Gitzo GT350LS

I'm about to buy this one I think, anything negative about it or is it all good. I never owned a good tripod, just crappy 100.00 one's that break. Thanks

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ku=568743&is=RE​G#features

I have the GT3530, not sure about the LS, and it is a great tripod. Like you all I had ever owned was a $100 or cheaper tripod and the difference is remarkable. The Gitzo even with the center column extended is rock solid. The only problem I have with it is the height and that is not a major problem. I use a 488RC2 ball head and the camera height is still a little low, I have to bend over to see through the viewfinder, but it is really not much of a problem. If I don't want to bend over I extend the center column and even with the 100-400 on my 40D the tripod is still solid. I think you will be happy with your purchase.

what's the height on yours with camera mounted?

I'm not sure about the model number. B&H may be listing it wrong. Their part # is 3530LS. It appears to be a Gitzo 3 series, Systematic. If so, then you are buying one of the best available. It should out last you.

jhom wrote in post #6403026
I'm not sure about the model number. B&H may be listing it wrong. Their part # is 3530LS. It appears to be a Gitzo 3 series, Systematic. If so, then you are buying one of the best available. It should out last you.

your right, found out it's a Gitzo GIGT3530LS Long Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs - Supports 39.6 lbs (18kg)

wow out live me, thanks crazy

I did some measuring and hope it will help you. My tripod is a GT3530 and I think it may be essentially the same as the one you are considering. With the legs fully extended, using a 488RC2 BH, and a 40D on a flat surface the height to the center of the view finder is approximately 60.25". With the center column fully extended the height to the center of the VF is approximately 72.75". I am 5' 10" tall and the height to my eye is about 65.5" so if I don't extend the column some I have to bend over a little. I don't hesitate to raise the center column and I don't notice any instability in the tripod from raising the camera a few inches.

The center column is about 1.25" in diameter and is keyed so that it will not rotate, it only slides up and down, and on a flat surface with the column fully extended you can try to wiggle the center column and it doesn't seem to move at all. I highly recommend this tripod and think you would be happy with it.

Joe,

tripod came in today, man it's nice. can't believe i didn't do it sooner.

You will enjoy it! It is a giant step up from those el cheapo tripods we used to use.

Nice move. Now you need an equally good ballhead for it. I'd recommend a Markins M20, assuming you are not mounting the really big boys on it.

jhom wrote in post #6413050
Nice move. Now you need an equally good ballhead for it. I'd recommend a Markins M20, assuming you are not mounting the really big boys on it.

I have a RRS BH-55 LR ballhead on it.