Gitzo Series 2, Basalt Long Tripod Legs with Sliding Column, Maximum Load 15.4 lbs. Maximum Height 71"

Ideal tripod range for digital or 35mm SLR and medium format cameras from 6x4.5 to lightweight 6x6 plus video/camcorders.

Basalt, a black lightweight rock, is pulverized, then melted at extreme temperatures (2732 Degree and drawn into long thin fibers.
< br> The fiber is then combined with other natural materials and drawn through a shaping die to create multi-layer tubes of exception al performance. The result is a non-rotating tube that meets the demands of today's professional photographers.