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The Gitzo GT5561SGT Giant Systematic Series 5 Tele Studex Tripod supports cameras up to 55 pounds and has a maximum height of 102.4 inches. Its carbon fiber construction means you always have the ideal base model for both indoor and outdoor shooting. Systematic Series 5 tripods are the strongest and most stable available, but they also offer unsurpassed flexibility. This modular system can be quickly transformed between different configurations depending on the specific needs of a shoot. You can add a range of interchangeable center columns for normal use, heavy cameras or video work.

The Gitzo GT5561SGT is exceptionally rigid and resistant to torsion, but, thanks to the new Carbon 6X ALR tube, surprisingly light and fast to operate. The new generation of Systematic tripods features Gitzo Carbon 6X tubing, Anti Leg Rotation system and the new G-Lock locking system. Thanks to these innovations Gitzo tripods are now lighter, faster to operate and sturdier than ever. The redesigned top platform guarantees a more solid connection of the head and reduced vibrations thanks to its Gitzo Safe Lock techno polymer disc and a locking screw for the head. The platform includes an aluminum sand bag hook for additional stability and convenience.

Gitzo GT5561SGT Systematic Series 5 Tripod Key Features

New top platform guarantees a more solid connection of the head and reduced vibrations

6-Section Tripod With 102.4-inch Maximum Height

Redesigned Removeable Top Platform

Systematic tripods have a unique ultra wide top platform that guarantees an incredibly stable base for any professional high performance equipment. This platform can be removed and replaced with other accessories, making this a fully customizable system. A Systematic tripod can quickly be transformed into a professional video support by means of 100mm and 75mm half ball adapters. The GT5561SGT Systematic tripod's upper plates have been completely redesigned for increased performance and functionality. New features are the Safe Lock material that cuts vibrations and improves tripod-to-head lock (as already used on tripod discs), a convenient sand bag hook and a special locking screw to securely lock the head onto the plate. On the GT5561SGT, the position of this screw is adjustable to fit a wider range of heads.

Top Platform Power Disc With Safe Lock

The redesigned upper disc is improved via Gitzo's new Power Disc technology. Made of machined aluminum topped with Safe Lock material, it includes two locking screws -- one for the column and one for the head -- granting a rock-solid connection of the whole system. Gitzo's Safe Lock material is a special techno polymer that maximizes locking torque and equipment stabilization. It is used on the upper discs of tripods and heads, and in applications where the equipment is rotated and screwed onto the support to eliminate micro movements and vibration. The 1/4"-3/8" reversible screw has been redesigned for more reliable functionality.

G-Lock

G-Lock is the new Gitzo leg locking system. The locking mechanism has been completely redesigned in order to achieve a 20% increase in rigidity, faster operation and stronger, safer locking. Unwanted play between lock parts has been eliminated so leg sections lock together as one to give the tripod a rock solid structure. G-Lock's special design also provides a 'gravity lock' effect: the higher the load applied vertically to the leg, the stronger the lock.

Carbon Tube 6X Multilayer Technology

The GT5561SGT is exceptionally rigid and resistant to torsion, but, thanks to the new Carbon 6X ALR tube, surprisingly light and fast to operate. Gitzo 6X is a high density tube made of top quality ultra thin (7µm) carbon fibers (a 28mm tube contains 1,500,000 carbon fibers). The fibers are combined in a unique structure of 6 crossed layers that minimizes weight yet maximizes rigidity, vibration absorption and performance. In order to optimize the weight-to-strength ratio, Gitzo varies the wall thickness of 6X tube according to tripod series: tubes for series 5 tripods are 1.5mm thick.

ALR (Anti Leg Rotation)

Gitzo's new Anti Leg Rotation system means the tripod can be opened in less than 15 seconds. Simply loosen all the twist locks on each leg at the same time, then pull the leg down and tighten the locks individually.

Built-in Hook Under Top Platform

This built-in accessory allows you to hang a stabilizing weight (e.g. a full camera bag or a sand/water bag) from the bottom of the tripod center column. Useful with long heavy lenses, uneven ground or in windy conditions. The hook assembly has been improved with a self-locking system that avoids accidental loss.

Removable Rubber Feet

The Gitzo GT5561SGT tripod is provided with removable rubber feet. This feature allows you to easily change worn out rubber feet or to fit other accessories, such as spiked feet or snow/sand shoes. The removable rubber feet have also been improved with a self-locking system that avoids accidental loss.

Gitzo GT5561SGT Systematic Series 5 Tripod Specifications

Maximum Height

102.4 inches (260 cm)

Minimum Height

6.7 inches (17 cm)

Closed Length

28.0 inches (71 cm)

Leg Sections

6

Maximum Load Capacity

55.0 pounds (25 kg)

Weight

7.5 pounds (3.41 kg)

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