Gitzo Traveler Series 2 Tripod

I think I am really starting to like the looks of this tripod.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ler_4_Section_C​arbon.html

It is a Gitzo Traveler Series 2 Tripod kit. However, I don't want the head that comes with it! Why don't they sell this tripod by itself like all the Traveler Series 1 tripods?

I am planning on using a Arca Swiss QR head. Probably something like the RRS BH-40 or BH-30.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

For half the money, I would look here. Compare the specs.

Mr B Pix wrote in post #12559934
I am planning on using a Arca Swiss QR head. Probably something like the RRS BH-40 or BH-30. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Buy the 2580 kit and sell the Gitzo ballhead. Get a Markins Q3 or Q10 ballhead with an Arca-Swiss type clamp, depending on the glass you have.

Mr B Pix wrote in post #12559934
I think I am really starting to like the looks of this tripod.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ler_4_Section_C​arbon.html

It is a Gitzo Traveler Series 2 Tripod kit. However, I don't want the head that comes with it! Why don't they sell this tripod by itself like all the Traveler Series 1 tripods?

I am planning on using a Arca Swiss QR head. Probably something like the RRS BH-40 or BH-30.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

WOW! That's expensive! Here in RIPOFF BRITAIN I paid about $200 more for a GT 3530LS AND a GT2531! Glad to see you Americans don't always get stuff cheaper!
I like the Travellers but they don't go very high without the center column raised and then things can get a bit wobbly - even with a Gitzo! If you can manage the longer folded length then one of the Mountaineer series would be much better IMHO, preferably a 2 series 3 section but the 4 section ones are nearly as good and fold up a little shorter.
Just food for thought.

I have the Gitzo GK2580TQR Traveler 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod that the OP wants, and honestly I am impressed. It is very light weight, and versatile, I am 6' tall and for me it works great. I love the entire structure and I think it was a great investment, it isn’t wobbly at all nor do I get much shake from it, if the surface is unstable I hang my bag of the bottom hook and stability...wualla. It folds on itself and it is small and compact, I take it with me where ever I go. I don’t think you will be disappointed in this and I highly recommend it, as I researched and went back and forth with tripods and couldn’t make the decision for about a year and now finally I have had it for a few months and I love it.

1move wrote in post #12665749
I have the Gitzo GK2580TQR Traveler 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod that the OP wants, and honestly I am impressed. It is very light weight, and versatile, I am 6' tall and for me it works great. I love the entire structure and I think it was a great investment, it isn’t wobbly at all nor do I get much shake from it, if the surface is unstable I hang my bag of the bottom hook and stability...wualla. It folds on itself and it is small and compact, I take it with me where ever I go. I don’t think you will be disappointed in this and I highly recommend it, as I researched and went back and forth with tripods and couldn’t make the decision for about a year and now finally I have had it for a few months and I love it.

Perhaps I was being a little unfair. When I said wobbly that was meant to be relative to a Mountaineer 2 series, which doesn't pack down as small. Anyhow Gitzo produce are far higher calss (though far harder to detct!) class of wobble

sell the head and replace it one of your choice.

Hello folks I am 5 Feet 10 inches tall or short . Would you recommend this tripod alongwith out of box ballhead combo for someone my height? Thanks and a very happy new year in advance.

Sanjeev

rick_reno wrote in post #12671701
sell the head and replace it one of your choice.

You can, but that head is really crappy and they wont sell for much driving up the over all cost of the legs. But yea, it can be done.