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Safari is the new Gitzo’s range specifically dedicated to bird-watchers and outdoor photographers.A premium selection of tripods and heads completely resistant to natural elements, developed for the professionists who look for ultra stable and precise solutions.Head systems achieve maximum control to all movements and exactly speed you need, eliminating even the smallest unwanted give and play.This is very useful when a fast equipment repositioning is required.Tripods have special waterproof leg locks, to withstand to extreme conditions, blocking water, mud or sand.
They have inserts at both ends, minimizing outside elements that may enter tubes and locking mechanism. Solid, lightweight, compact, Safari are in black, green and brown color to allow the best mimetism in nacture.
A very nice and elegant collection, esay to match with most popular outdoor accessories, clothing and equipment.
Ready to adapt to your challenges, ready to give you the best results.
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carbon fiber tube - 6X multilayer technologyGitzo 6X is the most advanced carbon fiber tube in the market and guarantees structural strength, flexion rigidity and great vibration absorption properties. Despite the claims of other manufactures, the performance of this multilayer design is unique and inimitable thanks to the advanced aerospace production technology and the exclusive inner structure. It is the highest density tube 100% made of top quality ultra thin (7µm) carbon fibers (a 28mm tube contains 1.500.000 carbon fibers).
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magnesium – lightweight coreIn 1996 Gitzo was the first to use Magnesium in camerasupports. Magnesium comes in different grades and Gitzoonly uses material of the highest grade quality. It offerssignificant weight savings being 30% lighter than aluminum. In our magnesium casting every functional bolt and screw works on threads reinforced by high quality steel inserts for a lifetime performance.
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PTFE – smooth as silkPTFE is a special treatment that generates a unique ultra smooth surface and dramatically reduces friction betweenmoving parts. This treatment bonds strongly with metalsurfaces and ensures long-lasting performance. PTFE isone of the lowest-friction materials known to science, withthe same friction coefficient as melting ice. This treatmentis now applied not only to ball heads, but also to plates, video bowls and other sliding parts for smooth, precise and fine movements.
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all about Gitzo
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GitzowasfoundedinFrancein1917byArsèneGitzhoven,whoproducedcameras,cablereleases,shutters(atarateof750perday)andfilmpackframesforthephotographicindustryuntil1942,whentheWorldWarledtothecompanybeingtemporarilydismantled.Productionstartedagainin1944andtripodswereintroducedtotheGitzo’sproductrangeinthe1950’s.In1960,ArsèneGitzhovenretiredandhisdaughter,YvonnePlieger,tookoverrunningthecompanywithherhusband,
devotingthemselvestothedevelopmentofawiderangeoftopqualitytripodsandheadswhichwereexportedtomorethan54countries.In1992,GitzobecamepartoftheVitecGroup-amultinationalholdingcompanyspecializedinsupportingprofessionalphotographers,broadcastersandfilmmakers.Gitzo’sunfailingstandardshavehelpedtomaintainthecompany’sworldwidereputationforexcellenceinthephotographicindustry.
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ProfessionalstheworldoveracknowledgeGitzotripods,monopods,headsandaccessoriesassettingtheindustry’sstandardsforexcellence.Innovationssuchasthefirstusesofcarbonandbasaltfibertomaketripodsandmagnesiumtomakeheads,matchedwithadesignpolicyof“nogimmicksandnocompromiseonquality”putGitzoproductsinaclassoftheirown.Functional,versatileandtimeless,evenaGitzotripodpurchasedover25yearsagoiscompatiblewithaccessoriesavailabletodayandcanstillbeservicedalmostasthoughitwereabrandnewmodel.Gitzo’scarefullycraftedproductsmakeupacomprehensiverangeofsupportsforlarge,mediumandsmallformatcameras,forfilmordigitaltechnology,forstillphotographyorvideo,forstudioorlocationwork.
designCombiningaclassicsenseofstylewithmodernergonomicshaskeptGitzoattheforefrontofcamerasupportsystemdesign.
renowned qualityGitzotripodsandheadsaresuperblyengineeredtowithstandtheroughesthandling.Precisionassembly,highqualitymaterialsandfinecontrolareallqualitiesthatrepresentGitzoproducts.
technology and materialsGitzohasstayedatthecuttingedgebyutilizingspace-agematerialssuchashighstrength,lightweightaluminumalloys,carbonandbasaltfibertubingandcastmagnesium,toensureabsolutestabilityandefficiency.
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power discThetripod’supperdiscismadeofmachinedaluminium,withanewSafeLockinsertthatcutsvibrationsandimprovestripod-to-headlock(asalreadyusedontripodsdiscs).Series2and3tripodsnowcomewiththenewaluminium“PowerDisc”thatfeaturestwolockingscrews,oneforthedisconthecolumnandonetosecurelylocktheheadontothedisc-inordertoensureastableandrocksolidconnectionamongallpartsofyoursupportsystem.Alldiscscanbemounteddirectlytothetripodtopcasting(GroundLevelSetfeature).Additional-ly,the1/4”-3/8”reversiblescrewhasbeenredesignedformorereliablefunctionality.
Gitzo’saimissimplytocreatethebesttripodsintheworld.Ourideaof“best”isshapedbytherequirementsandadviceoftheworld’stopprofessionalphotographers,expertswhocollaboratewithusandtestourproductsateverystagefromtheearliest
developmentprototypeonwardssothattheirfeedback,adviceandstrictcriteriacanguideourdesignandproductstrategies.Andthoughempirical,objectivedatalikeweightortorsionalrigidityareimportant,theyaren’ttheonlyfactorsthatcontribute
step 1Disassembledisc,boltandhookfromthecolumn.
step 2Removethecolumn.
step 3Assembledisc,boltandhookontotheuppercasting.
step 4Tightenthegroundlevelsetbyturningdiscandcolumnlockingcollarclockwise.
ground level setForlowangleshooting,thecentercolumncanberemovedandtheupperdiscfitteddirectlytothetripodtopcasting.Thediscislockedintopositionusingtheretractablecolumnhook.Thegroundlevelconfigurationcanbeachievedinafewsecondswithouttoolsorextracomponents,andonlythecolumnneedberemoved.Withthiseffectiveandsimplebuilt-insolutionwe’vedramaticallyincreasedthewaysyoucanusethetripod.Thenewgenerationofseries1,2,3andLevelingtripods,thankstothenewultralowlegposition,cantakefulladvantageofthisfeature.TheGitzoGroundLevelSetispatentpending.
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Gitzotubesaredevelopedandmanufacturedtothehigheststandards.CarbonFiberandBasaltcompositetubesareengineeredusingaerospacetechnologyandarebyfarthebesttubesonthemarketforcamerasupportapplications,uniquelydevelopedbyGitzo.Furthermore,sincetheintroductionofthenew1.2mmaluminumtube,AntiLegRotationisnowavailablefortripodsinallmaterials.Formoredetailedinformation,pleaseseethefrontcoverfold-out.
Series1,2,3andlevellingtripods,nowfeaturethreedifferentpositionsoflegopenings:standardorhigh,mediumandultralowposition.TheultralowpositionisnewanditallowsyoutotakefulladvantageoftheGroundLevelconfiguration,withthecolumnremovedandthediscdirectlyattachedtotheuppercasting.Inultralowposition,thegroundclearanceofthetripodisaround8-10cm(3.3–4inches)toguaranteeenoughclearanceonunevensurfaces.
toaproduct’sperformance,soweandourfieldtestersalsoconsiderawealthofotheraspects,fromergonomicsandsimplicityofusetoreliabilityandmanufacturingquality.Anewsolutionisimplementedonlyifitmeetsexactingstandards
inallofthesecriteria;we’llneversacrificeoneforanother.Thisapproachleadstouniquelyhighqualityproducts,technologicallyadvanced,intuitivelyuserfriendly,reliableandlonglasting.
removable leg endsGitzotripodsandmonopodsfeatureahighqualitysystemthatenablesyoutoremoveandchangethefeet,choosingfromavarietyofoptions.Unlikeallothertripodsinthemarket,thesystemisbasedonastrongmechanicalconnectionthatguaranteesdurabilityandstability.InallSafaritripodsthesystemiscompletelywaterproof.
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Arevolutionaryanduniquelockingsystemguaranteesunsurpassedperformanceandeaseofuse.G-lockispatentpending
•Gravityeffect•20%increasedrigidity•Fasteroperation•Strongerlock
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TheOcean-LockisaspecialversionofGitzoG-Lockofwhichitmaintainsthesameoutstandinglockingperformances.Thankstotwospecialsealsderivedformtheautomationindustry,itminimisestheamountofwateranddebristhatmayentertubesandlockingmechanisms.TheOcean-Lockisnot100%waterproof,howeveritdramaticallyenhancesthecapacityofthetripodtowithstandextremeenvironments.
ThenewPanandTiltFluidcartridges,exceptionallylightweightandcompact,arespecificallydevelopedforbirdwatching.Atverylowspeedtheyofferanultra-smoothandcontrolledmovement,whileathighspeed,whenarapidequipmentrepositioningisrequired,themovementbecomesalmostcompletelyfree.
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quick release systemsThenewcenterballandsystematicheadsintroduceanewgenerationofquickreleasesystems.Bothsystemsfeatureanewleverlockingsystemforimprovedsafetyandcompactness.Thetensionofthelockinglevercanbeadjustedaccordinglytotheplateusedbymeansofasmallknob.Thelockingtensionshouldbeadjustedinordertokeeptheleverwhenclosed,alwayscompletelyfoldedintherestposition.Gitzoquickreleasesfeatureadoublesafetysystemthatpreventstheequipmentfromdroppingoutoftheheadwhentheplateisreleased.
Gitzoisrenownedforitsbeautifulrangeofhighperformanceandqualitytripodsthatrepresentthestateoftheartofthemarket.NowGitzoislaunchingacompletelynewandinnovativerangeofballheads,engineeredanddevelopedtobetheidealcomplementtoourtopoftherangetripods.
ThesenewheadsaretheresultofGitzo’suniqueandlongestablishedunconventionalapproachofproblemsolving.Weworkedwithtopprofessionalphotographersandfocusgroupsinordertoestablishthemostimportantneedsforballheads,thenweanalyzedeveryheadinthemarketinordertomapperformancesandspecifications.
bubble ballForcenterballheads,thesizeoftheballisimportanttoguaranteeasmoothmovementandapowerfullock.Untilnowabiggerballhadthedisadvantageofbeingheavy:thebiggertheheavier.Forthisreasonthechoiceofthesizeoftheballhasalwaysbeenacompromisebetweenweightandperformance.Severalsolutionshavebeenproposedtosolvethisissue,buttheyhaveneverbeenfullysatisfactory.Gitzohasnowdevelopedanewexclusivetechnologythatenablesustoproducehighquality,completelyroundhollowspheres,withanultrathinwall,foranincredibleweightreduction.Thebiggerthespherethehighertheweightadvantageagainstcompetitors.ThisnewandrevolutionaryBubbleBallisnowavailableinallthenewcenterballheads.TheGitzoBubbleBallnotonlyguaranteesadramaticweightreduction,butitalsoallowsustoincreasethesizeoftheballforeachseries,withgreatimprovementsinthelockingperformanceandinthesmoothnessofthemovement.GitzoBubbleBallalsofeaturesaperfectedPTFEtreatmentthatfurtherreducesthesurfacemicroroughnessfortheultimateshootingexperienceandaccuracy.
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Thefindingsofthisprocessleadtonewtechnologiesandfeaturesinordertocompletelyfulfilourcustomers’expectations.Thenewheadsnotonlymaximizemaxpayloadperformance,butalsooffertheexcellenceinalltheotherkeyaspects,suchassmoothness,minimizeddriftangle,lightweight,lowgravitycenter,compactness,ergonomicsandsafety.
LikeGitzo’stripods,thenewheadsofferthebestweighttomaxloadratiointhemarket,andthismakesGitzoequipmentthelightestonefortopperformanceandenjoyment.
locking systemsThenew2008headrangefeaturestwoinnovativelockingsystems:onemechanicalandonehydraulic.
IMagnesiumcomesindifferentgradesandGitzoonlyusesmaterialofthehighestdegreeofquality.Itofferssignificantweightsavingsinbeing30%lighterthanaluminium.Inourmagnesiumcasting,everyfunctionalboltandscrewworksontreadsreinforcedbyhighqualitysteelinsertsforalifetimeofexcellentperformance.
advanced bubble leveling systemThenewquickreleasecenterballheadsfeatureauniqueadvancedsystemoflevelingbubbles.Thissystemallowstheusertopreciselycontrolthelevelingofhisshotsinanypositionandconditions,inbothportraitandhorizontalposition,withbothshortandlonglenses.Theheadsfeature4levelingbubbles,threeonthequickreleaseplateandoneinanewexclusiveposition,intheballstem.Thisinnovativebubbleintheballstemisspecificallydesignedtoassistyouincontrollingthehorizoninportraitposition.Theotherthreebubblesontheplateensurethatyoualwayshaveonebubbleinfrontofyouandonebubbleonthesideforbothhorizontalandportraitlevelingaccuracy,nomatteriftheplateisusedlongitudinallyorat90°toyourshootingaxis.
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single lockSinglelockistheotherspecificinnovationforbirdwatching.PanandTiltmovementsarelockedandfrictionedinparallelbyasinglelargeknob,makingheadcontrolsimple,fastandeffectiveasneverbefore.
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spring assisted double lockThenewcenterandoffcenterballheadsfeatureamechanicalsystemcalledSADL(SpringAssistedDoubleLock)thatforthefirsttimemaximizesbothlockingpowerandsmoothnessofmovementthankstoacompletelynewconcept.Thisuniqueandpatentpendingsystemcombinestwolockingsystemsinone.Whentheheadneedstobefullylocked,thesphereiscompressedbyahighfrictionmetaltoachieveahighefficiencylock.InallintermediatepositionsthesphereworksonPTFEbushingsthatmaximizesmoothnessandcontrol.ThePTFEbushingiscontrolledbyapresetspring.Theefficiencyofthesystemisfurtherincreasedbytheultrawidelockingpadsthatexistonthelargestdiameterofthesphere,thusensuringamuchhighermaxpayloadforgivenballdiametercomparedtocompetitors’systems.
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Gitzo’swayofclassifyingandcodingitsproductrangeisworthalittleattention.GitzoproductsacrossallmaincategoriesaredividedintoSeries-thefirstdigitoftheproductcodenormallyindicatestowhichSeriestheproductbelongsto.Seriesnumberscommunicateawealthofinformationabouttheproduct;asintheautomotiveindustry,ourSeriesnumbersallowcustomerstoquicklyidentifyeachproduct’sclass,size,performance,compatibilityand,toacertainextent,intendeduse.TheconceptbehindtheGitzoSeriesisuniqueinthecamerasupportmarket,
butoncefamiliar,makesitmucheasiertonavigateourproductrangeandselecttherightsupportforyourequipment.AhigherSeriesnumbercorrespondstohighermaximumloadcapacityandperformance.ByusingatripodandaheadthatbelongtothesameSeries,youcanbesurebothcomponentsarecompatible.WewouldneverrecommendthatyouuseahigherSeriesheadtogetherwithalowerSeriestripod,butsomeapplicationsmayfavourtheuseofalowerSeriesheadwithahigherSeriestripod(eg.aSeries1headwithaSeries2tripod).
Tripodheightsarealignedto4heightlevels:Compact,Standard,EyeLevelandOverHead.AhigherSeriescanoffertallertripods,butdifferentheightsarealsoavailableforeachSeries.Inthiswayitispossibletoindependentlychoosethebestcombinationofmaxload,torsionrigidityandheightforanypossibleapplication.
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TheSeriesnumberofGitzotripodsisdefinedbythediameterofthetoplegsection.AhigherSeriesnumbercorrespondstobettertorsionalrigidity,highermaximumloadcapacityandgreaterheight.
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bird watching traveler kitseries 2. Extremelylightweightandcompact,thiskitistheultimate solution for bird watchers looking fora regular size tripod that combines lightweight,compactnessandtransportability.
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series 1.Offers an excellent maximum load ca-pacity and good torsion rigidity at areduced weight. Series 1 is the idealsolutionwhenspaceandweightarekeyfactors.
Series1size isan incredibly lightweightandyetexceptionallypreciseandstablehead.Theperfectandonlymatchmatchforthehigh-performancecompactspottingscopes. Itsetsanewstandard in bird watching supports for lightweight, accuracy,speed and comfort. Ultra compact, this head performs at itsbestwhencoupledwithGitzoseries1carbonfibretripodandwiththeinnovativeBirdWatchingTravelerkit
Series2sizeofferthesamelevelofqualityandtechnologyofthesmallerseries1withanevenhigherlevelofperformanceandsta-bility. In thissizeGitzodesignguaranteesadegreeofaccuracy,smoothnessandstabilityneverexperiencedbefore,becominganindispensablesupportfortheseriousbirdwatcher.ThisheadisalsorecommendedforHDvideoapplicationswiththelatestgenerationofDSLRVcameras.w
series 1.Thisseries1headisalittlejewelofengineeringwellrepresen-tingGitzotraditionandapproach.Abeautifulhighperformancehead,designedtoachievearocksolidlockingwithoutcompro-misingoncontrolsmoothnessandcomfort.Itsextremelysmallsizeand lightweightcoupled toa10kgmax load,makes thishead the ideal companion for long relaxingoutdoorwalkswi-thoutcompromisingonimagequality.Recommendedforequipmentupto200mmlens,itcansafelyholdlargerequipment.
Series 2 size brings the quality and performance of the smallerversiontoahigher level. Itsmainadvantageovertheseries1,apartfromahigherpayload(thatinanycaseisalreadymorethanenoughintheseries1size),isahigherlevelofcontrolandsmoo-thness,thankstothelargersphere.Thisisespeciallyappreciatedwhensomemorefrictioninthemo-vementisrequired,especiallywithlongerandheavierequipment.Recommendedforequipmentupto300mmlens,itcansafelyholdlargerequipment.
series 2.Excellentmaximumloadcapacityandgreat torsion rigidity, available in 3-and 4-section models at standardandeyelevelheights.Series2istheideal solution: a solid tripod withoutsacrificingweight.
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Withtheintroductionofthesenew2wayBirdWatchingheads,Gitzocontinuesitstraditionininventinguniquehighperformancesolutions,highlyspecializedbyapplication.BirdWatchingisaspecialexperience,withcompletelydifferentrequirementsfromvideoandphotoapplications.Inspiteofthis,alltheheadsusedbybirdwatchersareactuallydevelopedforvideoandphotoequipment.AsaresultBirdWatchersuselarger,heavierandmorecomplicatedsupportsthantheyneed.Gitzoheadsinsteadhavebeendevelopedwithonethingonlyinmind:makethemtheonlyandfirstever100%BirdWatchinghead.Suchanapproachallowedtodevelopanon-conventionalproject,forultrastableandpreciseobservations,thatperfectlymatchescarbonfibreGitzotripods,generatinganextraordinarycombinationforperformanceandportability.KeyinnovationsoftheseheadsarethenewBirdWatchingFluidCartridges,theSingleLockSystemandtheultra-preciseinnermechanism.PanandTiltFluidcartridgesarecompletelynewandofferacompletelyoppositebehaviourthanthetraditionalvideoones.Theseinnovativecartridgesguaranteeaultrasmoothandcontrolledmovementatverylowspeed(exactlywhatBirdWatchersare
lookingfor),whileathighspeedthemovementsbecomealmostcompletelyfree,andthisisveryusefulwhenafastequipmentrepositioningisrequired.Thisbehaviourisclearlyvisibleinthebelowchart.Thesecartridgesarealsoverysmallandcompact,allowingforaslimandlightweightdesign.Singlelockistheotherspecificinnovationforbirdwatching.PanandTiltmovementsarelockedandfrictionedinparallelbyasinglelargeknob,makingheadcontrolsimple,fastandeffectiveasneverbefore.Allinnermechanismsaretunedtoachievethemaximumprecisionandeliminateeventhesmallestgivesandplays.Stability,precisionandstructurestiffnessarethemostimmediateadvantageofthesebeautifulheadsformakingthebestoutofyourhighperformanceequipment.Thankstotheultrasmoothandprecisemovementandthehighpayload,theseheadsarealsoaninterestingsupportforHDhybridDSLR’scameras,forsmoothandcontrolledvideoshooting.Gitzobirdwatchingheadsfeatureareversiblepanbarforletandrighthandedusers.Panbarcanalsoberemovedandsubstitutedwithanelegantendcup.
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Gitzobirdwatchingheadsfeatureapanbar,fullyadjustableatanyangleandreversibleforleftandrighthandedusers.Theheadscanalsobeusedwithoutthepanbarforadditionalcompactnessandeasiertransportabilityinthewild.Inthiscasepanbarsupportisreplacedbyanelegantendcup.
Singlelockistheotherspecificinnovationforbirdwatching.PanandTiltmovementsarelockedandfrictionedinparallelbyasinglelargeknob,makingheadcontrolsimple,fastandeffec-tiveasneverbefore.
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recommended“arcastyle”plateadapterGS5160CDT
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1. GH1720FQR • • •quick releasewith 1/4" screw
360° +110° • 9,2 cm/3.6" 0,46 kg/1.01 lbs4 kg/8.82 lbs10 kg/22.04 lbs
2. GH2720FQR • • •quick release with 1/4” + 3/8” screw
360° +110° • 10,7 cm/4.2" 0,7 kg/1.54 lbs6 kg/13.22 lbs15 kg/37,05 lbs
* The higher pay load is measured accordingly to competitors’ standard, directly on the head attachment screw. This method leads to a max pay load 2,5 times higher than Gitzo standard that is more severe and uses a 12cm/4.7” lever to simulate equipment center of gravity.
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bubble ballGitzoBubbleBallcomesfromanexclusivetechnologythatenablesustoproducehighquality,completelyroundhollowspheres,withaultrathinwall,foranincredibleweightreduction.TheGitzoBubbleBallnotonlyguaranteesadramaticweightreduction,butitalsoallowsustoincreasethesizeoftheballforeachseries,withgreatimprovementsinthelockingperformanceandinthesmoothnessofthemovement.GitzoBubbleBallalsofeaturesaperfectedPTFEtreatmentthatfurtherreducesthesurfacemicroroughnessfortheultimateshootingexperienceandaccuracy.
ThenewcenterSADL(SpringAssistedDoubleLock)isapatentpendingsystemthatcombinestwolockingsystemsinone,maximizingbothlockingpowerandballsmoothness.Ahighfrictionmetalguaranteesahighefficiencylock,thePTFEbushingcontrolledbyapre-loadedspringmaximizessmoothnessandcontrol.
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Gitzoisrenownedforitsbeautifulrangeofhighperformancetripodsthatrepresentthestateoftheartofthemarket.NowGitzolaunchesacompletelynewandinnovativerangeofcenterballheads,engineeredtobetheperfectmatchtoourtripods.Theseheadsaredesignedtobeanextremelybalancedproduct,thatnotonlyguaranteeahighmaxload,butthatalsomaxi-mizeotherkeyfeatures,toooftenoverlookedbytheendusers.The-sefeaturesincludesmoothness,minimizeddriftangle,lightweight,lowgravitycenter,greatertiltangles,compactness,ergonomicsandsafety.Thisisachievedbymeansofuniqueandexclusivetechni-calsolutions,suchasthehollowBubbleBall,theSpringAssistedDoubleLock(SADL)andthenewlevelingsystem.TheBubbleBallallowsforanimpressiveweightreductionanditgivestheseheadsthebestweighttomaxloadratiointhemarket.TherevolutionarySADLsystemcombinedtothePTFEtreated
BubbleBallguaranteesbothanexceptionallockingpowerandultrasmoothhighprecisionmovement.Thenewlevelingsystemmadeofthreeindependentlevelingbubblesonthequickreleaseplateandoneintheballstem,alwaysguaranteeperfectlyleveledimages.Theproblemthataffectsmanyhighqualityheadsinthemarketregardingthedriftangleisabsolutelyminimizedwithanoutstandingvalueof0,03°.Thequickreleaseplate,besidesthetraditionaldoublesafetysystem,featuresanewleveroperatedlockingforincreasedsafetyandcompactness.ThenewGitzoballheadsincludeaconvenientAntiDustBagforstorageandpacking.Thetextileantidustbagisalsoasupporttoenvironmentalprotection;aimingtoreducetheamountofplasticbagstheworldindustryproduceseveryyear.
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1. GH1780FQR • • •quickreleasewith1/4"screw
360° +95°/-13° • • 9,5cm/3.74" 0,35kg/0.77lbs10kg/22lbs25kg/55lbs
2. GH2780FQR • •quickreleasewith1/4”screw
360° +100°/-18° • • 9,6cm/3.78" 0,43kg/0.95lbs14kg/30.8lbs35kg/77lbs
* The higher pay load is measured accordingly to competitors’ standard, directly on the head attachment screw. This method leads to a max pay load 2,5 times higher than Gitzo standard that is more severe and uses a 12cm/4.7” lever to simulate equipment center of gravity.
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WhenGitzolaunchedtheMountaineertripodsin1994,theyweretheWorld’sfirstcarbonfibretripods.Eversincethenthey’vesetthestandardforperformanceandquality.Themainfeatureoftherangeisthe6Xcarbonfibretube,madeofauniquestructureof6crossedlayersthatmaximisesrigidity,vibration,absorptionandlightweightperformance-idealqualitiesfornaturephotographyandbirdwatchingThe6Xtubehasahighdensitystructure,100%madeoftopqualityultra-thincarbonfibres(7µmor0.007mm).Built-inAntiLegRota-tionisnowafeatureofthewholecarbonfibrerange.Mountaineertripodshavebeenconsistentlyimprovedwithfeaturesanddetailsthatincreaseperformance,versatilityandquality.TheG-Lockisourleglockingsystemthatincreasessystemrigidityby20%andallowsquickerandstrongerleglocking.We’vealsoaddedasolidmachi-nedaluminiumupperdiscwithlockingscrewsandanewSafeLock
materialthatreducesvibrationandimprovesgripbetweenthetripodandhead.Theupperdisccanalsobefitteddirectlytotheuppercasting,removingthecentrecolumnforgroundlevelphotographyortosaveweight.Newtripodsalsofeatureanadditionalthirdlegspreadangleforanultra-lowpositionthatallowsyoutotakefulladvantageofthe“GroundLevelSet”.SafariMountaineertripodsarespecificallyconfiguredforoutdoorwithspecialfeatures,likefactorypre-installedspikedfeetformud,iceandsnow,andthelatestdevelopment-theexclusivewaterproofOcean-Lock.BesidestheOcean-Lock,allinternalcomponentsaredesignedtowithstandwaterandextremeclimates.Allthesespecialfeatures,addedtothefactthatGitzotripodsaretheonlyonesthatmeetmilitarystandards,makeSafariTripodstheidealoutdoortool-readyforeverything.AllnewMountaineertripodscomewithaconvenientanti-dustbagforstorageandpacking.
Carbon6Xhighdensity1mmtubeis30%lighterthantheformer1.5mmtube.Thankstothenew6Xcrossedlayerconstruction,itofferssuperiorperformanceintermsofrigidityandvibrationabsorption.
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Gitzotripodsareavailableindifferentheights.ThisisparticularlyusefulfornaturephotographyandBirdWatching,wheretheuserheightandthekindofequipmentusedisconsidered.Forexample,inthecasewhereastraightscopeisused,generallyalongeyeleveltripodispreferred,whileforangledscopes,astandardheighttripodusuallyistherightchoice.
Theupperdiscistotallynew.Itismadeofmachinedaluminum,withaninsertinournewSafeLockmaterial.Series2and3tripodsnowcomewiththenewaluminumPowerDiscforamoresecurelockingoftheheadthankstotheadditionallockingscrew.Alldiscscanbemounteddirectlytothetripodtopcasting(GroundLevelSetfeature).The1/4”-3/8”reversiblescrewhasbeenredesignedformorereliablefunctionality.
formoreinformationseethebackcoverfold-out
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Gitzo6Xisthemostadvancedcarbonfibertubeinthemarketandguaranteesstructuralstrength,flexionrigidityandgreatvibrationabsorptionproperties.
Gitzo6Xisthemostadvancedcarbonfibertubeinthemarketandguaranteesstructuralstrength,flexionrigidityandgreatvibrationabsorptionproperties.
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Recommendedforcompactcameras,lightweightcamcordersandDSLRswith75mmlensor135mmmaximum.Givenitssmallsizeandextremelylightweight,thistripodoffersainterestingcompactsolutionforthelatestgenerationofsmallscaledigitalequipment.TheG-Locksystemandimprovedtubestructuregivegoodperformanceintermsoftorsionalrigidity.
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AnexcellentchoiceforMiniDV,compactdigitalcamerasandDSLRswith135mmlenses,uptoamaximumof200mm.Offersanexcellentmaximumloadcapacityandgoodtorsionrigidityatareducedweight.Availableatstandardheight.Series1istheidealsolutionforphotographersonthemoveorwhenspaceandweightarekeyfactors.Allseries1tripods(gearedversionexcluded)nowfeatureanewthirdultralowlegspreadforultralowgroundpositiontotakefulladvantageoftheGroundLevelSet.
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1. GT1540F • • • rapid 4 159cm/62.6" 138cm/54.3" 17cm/6.7" 54cm/21.3" 1,12kg/2.5lbs 8kg/17.6lbs
2. GT2540F • • • rapid 4 153cm/60.2" 130cm/51.2" 17cm/6.7" 55.5cm/21.9" 1,36kg/3lbs 12kg/26.4lbs
2. GT2540FL • • • rapid 4 175cm/68.9" 151cm/59.4" 17cm/6.7" 61cm/24" 1,43kg/3.1lbs 12kg/26.4lbs
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spike feetThisbuilt-inaccessoryallowsyoutohangastabilizingweight(e.g.afullcamerabagorasand/waterbag)fromthebottomofthetripodcentercolumn.
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TravelerisauniqueconceptinventedbyGitzothathasbecomeamustforcompactphotosupports.Therevolutionarysystemcomesfromtheintuitionoffoldingthelegsupsidedowninordertominimizethesupportfoldedlengthduringtransportation.ThenewSafariTravelerkitcombinesforthefirsttimeallofthedesiresofthekeenbirdwatcher.Itmaximisesextremelightweight,compactness,stableandvibrationfreeperformance,controlledandprecisescopemovementswithafullsizetalltripodforcomfortableandlonglastingobservations.FollowingGitzotradition,eventhesmallestdetailhasbeentakencareofinordertomaketheSafariTravelerKittheultimatetoolforBirdWatching.ThebestGitzomaterialsandtechnologieslikethecarbonfibre6Xtubesandtheultra-lightweightyetextremelysturdydesignarematchedwithoutdoorspecificfeatures.Aspecialcombinationisusedforleglocks:theupperlockisthepowerfulG-Lockthatguaranteesextremelyhighperformancewithasmoothandfastaction,idealtolevelthetripodonunevensurfaces.ThetwolowerlocksaretheexclusiveOcean-Locks,aspecialwaterproofversionofG-Lockthatallowsyoutoplungethetripodintowaterandmudwithnoriskofdamagingit.Allinnercomponentsaredesigntowithstandwaterandhumidity.Thiskitincludespre-installedspikefeetwithaspecialrubbercoverfor
increasedversatilityandefficiencyineveryoutdoorenvironment.Theseries2-tall,strongandyetlightweighttripodhasbeenchosentoguaranteethemoststableandergonomicplatform,whileasmaller,lighteryethighperformanceseries12wayheadhasbeenselectedinordertomaximisecompactnessandtransportabilitywithoutsacrificingstabilityandmovementcontrol.Thisnewheadistheonlyheadinthemarketthatisspecificallydevelopedforbirdwatchingandisnotderivedfromvideoapplications.TheheadcombineslightweightandcompactnesswiththelatestGitzotechnologies,andthemainbodyismadeofcastedlightweightmagnesium.Thetwofluidcartridgesarespecificforthisapplicationandmovementsareexceptionallysmoothandcontrolled.Furthermore,itfeaturestheinnovativeSingleLockSystemforafaster,moreintuitiveandergonomicoperation.Inthisspecialkitonlytheseries1headcomeswithalongerquickreleaseslidingplatetoimprovebalancingcapabilitiesevenwhenlongerandheavierequipment,likefordigiscoping,isused.ThenewSeries2TravelercomeswithasmartGitzodisplaycleanerandaconvenientanti-dustbagforpackingandtransportation.Thetextileanti-dustbagcontributesananswertoenvironmentalprotection;aimingtoreducetheamountofplasticbagsthatglobalindustryproduceseveryyear.
ThebeautifuldesignisderivedfromthelimitededitionTitaniumandOceantripod.Ithasbeendevelopedbyadvanced3Dmodellingsoftwaretoensurethemaximumrigidityofstructurewithminimumweight.
ThenewSafariTraveleristheidealtoolforthekeenbirdwatcher.Everysingledetailhasbeenstudiedanddevelopedfortheoutdoors,toguaranteecomfortable,highquality,andlongobservationthankstoitsergonomics,performance,maximumcompactness,lightweightandprecision.
Everysingledetailisdesignedtoachievethemaximumcompactnesswithoutcompromisingonergonomicsandperformance.Theprojectisinspiredbyatotallynewapproachthatseestheheadandtripodasawholeandnotastwoseparateentities.
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RecommendedforDSLRwithto200mmlensesupto300mmmaximum,thenewSeries2TraveleroffersexcellentmaximumloadcapacityandgreattorsionrigiditythankstoG-Lockandthenewlydesigneduppercasting.Extremelylightweightandcompact,thiskitistheultimatesolutionforphotographerslookingforaregularsizetripodthatcombineslightweight,compactnessandtransportabilitywithoutcompromisingonstabilityandimagesharpness.ItisavailableinthepopularfoursectionstandardlevelconfigurationandincludesthenewTravelerSeries2head.
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2. GK2540FT • • • rapid 4 154cm/60.6" 129,5cm/51” 32cm/12.6" 43cm/16.9” 1,72kg/3.78lbs 7kg/15.4lbsnew
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Ocean-LockisaperfectedG-Locksystemthat,thankstospecialinsertsatbothends,minimisestheamountofwateranddebristhatmayentertubesandtreads.TheupperStainlessSteellegendsareprovidedwithaspecialfunnel-likeholethatallowstoemptythesmallamountofwaterthatmayhaveenteredthetubes.
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leveling spirit bubble for tripod columnsTheselevelingspiritbubblescaneasilyfitatthebottomofthetripodcolumns.Availableforseries1and2tripods,theyarecompatiblewithanymodelandmaterial.TheyarethesameaccessorythatcomesasstandardforallGitzoLevelingtripods.Notoolsorglueareneededfortheinstallation:justremovethehookassembly,insertthelevelingspiritbubbleandlockthehookassemblybackinposition.
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GS5000CM12 to 3/8” adapterThisconvenientsmalladapterallowstheusertomountanadditionaldiscorothertripodaccessoriesinplaceoftheretractilehookassemblyatthebottomofthecolumn.ItworksonlyforthenewgenerationoftripodsthatfeaturetheGroundLevelSet.Inthesetripods,thehookassemblyisfixedbyaM12thread,andthusthis3/8”adapterisneededinordertoattachanyotherstandardaccessory.Thisadapterisnotnecessaryanditwouldnotworkforthepreviousgenerationoftripodswithoutgroundlevel.Theseoldertripodsalreadyhaveatthebottomofthecolumna3/8”thread.
G1539double platformG1539enablescameras(or2heads)tobefitted-35cmapartcentertocenter-toasingletripodcolumn.Suitablefor35mmormediumformatcameras.
GSGREASE02tripod greaseGitzoleglockingsystemsaredesignedtoserveforalifetimeandtoalwaysperformattheirbest.Inordertohelpthesecomponentstodelivertheirmission,itisrecommendedtoalwaysusethepropergreaseeverytimeyourtripodiscleaned.Gitzousesaspecialproductthatguaranteesasmoothoperationandprotectsthemetalsurfacesfromexcessivewearingovertime.Furthermore,thankstoitsspecialformula,itisnotstickyinordertoavoidattractingdust,sandandotherdirtthatmaydramaticallyreducethelockingsystemlifetime.Thisgreaseisnowavailableinconvenientsmalltubessoldinasetoftwo.Eachtubeisenoughtolubricateafoursectiontripod.Wealwaysrecommendtouseaminimalquantityofgrease.Anexcessiveamountmayattractundesireddirtandreducethelockingabilityofthesystem.
G1220.130Bbig foot series 2. 3.G1410.130Bbig foot series 4. 5.G1220.130B3big feet series 2. 3.G1410.130B3big feet series 4. 5.
Allterrainvibrationabsorbingfootformud,snoworsandysurfaces.Formonopodsseries2.3.G1220.130B.Formonopodsseries4.5.G1410.130B.Setof3feetfortripodseries2.3.G1220.130B3Setof3feetfortripodseries4.5.G1410.130B3
GS3030-GS5030self locking removable rubber feetTheseselflockingfeet,thankstoanadditionalbuiltinrubberring,allowforamoresecurelockingandpreventaccidentalloss.Theseselflockingfeetcannotbeusedonoldertripods.Availableintwodifferentsizesaccordinglytothesuitableseries,theyarecompatiblewiththeG-LockLegSectionReducers.Setof3feetfortripodseries1.2.3.GS3030Setof3feetfortripodseries3.4.5.GS5030
G1220.129LB3 XL long spikes for tripod
XLstainlesssteellongspikeformonopodXLstainlesssteelspikesfortripods
G1220.129B3 spikes for tripod
StainlesssteelspikeformonopodStainlesssteelspikesfortripods
GS5030VSFphoto-video double use spike-rubber feet
Thesefeetaretraditionallyusedinvideotripodsbuttheycanalsobeveryusefulforphotographicapplications.Thesefeetcanbeeasilytransformedintospikeorrubberfeetbysimplyturningtherubbercupsinorout.Thesespike-rubberfeetcanbeeasilyappliedtoanytripodprovidedwithremovablefeet.Noadaptersorspecialtoolsarerequired.
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GS5160CDT“arca style” quick release plate adapterThisadapterisasmartsolutionthatfitsstandard“arcastyle”quickreleaseplatesonstandardGitzoquickreleaseadapters.Itworksonasimpleprinciple.IthastobeinsertedintoaGitzoprofileCquickreleaseadapter(pleaserefertotheenclosedcompatibilitychart)anditsafelylocksintoposition,thankstotheGitzosafetysystem.Nowyourheadisreadytoacceptastandard“arcastyle”quickreleaseplate.Inordertolockthe“arcastyle”plateintoposition,justusethestandardlockingknoborlever.TheGitzoadapterinnerpartiscreatedtoactlikeaspringandtosolidlylockyourplateintoposition.TheGS5160CDTadapterismadeofhighqualitymachinedaluminumandfeaturesthenewperfectedPTFEsurfacetreatmentthatguaranteesmaximumsmoothnessanddoesnotscratchquickreleaseplates.ImportantNote:Arcastyleplatescanhavedifferentwidthmeasurementsdependingonbrandandspecificmodel.TheGitzoadapteriscompatiblewiththe“arcastyle”platewithinaspecificrangeofwidthanditdoesnotcoverallthepossiblewidthsavailableinthemarket.Forthisreasonwerecommendbeforepurchasing,toalwayscheckthecompatibilityoftheGitzoadapterwiththespecificquickreleaseplateyouaregoingtouse.Itisverydifficulttopreciselymeasurethewidthofthe“slopes”ofthesequickreleaseplates,andeventinydifferencescancreateverydifferentresults.
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quick release platesGitzoquickreleaseplatescomeinthreedifferentprofiles(A,BandC).Eachprofileisofferedindifferentlengths(shortorsquare,mediumandlong)andwithdifferentfeatures(graduated,antirotationpin)andattachments(1/4”-3/8”).ThenewGS5370XLCextralongCprofilequickreleaseplateis200mmlonganditisspecificallydedicatedtowildlife,sportandactionphotography.Itallowstofinelybalanceyourequipmentonthesupportforamorepreciseshootingaction.ItistheidealcomplementtotheSystematicheadGH5380SQR,theSeries3centerballheadGH3780QRandanyotherGitzoequipmentcompatiblewithCprofileQR
plates.Theplateincludes2screwsforboth1/4”and3/8“sizes.Inthenewcollectionweunifiedsome1/4”and3/8”attachmentplatesintoauniquenewcodethatincludes2screwsforboth1/4”and3/8“sizes.Havingtwoscrewsavailableforeachattachmentsizeisideal,aboveallforlongplates,whenheavyequipmentorlonglensesareused.Asageneralrule,itispreferabletoalwaysusethebiggerpossibleattachment.Inanycase,evenwhenthesmallerscrewneedstobeused,italwaysguaranteesahighsafetystandard.InfactallGitzoboltsandscrewsaremadeofhighqualitysteel.
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apparelfourseasonjacket
TheFourSeasonJacketisthefirstfullywaterproofjacketspecificallydesignedforprofessionalphotographers.Followingitsmissionofdevelopingprofessionalphotoessentials,Gitzoprovidestheultimateandonlysolutiontoprophotographerswhoarelookingformaximumprotectionfromrainandwindwithoutcompromisingwithstorageandaccessibilityoftheirequipment.Thejackethasbeendevelopedwiththesupportofprophotographersandincludesinitsstructurealltheiradvicesandexperience.Itisintendedtobeusedindifferentenvironments,suchassportevents,concerts,downtownandalsoinnaturalisticactivities.Theconstructionandmaterialsusedarethebestonesthetechnicalclothingindustrycanoffer,likesealedseams,Teflontreatednylon,CorduraandEcodrymembrane.Theresultisaperfectlywaterproofjacket,comfortable,highlydurableandmostimportantlyfullybreathable.Forthisreasonitcanbesuitableforvarioustemperatureallaroundtheyearandforphotographyonthemove.Afullsetofinnerandouterpocketsisoneofthemainadvantagesofthisapparel,especiallythetwomainpocketsonthefront.Thesepocketsarecompletelywaterproofandcanbeexpanded,togetherwiththeprotectivetopflap,bymeansoflateralzipsinordertofitevenlargerequipment.Theyfeatureremovablepaddinganda
specialelasticizedbandtoverticallysupportyourlenses.Otherpocketsareintendedformanyotheressentials,likeflashlights,batteries,filters,cables,memorycards,binocularsandsoon.Alsoincludedinsideisanorganizerstylepocket,forbusinesscards,pensandnotebook.Abigwaterproofpocketonthebackgivesroomtoseverallargeritems,likeabottleofwater.Anotheruniquefeatureofthisjacketisthe“LightShield”incorporatedinthehood,withthedualfunctionofprotectingfromtherainbutabovealltoshieldthelightoffthecameradisplayimprovingtheLCDvisibility.Thelongwaterproofzippersthatrunonbothsidesarealsoveryconvenientforadditionalventilation(alsoenhancedbytheventilationportsontheback)andtoaccesstheinnerpocketsinwindyandrainyconditions.Thesezippers,whenfullyopenedfromthebottom,alsoallowforextramovementandforhavingthetwomainpocketsinfrontofuswhenkneeingdown.Bothshouldersandelbowsarepaddedinordertogivegoodprotection.Whensafetyandvisibilityarekeyfactors,thejacketscanbefittedwithaspecialhighvisibilitykit.Thiskitconsistsofalargepanelforthebackandtwosmalleronesforthechest,Velcroattachable.Therightfrontpanelembedsapassholder.Thehighvisibilitykitisavailableseparatelyasanadd-onkit(GHV100-PRESS).
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ref. GA151S GA151M GA151L GA151XL GA151XXL
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Thejacketscanbefittedwithaspecialhighvisibilitykitthatconsistsofalargepanelforthebackandtwosmalleronesforthechest,Velcroattachable.Therightfrontpanelembedsapassholder.Thehighvisibilitykitisavailableseparatelyasanadd-onkit(GHV100-PRESS).
Thetwomainfrontpocketsarewaterproofandcanbeexpandedinordertofitlargerequipment.Theyfeatureremovablepaddingandanelasticizedlensholder.
Thetwolongwaterproofzippersonthesidesallowforadditionalmovement,provideventilationandaccesstotheinnerpockets.
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TheFleeceJacketisthefirstonespecificallydesignedforprofessionalphotographers.Followingitsmissionofdevelopingprofessionalphotoessentials,Gitzoprovidestheultimateandonlysolutiontoprophotographerswhoarelookingformaximumprotectionfromwindandcoldwithoutcompromisingstorageandaccessibilityoftheirequipment.Thejackethasbeendevelopedwiththesupportofprophotographersandincludesinitsstructurealltheiradviceandexperience.Itcanbeeitheragoodalternativetothefour-seasonjacketinthewinterseasonoritcanbeattachedtothejacketinordertohavea“winterized”,totallywaterproofandhighlytechnicalproduct.ThematerialsusedareTeflontreatednylon,Cordura,EcodryandZeroWindmembrane.Themixofthesematerialsallowsthejackettobewindproof,highlybreathableandhighlydurable.There’sasetofexternalpocketsthatcanenablethephotographertohaveeverythingat
hand.Thetwomainoneshaveextractablepadding.Theyareadjustableinsizethankstotwosidezippersandaretailoredtothesizeoflenses,flashlightsandsuchitems.Twoadditionalsmallerpocketsonthechestareintendedtoholdsmalleritemsandincludeapassholder.Adoublepocketonthebackofthejacketcanbeusedforseveralitems,includingaTravelertripodorabottleofwater.There’salsoawholesetofinnerpocketsthatcancarrybusinesscards,pens,othersmallorvaluableaccessories.Therearealsotwocargoinnerpockets,whichhaveroomforbiggeritemssuchasbinoculars,flashlightsandsimilaritems.Theshouldersandelbowsarepaddedinordertoprotectthephotographer.There’salsoasnaphookandseveralloopsthatcanbeusedtotemporarilyattachdifferentbelongings,fromamonopodtoanyotheritem.
Thetwomainfrontpocketsarewaterproofandcanbeexpandedinordertofitlargerequipment.Theyfeatureremovablepaddingandanelasticizedlensholder.A
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Theholstersprovideatotallynewandrevolutionarywayoftransportingyourtripodsandmonopods.Itisasmart,comfortable,lightweightandveryquick-to-usecarryingsolution.Thesystemisintendedtobeoperatedwithonehandonlyandtoholdyourequipmentsafelyinplace.Thepaddleonthebackisahighqualitypatentedonethatguaranteesaperfectandstrongconnectiontoyourbeltinany
conditionofuse.Thetoppartisrubberizedtomaximizethegripandholdtheequipmentmoresafely.AnidealcomplementtoourTravelerrange,thankstotheadjustablestrap,itisalsosuitableforseveralsizesoftripodsandmonopods.Anotheruniquefeatureisaconvenientanchoringpointthatallowsyoutosteadilysupportyourequipmentdirectlyonyourbody.
TheGC3320,idealforthetravelertripods,isalsointendedforseveralsizesoftripodsfromtheGitzorange.
Thesystemisintendedtobeoperatedwithonehandonlyandtoholdyourequipmentsafelyinplace.
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Theyareequippedwithaconvenientanchoringpointthatallowsyoutosteadilysupportyourequipmentdirectlyonyourbody,alsoonthemoveandwithoutopeningthelegscompletely.
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TheGitzostrapisacleverand“quick-to-use”carryingsolutionspecificallydevelopedtoservemostofGitzotripods.Idealforsituationsinwhichthetimeframeforasnapshotisshortandthetimeforpackingandunpackingthetripodisevenless.Thestrapisadjustabletofittripodsofdifferentsizesandcanbeleftonthetripodwhileshooting.Theconnectionsystemisspecificallydevelopedtofitoldandnew
Gitzotripodswithoutcompromisingonfunctionalityandsafety.Anadditionalneoprenepocketisidealtoholdtripodaccessories,mobilephonesorothersmallitems.Thematerialsusedareneopreneandrubberizedtextile.Thecomfortoftheshoulderstrapisenhancedbythickneopreneandathermoformedstructureforadditionalventilation.
Theupperpartofthestrapanchorsthetripodjustbelowthecolumn-lockingcollar.ThissafeandeasysolutionallowsyoutoretrofitallGitzotripods,oldandnew,withoutcompromisingonfunctionalityandsafety.
Thelowerpartconnectstothetripodbymeansofadoubleloop.Oneloopispermanentlyattached.Thesecondbiggerloopsecuresallthreelegstogetherduringtransportation.Bothloopsareadjustabletofittripodsfromseries0to5.
ThestrapperfectlyfitsanyoldandnewGitzotripod.Thesmartconnectionsystemallowsforaquickandreliableoperationinlocationandduringtransportation.
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leg warmers
Legwarmersarerecommendedtoincreasethelevelofprotectionandcomfortwhileusingandcarryingtripods.ThesenewGitzolegwarmerscombinethetwothings,withoutcompromisingonlightweightandcompactness,soappreciatedonGitzotripods.Theyareprotectiveenoughforthelegsand,atthesametime,theyhaveaverysofttouchthatmakesthemreallypleasanttouse.Theyaremadeofasoftcoatingontheoutsideandfeatureaspecialnon-sliprubberontheinside,foraddedstabilityandsaferhandling.Onceyou’reusedtothem,youwan’tbeabletolivewithoutthem!.Theselegwarmerscomeinasetofthreeandareavailableintwoversions:GC2560dedicatedtoSeries1and2tripods,andGC5560forSeries3,4and5.
safari leg warmers
Gitzointroducesaspecialconfigurationoflegwarmers:theSafarilegwarmersarespecificallystudiedontheoutdooruseandenvironment,typicallywildlifephotographersandbirdwatchers.Firstofalltheyguaranteegreatcomfortwhilecarryingheavieroutdoorequipment,suchaslonglenses,togetherwithagoodscratchresistanceandcamouflagecharacteristics.Theinnerpaddingisprovidedbyahighdensityclosedcellfoam.Thespecialconstructionalsomakesthispaddingremovable.TheoutsideoftheSafarilegwarmersismadeofafourcolorcamouflagehighlydurablenylon,whiletheinsidefeaturesaspecialnon-sliprubber,foraddedstabilityandsaferhandling.Theselegwarmerscomeinasetofthreeandareavailableintwoversions:GC2160FdedicatedtoSeries1and2tripods,andGC5160FforSeries3,4and5.
intended uses by series
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1-2 new GC2560 • •
2-5 new GC5560 • • •
intended uses by series
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1-2 new GC2160F • •
3-5 new GC5160F • • •
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easy bags
TheselightdutybagsaremainlyintendedtoprotectGitzoproductsfromdust,scratchesandasaconvenientsolutionforstorageandpackingandcarrying.Theycanalsobeusedformanyotherapplicationsandequipments,suchascameras,lenses,flashes,batteries,maintenancetools,sparepartsandotheressentialaccessories.
MadeoflightweighttextileandconsistentwithGitzoimage,theyareavailableinthreedifferentsizes.Fromacarryingstandpoint,suchbagsareequippedwithdoublestringsinordertousethemalsoasasimplifiedandlightweightbackpack.Asmartfoldingsystemallowstoreducethebagintoacompactandconvenientsize.
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GC55X19A0 55x19cm/21.7x7.5” • •
GC65X19A0 65x19cm/25.6x7.5” • •
GC75X19A0 75x19cm/29.5x7.5” • •
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heads
1. GH1720FQR • • •quick releasewith 1/4" screw
360° +110° • 9,2 cm/3.6" 0,46 kg/1.01 lbs4 kg/8.82 lbs10 kg/22.04 lbs
2. GH2720FQR • • •quick release with 1/4” + 3/8” screw
360° +110° • 10,7 cm/4.2" 0,7 kg/1.54 lbs6 kg/13.22 lbs15 kg/37,05 lbs
two ways fluid heads
series ref. QR plate type pan tilt pan and tilt
single lock
center ball
1. GH1780FQR • • •quickreleasewith1/4"screw
360° +95°/-13° • • 9,5cm/3.74" 0,35kg/0.77lbs10kg/22lbs25kg/55lbs
2. GH2780FQR • •quickreleasewith1/4”screw
360° +100°/-18° • • 9,6cm/3.78" 0,43kg/0.95lbs14kg/30.8lbs35kg/77lbs
series ref. QR plate type pan tilt pan locking
ball locking
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G1220.129B3 Spikesfortripod 28
G1220.129LB XLlongspikeformonopod 28
G1220.129LB3 XLlongspikesfortripod 28
G1220.130B3 Bigfeet 28
G1373/14B Quickreleaseshortplate 28
G1410.130B Bigfoot 28
G1410.130B3 Bigfeet 28
G1539 Doubleplatform 29
GA151L Fourseasonjacketlarge 30
GA151M Fourseasonjacketmedium 30
GA151S Fourseasonjacketsmall 30
GA151XL Fourseasonjacketextralarge 30
GA151XXL Fourseasonjacketdoubleextralarge 30
GC2160F Safarilegwarmers 34
GC2560 Legwarmers 34
GC3320 Holster 32
GC5210 Tripodstrap 33
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GC55X19A0 EasyBag 35
GC65X19A0 EasyBag 35
GC75X19A0 EasyBag 35
GH1720FQR Twowaysfluidhead 16
GH1780FQR centerballhead 18
GKT2540FT Birdwatchingkit 24
GLEVEL1 Levelingspiritbubble 28
GLEVEL2 Levelingspiritbubble 28
GS3030 Selflockingremovablerubberfeet 28
GS5000C M12to3/8”adapter 28
GS5160CDT “Arcastyle”quickreleaseplateadapter 29
GS5370C Quickreleasesquareplate 29
GS5370LC Quickreleaselonggraduatedplate 29
GS5370MC Quickreleasemediumplate 29
GSGREASE02 Tripod-headgrease 29
GT1540F Mountaineertripod 22
GT2540F Mountaineertripod 22
GT2540FL Mountaineertripod 22
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mountaineer tripods
bird watching traveler kit
tripods
1. GT1540F • • • rapid 4 159cm/6 138cm/54.3" 17cm/6.7" 54cm/21.3" 1,12kg/2.5lbs 8kg/17.6lbs
2. GT2540F • • • rapid 4 153cm/60.2" 130cm/51.2" 17cm/6.7" 55.5cm/21.9" 1,36kg/3lbs 12kg/26.4lbs
2. GT2540FL • • • rapid 4 175cm/68.9" 151cm/59.4" 17cm/6.7" 61cm/24" 1,43kg/3.1lbs 12kg/26.4lbs
series ref. ALR G-lock & Ocean lock
series ref. ALR G-lock
2. GK2540FT • • • rapid 4 154cm/60.6" 129,5cm/51” 32cm/12.6" 43cm/16.9” 1,72kg/3.78lbs 7kg/15.4lbs
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spare parts & coding system
SparepartsforGitzoproductsareavailableforyears...wecanoftenstillrepairtripodsthatareasmuchas25yearsold.Allproductskeepthesametraditionaltubediametersandmany
partsarebuilttobebackwards-compatiblewitholderones.Onwww.gitzo.comyoucanfindexplodedviewsofGitzoproductswithsparepartsreferencenumbers.
materials5 carbon6x7 magnesium
legsection3 34 45 5headtype22ways3 3ways5 offcenter8 centerball
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extensionEX explorerLVLlevelingO oceanS systematicT travelerV vintageF safari
C compactL longXL extralongQRquickrelease
G H 2 7 2 0 F Q R
familiesC carryingsol.H headK kitT tripod
series- 000 01 12 23 34 45 5
self explanatory product coding systemInordertomakeournewproductsandrangeeasiertounderstand,Gitzohasrenewedtheproductcodingsystem.Thenewcodingsystemisbasedonlettersanddigitsthatdescribetheproductcharacteristics.Thankstothisself-explanatorycodingsystemitisveryeasytoidentifytheproductandthedifferentversionsreleased.Productsaredescribedtakingintoaccountthecategory,thematerialused,themaincharacteristics(likenumberofsectionsandheadtype)andotheraspects,likeheight,accessories,specialseriesandotherusefulinformation.Whilethecodingsystemisprobablyeasiertointerpretformainproductsliketripods,monopodsandheads,itismoredifficultfortheaccessories,evenifitfollowsthesamelogicschemeforallproducts.Allcodesthatbeginwithtwolettersfollowthenewself-explanatoryscheme.Othercodesthatbeginwithoneletteronlyfollowtheoldcode.Allfuturenewproductswillfollowthenewcodingsystem.
rapid column
The center column locking collar above the tripod shoulder makes it easier to adjust the column quickly. Series 1 and above are built with an anti-rotation grooved center column for improved stability.
rapid column
leg ends
All tripods and monopods in Series 1 and above are provided with removable rubber feet. This feature allows you to easily change worn out rubber feet or to fit other accessories, such as spiked feet or snow/sand shoes.(4 section tripods in Series 1 are excluded because the final leg section is too narrow to fit these ends).
leg ends
tripod features
ALR ALR
We have introduced a new Anti Leg Rotation System that allows for ultra fast and smooth operation. Thanks to this new system, it is possible to operate all the locks at the same time and then the sections in a single move. With the new ALR it is possible to open a 5-section Traveler tripod in less than 15 seconds.
hook
This built-in accessory allows you to hang a stabilizing weight (e.g. a full camera bag or a sand/water bag) from the bottom of the tripod center column. Useful with long heavy lenses, on uneven ground or in windy conditions.The hook can hold up to 18kg (39.7lb).
spike feetThis built-in accessory allows you to hang a stabilizing weight (e.g. a full camera bag or a sand/water bag) from the bottom of the tripod center column. Useful with long heavy lenses, on uneven ground or in windy conditions.The hook can hold up to 18kg (39.7lb).
hookreversible column
The rapid column can easily be inverted for an alternative shooting angle or low level macro work.
reversible column
friction control friction control
By fine tuning the freedom of movement of the head, friction control makes the head slower and more precise or faster and looser. This feature also helps to make using heavy equipment or long lenses safer. On ball and fluid head models without separate friction controls, slowly adjusting the lock knobs gives similar results.
separate pan control
separate pan control
When using a ball head, the ability to lock and unlock the panoramic movement independent of front-back or lateral tilt movements is convenient for panoramic photography and when a high level of control is required.
double quick release safety system
The system consists of two pins, one fixed and one manually operated by means of a button, that prevent camera equipment from suddenly dropping out of the head when the quick release locking knob is released. Extremely useful with heavy equipment, long lenses and spotting scopes.
double quick release safety system
reversible handles
Handles can removed and repositioned or rotated in different positions. This feature greatly increases a head’s versatility and is particularly appreciated by left handed users.
reversible handles
head features
fluid cartridge
A fluid cartridge consists in a system made with two parts that slide one on the other. Inside the system is included a special fluid that controls the movement and makes it extremely soft, “fluid” and smooth. The cartridge’s inner design is very important and if well designed allows maximum movement control yet minimizes cartridge weight and size. Gitzo uses a special fluid that guarantees a consistent performance over a wide range of temperatures
fluid cartridge
balancing system
In 1966 Gitzo was the first to introduce the balancing system. This system allows you to keep your equipment balanced when mounted on the head even when this is not locked. The system is very useful for long lenses, video and bird watching, especially when some degree of action and accurate tracking is needed.
balancing system
safe grip safe grip
Safe Grip is a material that gives a safer lock between your camera and the head plate, preventing the camera from moving or slipping. It is used on quick release plates and in applications where the camera equipment is screwed to the support to reduce pivoting and twisting.
tripod and head featurestripod and head featurestripod and head features
fluid cartridge
spike feet
tripod features
ground level set
This new feature allows you to remove the center column to save weight and get the camera closer to the ground. Uses existing components: the upper disc with reversible 1/4” - 3/8” bolt and the column hook assembly: remove column and fix the disk directly to the upper casting using the column hook. No tools needed.
ground level set G-Lock
G-Lock is the new Gitzo leg locking system. The locking 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.
G-Lock
power disc power disc
The new tripod upper disc is called “Power Disc”. It is made of machined solid aluminum and it now features two locking screws, one to lock the head, the other to safely lock the disc onto the column. The “Power Disc” gives a rock solid connection of the whole system for additional safety and stability.
leg angles
Gitzo tripods feature a variety of leg openings. From one spread of series 0 to infinite angles of Explorer tripods. New series 1, 2 ,3 and Leveling tripods now feature an upgraded upper casting with an additional third leg spread. The three leg spreads allows you to set the tripods at three different levels (high, medium, low). The new low position allows you to take full advantage of the “Ground Level Set”.
leg angles
head features
leveling bubble leveling bubble
The leveling bubble helps you to get your photographs, film or scope viewing perfectly horizontal or vertical. Gitzo’s production staff set all levelling bubbles by hand in order to ensure 100% accurate level indication.
spring assisted double lock
The new center SADL (Spring Assisted Double Lock) is a patent pending system that combines two locking systems in one, that maximizes both locking power and ball smoothness.A high friction metal guarantees a high efficiency lock, the PTFE bushing controlled by a pre loaded spring maximizes smoothness and control.
spring assisted double lock
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ocean-lock
The Ocean-Lock is a special version of Gitzo G-Lock of which it maintains the same outstanding locking performances. Thanks to two special seals derived form the automation industry, it minimises the amount of water and debris that may enter tubes and locking mechanisms. The Ocean-Lock is not 100% waterproof, however it dramatically enhances the capacity of the tripod to withstand extreme environments.
ocean lock
bubble ball
Gitzo has now developed a new exclusive technology that enables us to produce high quality, completely round hollow spheres, with a ultra thin wall, for an incredible weight reduction. Gitzo Bubble Ball also features a perfected PTFE treatment that further reduces the surface micro roughness for the ultimate shooting experience and accuracy.
bubble ball
single lock
Single lock is the other specific innovation for bird watching. Pan and Tilt movements are locked andfrictioned in parallel by a single large knob, making head control simple, fast and effective as never before.
single lock
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