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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 77.2 lb
- Maximum Height: 64.6"
- Closed Length: 21.3"
- Sections: 4
The GM2542 Series 2 Monopod from Gitzo is a slim and lightweight carbon fiber support designed with both portability and stability in mind. Utilizing Gitzo's patented G-Lock Ultra leg locks, the GM2542 has the ability to support up to an impressive 77.2 lb while weighing just 1.1 lb.
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What are the diameters of the leg sections?
What are the diameters of the leg sections?
The diameters of the leg sections on the Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 Carbon Fiber Monopod are 0.72, 0.85, 1, and 1.14 inches.
Date published: 2026-01-06
To clarify on the set screws.. There are two set ...
To clarify on the set screws.. There are two set screws, are these for tightening against the monopod below the disk or against a monopod head above the disk? Thanks!
The set screws would be tightened from below the disk to prevent a head from twisting off.
Date published: 2021-10-05
Does the mounting disk have one or more set ...
Does the mounting disk have one or more set screws so that the head doesn’t come loose? (Hope that made sense.)
The mounting plate will have a single set screw in addition to the main screw in the center.
Date published: 2026-01-07
What tilt head do you recommend for 200-500mm ...
What tilt head do you recommend for 200-500mm lens
The Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 Carbon Fiber Monopod (B&H# GIGM2542) would work well with the Benro SupaDupa Tilt Head (B&H# BESDTH6090).
Date published: 2025-05-05
Has anyone used this with heavy glass? 400 2.8 or ...
Has anyone used this with heavy glass? 400 2.8 or 600 4.0?
Yes, it works well with a 400mm 2.8
Date published: 2024-09-02
good idea to use this as boom pole (on stand) for ...
good idea to use this as boom pole (on stand) for interview?
I've done this for several years and it worked very well.
Date published: 2026-01-05
What is the diameter of the assembly disc? Will ...
What is the diameter of the assembly disc? Will it fit a RRS BH-30?
It is compatible with RRS BH-30 Ball Head
Date published: 2021-01-14
question
Is this the same size foot as the one that comes with it, could find any specs as to what it is? B&H # GIGSF50M ? Also is this item suitable for this particular monopod? B&H # GIG1220129LB
Yes it is, and yes, the long spike will also fit.
Date published: 2020-12-27