Gitzo GM3551 Series 3 6X Carbon Fiber 5-Section Monopod with G-Lock - Replaces GM3550 (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 2.9 x 27 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001C3Z61C
• Item model number: GM3551
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Gitzo monopods continue to set the standard for professionals and advanced amateurs. The carbon fiber range has been completely revised with new features and materials in order to offer lighter, faster and more stable products. ALR, 6X tubes and g-lock are now available for all carbon fiber monopods. Attachment: 1/4-Inch and 3/8-Inch screws; 5 leg sections; load capacity: 39.68 lbs.; material: carbon fiber 6X; maximum height: 75.59 in.; minimum height: 21.26 in.; series: 3; weight: 1.37 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, July 30, 2009

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R. Lanthier (Vienna, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gitzo GM3551 Series 3 6X Carbon Fiber 5-Section Monopod with G-Lock - Replaces GM3550 (Black) (Electronics)

I have owned a ridiculous number of monopods and was never satisfied: 1) Bogen/Manfrotto aluminum one (too heavy and long when closed up); 2) Gitzo 2540 (not enough load rating); 3) Gitzo 5540 (overkill); 4) Induro CF model (forget the number - did not like the column locks); 5) the Gitzo 3551. I love everything about this monopod: the weight (1.4 pounds), the maximum height (nearly 76 inches); the minimum height (just 21.3 inches); the Gitzo G-lock column locking system; and the superb Gitzo construction. I coupled this with the newer Really Right Stuff monopod head, and it is a superb combination. No more monopod trials for me!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome monopod, July 24, 2009

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Alvin "maui_glide" (Maui, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gitzo GM3551 Series 3 6X Carbon Fiber 5-Section Monopod with G-Lock - Replaces GM3550 (Black) (Electronics)

I got this monopod after reading great reviews on a photography forum I frequent. It is a great product and the build quality is superb. It is pricey but you normally get what you pay for. I topped it off with a Really Right Stuff monopod head. Wow, what a combination! Highly recommend this monopod if you are looking for quality.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive piece of equipment, July 11, 2011

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Michael "melaneIII" (KANEOHE, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gitzo GM3551 Series 3 6X Carbon Fiber 5-Section Monopod with G-Lock - Replaces GM3550 (Black) (Electronics)

I used and liked my Manfrotto monopod (680) for years, but it had a few issues: it was too short, and it was too heavy for its height - and I never really liked the lever locks. I very much like the Gitzo tripod (3541XLS) I purchased last summer, so I ordered this Gitzo monopod. It was a very good decision. It is so tall, light weight for its size, and it collapses to a short length. In short, it is an impressive piece of equipment.

The monopod is not cheap, but compared to my L lenses, it is not that expensive. Also, I know that I will have my Gitzos long after I sell my current cameras, so I believe these supports are good investments.