Gitzo GT5541LS Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs

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I would give it 6 stars if I could. Excellent product. I am a wildlife photographer and I use different lenses and cameras, it's all fits just fine. Great support and stability even for the heaviest gear. I am in love with this tripod.

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When you got to have rock solid platform in harsh outdoor nature conditions and heavy gear, nothing beats shear size and strength! I have used series 1, 2 and 3 Gitzo for many years. This is my first series 5 monster. I could climb up on this tripod and it would not budge. For the first time I load up D3+600mm f4 and not worry about equipment falling or shaking. What a feeling of solid assurance.

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I wanted the stability for my 500mm, and this helps provide it. It's big, though, really big. If you're used to the Gitzo 3 series you may be suprised by the size of this beast. Load it up with a Wimberley head and a big lens and you'll definitely be getting your exercise chasing after wildlife.

It's tall, too. With the Wimberley WH-200 attached I'm often on tip-toe when I have the legs fully extended, and I'm 6'1" (186cm).

Probably not good for small people unless they have large friends to carry stuff for them, but if you need it, not much else will do.

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Very stable
Using with MF and large DSLR gear

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I use this tripod for product photography, videos and kessler cineslider shots!
When you open the tripod the legs spred super wide so its very steady and because its build from carbon fiber is super light and strong!
The only thing I dislike about this tripod is the unscrewing of the legs. It takes some time to set up the tripod in the right height. Its not a big deal but I think its fair mentioning it. This is still a good buy! I give it 5 stars!

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I used this tripod for product photography and videos. I also use it for my slider. Carbon makes it supper light and very strong tripod. Legs are supper wide so is realy stady!
Only thing I dislike about this tripod is that it takes time to set up the legs in the right height. You have to unscrew each leg and pull it out. But is not a big deal. I give it 5 stars!

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I have the 12x predecessor, which I use with a Burzynski ball head to hold a Toyo 810G monorail as well as other smaller cameras. I spent 12 months in the Australian outback with this combo, it performed and still performs flawlessly, through downpours, bulldust, climbs and sandstorms. The Burzyski drops in in place of the top plate, lowering the pivot point for more stability.

For absolute sharpness with longer bellows draw (Cooke XVa 646 mm, up to 900 mm bellows draw) a second tripod will do miracles to eliminate any and all oscillations at longer shutter times. Second tripod can be any wimpy thing, its purpose is not to carry weight but to dampen oscillations. Result is razor-sharp 8x10 exposures even in windy conditions.

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I bought this tripod to compliment my other Gitzo and to replace a heavy Bogen. Gitzo is simply the best in my opinion. Yes, they are expensive, but if you want the best in stability but yet a very lightweight tripod, you need to buy Gitzo. I'm extremely pleased with both my Gitzos.

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THE GT5541LS IS AN AWESOME PRODUCT. I GENARALY USE THIS TRIPOD FOR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY. THIS TRIPOD GOES WITH ME EVERYWHERE. IT LIGHT FOR THE SIZE AND VERY EASY TO SET UP AND TO PACK UP. L HAVE USED MANFROTTO TRIPODS IN THE PAST BUT HAVE FOUND THAT THEY ARE TO HEAVY AND NOT TO GOOD ON LOAD. I CANNOT FAULT THIS PRODUCT, A MUST FOR ANY SERIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER.

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Works very well with my Nikon 600VR, D3S and Wimberley gimbal head.

I'm a bird photographer and mostly shoot in the Rainforests of South East Asia. It's stability and stiffness has allowed me to get sharper shots and hence more keepers under lower light conditions which is almost always the case under the forest canopy .

My other tripod is a 3 series Gitzo which extends to 78" max height and while it has sufficent support and very good for my height(6'2"), it can flex quite a bit when the legs are extended with camera and lens mounted.
No such issues at all with the 5541. Solid and stable even with the legs spread out. The large diameter lower legs do not easily sink into soft soil and mud.

The only issue i have is it's weight. It can feel heavy on those longer walks with camera and lens mounted. However, the larger diameter tubes feel more comfortable and are easier on the shoulder when carrying the kit.

I highly reccomend this tripod to those who use 600mm lenses and shoot in low light conditions.

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I needed a tripod to handle my 600mm f/4L IS USM with the 1d Mark IV. Let me just say that the camera/lens combo is a BEAST to carry around all day. This tripod makes it look easy. I have the wimberly head (WITHQRQ) on it and it's ROCK SOLID even when the legs are extended all the way out. Yes, this combo is pricey but well worth it. I know I don't want a tripod that is going to collapse with my camera and lens on it.

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I love this tripod..the ease of use when coupled with a Wimberley head is superb! I recommend the 5 series for anyone that wants to place (up to 55 lbs) on this sucker..great for the larger lenses..but light enough for the smaller ones as well..a must have for the winter season in Yellowstone!!

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I use mostly for bird,very stable soled rock. You may really needed to support heavy lens like 500mm, and up,and not to be worry about something that may happen to You gear. Great support over all. Easy to set up,easy to use.

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Outstand, in keeping with Gitzo tradition. Rock solid stable, yet relatively lightweight. Using it with Canon 1D and their 600mm lens with a Wimberly. Had another tripod rated at over 38lbs, but it was too unstable. Tipod is worth the expense.

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Holds my 500mm f4 very steady as a rock. Next best thing to carrying a cubic yard of concrete around with you. It is on the heavy side, but offers more stability than any other tripod I have ever used. Folds down and sets up extremely easily. I use mine with the Jobu BWG-Pro Gimbal head for the ultimate in stability yet smooth operation. It is not lightweight compared to other tripods, but lightweight for the stability it gives.
I use it for everything. Mostly birding, but also around the house, landscapes, etc, etc. Would highly recommend it.

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I was looking for a sturdy tripod to hold my D300 + MB-D10 + Nikon 500mm f/4 lens and this tripod came highly recommended on online photography forums.

The tripod is VERY stable and sturdy! With a Wimberely Gimbal Head, this is the most functional and practical set-up for wildlife photographers!

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If you don't have one and you have a supertele you don't know what your missing

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Grate for 800mm with wiberly + GS5121LV Leveling Base by Gitzo , I love them
a found them are heavy to walk with 800mm for more than 50 meters!

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I have had this tripod for about a year but have not used it with a large lens until recently - got a Canon EF 500mm f/4 L. Mostly I shoot flying raptors but also other wildlife - so I walk through the woods a lot or shoot from my car. I wanted a tripod that would handle my equipment 500 f/4, Wimberley gimbal, EOS 7D and be tall enough for sidehill shooting. This tripod fits the bill - it is very stable (even fully extended) and is light enough to walk around all day. I can set it up quickly with the assurance that it will not fall over (G-Lock works great). I would recommend getting some LegCoats for the legs (padding helps tremendously). If I get more big lenses this tripod will handle them no problem - and the build quality is impressive (it should last a long time).

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Most of the time I shoot wildlife of all types. I always wanted a tripod that was rock solid when fully extended. It seems to be just as solid fully extended as it does half extended. I was worried that I could not set up as quickly with the G-lock style vs the lever lock style. Seems to be about a toss-up. The G-lock also stays put with a quarter turn. The smooth operation of the G-lock and legs sliding in and out smoothly is the same at -7 as it is inside at 70 degrees. I'm sure it will work just a smooth in even colder temps. I've got several more months of winter to test it out. I would recommend buying the spike set to keep it from sliding on the ice. I set the tripod up using the built-in level and checked it with the level in my camera (D700)...The two levels were dead-on 360 degrees. No matter how you set it up, it feels like the camera is resting on a bean bag on top of a boulder.