Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg)

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

I use this terrific tripod for creating fine art landscape and nature images. It is robust, stable, light weight and meets or exceeds my requirements for a stable platform for my cameras. I especially like the twist knobs for quick tightening of the tripod legs. If you need a light weight very stable tripod for any number of scenarios, then I highly recommend this tripod.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

fasy set up. Easy to carry when traveling overseas, goes with me as carry on.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

A little long when collapsed, but I knew that. Will still use it for backpacking and travel. Like the twist locks.

Some of the details could be reworked - Gitzo should make all their tripods able to have the legs fold over like the traveler. Also, the hook could on the bottom of the column could be designed so as to not scratch the legs.

I'm very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend it. 3 sections seem better than 4 and it's very well constructed. Only gripe is a couple design issues and price is high...but seems to be worth it.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

I use it for nature/landscape photography the most with RRS BH-55 ball head. It's very solid and easy to use. The only thing is it's kind of tight when you pull and extend the leg. Not sure if that's good or bad.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

Used this in the field a few times and loved it and bought my own. Can hold the weight of a DSLR rig for video as well as small crane if necessary. Also condenses down nice and small so can be easily packed with a carry on or can easily fit in a checked bag. Also super light weight.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

An extremely well built, vibration free, rock-solid tripod. It is a perfect companion for even long lence with my Canon 5D II camera. Absolutely easy to setup for a shoot. Would certainly recommend to a friend.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

I do a lot of landscape and macro photography while hiking and paddling. The GT-2531 is very light, stable and versatile - just as advertised - though perhaps the four-section model would have been a better choice for most of my applications. After using it knee deep in a swamp, the legs disassembled easily for drying. But be warned, the little plastic sleeves within are rather fragile and may not appear very important to someone cleaning up behind you. My only recommendation to Gitzo is to design the feet so they can't unscrew on their own, because I lost one on my first hike up a mountain. Fortunately, it's a standard thread size and the local hardware store had a bolt that served well as a temporary replacement.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

this products is very well build, super light and strong.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

Excellent set of tripod legs. Very lightweight, sturdy, stiff, and very well balanced. It would have received 5 stars if one of the screw in feet didn't fall off so easily. Feet become unscrewed easily so make sure they are tight before you go out the first time.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

Very easy to use and extend the legs. Very stable tripod despite being very light.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

Upgraded from Manfrotto 190XB. Wow,this Gt-2531 is very well bulit & solid tripod. Almost vibration free with my canon 70-200 f2.8IS lens. Not only is it taller & more solid then my XB190 its lighter!

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

I bought the Gitzo-2531 after reading hundreds of user reviews, and this tripod clearly deserves it's excellent reputation. The leg locks are quick to operate and hold firmly at any position, and are easy to grip even wearing gloves. The leg sections are extremely rigid even at full extension, with no perceptable flex even when pushing down very hard. The leg joints at the top of the spider have a comfortable amount of resistance - enough to hold the legs at intermediate positions between stops when needed, but not so much that it's hard to spread the legs. My only quibble is that the leg position stops are recessed and hard to grab to pull out (impossible with gloves on), but that seems to be standard across the Gitzo line-up. The spring-loaded leg stop release levers are the one thing I miss about my Manfrotto 055 tripod.

The ground-level set option (ability to remove the center column) and spring-loaded hook are also great features. You can position the tripod nearly flat on the ground when needed for macro. I also bought the retractable spiked feet, which is a great addition for indoor/outdoor use and adds an inch to the height (the original feet screw off, so they're easy to swap). The overall construction and finish are absolutely top notch, and having a lifetime warranty is comforting considering the cost.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

Like a lot of folks I have been thru a lot of cheaper tripods that were very heavy and were still not steady enough (i.e. vivitar 1321) for heavier lenses like a 80-200 nikkor f2.8 much less longer teles. This one is very light and very stable with a RRS ballhead. I will be taking this one with me instead of leaving it at home like I have all the rest. This pod is very steady even with a 70-300 tammy hanging off of the camera (no collar). Highly recommended.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

Set up is incredibly fast with the twist locks on the legs. Stability is super yet it is light enough for day hikes. The locking mechanism to hold your ball head in place is ingenious and very effective. It is very well built with an outstandingly professional finish.

It is probably a little big to fit in most carry on luggage. I was able to improvise a straping mechanism to make carrying it on day hikes easier.

I use this with a D90 and a 70-300mm lens.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

I had a battered Tiltall that needed retirement, so I took advantage of the recent rebate on this Gitzo. It was still a little expensive for me, but wow, is it a great tripod! Combined with a mid-range ball head, this is much, much better. Works perfectly with larger DSLRs, and even my Hasselblad. (Heavy and vibrate-y.)
(A ball-head is much easier to use than tripods with 3 separate "knobs" for pitch, roll, and yaw, but you have to buy the head separately.)
MUCH more rigid than aluminum tripods.
It's not very heavy, but I don't hike with it, so weight isn't much of an issue for me.
Remember this is legs-only, so you have to add a ball head or other camera support.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

This is great tripod from Gitzo. I only use for 70-200.It is reliable.But you need put better tripod head.Gitzo produces good tripod leg,not good head.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

Very light and stable,great for mid size cameras and lenses. Pair it with a RRS Bh-40, or Markins Q10 head and you're set.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

I purchased this tripod and waited one month to post this review, to make sure it accurately reflects my perceptions.

I use this with a RRS BH-40, 5D2, 24-105/4, 70-200/4, 180/3.5 macro, others. It is rock solid with these lenses. The 180/3.5 macro is the heaviest of my collection to date, and it easily handles this lens. I have no doubt that it could support heavier lenses.

Quality is superb. Exactly what I expect for the price.

I'm a weekend warrior, and this tripod meets or exceeds my expectations. I have no problem recommending this to others with similar setup.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

An extremely well built, vibration free, rock-solid tripod. It is a perfect companion for even long hikes with my Nikon D-300s camera and RRS BH-55 ball head. For macro work, it is perfect using the RRS B150-B focusing rail. Absolutely easy to setup for a shoot. Would certainly recommend to a friend.

Comments about Gitzo GT-2531 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.4 lbs (12kg):

This thing is great. Super solid up to 70-200 f/2.8. I am using it with the RRS BH-40 LR w/ no problems. Light weight enough to hike long miles with, solid at all angles. I removed the center column and my ballhead is solid on the tripod. When the legs are at the regular angle the camera is at eye level with the legs fully extended ( I am 5'11). Carbon is nice as it doesn't freeze my hand when it is cold. Can quickly change the leg heights and angles. No bag comes with, but I really donnt use them anyway. The Kinesis filter bag wraps around the tripod securely.