Gitzo Systematic Series 5 4-Section Carbon Fiber Long Tripod with Series 4 Center Ball Head

- Systematic Series 5 Carbon Fiber 4-Sections Long Tripod -

The Gitzo GT5543LS Series 5 Systematic Long is a powerful, 4-section, professional carbon fiber tripod designed support long lenses and heavy cameras. Series 5 models are Gitzo's most rigid tripod and like the rest of the Systematic family, they set the standard in terms of strength, stability and modularity. The GT5543LS' top casting element opens and closes, allowing each tripod to be configured with a flat disk, geared or sliding centre column, video half-ball adapter, levelling base or other Systematic accessories.

The GT5543LS weighs 2.82 Kg and secures an outstanding payload of 40 Kg. It reaches as low as 10 cm and up to 156 cm and folds down to 60 cm. A highly reliable, versatile, portable solution, this model features Gitzo's Carbon eXact tubes with G-Lock Ultra twist-locks that solidly connect the leg sections and protect them from dirt damage. New, ultra-stable, removable feet make this support even more secure. The Easy Link attachment provides enhanced versatility and ergonomics, enabling users to attach a wide array of optional accessories, such as a Manfrotto arms, LED lighting solutions, monitors, etc.

With a top leg diameter of 41.3 mm, the long, 4-section GT5543LS is both sturdier and compact (its top casting is shared with Series 3 models) and offers a perfect closed length/height ratio - even without a column. It replaces the GT5542LS.

This is a very popular choice with exacting professionals looking for a reliable and stable support able to carry heavy professional equipment with long lenses on top.

- Series 4 Center Ball Head with Lever Plate Lock -

The New Professional Ball Head
Weighs less than 1kg & safely holds an impressive 66 LB load!

Ground-Breaking 30kg Rated Professional Ball Head
Designed for professional photographers to provide super-smooth motion and fluidity for heavy duty long lens kits(400-600mm with CSC and DSLR cameras) used in outdoor and wildlife photography, birding, and more.

Independent Friction Control
For the best movement control (from quick movement to fine adjustment) in all possible weight configurations

Fluid Drag System On Pan Axis
Independent fluid drag cartridge dedicated to the pan axis for maximum smoothness during subject tracking and video shooting (working temperature: -30 Degree C to 70 Degree C)

30kg Payload
Patented zero-drift locking system supports up to 30kg

Smooth Ball Head Movement

Effortless handling of heavy gear
Coated hollow-sphere ball head for maximum framing reactivity -combined with an advanced friction system for an incredible sensation of smoothness when adjusting the position of telephoto lenses and heavier cameras

Unique hollow-sphere ball combined with the aluminum body keep the overall weight to less than 1kg

Professional photographers can rest assured that their long lenses and large-scale CSC/DSLR cameras are safe and secure -and will enjoy the ultimate smoothness even in extreme conditions (-30 Degree C to 70 Degree C)

Lever Plate Lock Options
Lock solutions provide options for securing both Gitzo'sD Profile plates and Arca-Swiss type plates

Fast Lock
Assists in getting the perfect shot at a moment's notice