Gitzo GT2530 6X Carbon Fiber 2
Series 3 Section G-Lock Mountaineer
Tripod
Buy The Best, And You Only Have To Buy It Once.
When Gitzo launched the Mountaineer tripods in 1994, they were the
Worlds first carbon fiber tripods. Ever since then theyve set the standard
for performance and quality. The main feature of the range is the new 6X
carbon fiber tube, made of a unique structure of 6 crossed layers that
maximizes rigidity, vibration absorption and lightweight performance. 6X
tube has a high density structure made of top quality ultra-thin carbon
fibers (7µm or 0.007 mm). Built-in Anti Leg Rotation is now a feature of the
whole carbon fiber range. Mountaineer tripods have been further improved
with features and details that increase performance, versatility and quality.
Recommended for lightweight camcorders, spotting scopes and DSLRs
with 200mm lenses, up to a 300mm maximum. Excellent maximum load
capacity and good torsional rigidity, available in 3- and 4-section models at
standard and eye level heights. Series 2 is the ideal solution for

photographers that are looking for a solid tripod without sacrificing weight.
G-Lock is our leg locking system that increases system rigidity by 20% and
allows quicker and stronger leg locking. Weve added a solid machined
aluminum upper disc with a new Safe Lock material that cuts vibration and
improves grip between tripod and head. The upper disc can also be fitted
directly to the upper casting, removing the center column for ground level
photography or to save weight. All new Mountaineer tripods come with a
convenient anti-dust bag for storage and packing.
Personal Review: Gitzo GT2530 6X Carbon Fiber 2 Series 3
Section G-Lock Mountaineer Tripod
Like most serious photographers, I've owned several tripods. I started with
the cheap junk with the crank column that broke in a week. Then an
aluminum thing that wobbled. My last one, still working, is a bogen 3001.
It is mediocre at best, and the head stinks. Most of my work is studio type
work, so the first thing I drag out is the tripod. The head slips, the legs
sometimes don't lock, and it weighs a ton. I recently read a tripod review
and it discussed exactly what I (and many of you reading this) did: buy
better and better tripod/heads until you paid twice what you should have
from the beginning. Stop experimenting, and buy the right one first.
Now to the Gitzo. I resisted spending (Yikes!) over $1,000 for a tripod and
a "Really Right Stuff" ball head for years and years. Now that I have both -
WOW. I wish I would have spent the money a long time ago. This tripod
is a crafted machine, a thing of mechanical beauty. The old Gitzos used to
have the annoying rotating legs. This one is channeled so you can tighten/
loosen with one hand - 1/4 turn - smooth. It is nice and tall so I don't need
to use the column too much. My previous tripod has knobs, I didn't think I
would like the rotating collars, but they are much better. Unless you are
traveling a lot with your tripod, get 3 leg sections, more stable than 4.
If you do any amount of work on a tripod (studio, macro, landscape), do
not buy anything but the best. As the previous reviewer stated, save your
money and buy one tripod - this one (or similar model). FANTASTIC!
Ps. the ball head I got is the BH40 lr by really right stuff. This little
machine is amazing. Make sure you buy the plate specific to your camera,
and you will have no slop between your camera and tripod. Rock solid,
and smooth. It isn't cheap, but it is worth it. I weighed the whole thing on
my mailing scale and it came in at just over 5 lbs, not too bad.
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