Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg)

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

Very stable and light weight. I have another Gitzo series 2 tripod Kit for travel and hiking. I love them. They are worth the money.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

This is my first "real" tripod. Out of the box it felt heavy but with legs extended, spread, and a Nikon with 400mm mounted atop, and with one hand picking it up by one leg--it is amazing how light it feels! It is solid as "the proverbial rock." Truly, I feel that it is worth at least a "full stop" as opposed to something lesser. In lower light-levels, this is priceless, if you can't afford that 500 or 600mm prime lens, (which costs as much as a down-payment on a house)! I have carried it all day for a few days since I got it and it is easy. I'll eventually love how the removable center column slips out and will allow the camera to get right to the ground. Quality costs, but I have no doubt that you would feel as do I that this is a great investment which will last and last. My target is primarily birds (for now), but there is true versatility here. R.S.--Charleston, SC

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

A great everyday tripod. Good for tether shooting, too.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

I primarily use this with an 800mm lens. It is rock solid, light enough for hanging on the back of a pack and, in general, representative of Gitzo quality.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

Sturdy and great to travel with

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

I use this for wildlife videography with long lenses. When I first put my 15 lb camera on it I was horrified at how wobbly it was. Lots of play in the legs. Even on concrete. I was about to return it. Then I took off the rubber feet and put simple 1/4" screws in the holes instead. Total cure. No wobble. Very steady even in a stiff wind. As steady as my previous heavy 20 year old Gitzo ProStudex.
This tripod has a center pole, which is necessary for the subjects I shoot, and is one of the few available that does. The textured knobs to loosen and tighten the legs are easier to use than those old "ears" on the old Gitzo. It collapses small enough, and is light enough to put in a standard suitcase for travel. All in all a good buy.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

Super stable. Love that the center column can come out.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

Strong and very stable. I use it mostly in the field not the studio and it is just what I was looking for in a stable platform that is easy to carry and assemble.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

I USED THIS TRIPOD FOR THE FIRST TIME AT A LOCAL POND WITH LOTUS FLOWERS IN FULL BLOOM THIS WEEKEND. I FOUND THIS TRIPOD TO BE TOP QUALITY, EASY TO ADJUST AT ALL LEVELS FROM A FEW INCHES FROM THE FLOWERS TO FULLY EXTENDED. WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THE TRIPOD IT CAME WITH A CENTER COLUMM WHICH DID NOT HAVE TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. I WOULD DEFINITELY BUY THIS TRIPOD AGAIN AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO OTHERS.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

I bought the 3531 as part of the support system for my Nikon 200-400 lens. The other components are the Wimberley Sidekick, Really Right Stuff BH-55 ball head and the Kirk LP-47 replacement foot. This is a perfect setup for this 7.2 pound monster.

Having used the Gitzo 1228 for years, I was awed by the beefy legs and center column of the 3531. You don't have to touch it to see how sturdy it is, but when you do it leaves no doubt--it's rock solid and smooth as silk.

It's big and it's heavy, so I will be using it near the vehicle or on short jaunts. For most serious hiking I'll stick with the 1228.

I can say this with total confidence: if you buy it you will love it.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

Havent really tested it... waiting for the right day. It seems durable. I hope it lasts a verryyy long time... if you are looking for something to take beach phoots you may be interested in the waterproof tripod they offer though. i didnt know about it untill after I purchased this one and i got this one to take surfing pics.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

This is one incredibly high quality tripod. Spend even a short amount of time with it and you can immediately feel and sense the quality. It is built to last a lifetime. The leg locks only take a quarter turn to activate and are very sure. The center column is a simple arrangement, loosen the large collar and adjust it to where you want it. No gears or anything to get fouled with grit and grime. It has a great hook on the bottom of the column to hand a weight to further stabalize things if needed. I have used this tripod with a large 1D pro camera body and large lenses for extremely long exposures, and for multiple exposures when bracketing for HDR images. This thing is rock solid and unlike many products it feels as though the weight rating was conservative. If you have an expensive body and lenses you owe it to yourself and your gear to get this tripod.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

This carbon fiber tripod legs are light weight with great machining.[...]

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

i love this tripod. it is light and it is very easy to adjust the height of the legs. i was told not to get a center column, but i'm glad that i did. i like that i can make small adjustments to the camera height without having to fiddle with the legs. i thought that the 3000 series might be too heavy and was tempted to buy the 2000 series, but i am definitely glad that i bought the 3000 series. it is very sturdy and doesn't seem all that heavy to me. i wish that i had bought this tripod a long time ago. i love it.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

I've used Bogen and traditional Gitzo tripods as a landscape photographer, and always hesitated to spend [$] for another tripod. The GT3531 is worth every penny, and I wish I had purchased it years ago. The speed of setting up, and taking down is terrific, and the platform is super stable. One drawback are the tips of the legs, which tend to loosen up with use, and require some attention to avoid losing them. This is a minor drawback. Get this tripod.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

I looked at several tripods before buying my Gitzo.
You can spend less, but you will get less!
If you are serious about your craft, it's worth the money!

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

Paired this tripod with a Really Right Stuff BH55 ball head and have never looked back. The support and versatility is amazing, not to mention easy to operate. I've owned junk equipment and hate junk equipment; this is the anti-junk equipment! It makes my life so much easier when on a shoot, especially when speed is involved and I have to quickly get into a stable configuration. I would never go back. Ever.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

Provides a steady platform for my 200-400mm zoom mounted on a D3

Rock steady, can be further stabilized by hanging my bag from the included center column hook.

Expensive, but worth it considering the cost of the equipment I have attached to it. Also the cost of poor shots.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

I needed something lighter than my old Bogen combination. After reading the "Serious Support" article by Thom Hogan I paired this Gitzo tripod with a Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead. I got the best of both worlds: great support and less weight.

Comments about Gitzo GT3531 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg):

I use it to photo wildlife (80%) and landscapes (20%). The center column allows me to stand erect when taking images. It is fairly light weight & supports my super telephoto lens easily.

It is very well constructed, well designed with great machining.

The carbon fiber legs are very pretty.

This is expensive, but it will last a life time. Younger purchasers will have a lower lifetime pro rata cost than older purchasers.