fragility… it seems very tough thus far. Overall it is still great and much easier to use than others I’ve tried.

By: Ben Warner

Ben Warner — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:38:55 +0000

Hey, nice review. I own one of these and agree its a great tripod. The drawback is the head. While being well designed, they could have built it a little more sturdy, since at times it is too flexy and loose, also it may be fragile like someone said. I still like it, but it annoys me sometimes. Actually, the price on this tripod compares very well to other carbon ‘pods of equal caliber, and I chose it because it was actually cheaper!

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:09:19 +0000

Nice review! I am the proud owner of a Swarovski tripod and I back up all claims that it is an amazing piece of carbon fiber and plastic! I can also say that it works even when full of sand (as mine became on a recent trip to Superior WI).
However, even though the Swaro head has some really great features, such as the locking mechanism instead of screws, it does have a drawback. The little plastic lever that operates the catch that holds the quick release plate to the tripod head, tends to break easily. If Swarovski were to fix this, it would be by far the best tripod set on the market.
As of now, the Bogen head is a much more reliable head to buy with this tripod.
Now I just have to save up for one of their outrageously expensive scopes……

By: Klaus

Klaus — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:21:48 +0000

Sounds interesting! But like all Swarovski gear – it is over the top expensive. (What by the way is the only point of critique I have on their products)
In this case you get comparable products for considerably less money.
Cheers, Klaus

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:20:52 +0000

I need to save my pennies to get one of these. I’ve played with one a bit. The weight, or lack thereof, is unreal. Also, I really liked the head mechanism. It’s way better than the little screws I need to turn on my $250 Bogen.