The Traveler Tripod by Gitzo

I have been in the market for an ultra light super compact tripod that would fit easily into my suitcase or backpack. At the Mid Atlantic Photo Expo Gitzo had a display model of their Traveler Tripod. I picked it up immediately and knew that this was the one I wanted. It was very compact, lightweight- made of carbon fiber and it will be a great addition to my travel gear. I always hesitate to bring a second tripod when I travel because I never seem to have enough room. However I always need to have an extra tripod so that I don’t have to remove my Wimberley Head Version II (that usually has my 500mm lens attached to it) and attach my ballhead each time I spot a landscape or macro scene, which seems to be all the time:). I can’t wait for it to be shipped! Below are the specs form the company.

The Traveler Tripod is the most compact professional tripod on the market. It is the right solution for photographers looking for lightweight and compactness in pure state in a professional tripod, when traveling (and flying) is a common practice.In order to achieve this “magic,” Gitzo developed a unique patented 180º folding mechanism that gets rid of any space inefficiency in the support system. The head is now accommodated inside the folded tripod legs and this makes it the smallest folded tripod for its open size and number of sections. Matching this compactness with the sturdiness of lightweight carbon fiber and good speed in setup makes the Traveler the ultimate tripod. All Traveler tripods feature the Ground Level Set that allows for low shooting positions and further weight savings. This position is achieved by fixing the head and/or disc (included) directly to the tripod top casting, thus eliminating the center column. The included aluminum upper disc features a Safe Lock, which cuts vibrations and improves the grip between tripod and head. Traveler tripods come with a convenient anti dust bag for storage and packing. The textile anti dust bag is also an answer to environmental protection, aiming to reduce the amount of plastic bags that the world indplastic bags that global industry is introducing into the environment each day.

GT1542T tripod combines the compactness and light weight of the Gitzo Traveler System with the stability and size of a regular Mountaineer Series 1 tripod. It is dedicated to the high-end user seeking for a highly portable support with no compromise.

SPECS
Units: Imperial| Metric
Center Column rapid
Closed Length 16.73 in
Level compact
Load Capacity 17.64 lbs
Load Capacity Short Column 17.64 lbs
Material carbon fiber 6X
Maximum Height 58.66 in
Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) 45.87 in
Minimum Height 8.66 in
Weight 2.2 lbs

FEATURES
ground level set
G-lock
rapid column
reversible column
hook
Anti Leg Rotation

______________________________________________________________ denise ippolito

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