This Gitzo GS3511S Compact Rapid Carbon Fiber Center Column is for use with the Series 3 6x tripods in the Systematic line. Since these tripods accept interchangeable center columns, this compact column can be used to take full advantage of the variable leg spread on these units, so that you are not inhibited by the length of the column as to how low you can go.
| Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Travel Distance | 12.2" (31cm) |
| Height | 15.75" (40cm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lb (490g) |
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Comments about Gitzo GS3511S Compact Rapid 6x Carbon Fiber Center Column:
This centre column is a 'Mus't have extra. It completes my tripod and I wouldn't be without it. I have the low shooting extension but for times when you need just that little bit of extra height and don't want to change all three legs, then this is essential. It's solid and certainly does NOT make the support less stable. I have it permanently attached to my tripod and use it in conjunction with all my lenses which range from 400mm to 11mm. I even use it with the Wimberly head attached. I can't really think of anything bad to say about it except maybe, it would be great if it was just a 'standard' piece of equipment and not an 'extra'.
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Very light and simple so easy to handle.
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Very well made and expensive. Goes with an Gitzo Systematic. Very light weight and works well.
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My tripod shots are much easier to take. I no longer have to change the leg height. I do it easily with my new center column.
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I would suggest getting the center column for your Series 3. I didn't and then added it in later. Save yourself the trouble, just get it.
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I use the column to replace the plate and gimbal head I use for super telephotos, on my GT3540XLS, when I am doing portraits and macros. It makes adjusting the camera height much easier than adjusting the height of three legs, and it's easier than carrying two tripods. Would be better if it were easier to interchange the the column and the flat plate.
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This allows me to fine tune the height adjustment easily. I have always had gear-driven columns, but I purchased this to speed up my shooting with small digital equipment. It's smooth and precise
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I use it with a Wimberley head for flexibility with angles.
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This just got my Wimberly head up to the right level.
It is excellent in the field when taking pictures of birds and deer
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