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Safari is the new Gitzo’s range specifically dedicated to bird-watchers and outdoor photographers.A premium selection of tripods and heads completely resistant to natural elements, developed for the professionists who look for ultra stable and precise solutions.Head systems achieve maximum control to all movements and exactly speed you need, eliminating even the smallest unwanted give and play.This is very useful when a fast equipment repositioning is required.Tripods have special waterproof leg locks, to withstand to extreme conditions, blocking water, mud or sand.

They have inserts at both ends, minimizing outside elements that may enter tubes and locking mechanism. Solid, lightweight, compact, Safari are in black, green and brown color to allow the best mimetism in nacture.

A very nice and elegant collection, esay to match with most popular outdoor accessories, clothing and equipment.

Ready to adapt to your challenges, ready to give you the best results.

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carbon fiber tube - 6X multilayer technologyGitzo 6X is the most advanced carbon fiber tube in the market and guarantees structural strength, flexion rigidity and great vibration absorption properties. Despite the claims of other manufactures, the performance of this multilayer design is unique and inimitable thanks to the advanced aerospace production technology and the exclusive inner structure. It is the highest density tube 100% made of top quality ultra thin (7µm) carbon fibers (a 28mm tube contains 1.500.000 carbon fibers).

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magnesium - lightweight coreIn 1996 Gitzo was the first to use Magnesium in camerasupports. Magnesium comes in different grades and Gitzoonly uses material of the highest grade quality. It offerssignificant weight savings being 30% lighter than aluminum. In our magnesium casting every functional bolt and screw works on threads reinforced by high quality steel inserts for a lifetime performance.

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PTFE - smooth as silkPTFE is a special treatment that generates a unique ultra smooth surface and dramatically reduces friction betweenmoving parts. This treatment bonds strongly with metalsurfaces and ensures long-lasting performance. PTFE isone of the lowest-friction materials known to science, withthe same friction coefficient as melting ice. This treatmentis now applied not only to ball heads, but also to plates, video bowls and other sliding parts for smooth, precise and fine movements.

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GitzowasfoundedinFrancein1917byArsèneGitzhoven,whoproducedcameras,cablereleases,shutters(atarateof750perday)andfilmpackframesforthephotographicindustryuntil1942,whentheWorldWarledtothecompanybeingtemporarilydismantled.Productionstartedagainin1944andtripodswereintroducedtotheGitzo’sproductrangeinthe1950’s.In1960,ArsèneGitzhovenretiredandhisdaughter,YvonnePlieger,tookoverrunningthecompanywithherhusband,

devotingthemselvestothedevelopmentofawiderangeoftopqualitytripodsandheadswhichwereexportedtomorethan54countries.In1992,GitzobecamepartoftheVitecGroup-amultinationalholdingcompanyspecializedinsupportingprofessionalphotographers,broadcastersandfilmmakers.Gitzo’sunfailingstandardshavehelpedtomaintainthecompany’sworldwidereputationforexcellenceinthephotographicindustry.

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ProfessionalstheworldoveracknowledgeGitzotripods,monopods,headsandaccessoriesassettingtheindustry’sstandardsforexcellence.Innovationssuchasthefirstusesofcarbonandbasaltfibertomaketripodsandmagnesiumtomakeheads,matchedwithadesignpolicyof“nogimmicksandnocompromiseonquality”putGitzoproductsinaclassoftheirown.Functional,versatileandtimeless,evenaGitzotripodpurchasedover25yearsagoiscompatiblewithaccessoriesavailabletodayandcanstillbeservicedalmostasthoughitwereabrandnewmodel.Gitzo’scarefullycraftedproductsmakeupacomprehensiverangeofsupportsforlarge,mediumandsmallformatcameras,forfilmordigitaltechnology,forstillphotographyorvideo,forstudioorlocationwork.

designCombiningaclassicsenseofstylewithmodernergonomicshaskeptGitzoattheforefrontofcamerasupportsystemdesign.

renowned qualityGitzotripodsandheadsaresuperblyengineeredtowithstandtheroughesthandling.Precisionassembly,highqualitymaterialsandfinecontrolareallqualitiesthatrepresentGitzoproducts.

technology and materialsGitzohasstayedatthecuttingedgebyutilizingspace-agematerialssuchashighstrength,lightweightaluminumalloys,carbonandbasaltfibertubingandcastmagnesium,toensureabsolutestabilityandefficiency.

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power discThetripod’supperdiscismadeofmachinedaluminium,withanewSafeLockinsertthatcutsvibrationsandimprovestripod-to-headlock(asalreadyusedontripodsdiscs).Series2and3tripodsnowcomewiththenewaluminium“PowerDisc”thatfeaturestwolockingscrews,oneforthedisconthecolumnandonetosecurelylocktheheadontothedisc-inordertoensureastableandrocksolidconnectionamongallpartsofyoursupportsystem.Alldiscscanbemounteddirectlytothetripodtopcasting(GroundLevelSetfeature).Additional-ly,the1/4”-3/8”reversiblescrewhasbeenredesignedformorereliablefunctionality.

Gitzo’saimissimplytocreatethebesttripodsintheworld.Ourideaof“best”isshapedbytherequirementsandadviceoftheworld’stopprofessionalphotographers,expertswhocollaboratewithusandtestourproductsateverystagefromtheearliest

developmentprototypeonwardssothattheirfeedback,adviceandstrictcriteriacanguideourdesignandproductstrategies.Andthoughempirical,objectivedatalikeweightortorsionalrigidityareimportant,theyaren’ttheonlyfactorsthatcontribute

step 1Disassembledisc,boltandhookfromthecolumn.

step 2Removethecolumn.

step 3Assembledisc,boltandhookontotheuppercasting.

step 4Tightenthegroundlevelsetbyturningdiscandcolumnlockingcollarclockwise.

ground level setForlowangleshooting,thecentercolumncanberemovedandtheupperdiscfitteddirectlytothetripodtopcasting.Thediscislockedintopositionusingtheretractablecolumnhook.Thegroundlevelconfigurationcanbeachievedinafewsecondswithouttoolsorextracomponents,andonlythecolumnneedberemoved.Withthiseffectiveandsimplebuilt-insolutionwe’vedramaticallyincreasedthewaysyoucanusethetripod.Thenewgenerationofseries1,2,3andLevelingtripods,thankstothenewultralowlegposition,cantakefulladvantageofthisfeature.TheGitzoGroundLevelSetispatentpending.

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Gitzotubesaredevelopedandmanufacturedtothehigheststandards.CarbonFiberandBasaltcompositetubesareengineeredusingaerospacetechnologyandarebyfarthebesttubesonthemarketforcamerasupportapplications,uniquelydevelopedbyGitzo.Furthermore,sincetheintroductionofthenew1.2mmaluminumtube,AntiLegRotationisnowavailablefortripodsinallmaterials.Formoredetailedinformation,pleaseseethefrontcoverfold-out.

Series1,2,3andlevellingtripods,nowfeaturethreedifferentpositionsoflegopenings:standardorhigh,mediumandultralowposition.TheultralowpositionisnewanditallowsyoutotakefulladvantageoftheGroundLevelconfiguration,withthecolumnremovedandthediscdirectlyattachedtotheuppercasting.Inultralowposition,thegroundclearanceofthetripodisaround8-10cm(3.3–4inches)toguaranteeenoughclearanceonunevensurfaces.

toaproduct’sperformance,soweandourfieldtestersalsoconsiderawealthofotheraspects,fromergonomicsandsimplicityofusetoreliabilityandmanufacturingquality.Anewsolutionisimplementedonlyifitmeetsexactingstandards

inallofthesecriteria;we’llneversacrificeoneforanother.Thisapproachleadstouniquelyhighqualityproducts,technologicallyadvanced,intuitivelyuserfriendly,reliableandlonglasting.

removable leg endsGitzotripodsandmonopodsfeatureahighqualitysystemthatenablesyoutoremoveandchangethefeet,choosingfromavarietyofoptions.Unlikeallothertripodsinthemarket,thesystemisbasedonastrongmechanicalconnectionthatguaranteesdurabilityandstability.InallSafaritripodsthesystemiscompletelywaterproof.

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TheOcean-LockisaspecialversionofGitzoG-Lockofwhichitmaintainsthesameoutstandinglockingperformances.Thankstotwospecialsealsderivedformtheautomationindustry,itminimisestheamountofwateranddebristhatmayentertubesandlockingmechanisms.TheOcean-Lockisnot100%waterproof,howeveritdramaticallyenhancesthecapacityofthetripodtowithstandextremeenvironments.

ThenewPanandTiltFluidcartridges,exceptionallylightweightandcompact,arespecificallydevelopedforbirdwatching.Atverylowspeedtheyofferanultra-smoothandcontrolledmovement,whileathighspeed,whenarapidequipmentrepositioningisrequired,themovementbecomesalmostcompletelyfree.

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quick release systemsThenewcenterballandsystematicheadsintroduceanewgenerationofquickreleasesystems.Bothsystemsfeatureanewleverlockingsystemforimprovedsafetyandcompactness.Thetensionofthelockinglevercanbeadjustedaccordinglytotheplateusedbymeansofasmallknob.Thelockingtensionshouldbeadjustedinordertokeeptheleverwhenclosed,alwayscompletelyfoldedintherestposition.Gitzoquickreleasesfeatureadoublesafetysystemthatpreventstheequipmentfromdroppingoutoftheheadwhentheplateisreleased.

Gitzoisrenownedforitsbeautifulrangeofhighperformanceandqualitytripodsthatrepresentthestateoftheartofthemarket.NowGitzoislaunchingacompletelynewandinnovativerangeofballheads,engineeredanddevelopedtobetheidealcomplementtoourtopoftherangetripods.

ThesenewheadsaretheresultofGitzo’suniqueandlongestablishedunconventionalapproachofproblemsolving.Weworkedwithtopprofessionalphotographersandfocusgroupsinordertoestablishthemostimportantneedsforballheads,thenweanalyzedeveryheadinthemarketinordertomapperformancesandspecifications.

bubble ballForcenterballheads,thesizeoftheballisimportanttoguaranteeasmoothmovementandapowerfullock.Untilnowabiggerballhadthedisadvantageofbeingheavy:thebiggertheheavier.Forthisreasonthechoiceofthesizeoftheballhasalwaysbeenacompromisebetweenweightandperformance.Severalsolutionshavebeenproposedtosolvethisissue,buttheyhaveneverbeenfullysatisfactory.Gitzohasnowdevelopedanewexclusivetechnologythatenablesustoproducehighquality,completelyroundhollowspheres,withanultrathinwall,foranincredibleweightreduction.Thebiggerthespherethehighertheweightadvantageagainstcompetitors.ThisnewandrevolutionaryBubbleBallisnowavailableinallthenewcenterballheads.TheGitzoBubbleBallnotonlyguaranteesadramaticweightreduction,butitalsoallowsustoincreasethesizeoftheballforeachseries,withgreatimprovementsinthelockingperformanceandinthesmoothnessofthemovement.GitzoBubbleBallalsofeaturesaperfectedPTFEtreatmentthatfurtherreducesthesurfacemicroroughnessfortheultimateshootingexperienceandaccuracy.

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Thefindingsofthisprocessleadtonewtechnologiesandfeaturesinordertocompletelyfulfilourcustomers’expectations.Thenewheadsnotonlymaximizemaxpayloadperformance,butalsooffertheexcellenceinalltheotherkeyaspects,suchassmoothness,minimizeddriftangle,lightweight,lowgravitycenter,compactness,ergonomicsandsafety.

LikeGitzo’stripods,thenewheadsofferthebestweighttomaxloadratiointhemarket,andthismakesGitzoequipmentthelightestonefortopperformanceandenjoyment.

locking systemsThenew2008headrangefeaturestwoinnovativelockingsystems:onemechanicalandonehydraulic.

MagnesiumcomesindifferentgradesandGitzoonlyusesmaterialofthehighestdegreeofquality.Itofferssignificantweightsavingsinbeing30%lighterthanaluminium.Inourmagnesiumcasting,everyfunctionalboltandscrewworksontreadsreinforcedbyhighqualitysteelinsertsforalifetimeofexcellentperformance.

advanced bubble leveling systemThenewquickreleasecenterballheadsfeatureauniqueadvancedsystemoflevelingbubbles.Thissystemallowstheusertopreciselycontrolthelevelingofhisshotsinanypositionandconditions,inbothportraitandhorizontalposition,withbothshortandlonglenses.Theheadsfeature4levelingbubbles,threeonthequickreleaseplateandoneinanewexclusiveposition,intheballstem.Thisinnovativebubbleintheballstemisspecificallydesignedtoassistyouincontrollingthehorizoninportraitposition.Theotherthreebubblesontheplateensurethatyoualwayshaveonebubbleinfrontofyouandonebubbleonthesideforbothhorizontalandportraitlevelingaccuracy,nomatteriftheplateisusedlongitudinallyorat90°toyourshootingaxis.

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single lockSinglelockistheotherspecificinnovationforbirdwatching.PanandTiltmovementsarelockedandfrictionedinparallelbyasinglelargeknob,makingheadcontrolsimple,fastandeffectiveasneverbefore.

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spring assisted double lockThenewcenterandoffcenterballheadsfeatureamechanicalsystemcalledSADL(SpringAssistedDoubleLock)thatforthefirsttimemaximizesbothlockingpowerandsmoothnessofmovementthankstoacompletelynewconcept.Thisuniqueandpatentpendingsystemcombinestwolockingsystemsinone.Whentheheadneedstobefullylocked,thesphereiscompressedbyahighfrictionmetaltoachieveahighefficiencylock.InallintermediatepositionsthesphereworksonPTFEbushingsthatmaximizesmoothnessandcontrol.ThePTFEbushingiscontrolledbyapresetspring.Theef-ficiencyofthesystemisfurtherincreasedbytheultrawidelockingpadsthatexistonthelargestdiameterofthesphere,thusensuringamuchhighermaxpayloadforgivenballdiametercomparedtocompetitors’systems.

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Gitzo’swayofclassifyingandcodingitsproductrangeisworthalittleattention.GitzoproductsacrossallmaincategoriesaredividedintoSeries-thefirstdigitoftheproductcodenormallyindicatestowhichSeriestheproductbelongsto.Seriesnumberscommunicateawealthofinformationabouttheproduct;asintheautomotiveindustry,ourSeriesnumbersallowcustomerstoquicklyidentifyeachproduct’sclass,size,performance,compatibilityand,toacertainextent,intendeduse.TheconceptbehindtheGitzoSeriesisuniqueinthecamerasupportmarket,

butoncefamiliar,makesitmucheasiertonavigateourproductrangeandselecttherightsupportforyourequipment.AhigherSeriesnumbercorrespondstohighermaximumloadcapacityandperformance.ByusingatripodandaheadthatbelongtothesameSeries,youcanbesurebothcomponentsarecompatible.WewouldneverrecommendthatyouuseahigherSeriesheadtogetherwithalowerSeriestripod,butsomeapplicationsmayfavourtheuseofalowerSeriesheadwithahigherSeriestripod(eg.aSeries1headwithaSeries2tripod).

Tripodheightsarealignedto4heightlevels:Compact,Standard,EyeLevelandOverHead.AhigherSeriescanoffertallertripods,butdifferentheightsarealsoavailableforeachSeries.Inthiswayitispossibletoindependentlychoosethebestcombinationofmaxload,torsionrigidityandheightforanypossibleapplication.

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birdwatching traveler kitseries 2. Extremely lightweight and compact, this kit istheultimatesolution forbirdwatchers looking fora regular size tripod that combines lightweight,compactnessandtransportability.

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series 1.Offers an excellent maximum load ca-pacity and good torsion rigidity at areduced weight. Series 1 is the idealsolutionwhenspaceandweightarekeyfactors.

Series1size isan incredibly lightweightandyetexceptionallypreciseandstablehead.Theperfectandonlymatchmatchforthehigh-performancecompactspottingscopes. Itsetsanewstandard in birdwatching supports for lightweight, accuracy,speed and comfort. Ultra compact, this head performs at itsbestwhencoupledwithGitzoseries1carbonfibretripodandwiththeinnovativeBirdwatchingTravelerkit

Series2 size offers the same level of quality and technology ofthesmallerseries1withanevenhigherlevelofperformanceandstability.InthissizeGitzodesignguaranteesadegreeofaccuracy,smoothnessandstabilityneverexperiencedbefore,becominganindispensablesupportfortheseriousbirdwatcher.ThisheadisalsorecommendedforHDvideoapplicationswiththelatestgenerationofDSLRVcameras.

series 1.Thisseries1headisalittlejewelofengineeringwellrepresen-tingGitzotraditionandapproach.Abeautifulhighperformancehead,designedtoachievearocksolidlockingwithoutcompro-misingoncontrolsmoothnessandcomfort.Itsextremelysmallsizeand lightweightcoupled toa10kgmax load,makes thishead the ideal companion for long relaxingoutdoorwalkswi-thoutcompromisingonimagequality.Recommendedforequipmentupto200mmlens,itcansafelyholdlargerequipment.

Series 2 size brings the quality and performance of the smallerversiontoahigher level. Itsmainadvantageovertheseries1,apartfromahigherpayload(thatinanycaseisalreadymorethanenoughintheseries1size),isahigherlevelofcontrolandsmoo-thness,thankstothelargersphere.Thisisespeciallyappreciatedwhensomemorefrictioninthemo-vementisrequired,especiallywithlongerandheavierequipment.Recommendedforequipmentupto300mmlens,itcansafelyholdlargerequipment.

series 2.Excellentmaximumloadcapacityandgreat torsion rigidity, available in 3-and 4-section models at standardandeyelevelheights.Series2istheideal solution: a solid tripod withoutsacrificingweight.

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Withtheintroductionofthesenew2waybirdwatchingheads,Gitzocontinuesitstraditionininventinguniquehighperformancesolutions,highlyspecializedbyapplication.Birdwatchingisaspecialexperience,withcompletelydifferentrequirementsfromvideoandphotoapplications.Inspiteofthis,alltheheadsusedbybirdwatchersareactuallydevelopedforvideoandphotoequipment.Asaresultbirdwatchersuselarger,heavierandmorecomplicatedsupportsthantheyneed.Gitzoheadsinsteadhavebeendevelopedwithonethingonlyinmind:makethemtheonlyandfirstever100%birdwatchinghead.Suchanapproachallowedtodevelopanon-conventionalproject,forultrastableandpreciseobservations,thatperfectlymatchescarbonfibreGitzotripods,generatinganextraordinarycombinationforperformanceandportability.KeyinnovationsoftheseheadsarethenewBirdwatchingFluidCartridges,theSingleLockSystemandtheultra-preciseinnermechanism.PanandTiltFluidcartridgesarecompletelynewandofferacompletelyoppositebehaviourthanthetraditionalvideoones.Theseinnovativecartridgesguaranteeaultrasmoothandcontrolledmovementatverylowspeed(exactlywhatBirdWatchersare

lookingfor),whileathighspeedthemovementsbecomealmostcompletelyfree,andthisisveryusefulwhenafastequipmentrepositioningisrequired.Thisbehaviourisclearlyvisibleinthebelowchart.Thesecartridgesarealsoverysmallandcompact,allowingforaslimandlightweightdesign.Singlelockistheotherspecificinnovationforbirdwatching.PanandTiltmovementsarelockedandfrictionedinparallelbyasinglelargeknob,makingheadcontrolsimple,fastandeffectiveasneverbefore.Allinnermechanismsaretunedtoachievethemaximumprecisionandeliminateeventhesmallestgivesandplays.Stability,precisionandstructurestiffnessarethemostimmediateadvantageofthesebeautifulheadsformakingthebestoutofyourhighperformanceequipment.Thankstotheultrasmoothandprecisemovementandthehighpayload,theseheadsarealsoaninterestingsupportforHDhybridDSLR’scameras,forsmoothandcontrolledvideoshooting.Gitzobirdwatchingheadsfeatureareversiblepanbarforletandrighthandedusers.Panbarcanalsoberemovedandsubstitutedwithanelegantendcup.

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Gitzobirdwatchingheadsfeatureapanbar,fullyadjustableatanyangleandreversibleforleftandrighthandedusers.Theheadscanalsobeusedwithoutthepanbarforadditionalcompactnessandeasiertransportabilityinthewild.Inthiscasepanbarsupportisreplacedbyanelegantendcup.

Singlelockistheotherspecificinnovationforbirdwatching.PanandTiltmovementsarelockedandfrictionedinparallelbyasinglelargeknob,makingheadcontrolsimple,fastandeffec-tiveasneverbefore.

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360° +110° • 10,7 cm/4.2" 0,7 kg/1.54 lbs6 kg/13.22 lbs15 kg/37,05 lbs

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bubble ballGitzoBubbleBallcomesfromanexclusivetechnologythatenablesustoproducehighquality,completelyroundhollowspheres,withaultrathinwall,foranincredibleweightreduction.TheGitzoBubbleBallnotonlyguaranteesadramaticweightreduction,butitalsoallowsustoincreasethesizeoftheballforeachseries,withgreatimprovementsinthelockingperformanceandinthesmoothnessofthemovement.GitzoBubbleBallalsofeaturesaperfectedPTFEtreatmentthatfurtherreducesthesurfacemicroroughnessfortheultimateshootingexperienceandaccuracy.

ThenewcenterSADL(SpringAssistedDoubleLock)isapatentpendingsystemthatcombinestwolockingsystemsinone,maximizingbothlockingpowerandballsmoothness.Ahighfrictionmetalguaranteesahighefficiencylock,thePTFEbushingcontrolledbyapre-loadedspringmaximizessmoothnessandcontrol.

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Gitzoisrenownedforitsbeautifulrangeofhighperformancetripodsthatrepresentthestateoftheartofthemarket.NowGitzolaunchesacompletelynewandinnovativerangeofcenterballheads,engineeredtobetheperfectmatchtoourtripods.Theseheadsaredesignedtobeanextremelybalancedproduct,thatnotonlyguaranteeahighmaxload,butthatalsomaxi-mizeotherkeyfeatures,toooftenoverlookedbytheendusers.The-sefeaturesincludesmoothness,minimizeddriftangle,lightweight,lowgravitycenter,greatertiltangles,compactness,ergonomicsandsafety.Thisisachievedbymeansofuniqueandexclusivetechni-calsolutions,suchasthehollowBubbleBall,theSpringAssistedDoubleLock(SADL)andthenewlevelingsystem.TheBubbleBallallowsforanimpressiveweightreductionanditgivestheseheadsthebestweighttomaxloadratiointhemarket.TherevolutionarySADLsystemcombinedtothePTFEtreated

BubbleBallguaranteesbothanexceptionallockingpowerandultrasmoothhighprecisionmovement.Thenewlevelingsystemmadeofthreeindependentlevelingbubblesonthequickreleaseplateandoneintheballstem,alwaysguaranteeperfectlyleveledimages.Theproblemthataffectsmanyhighqualityheadsinthemarketregardingthedriftangleisabsolutelyminimizedwithanoutstandingvalueof0,03°.Thequickreleaseplate,besidesthetraditionaldoublesafetysystem,featuresanewleveroperatedlockingforincreasedsafetyandcompactness.ThenewGitzoballheadsincludeaconvenientAntiDustBagforstorageandpacking.Thetextileantidustbagisalsoasupporttoenvironmentalprotection;aimingtoreducetheamountofplasticbagstheworldindustryproduceseveryyear.

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360° +100°/-18° • • 9,6cm/3.78" 0,43kg/0.95lbs14kg/30.8lbs35kg/77lbs

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When Gitzo launched the Mountaineer tripods in 1994, they were the World’s first carbon fibre tripods. Ever since then they’ve set the standard for performance and quality. The main feature of the range is the 6X carbon fibre tube, made of a unique structure of 6 crossed layers that maximises rigidity, vibration, absorption and lightweight performance- ideal qualities for nature photography and birdwatchingThe 6X tube has a high density structure, 100% made of top quality ultra-thin carbon fibres (7µm or 0.007 mm). Built-in Anti Leg Rota-tion is now a feature of the whole carbon fibre range. Mountaineer tripods have been consistently improved with features and details that increase performance, versatility and quality. The G-Lock is our leg locking system that increases system rigidity by 20% and allows quicker and stronger leg locking. We’ve also added a solid machi-ned aluminium upper disc with locking screws and a new Safe Lock

material that reduces vibration and improves grip between the tripod and head. The upper disc can also be fitted directly to the upper casting, removing the centre column for ground level photography or to save weight. New tripods also feature an additional third leg spread angle for an ultra-low position that allows you to take full advantage of the “Ground Level Set”. Safari Mountaineer tripods are specifically configured for outdoor with special features, like factory pre-installed spiked feet for mud, ice and snow, and the latest development- the exclusive waterproof Ocean-Lock. Besides the Ocean-Lock, all internal components are designed to withstand water and extreme climates. All these special features, added to the fact that Gitzo tripods are the only ones that meet military standards, make Safari Tripods the ideal outdoor tool- ready for everything. All new Mountaineer tripods come with a convenient anti-dust bag for storage and packing.

Carbon 6X high density 1mm tube is 30% lighter than the former 1.5mm tube. Thanks to the new 6X crossed layer construction, it offers superior performance in terms of rigidity and vibration absorption.

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Series 1 and 2 Mountaineer tripods now feature a new third leg spread that allows you to go very close to the ground. This third leg position allows you to take full advantage of the Ground Level Set. Series 2 tripods upper casting is now made of Magnesium. It has been completely redesigned for increased torsion rigidity.

Gitzo tripods are available in different heights. This is particularly useful for nature photography and birdwatching, where the user height and the kind of equipment used is considered. For example, in the case where a straight scope is used, generally a long eye level tripod is preferred, while for angled scopes, a standard height tripod usually is the right choice.

The upper disc is totally new. It is made of machined aluminum, with an insert in our new Safe Lock material. Series 1 and 2 tripods now come with the new aluminum Power Disc for a more secure locking of the head thanks to the additional locking screw. All discs can be mounted directly to the tripod top casting (Ground Level Set feature). The 1/4”-3/8” reversible screw has been redesigned for more reliable functionality.

for more information see the back cover fold-out

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material weight comparison

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Gitzo 6X is the most advanced carbon fiber tube in the market and guarantees structural strength, flexion rigidity and great vibration absorption properties.

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long-eye level tripodseries 2.

standard-chest level tripodseries 1 & 2.

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Recommendedforcompactcameras,lightweightcamcordersandDSLRswith75mmlensor135mmmaximum.Givenitssmallsizeandextremelylightweight,thistripodoffersainterestingcompactsolutionforthelatestgenerationofsmallscaledigitalequipment.TheG-Locksystemandimprovedtubestructuregivegoodperformanceintermsoftorsionalrigidity.

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AnexcellentchoiceforMiniDV,compactdigitalcamerasandDSLRswith135mmlenses,uptoamaximumof200mm.Offersanexcellentmaximumloadcapacityandgoodtorsionrigidityatareducedweight.Availableatstandardheight.Series1istheidealsolutionforphotographersonthemoveorwhenspaceandweightarekeyfactors.Allseries1tripods(gearedversionexcluded)nowfeatureanewthirdultralowlegspreadforultralowgroundpositiontotakefulladvantageoftheGroundLevelSet.

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series ref. ALR G-lock & Ocean lock

1. GT1540F • • • rapid 4 159cm/62.6" 138cm/54.3" 17cm/6.7" 54cm/21.3" 1,12kg/2.5lbs 8kg/17.6lbs

2. GT2540F • • • rapid 4 153cm/60.2" 130cm/51.2" 17cm/6.7" 55.5cm/21.9" 1,36kg/3lbs 12kg/26.4lbs

2. GT2540FL • • • rapid 4 175cm/68.9" 151cm/59.4" 17cm/6.7" 61cm/24" 1,43kg/3.1lbs 12kg/26.4lbs

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Ocean-LockisaperfectedG-Locksystemthat,thankstospecialinsertsatbothends,minimisestheamountofwateranddebristhatmayentertubesandtreads.TheupperStainlessSteellegendsareprovidedwithaspecialfunnel-likeholethatallowstoemptythesmallamountofwaterthatmayhaveenteredthetubes.

spike feetSafaritripodsarespecificallyconfiguredfortheoutdoors,withspecialfeatureslikefactorypre-installedspikedfeetformud,iceandsnow,whichalsocomewithremovableprotectiverubbercovers.

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TravelerisauniqueconceptinventedbyGitzothathasbecomeamustforcompactphotosupports.Therevolutionarysystemcomesfromtheintuitionoffoldingthelegsupsidedowninordertominimizethesupportfoldedlengthduringtransportation.ThenewSafariTravelerkitcombinesforthefirsttimeallofthedesiresofthekeenbirdwatcher.Itmaximisesextremelightweight,compactness,stableandvibrationfreeperformance,controlledandprecisescopemovementswithafullsizetalltripodforcomfortableandlonglastingobservations.FollowingGitzotradition,eventhesmallestdetailhasbeentakencareofinordertomaketheSafariTravelerKittheultimatetoolforbirdwatching.ThebestGitzomaterialsandtechnologieslikethecarbonfibre6Xtubesandtheultra-lightweightyetextremelysturdydesignarematchedwithoutdoorspecificfeatures.Aspecialcombinationisusedforleglocks:theupperlockisthepowerfulG-Lockthatguaranteesextremelyhighperformancewithasmoothandfastaction,idealtolevelthetripodonunevensurfaces.ThetwolowerlocksaretheexclusiveOcean-Locks,aspecialwaterproofversionofG-Lockthatallowsyoutoplungethetripodintowaterandmudwithnoriskofdamagingit.Allinnercomponentsaredesigntowithstandwaterandhumidity.Thiskitincludespre-installedspikefeetwithaspecialrubbercoverfor

increasedversatilityandefficiencyineveryoutdoorenvironment.Theseries2-tall,strongandyetlightweighttripodhasbeenchosentoguaranteethemoststableandergonomicplatform,whileasmaller,lighteryethighperformanceseries12wayheadhasbeenselectedinordertomaximisecompactnessandtransportabilitywithoutsacrificingstabilityandmovementcontrol.Thisnewheadistheonlyheadinthemarketthatisspecificallydevelopedforbirdwatchingandisnotderivedfromvideoapplications.TheheadcombineslightweightandcompactnesswiththelatestGitzotechnologies,andthemainbodyismadeofcastedlightweightmagnesium.Thetwofluidcartridgesarespecificforthisapplicationandmovementsareexceptionallysmoothandcontrolled.Furthermore,itfeaturestheinnovativeSingleLockSystemforafaster,moreintuitiveandergonomicoperation.Inthisspecialkitonlytheseries1headcomeswithalongerquickreleaseslidingplatetoimprovebalancingcapabilitiesevenwhenlongerandheavierequipment,likefordigiscoping,isused.ThenewSeries2TravelercomeswithasmartGitzodisplaycleanerandaconvenientanti-dustbagforpackingandtransportation.Thetextileanti-dustbagcontributesananswertoenvironmentalprotection;aimingtoreducetheamountofplasticbagsthatglobalindustryproduceseveryyear.

ThebeautifuldesignisderivedfromthelimitededitionTitaniumandOceantripod.Ithasbeendevelopedbyadvanced3Dmodellingsoftwaretoensurethemaximumrigidityofstructurewithminimumweight.

ThenewSafariTraveleristheidealtoolforthekeenbirdwatcher.Everysingledetailhasbeenstudiedanddevelopedfortheoutdoors,toguaranteecomfortable,highquality,andlongobservationthankstoitsergonomics,performance,maximumcompactness,lightweightandprecision.

Everysingledetailisdesignedtoachievethemaximumcompactnesswithoutcompromisingonergonomicsandperformance.Theprojectisinspiredbyatotallynewapproachthatseestheheadandtripodasawholeandnotastwoseparateentities.

formoreinformationseethebackcoverfold-out

ALR rapid column hookG-lock reversible column

ground level set

safari seriesavailable 2.

spike feet

ocean lock

birdwatchingkitsafaritravelersafari traveler

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RecommendedforDSLRwithto200mmlensesupto300mmmaximum,thenewSeries2TraveleroffersexcellentmaximumloadcapacityandgreattorsionrigiditythankstoG-Lockandthenewlydesigneduppercasting.Extremelylightweightandcompact,thiskitistheultimatesolutionforphotographerslookingforaregularsizetripodthatcombineslightweight,compactnessandtransportabilitywithoutcompromisingonstabilityandimagesharpness.Itisavailableinthepopularfoursectionstandardlevelconfigurationandincludesthenew2-wayBirdwatchingSeries1head.

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2.

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2. GK2520FT • • • rapid 4 154cm/60.6" 129,5cm/51” 32cm/12.6" 43cm/16.9” 1,72kg/3.78lbs 7kg/15.4lbsnew

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Ocean-LockisaperfectedG-Locksystemthat,thankstospecialinsertsatbothends,minimisestheamountofwateranddebristhatmayentertubesandtreads.TheupperStainlessSteellegendsareprovidedwithaspecialfunnel-likeholethatallowstoemptythesmallamountofwaterthatmayhaveenteredthetubes.

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tripod accessoriestripodaccessories

leveling spirit bubble for tripod columnsTheselevelingspiritbubblescaneasilyfitatthebottomofthetripodcolumns.Availableforseries1and2tripods,theyarecompatiblewithanymodelandmaterial.TheyarethesameaccessorythatcomesasstandardforallGitzoLevelingtripods.Notoolsorglueareneededfortheinstallation:justremovethehookassembly,insertthelevelingspiritbubbleandlockthehookassemblybackinposition.

GLEVEL1 GLEVEL2

GS5000CM12 to 3/8” adapterThisconvenientsmalladapterallowstheusertomountanadditionaldiscorothertripodaccessoriesinplaceoftheretractilehookassemblyatthebottomofthecolumn.ItworksonlyforthenewgenerationoftripodsthatfeaturetheGroundLevelSet.Inthesetripods,thehookassemblyisfixedbyaM12thread,andthusthis3/8”adapterisneededinordertoattachanyotherstandardaccessory.Thisadapterisnotnecessaryanditwouldnotworkforthepreviousgenerationoftripodswithoutgroundlevel.Theseoldertripodsalreadyhaveatthebottomofthecolumna3/8”thread.

G1539double platformG1539enablescameras(or2heads)tobefitted-35cmapartcentertocenter-toasingletripodcolumn.Suitablefor35mmormediumformatcameras.

GSGREASE02tripod and head greaseGitzoleglockingsystemsaredesignedtoserveforalifetimeandtoalwaysperformattheirbest.Inordertohelpthesecomponentstodelivertheirmission,itisrecommendedtoalwaysusethepropergreaseeverytimeyourtripodiscleaned.Gitzousesaspecialproductthatguaranteesasmoothoperationandprotectsthemetalsurfacesfromexcessivewearingovertime.Furthermore,thankstoitsspecialformula,itisnotstickyinordertoavoidattractingdust,sandandotherdirtthatmaydramaticallyreducethelockingsystemlifetime.Thisgreaseisnowavailableinconvenientsmalltubessoldinasetoftwo.Eachtubeisenoughtolubricateafoursectiontripod.Wealwaysrecommendtouseaminimalquantityofgrease.Anexcessiveamountmayattractundesireddirtandreducethelockingabilityofthesystem.

G1220.130Bbig foot series 2. 3.G1220.130B3big feet series 2. 3.

Allterrainvibrationabsorbingfootformud,snoworsandysurfaces.Formonopodsseries2.3.G1220.130B.Setof3feetfortripodseries2.3.G1220.130B3

GS3030-GS5030self locking removable rubber feetTheseselflockingfeet,thankstoanadditionalbuiltinrubberring,allowforamoresecurelockingandpreventaccidentalloss.Theseselflockingfeetcannotbeusedonoldertripods.Availableintwodifferentsizesaccordinglytothesuitableseries,theyarecompatiblewiththeG-LockLegSectionReducers.Setof3feetfortripodseries1.2.3.GS3030Setof3feetfortripodseries3.GS5030

G1220.129LB3 XL long spikes for tripod

XLstainlesssteelspikesfortripods

G1220.129B3 spikes for tripod

Stainlesssteelspikesfortripods

GS5030VSFphoto-video double use spike-rubber feet

Thesefeetaretraditionallyusedinvideotripodsbuttheycanalsobeveryusefulforphotographicapplications.Thesefeetcanbeeasilytransformedintospikeorrubberfeetbysimplyturningtherubbercupsinorout.Thesespike-rubberfeetcanbeeasilyappliedtoanytripodprovidedwithremovablefeet.Noadaptersorspecialtoolsarerequired.

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GS5160CDT“arca style” quick release plate adapterThisadapterisasmartsolutionthatfitsstandard“arcastyle”quickreleaseplatesonstandardGitzoquickreleaseadapters.Itworksonasimpleprinciple.IthastobeinsertedintoaGitzoprofileCquickreleaseadapter(pleaserefertotheenclosedcompatibilitychart)anditsafelylocksintoposition,thankstotheGitzosafetysystem.Nowyourheadisreadytoacceptastandard“arcastyle”quickreleaseplate.Inordertolockthe“arcastyle”plateintoposition,justusethestandardlockingknoborlever.TheGitzoadapterinnerpartiscreatedtoactlikeaspringandtosolidlylockyourplateintoposition.TheGS5160CDTadapterismadeofhighqualitymachinedaluminumandfeaturesthenewperfectedPTFEsurfacetreatmentthatguaranteesmaximumsmoothnessanddoesnotscratchquickreleaseplates.ImportantNote:Arcastyleplatescanhavedifferentwidthmeasurementsdependingonbrandandspecificmodel.TheGitzoadapteriscompatiblewiththe“arcastyle”platewithinaspecificrangeofwidthanditdoesnotcoverallthepossiblewidthsavailableinthemarket.Forthisreasonwerecommendbeforepurchasing,toalwayscheckthecompatibilityoftheGitzoadapterwiththespecificquickreleaseplateyouaregoingtouse.Itisverydifficulttopreciselymeasurethewidthofthe“slopes”ofthesequickreleaseplates,andeventinydifferencescancreateverydifferentresults.

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quick release platesGitzoquickreleaseplatescomeinthreedifferentprofiles(A,BandC).Eachprofileisofferedindifferentlengths(shortorsquare,mediumandlong)andwithdifferentfeatures(graduated,antirotationpin)andattachments(1/4”-3/8”).ThenewGS5370XLCextralongCprofilequickreleaseplateis200mmlonganditisspecificallydedicatedtowildlife,sportandactionphotography.Itallowstofinelybalanceyourequipmentonthesupportforamorepreciseshootingaction.ItistheidealcomplementtotheSystematicheadGH5380SQR,theSeries3centerballheadGH3780QRandanyotherGitzoequipmentcompatiblewithCprofileQR

plates.Theplateincludes2screwsforboth1/4”and3/8“sizes.Inthenewcollectionweunifiedsome1/4”and3/8”attachmentplatesintoauniquenewcodethatincludes2screwsforboth1/4”and3/8“sizes.Havingtwoscrewsavailableforeachattachmentsizeisideal,aboveallforlongplates,whenheavyequipmentorlonglensesareused.Asageneralrule,itispreferabletoalwaysusethebiggerpossibleattachment.Inanycase,evenwhenthesmallerscrewneedstobeused,italwaysguaranteesahighsafetystandard.InfactallGitzoboltsandscrewsaremadeofhighqualitysteel.

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G2285M/14* C 1/4” square 38x381,50x1,50 std std std • •

G2285M/38* C 3/8” square 38x381,50x1,50 • • • • •

GS5370C* C 1/4”3/8” square 38x38

1,50x1,50 • • • • •

G2382B* C 1/4”3/8” medium 38x82

1,5x3,23 • • • • •

GS5370MC* C 1/4”3/8” medium 38x82

1,5x3,23 • • • std std

G1382L/14B* C 1/4” longgraduated

38x1401,50x5,51 • • • • •

G1382L/38B* C 3/8” longgraduated

38x1401,50x5,51 • • • • •

GS5370LC* C 2x1/4”2x3/8”

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apparelfourseasonjacket

TheFourSeasonJacketisthefirstfullywaterproofjacketspecificallydesignedforprofessionalphotographers.Followingitsmissionofdevelopingprofessionalphotoessentials,Gitzoprovidestheultimateandonlysolutiontoprophotographerswhoarelookingformaximumprotectionfromrainandwindwithoutcompromisingwithstorageandaccessibilityoftheirequipment.Thejackethasbeendevelopedwiththesupportofprophotographersandincludesinitsstructurealltheiradvicesandexperience.Itisintendedtobeusedindifferentenvironments,suchassportevents,concerts,downtownandalsoinnaturalisticactivities.Theconstructionandmaterialsusedarethebestonesthetechnicalclothingindustrycanoffer,likesealedseams,Teflontreatednylon,CorduraandEcodrymembrane.Theresultisaperfectlywaterproofjacket,comfortable,highlydurableandmostimportantlyfullybreathable.Forthisreasonitcanbesuitableforvarioustemperatureallaroundtheyearandforphotographyonthemove.Afullsetofinnerandouterpocketsisoneofthemainadvantagesofthisapparel,especiallythetwomainpocketsonthefront.Thesepocketsarecompletelywaterproofandcanbeexpanded,togetherwiththeprotectivetopflap,bymeansoflateralzipsinordertofitevenlargerequipment.Theyfeatureremovablepaddinganda

specialelasticizedbandtoverticallysupportyourlenses.Otherpocketsareintendedformanyotheressentials,likeflashlights,batteries,filters,cables,memorycards,binocularsandsoon.Alsoincludedinsideisanorganizerstylepocket,forbusinesscards,pensandnotebook.Abigwaterproofpocketonthebackgivesroomtoseverallargeritems,likeabottleofwater.Anotheruniquefeatureofthisjacketisthe“LightShield”incorporatedinthehood,withthedualfunctionofprotectingfromtherainbutabovealltoshieldthelightoffthecameradisplayimprovingtheLCDvisibility.Thelongwaterproofzippersthatrunonbothsidesarealsoveryconvenientforadditionalventilation(alsoenhancedbytheventilationportsontheback)andtoaccesstheinnerpocketsinwindyandrainyconditions.Thesezippers,whenfullyopenedfromthebottom,alsoallowforextramovementandforhavingthetwomainpocketsinfrontofuswhenkneeingdown.Bothshouldersandelbowsarepaddedinordertogivegoodprotection.Whensafetyandvisibilityarekeyfactors,thejacketscanbefittedwithaspecialhighvisibilitykit.Thiskitconsistsofalargepanelforthebackandtwosmalleronesforthechest,Velcroattachable.Therightfrontpanelembedsapassholder.Thehighvisibilitykitisavailableseparatelyasanadd-onkit(GHV100-PRESS).

four season jacket

ref. GA151S GA151M GA151L GA151XL GA151XXL

size S M L XL XXL

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Thejacketscanbefittedwithaspecialhighvisibilitykitthatconsistsofalargepanelforthebackandtwosmalleronesforthechest,Velcroattachable.Therightfrontpanelembedsapassholder.Thehighvisibilitykitisavailableseparatelyasanadd-onkit(GHV100-PRESS).

Thetwomainfrontpocketsarewaterproofandcanbeexpandedinordertofitlargerequipment.Theyfeatureremovablepaddingandanelasticizedlensholder.

Thetwolongwaterproofzippersonthesidesallowforadditionalmovement,provideventilationandaccesstotheinnerpockets.

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apparelfleecejacketfleece jacket

TheFleeceJacketisthefirstonespecificallydesignedforprofessionalphotographers.Followingitsmissionofdevelopingprofessionalphotoessentials,Gitzoprovidestheultimateandonlysolutiontoprophotographerswhoarelookingformaximumprotectionfromwindandcoldwithoutcompromisingstorageandaccessibilityoftheirequipment.Thejackethasbeendevelopedwiththesupportofprophotographersandincludesinitsstructurealltheiradviceandexperience.Itcanbeeitheragoodalternativetothefour-seasonjacketinthewinterseasonoritcanbeattachedtothejacketinordertohavea“winterized”,totallywaterproofandhighlytechnicalproduct.ThematerialsusedareTeflontreatednylon,Cordura,EcodryandZeroWindmembrane.Themixofthesematerialsallowsthejackettobewindproof,highlybreathableandhighlydurable.There’sasetofexternalpocketsthatcanenablethephotographertohaveeverythingat

hand.Thetwomainoneshaveextractablepadding.Theyareadjustableinsizethankstotwosidezippersandaretailoredtothesizeoflenses,flashlightsandsuchitems.Twoadditionalsmallerpocketsonthechestareintendedtoholdsmalleritemsandincludeapassholder.Adoublepocketonthebackofthejacketcanbeusedforseveralitems,includingaTravelertripodorabottleofwater.There’salsoawholesetofinnerpocketsthatcancarrybusinesscards,pens,othersmallorvaluableaccessories.Therearealsotwocargoinnerpockets,whichhaveroomforbiggeritemssuchasbinoculars,flashlightsandsimilaritems.Theshouldersandelbowsarepaddedinordertoprotectthephotographer.There’salsoasnaphookandseveralloopsthatcanbeusedtotemporarilyattachdifferentbelongings,fromamonopodtoanyotheritem.

Thetwomainfrontpocketsarewaterproofandcanbeexpandedinordertofitlargerequipment.Theyfeatureremovablepaddingandanelasticizedlensholder.

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31,5-32,583-8532-33

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Theholstersprovideatotallynewandrevolutionarywayoftransportingyourtripodsandmonopods.Itisasmart,comfortable,lightweightandveryquick-to-usecarryingsolution.Thesystemisintendedtobeoperatedwithonehandonlyandtoholdyourequipmentsafelyinplace.Thepaddleonthebackisahighqualitypatentedonethatguaranteesaperfectandstrongconnectiontoyourbeltinany

conditionofuse.Thetoppartisrubberizedtomaximizethegripandholdtheequipmentmoresafely.AnidealcomplementtoourTravelerrange,thankstotheadjustablestrap,itisalsosuitableforseveralsizesoftripodsandmonopods.Anotheruniquefeatureisaconvenientanchoringpointthatallowsyoutosteadilysupportyourequipmentdirectlyonyourbody.

TheGC3320,idealforthetravelertripods,isalsointendedforseveralsizesoftripodsfromtheGitzorange.

Thesystemisintendedtobeoperatedwithonehandonlyandtoholdyourequipmentsafelyinplace.

holstersholsters

Theyareequippedwithaconvenientanchoringpointthatallowsyoutosteadilysupportyourequipmentdirectlyonyourbody,alsoonthemoveandwithoutopeningthelegscompletely.

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tripodstraptripod strap compatible series 0. 1. 2. 3compatibleseries0.1.2.3.

TheGitzostrapisacleverand“quick-to-use”carryingsolutionspecificallydevelopedtoservemostofGitzotripods.Idealforsituationsinwhichthetimeframeforasnapshotisshortandthetimeforpackingandunpackingthetripodisevenless.Thestrapisadjustabletofittripodsofdifferentsizesandcanbeleftonthetripodwhileshooting.Theconnectionsystemisspecificallydevelopedtofitoldandnew

Gitzotripodswithoutcompromisingonfunctionalityandsafety.Anadditionalneoprenepocketisidealtoholdtripodaccessories,mobilephonesorothersmallitems.Thematerialsusedareneopreneandrubberizedtextile.Thecomfortoftheshoulderstrapisenhancedbythickneopreneandathermoformedstructureforadditionalventilation.

Theupperpartofthestrapanchorsthetripodjustbelowthecolumn-lockingcollar.ThissafeandeasysolutionallowsyoutoretrofitallGitzotripods,oldandnew,withoutcompromisingonfunctionalityandsafety.

Thelowerpartconnectstothetripodbymeansofadoubleloop.Oneloopispermanentlyattached.Thesecondbiggerloopsecuresallthreelegstogetherduringtransportation.Bothloopsareadjustabletofittripodsfromseries0to5.

ThestrapperfectlyfitsanyoldandnewGitzotripod.Thesmartconnectionsystemallowsforaquickandreliableoperationinlocationandduringtransportation.

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leg warmers

Legwarmersarerecommendedtoincreasethelevelofprotectionandcomfortwhileusingandcarryingtripods.ThesenewGitzolegwarmerscombinethetwothings,withoutcompromisingonlightweightandcompactness,soappreciatedonGitzotripods.Theyareprotectiveenoughforthelegsand,atthesametime,theyhaveaverysofttouchthatmakesthemreallypleasanttouse.Theyaremadeofasoftcoatingontheoutsideandfeatureaspecialnon-sliprubberontheinside,foraddedstabilityandsaferhandling.Onceyou’reusedtothem,youwan’tbeabletolivewithoutthem!.Theselegwarmerscomeinasetofthreeandareavailableintwoversions:GC2560dedicatedtoSeries1and2tripods,andGC5560forSeries3,4and5.

safari leg warmers

Gitzointroducesaspecialconfigurationoflegwarmers:theSafarilegwarmersarespecificallystudiedontheoutdooruseandenvironment,typicallywildlifephotographersandbirdwatchers.Firstofalltheyguaranteegreatcomfortwhilecarryingheavieroutdoorequipment,suchaslonglenses,togetherwithagoodscratchresistanceandcamouflagecharacteristics.Theinnerpaddingisprovidedbyahighdensityclosedcellfoam.Thespecialconstructionalsomakesthispaddingremovable.TheoutsideoftheSafarilegwarmersismadeofafourcolorcamouflagehighlydurablenylon,whiletheinsidefeaturesaspecialnon-sliprubber,foraddedstabilityandsaferhandling.Theselegwarmerscomeinasetofthreeandareavailableintwoversions:GC2160FdedicatedtoSeries1and2tripods,andGC5160FforSeries3,4and5.

intended uses by series

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series ref. 1 2 3 4 5

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easy bags

TheselightdutybagsaremainlyintendedtoprotectGitzoproductsfromdust,scratchesandasaconvenientsolutionforstorageandpackingandcarrying.Theycanalsobeusedformanyotherapplicationsandequipments,suchascameras,lenses,flashes,batteries,maintenancetools,sparepartsandotheressentialaccessories.

MadeoflightweighttextileandconsistentwithGitzoimage,theyareavailableinthreedifferentsizes.Fromacarryingstandpoint,suchbagsareequippedwithdoublestringsinordertousethemalsoasasimplifiedandlightweightbackpack.Asmartfoldingsystemallowstoreducethebagintoacompactandconvenientsize.

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productsummarychart

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heads

1. GH1720FQR • • •quick releasewith 1/4" screw

360° +110° • 9,2 cm/3.6" 0,46 kg/1.01 lbs4 kg/8.82 lbs10 kg/22.04 lbs

2. GH2720FQR • • •quick release with 1/4” + 3/8” screw

360° +110° • 10,7 cm/4.2" 0,7 kg/1.54 lbs6 kg/13.22 lbs15 kg/37,05 lbs

two ways fluid heads

series ref. QR plate type pan tilt pan and tilt

single lock

center ball heads

1. GH1780FQR • • •quickreleasewith1/4"screw

360° +95°/-13° • • 9,5cm/3.74" 0,35kg/0.77lbs10kg/22lbs25kg/55lbs

2. GH2780FQR • •quickreleasewith1/4”screw

360° +100°/-18° • • 9,6cm/3.78" 0,43kg/0.95lbs14kg/30.8lbs35kg/77lbs

series ref. QR plate type pan tilt pan locking

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GC5560 Legwarmers 34

GC55X19A0 EasyBag 35

GC65X19A0 EasyBag 35

GC75X19A0 EasyBag 35

GH1720FQR Twowaysfluidhead 17

GH1780FQR Centerballhead 19

GH2720FQR Twowaysfluidhead 17

GH2780FQR Centerballhead 19

GKT2520FT BirdwatchingTravelerkit 25

GLEVEL1 Levelingspiritbubble 28

GLEVEL2 Levelingspiritbubble 28

GS3030 Selflockingremovablerubberfeet 28

GS5000C M12to3/8”adapter 28

GS5030 Selflockingremovablerubberfeet 28

GS5030VSF Spike-rubberfeetforphotoandvideo 28

GS5160CDT “Arcastyle”quickreleaseplateadapter 29

GS5370C Quickreleasesquareplate 29

GS5370LC Quickreleaselonggraduatedplate 29

GS5370MC Quickreleasemediumplate 29

GS5370XLC Quickreleaselongplate 29

GSGREASE02 Tripodgrease 28

GT1540F Mountaineertripod 23

GT2540F Mountaineertripod 23

GT2540FL Mountaineertripod 23

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G1220.129B3 Spikesfortripod 28

G1220.129LB3 XLlongspikesfortripod 28

G1220.130B3 Bigfoot 28

G1220.130B Bigfoot 28

G1382L/14B Quickreleaselonggraduatedplate 29

G1382L/38B Quickreleaselonggraduatedplate 29

G1539 Doubleplatform 28

G2285M/14 Quickreleasesquareplate 29

G2285M/38 Quickreleasesquareplate 29

G2382B Quickreleasemediumplate 29

GA140L Fleecejacketlarge 31

GA140M Fleeceseasonjacketmedium 31

GA140S Fleeceseasonjacketsmall 31

GA140XL Fleeceseasonjacketextralarge 31

GA140XXL Fleeceseasonjacketdoubleextralarge 31

GA151L Fourseasonjacketlarge 30

GA151M Fourseasonjacketmedium 30

GA151S Fourseasonjacketsmall 30

GA151XL Fourseasonjacketextralarge 30

GA151XXL Fourseasonjacketdoubleextralarge 30

GC2160F Safarilegwarmers 34

GC2560 Legwarmers 34

GC3320 Holster 32

GC5160F Safarilegwarmers 34

GC5210 Tripodstrap 33

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mountaineer tripods

birdwatching traveler kit

tripods

1. GT1540F • • • rapid 4 159cm/6 138cm/54.3" 17cm/6.7" 54cm/21.3" 1,12kg/2.5lbs 8kg/17.6lbs

2. GT2540F • • • rapid 4 153cm/60.2" 130cm/51.2" 17cm/6.7" 55.5cm/21.9" 1,36kg/3lbs 12kg/26.4lbs

2. GT2540FL • • • rapid 4 175cm/68.9" 151cm/59.4" 17cm/6.7" 61cm/24" 1,43kg/3.1lbs 12kg/26.4lbs

series ref. ALR G-lock & Ocean lock

series ref. ALR G-lock

2. GK2520FT • • • rapid 4 164cm/64.6" 129,5cm/51” 32cm/12.6" 53cm/20.9” 1,96kg/4.32lbs 4kg/8.8lbs

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spareparts&codingsystem

SparepartsforGitzoproductsareavailableforyears...wecanoftenstillrepairtripodsthatareasmuchas25yearsold.Allproductskeepthesametraditionaltubediametersandmany

partsarebuilttobebackwards-compatiblewitholderones.Onwww.gitzo.comyoucanfindexplodedviewsofGitzoproductswithsparepartsreferencenumbers.

materials5 carbon6x7 magnesium

legsection3 34 45 5headtype22ways3 3ways5 offcenter8 centerball

release0123

extensionEX explorerLVLlevelingO oceanS systematicT travelerV vintageF safari

C compactL longXL extralongQRquickrelease

G H 2 7 2 0 F Q R

familiesC carryingsol.H headK kitT tripod

series- 000 01 12 23 34 45 5

self explanatory product coding systemInordertomakeournewproductsandrangeeasiertounderstand,Gitzohasrenewedtheproductcodingsystem.Thenewcodingsystemisbasedonlettersanddigitsthatdescribetheproductcharacteristics.Thankstothisself-explanatorycodingsystemitisveryeasytoidentifytheproductandthedifferentversionsreleased.Productsaredescribedtakingintoaccountthecategory,thematerialused,themaincharacteristics(likenumberofsectionsandheadtype)andotheraspects,likeheight,accessories,specialseriesandotherusefulinformation.Whilethecodingsystemisprobablyeasiertointerpretformainproductsliketripods,monopodsandheads,itismoredifficultfortheaccessories,evenifitfollowsthesamelogicschemeforallproducts.Allcodesthatbeginwithtwolettersfollowthenewself-explanatoryscheme.Othercodesthatbeginwithoneletteronlyfollowtheoldcode.Allfuturenewproductswillfollowthenewcodingsystem.

rapid column

The center column locking collar above the tripod shoulder makes it easier to adjust the column quickly. Series 1 and above are built with an anti-rotation grooved center column for improved stability.

rapid column

leg ends

All tripods and monopods in Series 1 and above are provided with removable rubber feet. This feature allows you to easily change worn out rubber feet or to fit other accessories, such as spiked feet or snow/sand shoes.(4 section tripods in Series 1 are excluded because the final leg section is too narrow to fit these ends).

leg ends

tripod features

ALR ALR

We have introduced a new Anti Leg Rotation System that allows for ultra fast and smooth operation. Thanks to this new system, it is possible to operate all the locks at the same time and then the sections in a single move. With the new ALR it is possible to open a 5-section Traveler tripod in less than 15 seconds.

hook

This built-in accessory allows you to hang a stabilizing weight (e.g. a full camera bag or a sand/water bag) from the bottom of the tripod center column. Useful with long heavy lenses, on uneven ground or in windy conditions.The hook can hold up to 18kg (39.7lb).

spike feet

Safari tripods are specifically configured for the outdoors, with special features like factory pre-installed spiked feet for mud, ice and snow, which also come with removable protective rubber covers.

hookreversible column

The rapid column can easily be inverted for an alternative shooting angle or low level macro work.

reversible column

friction control friction control

By fine tuning the freedom of movement of the head, friction control makes the head slower and more precise or faster and looser. This feature also helps to make using heavy equipment or long lenses safer. On ball and fluid head models without separate friction controls, slowly adjusting the lock knobs gives similar results.

separate pan control

separate pan control

When using a ball head, the ability to lock and unlock the panoramic movement independent of front-back or lateral tilt movements is convenient for panoramic photography and when a high level of control is required.

double quick release safety system

The system consists of two pins, one fixed and one manually operated by means of a button, that prevent camera equipment from suddenly dropping out of the head when the quick release locking knob is released. Extremely useful with heavy equipment, long lenses and spotting scopes.

double quick release safety system

reversible handles

Handles can removed and repositioned or rotated in different positions. This feature greatly increases a head’s versatility and is particularly appreciated by left handed users.

reversible handles

head features

fluid cartridge

A fluid cartridge consists in a system made with two parts that slide one on the other. Inside the system is included a special fluid that controls the movement and makes it extremely soft, “fluid” and smooth. The cartridge’s inner design is very important and if well designed allows maximum movement control yet minimizes cartridge weight and size. Gitzo uses a special fluid that guarantees a consistent performance over a wide range of temperatures.

fluid cartridge

balancing system

In 1966 Gitzo was the first to introduce the balancing system. This system allows you to keep your equipment balanced when mounted on the head even when this is not locked. The system is very useful for long lenses, video and birdwatching, especially when some degree of action and accurate tracking is needed.

balancing system

safe grip safe grip

Safe Grip is a material that gives a safer lock between your camera and the head plate, preventing the camera from moving or slipping. It is used on quick release plates and in applications where the camera equipment is screwed to the support to reduce pivoting and twisting.

tripod and head featurestripod and head features

fluid cartridge

spike feet

tripod features

ground level set

This new feature allows you to remove the center column to save weight and get the camera closer to the ground. Uses existing components: the upper disc with reversible 1/4” - 3/8” bolt and the column hook assembly: remove column and fix the disk directly to the upper casting using the column hook. No tools needed.

ground level set G-Lock

G-Lock is the new Gitzo leg locking system. The locking mechanism has been completely redesigned in order to achieve a 20% increase in rigidity, faster operation and stronger, safer locking. G-Lock’s special design also provides a “gravity lock” effect: the higher the load applied vertically to the leg, the stronger the lock.

G-Lock

power disc power disc

The new tripod upper disc is called “Power Disc”. It is made of machined solid aluminum and it now features two locking screws, one to lock the head, the other to safely lock the disc onto the column. The “Power Disc” gives a rock solid connection of the whole system for additional safety and stability.

leg angles

Gitzo tripods feature a variety of leg openings. From one spread of series 0 to infinite angles of Explorer tripods. New series 1, 2 ,3 and Leveling tripods now feature an upgraded upper casting with an additional third leg spread. The three leg spreads allows you to set the tripods at three different levels (high, medium, low). The new low position allows you to take full advantage of the “Ground Level Set”.

leg angles

head features

leveling bubble leveling bubble

The leveling bubble helps you to get your photographs, film or scope viewing perfectly horizontal or vertical. Gitzo’s production staff set all levelling bubbles by hand in order to ensure 100% accurate level indication.

spring assisted double lock

The new center SADL (Spring Assisted Double Lock) is a patent pending system that combines two locking systems in one, that maximizes both locking power and ball smoothness.A high friction metal guarantees a high efficiency lock, the PTFE bushing controlled by a pre loaded spring maximizes smoothness and control.

spring assisted double lock

tripod and head featurestripod and head features

ocean-lock

The Ocean-Lock is a special version of Gitzo G-Lock of which it maintains the same outstanding locking performances. Thanks to two special seals derived form the automation industry, it minimises the amount of water and debris that may enter tubes and locking mechanisms. The Ocean-Lock is not 100% waterproof, however it dramatically enhances the capacity of the tripod to withstand extreme environments.

ocean lock

bubble ball

Gitzo has now developed a new exclusive technology that enables us to produce high quality, completely round hollow spheres, with a ultra thin wall, for an incredible weight reduction. Gitzo Bubble Ball also features a perfected PTFE treatment that further reduces the surface micro roughness for the ultimate shooting experience and accuracy.

bubble ball

single lock

Single lock is the other specific innovation for birdwatching. Pan and Tilt movements are locked andfrictioned in parallel by a single large knob, making head control simple, fast and effective as never before.

single lock

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