Gitzo Pro Tripods
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Gitzo Basalt Tripods
The Gitzo GT2941L Basalt Tripod supports cameras up to 22 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 71.7 inches. Recommended for lightweight camcorders, spotting scopes and Digital SLRs with a range of lenses up to 300mm, Series 2 Basalt Tripods deliver excellent maximum load capacities and good torsional rigidity. Series 2 is the ideal solution for photographers looking for a solid tripod without sacrificing weight. Using the experience gained working with other advanced composite materials has made Gitzo the first and only manufacturer of a new generation of tripods that use Basalt fiber tubes. The performance and price of Basalt tripods puts them between aluminum and high performance Carbon 6X.
The Gitzo GT2941 Basalt Tripod supports cameras up to 22 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 66.1 inches. Recommended for lightweight camcorders, spotting scopes and Digital SLRs with a range of lenses up to 300mm, Series 2 Basalt Tripods deliver excellent maximum load capacities and good torsional rigidity. Using the experience gained working with other advanced composite materials has made Gitzo the first and only manufacturer of a new generation of tripods that use Basalt fiber tubes. Basalt tube has most of the features of carbon fiber, like high thermal and dimensional stability and reduced weight (20% lighter than aluminum). Like 6X, it is engineered to match Gitzo's high performance standards. Gitzo Basalt tubes have a 1.2mm thick wall, a 3 crossed layer structure with built in Anti Leg Rotation (ALR).
The Gitzo GT2931 Basalt Tripod supports cameras up to 22 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 64.6 inches. Recommended for lightweight camcorders, spotting scopes and Digital SLRs with a range of lenses up to 300mm, Series 2 Basalt Tripods are the ideal solution for photographers looking for a solid tripod without sacrificing weight. Features inherited from the Mountaineer tripods include G-Lock -- Gitzo's leg locking system that increases system rigidity by 20% and allows quicker and stronger leg locking -- and the new Ground Level Set feature that allows the upper disc to be fitted directly to the top casting, removing the center column for ground level photography or to save weight. Basalt tripods come with a convenient anti dust bag for storage and packing. Every single component of the Basalt tripod range has been fine-tuned to reach new levels of quality and performance.
The Gitzo GT0931 Basalt Tripod supports cameras up to 6.6 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 33.5 inches. The smallest and lightest tripods in the Gitzo range, Series 00 Tabletop Tripods offer surprisingly good rigidity. Ideal for spotting scopes, binoculars, compact and Digital SLR cameras with lenses up to 175mm. Convenient for use on top of tables or when working at ground level. Extremely portable, the Gitzo GT-920 weighs just 1 pound. Basalt tripods come with a convenient anti dust bag for storage and packing. Every single component of the Basalt tripod range has been fine-tuned to reach new levels of quality and performance.
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