Hi,
I have a Gitzo G1227 mk 2, more than 10 years old. I am quite happy with it's rigidity, but it feels a bit heavy (like all tripods I suppose) when hiking with my Factum. I seem to remember it's rated at something like 8kg of load.
I am looking for new tripod legs, with about the same rigidity (or even a bit less) and height (about 160 cm, without central column, which I have removed).
So:
- Do you know what is the current Gitzo model corresponding to my 10-year old antique? Unfortunately, getting RRS products in Europe is a bit complicated, especially if you want to see them beforehand. Otherwise, I probably would have gone for the 1 series, although it is quit low.
- What the lightest Gitzo you would put your tech-cam on ? I also have a zero series Basalt Gitzo also, but that feel really flimzy (technical term) with any weight on it. So I'm guessing it would be a series 1 or 2 Gitzo. The Systematics are quite nice, but maybe overkill for hiking.
Thanks !
Hi
I certainly agree with ---- I also have a zero series Basalt Gitzo also, but that feel really flimzy (technical term) with any weight on it. So I'm guessing it would be a series 1 or 2 Gitzo. The Systematics are quite nice, but maybe overkill for hiking.
For my light weight set-up I go out with Cambo WRC 400 / HR 40 or SK 60, Distro, Gitzo series I (GT1541T - 4 sections and Gitzo just came out with a bag for this tripod head that actually works -- it is the second version) and P0 Arca Swiss ball head. I also put metal lens hoods on my lenses, so I don't take the compendium, this seems to work OK - if not extreme shifting etc.
This works well, If not really windy, and also you can hang your pack / bag from the hook on the center column / base. The A/S P0 in my opinion is superior to RRS (and I have both).
For next weight setup - I go out the Cambo AE maybe take 3 lenses, Distro, compendium I take the Gitzo 2 series GT2531 3 sections with A/S D4 or Cube. The RRS stuff tripod series 2 would be a good alternative.
The Gitzo or RRS series 3 I think is a bit overkill, I would consider series 3 if taking the DF and long lenses, not going to far from the Car or if really bad weather condition IE windy.
I have not any problems with my Gitzos I do like the RRS tripods, they have a very good complete system. Its funny - I have allot of RRS stuff and its the ball heads, (with exception of the monopod head - which is the best) that I like the least. A/S P0, P1, D4 Cube, and also Novoflex that I like much more than RRS Ball Heads. These are ones I have experiences with.
Thanks
Phil