I upgraded a manfrotto 190 to a used gitzo 5531- night and day.
Have a look at http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-gitzo-gt3542xls-series-3-6x-systematic-tripod/p1529760, 25kg load, 2m high, £400
Cheers for the info guys.
Defo looking into it more now.
I upgraded a manfrotto 190 to a used gitzo 5531- night and day.
Have a look at http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-gitzo-gt3542xls-series-3-6x-systematic-tripod/p1529760, 25kg load, 2m high, £400
Edit: that Gitzo Systematic for £400 at WEX above is a seriously good buy (Rob?). It might even be a typo
I've been noticing a need for a more stable tripod whilst doing long exposures recently.
I've got a Sirui ET-1204 and it's ideal for my use with a Sony RX10 but. despite the paper specifications. it's woefully under-specced for Craigs requirements. He wasn't asking about travel tripods and the 055CX he has now is much stronger.I don't have any personal experience of these tripods but they get good reviews, for example this one that weights a bit over a kilo - https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/travel-tripods-5-carbon-fiber-kits-reviewed/6
Dave
They have the newer version of this tripod (GT3543XLS) for pre-order at £799.95.
I've still got a 190b, but felt it wasn't sturdy enough with my gimbal and 150-600mmI upgraded a manfrotto 190 to a used gitzo 5531- night and day.
Have a look at http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-gitzo-gt3542xls-series-3-6x-systematic-tripod/p1529760, 25kg load, 2m high, £400
I suspect buying the series 2 means that Gitzo might be on series 9 by the time it needs a replacement
I upgraded my 190 to a benro 147AXLThat's exactly the reason I upgraded from the 190 and couldn't believe the difference. I had the 190 out of the cupboard again a couple of weeks ago when I had a problem with my 410 head locking to the gitzo top plate and they both went off to manfrotto for a fix but the 190 just didn't feel strong at all.
Looking on WEX this morning their Photokina 2016 update shows Gitzo are starting to release the updated '3' versions of all their tripods so it's most likely they may be trying to reduce 'old' stock in time for the new 'updated' tripod releases.
They have the newer version of this tripod (GT3543XLS) for pre-order at £799.95.
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-gitzo-systematic-tripod-series-3-4s-xl/p1608124
It's starting to look like the GT3542XLS for £399 is a genuine price and not a mistake.
A quick thread update. The £399 price for the gitzo GT3542 at WEX is correct! I've just visited WEX on my way back from Norfolk and the staff even managed to stop my delivery as it hasn't left yet and change it to collection. I tried the demo out in the store and I'm very impressed with it. Even with two legs extended its at my eye height (I'm 5ft11).
All Photos-1078 by -Rob - Nikon-
That's the one (CLT404L) that my friend has. It seems pretty good from what I've heard from him.Nice Mate.
i can't help look at these too http://www.dalephotographic.co.uk/i...ro&results=59#product-description-tab-content
Nice Mate.
i can't help look at these too http://www.dalephotographic.co.uk/i...ro&results=59#product-description-tab-content
Gitzo (along with others like RRS/Sirui) uses long bushings, or a series of bushings on older Gitzo models... the net result is that "full extension" still has a couple of inches recessed/in contact. Other's (like my Benro) might use a single short bushing where less than full extension makes more of a difference. But even w/ Gitzo/RRS/etc, if max stability is required then less than full extension is beneficial... but other factors like remote/M-up/delay/etc probably make as much/more of a difference.I've tested dozens of tripods for my work and one thing that always stands out with Gitzos is the rigidity of their leg locks. They look like most others but are much stronger and the sliding-up trick barely makes any difference with Gitzos so you can use them at full height without much worry.
Great idea. Need to find my camera strap......I also don't use a carry bag or specialty tripod strap. I just attach a camera strap to 2 legs.
The 'carry bag' is pretty poor considering the price bracket of the Gitzo. It's more of a dust cover as it has no handles so it not really any use as a carry bag. I've got a manfrotto carry bag that I bought a few years back, it's spent most of its time in the cupboard as its too big to carry with my bagpack. I find I either hold the tripod or strap it to my backpack. A long camera strap would be perfect.Cheers @rob-nikon for the update.
I have just been watching some you tube videos on both the gitzo and induro although I do like both gitzo seems the way to go..
I just wish it came with a better carry bag. (But that's just me being picky).
I would say the RRS is kind of like the Arca Swiss of tripods, just a little nicer/more refined.Steven, can I ask, what do you make of your RRS tripod? I've never managed to get hold of one, but while I'm sure they're really excellent, I wonder if they can be significantly better than Gitzo, size for size. What do you think?
I would say the RRS is kind of like the Arca Swiss of tripods, just a little nicer/more refined.
Lighter/sturdier... that's my impression. Comparing the 3 series of each (mine's the 33), the RRS uses larger diameter tubes w/ thinner walls (39mm vs 32mm). I just recently sold my old Gitzo 5 series which was a tank in comparison. And my Gitzo 3541xls which weighed about the same, but has skinnier tubes and was much more wiggly at full extension (and a lot taller)... but I probably should have kept that one as it's more versatile and when not fully extended about as stable.
But I just had too much money in tripods that weren't getting used...
Edit: it looks like Gitzo has updated their tubes to "eXact" CF which is a weave more like RRS uses, and the weight ratings have increased to be about the same.
Great thread this..I'm looking for a tripod for my d500/500 f4 and wimberley. The gitzo looks great at £399 but it does say it's ideal for lenses up to 400mm (even though the weight supported is MUCH more). Would it still provide stability on a 500mm? If so I'm getting it.
Manufacturer's load ratings etc are almost meaningless. And as mentioned above, if you're using a gimbal, pretty irrelevant anyway.
Rather more important for a very long lens is a second mounting point. One on the lens collar as per usual, and a second strut from the camera secured to one of the legs, eg Manfrotto 359 http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-...afuapblgpkrlkrw-y4dow6qwgu1xaa_mh8roccivw_wcb
How do you track a moving subject with that thing?Manufacturer's load ratings etc are almost meaningless. And as mentioned above, if you're using a gimbal, pretty irrelevant anyway.
Rather more important for a very long lens is a second mounting point. One on the lens collar as per usual, and a second strut from the camera secured to one of the legs, eg Manfrotto 359