seabee_shooter Member  228 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2008 More info | Jul 23, 2010 08:28 | #1 I just got my slightly used Gitzo Systematic in the mail! The build quality and construction are outstanding. I can't wait to put it to good use. It blows away my old tripod... what do you think?  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Flickr
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mrCAMPO Member  60 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia More info | Jul 23, 2010 08:46 | #2 Congrats, what systematic model is that? Tall much lol Canon EOS 7D
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rvdw98 Goldmember  1,592 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands More info | Jul 23, 2010 08:51 | #3 seabee_shooter wrote in post #10588711  what do you think? I think that (a) your old tripod must have shrunk in the dryer and (b) you definitely need to start using your lens hood. Roy
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Jul 23, 2010 09:06 | #4 mrCAMPO wrote in post #10588785 Congrats, what systematic model is that? Tall much lol Thanks! It's the 3540XLS (older model of the 3541). Eye level with only three sections extended... 78" fully extended. Flickr
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Jul 23, 2010 09:09 | #5 rvdw98 wrote in post #10588807 I think that (a) your old tripod must have shrunk in the dryer and (b) you definitely need to start using your lens hood.  Enjoy your new 'pod! Haha. Yes, I remember using that little flexi-pod with my 5 megapixel P&S. Flickr
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kinghong1970 Goldmember  2,093 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jun 2009 Location: NYC/NJ More info | Jul 23, 2010 09:42 | #6 i think you need to go find a house that has a higher ceiling... how tall are you? Albert the Clumsy Ape
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Jul 23, 2010 11:10 | #7 kinghong1970 wrote in post #10589069 i think you need to go find a house that has a higher ceiling... how tall are you? and why the heck is that thing so damned tall? wow! grats!
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mrCAMPO Member 60 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia More info | Jul 26, 2010 06:53 | #8 seabee_shooter wrote in post #10589624 I'm 6'-1" and I can stand underneath it fully extended.  I'll probably only extend 3 sections 95% of the time. The fourth is great for architectural photography, or to get above a crowd, or if you're on a slope and your tripod is below you, etc... It's also good for an expedient tee-pee in case it starts raining... I think Gitzo makes a larger one that is almost 100" tall!! I hope you use a remote shutter release! lol at least you have super extra height to play with. Double as a swing for your kids if you have? Canon EOS 7D
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rvdw98 Goldmember 1,592 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands More info | Jul 26, 2010 07:03 | #9 seabee_shooter wrote in post #10589624 It's also good for an expedient tee-pee in case it starts raining... That is, if you find yourself close to a herd of buffalo you can hunt down and skin, or happen to find 50 sq. ft. of tarp in your shirt pocket. Roy
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DigiBill Senior Member  More info | Jul 26, 2010 07:11 | #10 The height will help with close up shots of the moon. LOL Please feel free to visit our RV Website
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monk3y Totally Saturated  More info | Jul 26, 2010 07:42 | #11 DigiBill wrote in post #10604224 The height will help with close up shots of the moon. LOL hahaha yeah that tripod is pretty darn tall
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