Help me choose a new Gitzo Tripod

I got so 'lost' with the Gitzo model numbers and letters that I got myself a Manfrotto 055CXPRO4!

lehmanncpa wrote in post #16457371
I use my 5D3 with a 16-35L II for landscapes, a 70-300L for wildlife and a 100L for macro. My macro setup includes a flash bracket and 430EX or 600EX-RT flash. The tripod is solid even with the center column extended.

Liking the look of that setup! Tell me, what's the flash mount you're using & is that the RRS L bracket?

Hogloff wrote in post #16458140
Why Gitzo rather than some of the alternatives like Feisol?

I just like the quality, design & have a Gitzo monopod that I love, so would rather stick with the brand I know...

NinetyEight wrote in post #16458467
I got so 'lost' with the Gitzo model numbers and letters that I got myself a Manfrotto 055CXPRO4!

Lol...

Nortonski wrote in post #16459749
Liking the look of that setup! Tell me, what's the flash mount you're using & is that the RRS L bracket?I just like the quality, design & have a Gitzo monopod that I love, so would rather stick with the brand I know...

Lol...

Yes I would also like to know what flash mount. Perhaps a picture from the side, so we can see how it attaches to camera

Thanks

NinetyEight wrote in post #16458467
I got so 'lost' with the Gitzo model numbers and letters that I got myself a Manfrotto 055CXPRO4!

It is an issue as their naming convention is quite byzantine. The other side of it is that they make a tripod somewhere in their range that will fit the population 5th - 95th percentile for height & load capacity. The trick is to find that tripod.

Nortonski wrote in post #16459749
Liking the look of that setup! Tell me, what's the flash mount you're using & is that the RRS L bracket?

Thanks. Yes. That's an RRS l-plate for the grip. I've since sold the grip and bought the RRS l-plate for the 5D3 without grip. The arm is a short Novoflex arm with a Kirk bracket to attach to the RRS l-plate.

Nortonski wrote in post #16454294
Hey folks,

The reason I'm considering the 2580tqr4 is that I assume, perhaps incorrectly, that it's a 2542t tripod. It includes a gitzo head that I'll not use, but the kicker is that the package comes in at $100 less than the 2542t...I know I'll need to buy an adapter disk, but I'll still be ahead of the game!

The kit I'll be using would be: 5D3, 85L, 70-200L 2.8

I'm not really interested in any other brands, just Gitzo.


Thanks

As you know, The 2580TQR is a kit with the tripod & head together. Gitzo released the 2542T as the tripod only in response to everyone not wanting the Gitzo head, so your assumption is correct.