Gitzo Tripod GT5533LS (Long Systematic) is an extremely powerful 6-layer carbon fiber tripod for heavy load (40 kilos!) and hard use in the most demanding conditions.
In its third generation, the improvements in brief are these:
Carbon eXact, optimized tubes, torsionally stiffer than the competitors' 8-layers.
G-Lock Ultra leg lock that is tighter against penetrating dirt and particles, locks harder. with less clearance between the legs and are more ergonomic to handle, despite the more compact design.
New, better design of the leg angle selectors, now with return spring.
New, large articulated feet. A set of standard feet is included.
The triangular spindle in cast aluminum is extremely strong here and is one of the explanations for the very high load weight. The built-in smart knob means that no tools are required to loosen the center counter. At the bottom of the center counter is a strong hook to hang loads or the camera.
Like all stands in the Systematic series, there is no center column. Here, a little weight is thus saved and the stand becomes extremely torsionally rigid and strong, yet flexible and compact, with almost no protruding details that can get stuck or tangled. Good for those who, for example, like to carry their tripod in the field with the legs extended over the neck. The legs are 3-part and for people up to 170-190 cm it is excellent to extend the legs completely or almost completely and obtain a comfortable tube height without the need for a center column. The whole construction feels lighter than it is with a very high quality feel! In short - the ultimate stand for the die-hard viewer! Supplied with protective bag and accessory bag containing 3 standard feet, a set of extra kevlar washers in the event that the leg lock function fails, keys for adjusting the leg angular inertia and a tube of grease for the leg locks.
Product information
Material: Carbon fiber/Aluminium
Upper pipe diameter: 41.3 mm
Minimum (folded) length: 68 cm
Maximum height: 145 cm
Minimum working height: 10 cm
Number of sections: 3 per leg
Number of locks: 2 per leg
Weight: 2.72 kg
Max load: 40 kg