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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 30.9 lb
- Max Height: 67.4"
- Min Height: 10.4"
- Folded Length: 25.6"
The GK1542-82QD Mountaineer Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod from Gitzo features Carbon eXact tubing, which includes High Modulus carbon fiber in the lower leg sections, adding to their diameters and making the tripod more rigid and stronger than its predecessor. The tripod has a load capacity of 30.9 lb, extends to a maximum height of 67.4", and folds down to 25.6" for storage and transport.
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Are the legs on this tripod reversible for ...
Are the legs on this tripod reversible for transport, like on the Travelers series?
No, the Gitzo GK1542-82QD Mountaineer Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Center Ball Head does not have reversible legs for transport.
Date published: 2022-10-20
What is the total weight of tripod and he'd? From ...
What is the total weight of tripod and he'd? From the specs. I get 3.9 lbs.--Is this correct?0
Yes, 3.9lbs is correct.
Date published: 2020-09-08
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The specification of the tripod is mentioned closed length with head is 26 inches.But the length of the cover Gitzo GC1202T Padded Traveler Tripod Bag Series 1 is 17 inches. This is not maching? give me a reply
its not designed for all 1 series tripods. Its is designed for tripods UP TO 17 so tripods like the gk1555t-82tqd and possibly gk1545t-82tqd if pushing it but it may fit since its 16.7
Date published: 2018-08-26
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What is the maximum height to the top of the ballhead with the center column down?
55.3 (140.5cm)
Date published: 2018-08-26
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Can this really hold 22 lbs steady? on the Gitzo website it says recommended for 200mm lenses maximum. I have some larger lenses than that - but I weighed them with my camera and it was less than 10 lbs combined. So what's the deal here?
Hi, I don't have this tripod but I do have smaller and larger tripods and lenses large and small, so I might have an answer. In respect to the 22lbs steady and 200mm lenses maximum statements, I think that's Gitzo simply stating a conservative truth. Lets say I have a medium format camera with medium to wide angle lenses, and it weighs 22lbs. That would probably work fine on this tripod, albeit pushing it. With a big tele the problem is different - even if the setup is exactly 22lbs, because of the level of rigidity and precision needed to get a smooth steady result with the much more demanding focal length, this tripod would not work well. A tele requires far more rigidity than normal and wide lenses do - my rule of thumb is if you have a 10lb lens and body setup, then spec a 30-40lb tripod if you expect smooth video performance, 30lb if you want to not be constantly worrying about vibration or wind. Case in point, I use a 300mm F4 all metal lens with a pro body totaling at 5.1 lbs, on an aluminum 3 segment cheap manfrotto rated for only 8.8lbs total. I have heavier tripods that work better but this is my travel do-it-all tripod for the moment - if I am shooting in bright light stills with said lens, higher shutters speeds make it fine to use except for video, too jiggly. But if I want low shutter speeds or night exposures at 300mm then I must use shutter delay or timer, and be careful not to touch anything. If the tripod is being exposed to significant wind, then forget a long exposure. Does it work? Yes. Is it ideal? Depends on your usage scenario, someone using a 200-300mm lens to track athletes should be using a big tripod with fluid head if they are shooting video, and slightly smaller if only stills. If I tried that with my cheap manfrotto I would need my stabilized lenses, which is why I have other tripods.-Professional sports and aerial photographer
Date published: 2018-08-26