I got a new tripod *GITZO* [Archive]

busterboy

25-04-2007, 18:03

After deliberating on spending this amount of money on a sturdy tripod I finally caved in and got myself a Gitzo G1548 to support my 500mm f.4 IS.

To say these things are built like a tank is an understatement..:eek:

Everyone who owns one says you will never know how good they are until you use one, They are 100% correct. Solid as a rock..:naughty:

I haven't used it in anger yet as it only came yesterday but you can literally hang from it and it doesn't move..:clap:

http://www.zen118613.zen.co.uk/tripod/tripod.jpg

http://www.zen118613.zen.co.uk/tripod/tripod=2.jpg

IanC_UK

25-04-2007, 18:08

was that the one i was watching on ebay then Tim ;)

Nice pod, i need to upgrade what i have i think ! lol

busterboy

25-04-2007, 18:12

was that the one i was watching on ebay then Tim ;)

Nice pod, i need to upgrade what i have i think ! lol

Yes Ian I bagged it on eBay £340..:D

Cannot tell you how sturdy this is, Certainly put my mind at rest spending that amount on a tripod after using it.. Its well worth it..;)

Its a must for that new 600mm you have purchased mate, Money well spent IMO.:)

StuvUk

25-04-2007, 18:13

At last - told you Tim :) There great - costly but great!!!

Brains

25-04-2007, 19:43

Excellent purchase....!

Jonnyreb

25-04-2007, 19:58

Holy catfish Tim - thats a monster........ anything else to go on it yet......?

busterboy

25-04-2007, 20:02

Holy catfish Tim - thats a monster........ anything else to go on it yet......?

Tuesday Jonny. Next Tuesday..;) :D

Jonnyreb

25-04-2007, 20:03

Tuesday Jonny. Next Tuesday..;) :D

:woot::clap::woot:

Glen

25-04-2007, 20:05

you just got to much money thats your trouble.......:D

Nice purchase, built like a brick poo house

busterboy

25-04-2007, 20:05

:woot::clap::woot:

:whistling:

Joe T

25-04-2007, 20:05

What you getting Tim? :D

Dal

25-04-2007, 20:05

thats looks like a proper tripod, just looked on the net and they are about £500, is that right??

busterboy

25-04-2007, 20:06

What you getting Tim? :D

Next Tuesday ALL will be revealed Joe..:whistling:

Joe T

25-04-2007, 20:07

Come on, give us a hint! Please?

Im begging here!

busterboy

25-04-2007, 20:07

thats looks like a proper tripod, just looked on the net and they are about £500, is that right??

Correct Dal..:thumbs:

IanC_UK

25-04-2007, 20:07

thats looks like a proper tripod, just looked on the net and they are about £500, is that right??

yes thats right !

25-04-2007, 20:22

Sensible tripod for a big lens. No silly centre columm to compromise rigidity. :thumbs:

Dal

25-04-2007, 20:24

Correct Dal..:thumbs:

can you tell me what bank you robbed so i can rob them aswell lol.

look forward to seeing some pics with that lense.

dod

25-04-2007, 20:25

:whistling:
Hmmm, MkIII, has to be :eek:

busterboy

25-04-2007, 20:27

Hmmm, MkIII, has to be :eek:

:whistling: :whistling: :whistling:

Jonnyreb

25-04-2007, 20:27

D40

oops - sorry Tim, let it slip. you closet darksider you!!!!:lol:

busterboy

25-04-2007, 20:30

look forward to seeing some pics with that lense.

Just a teaser from the 500mm..:naughty:

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/woodpecker/woody/woodpecker.jpg

Jonnyreb

25-04-2007, 20:33

you are, indeed, a wicked man! ;)

busterboy

25-04-2007, 20:35

you are, indeed, a wicked man! ;)

I LiEk being norty..:naughty:

Dal

25-04-2007, 20:57

Just a teaser from the 500mm..:naughty:

http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/woodpecker/woody/woodpecker.jpg

love it :D

siejones

02-05-2007, 06:36

All this on a lorry driver's salary ;)

busterboy

02-05-2007, 08:57

All this on a lorry driver's salary ;)

Lorry driver!!!!!!!

I rob banks, the hours are great with lots of holidays.:)

Venomator

02-05-2007, 09:09

Nice one Tim ... :thumbs: ... I see where all the clues came from for yesterday's thread now ... ;)

What is the support bracket sitting on top the Gitzo m8 ... :thinking:

:p

02-05-2007, 09:17

Lorry driver!!!!!!!

I rob banks, the hours are great with lots of holidays.:)

Got the shooters lined up for next weeks job Tim? ;)

nuffink

02-05-2007, 09:40

very nice shot of a lesser spotted woodpecker i believe!!! in the end i think you always get what you pay for nice Ebay purchase!

02-05-2007, 09:41

What is the support bracket sitting on top the Gitzo m8 ... :thinking:

:p

It's the Wimberley Gimble Head for long lenses Rog. Tim's is the full version but they do a smaller version called the Sidekick. You can check 'em both out on Warehouse Express. :)

Venomator

02-05-2007, 09:42

very nice shot of a lesser spotted woodpecker i believe!!!

Nearly ... Greater Spotted ... ;) ... and male of the species ... :D

:p

Venomator

02-05-2007, 09:43

It's the Wimberley Gimble Head for long lenses Rog. Tim's is the full version but they do a smaller version called the Sidekick. You can check 'em both out on Warehouse Express. :)

Thanx Cedric ... :thumbs: ... mine of info you are m8 ... ;)

:p

nuffink

02-05-2007, 09:55

Nearly ... Greater Spotted ... ... and male of the species ...

It was close........anyways whats a few spots between ornies :D

siejones

02-05-2007, 11:44

Lorry driver!!!!!!!

I rob banks, the hours are great with lots of holidays.:)

That's what your profile says :lol:

Richard Peters

03-05-2007, 16:30

Great tripod, my friend has one. I was thinking of getting one but its been discontinued now and replaced with a new model thats 'supposed' to be lighter but more rigid, although it has slightly thinner legs from what I've seen so not sure how less bulk and less weight makes for a more sturdy tripod - especially if its windy?!

busterboy

03-05-2007, 16:34

I was thinking of getting one but its been discontinued now and replaced with a new model thats 'supposed' to be lighter but more rigid, although it has slightly thinner legs from what I've seen so not sure how less bulk and less weight makes for a more sturdy tripod - especially if its windy?!

That's why I bought this model..:thumbs: