This Gitzo GT3542 Mountaineer Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod and GH5750QR Series 5 Off-Center Magnesium Ball Head Kit from B&H offers the strength and durability of the tripod's eXact leg tubing and the head's 360° rotating quick release platform to capture stunning panoramic scenes.
The GT3542 Mountaineer Series 3 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 GT3542 has a load capacity of 55 lb, extends to a maximum height of 63.8", and folds down to 21.3" for transport.
The center column on the tripod can be removed for Ground Level Set, which enables the tripod to reach its lowest height of 5.9". Its four-section legs are secured with twist locks that incorporate G-lock Ultra, which has an internal O-ring to prevent dust and particles from entering the leg system. The top spider has been redesigned to add rigidity, and large leg angle selectors give you more area to grip when readjusting leg angles. A ballast hook on the center column allows you to add weight to increase the tripod's stability.
The Gitzo GH5750QR Series 5 Off-Center Magnesium Ballhead follows the same outer shell design and look of the GH3750QR, but is designed for heavier cameras and a more heavy-duty series of Gitzo support.
The GH5750QR features exceptionally smooth rotation, positive locking, and rapid camera mounting - 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 the ballhead 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° downwards.