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  • Gitzo

Gitzo GK2550XQR 3-Section Explorer Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit with Ballhead

  • Series 2 Explorer
  • Supports 11 lbs (5kg)
  • GH2750QR Ballhead w/ Quick Release
  • Made in Italy
  • B&H# GIGK2550EXQR
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  • GK2550EXQR
  • Price: $ 829.99
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Gitzo GK2550XQR 3-Section Explorer Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit with Ballhead
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Gitzo GK2550XQR 3-Section Explorer Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit with Ballhead
Gitzo GK2550XQR 3-Section Explorer Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit with Ballhead
  • GT2531EX 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.5 lbs (12kg)
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    GT2531EX 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 26.5 lbs (12kg)

    B&H# GIGT2531EX | Mfr# GT2531EX

    The Gitzo GT2531EX 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod uses advanced "Carbon 6X" carbon fiber material for its leg construction. This improved tubing is stronger, lighter and as resistant as its 12 layer predecessor. Carbon "6X" is manufactured using a complex, 3-D process weaving 6 layers of carbon fiber into smooth, solid constructed tubes.

    This tripod incorporates many new ideas in tripod design and offers extreme flexibility. It features individually locking legs that can be fixed at any angle from 0° to 90° and a column that will tilt from the vertical, right over beyond the horizontal and lock solidly at any angle.

    The GT2531EX is especially ideal for outdoor macro and nature photography, when used with digital SLRs with 200mm lenses (up to a 300mm maximum), lightweight camcorders, or spotting scopes. It offers an excellent load capacity rating of 26.4 lbs (12kg) and good torsional rigidity.

    • Anti-Rotation Leg (ALR) System
    The Anti-Rotation Leg (ALR) system makes it quick and easy to open and close the tripod. Simply turn all of the locking rings at once and the whole leg can be pulled out in seconds.
    • Locking Column System
    The Explorer is fitted with a column that can tilt from the vertical, beyond the horizontal and lock safely at any angle.
    • G-Lock Design
    The G-Lock mechanism has been completely redesigned in order to achieve a 20% increase in rigidity, faster operation and stronger, safer locking. G-Lock's special design also provides a "gravity lock" effect: the higher the load applied vertically to the leg, the stronger the lock.
    • Redesigned Upper Discs & Bolts
    This tripod features completely redesigned upper discs and bolts. The discs, which are composed of aluminum, feature a safe lock material that reduces vibrations and improves head locking. The improved high-grade stainless steel bolt design prevents it from dropping inside the column when adjusted, and makes controlling the tread length stress-free. The redesigned bolts are also corrosion and oxidation resistant.
    • 1mm Gitzo 6X Carbon Fiber Tube
    Gitzo was able to develop a six-crossed multilayer carbon fiber 30 percent lighter than the previous 1.5mm generation that features the same exceptional performance of stability and vibration absorption and unbeatable quality.
    • Locking Angle System
    The explorer incorporates individually locking legs that can be fixed at any angle from 0° to 90°.
    • Hook
    Redesigned built-in, spring-loaded retractable hook on the bottom of the center column provides a place to hang a stabilizing counterweight such as camera, sand or water bags.
    • Removable Leg Tips
    Removable rubber leg tips are interchangeable with Gitzo universal accessories such as the big foot, long spike, etc.
    • Rapid Column
    Grooved Rapid center column for improved stability.
    General
    Load Capacity
    26.5 lbs (12kg)
    Head Attachment Fitting
    1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 (reversible stud)
    Maximum Height
    66.9" (170cm)
    Maximum Height w/o Column Extended
    55.5" (141cm)
    Minimum Height
    1.2" (3cm)
    Folded Length
    25.2" (64cm)
    Weight
    4.1 lbs (1.85kg)
    Legs
    Material
    6 layer carbon fiber
    Leg Stages/Sections
    3/4
    Leg Lock Type
    Twist
    Independent Leg Spread
    Yes (any angle from 0 to 90°)
    Spiked/Retractable Feet
    No (optional)
    Center Brace
    No
    Center Column
    Center Column Type
    Rapid (sliding)
    Center Column Sections
    1
    • Lifetime Warranty
  • GH2750QR Series 2 Off Center Magnesium Ballhead
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    GH2750QR Series 2 Off Center Magnesium Ballhead

    B&H# GIGH2750QR | Mfr# GH2750QR

    The Gitzo GH2750 Series 2 Off Center Magnesium Ballhead follows the same outer shell design and look of the G1275M, but has completely redesigned and re-engineered internal components and mechanisms. The weight has been reduced by 15-17%, and new Gitzo technologies have been introduced.

    Exceptionally smooth rotation, positive locking, and rapid camera mounting are all features common to the Gitzo designed range of ballheads. The graduated base, with independent locking facilities permits perfect panoramic photography. The design of the panoramic base permits these ballheads to be used for table top or near ground level work with or without the use of a tripod. This is an offset ballhead, which makes it possible to point more than 90° down. Includes the standard size Gitzo quick release plate.

    • Recommended for use with Series 2 and 3 tripods
    • Features Safe Grip material, which assures a safer lock between camera and head plate
    • Supplied with a 1/4"-20 camera mounting screw
    • Platform size 2.4 x 2.7" (6 x 7 cm)
    Load Capacity
    11 lbs (5 kg)
    Height
    4.3" (11 cm)
    Quick Release
    Yes
    Spirit Level
    No
    Tension Control
    Yes
    Separate Panning Lock
    Yes
    Tripod Mount Thread Size
    3/8"-16
    Weight
    1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
  • G1173-14B Quick Release Plate for G1172/1276
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    G1173-14B Quick Release Plate for G1172/1276

    B&H# GIG117314 | Mfr# G1173/14B

    The Gitzo G1173-14B Quick Release Plate fits the G1172, G1276 and G1276M, G1387B and G1285B heads, and features an adjustable 1/4"-20 camera screw with video pin.

    A quick release plate can be kept attached to the camera's base and allows the user to quickly and easily attach or remove the camera from the tripod without having to waste time fumbling with the threaded mount.

  • Anti-Dust Bag
  • Lifetime Warranty
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