Gitzo GT3541XLS Series 3 Long 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lock - Replaces GT3540XLS

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 5.6 x 29.1 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CONJ74
• Item model number: GT3541XLS
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 15, 2008

Product Description

Systematic tripods are the strongest and most stable available, and they also offer unsurpassed flexibility. This modular system can be quickly transformed between different configurations depending on the specific needs of a shoot. Choosing the carbon fiber version means you always have the ideal base model for both indoor and outdoor shooting, to which you can add a range of interchangeable center columns for normal use, heavy cameras or video work. Attachment: 3/8'' screw; bubble spirit level; closed length: 27.56 in.; leg angles: 24°. 55°; 4 leg sections; load capacity: 39.68 lbs.; material: carbon fiber 6X; maximum height: 77.95 in.; minimum height: 3.94 in.; series: 3; weight: 4.34 lbs.

Customer Reviews

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best 3 series Gitzo, February 4, 2009

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This review is from: Gitzo GT3541XLS Series 3 Long 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lock - Replaces GT3540XLS (Electronics)

If you are considering a 3 section 3 series Gitzo, you should really consider this 4 section one instead because you can use it as a 3 section most of the time but have extra height available when you want it; just pull out the bottom 4th section and you can go all the way up to 78"!

This tripod is only a little more heavy than the equivalent 3 section (the 3530LS) and only a tiny bit longer. The non 'X' model is also quite nice in that it folds to nearly the same small length as a 2 series Gitzo and is only sightly heavier. But, that one only goes to 58". This 3541XLS is 59" with just 3 sections extended! And, no center column attachment will be needed because it can go to 78" with legs only.

If you need something smaller for traveling, and hiking extensively, this would not be the model to consider. But for virtually everything else, this is the one!

This tripod seems like it will last a lifetime, very well built, looks wonderful. I wish it was about $200. less in cost though. This is the only reason I'm not giving it the full 5 stars. It represents an okay value, but not an excellent value in my opinion. Still, the cost should not dissuade you as it's really worth it.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive photographic equipment, May 14, 2010

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Michael "melaneIII" (KANEOHE, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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The Gitzo GT3541XLS is impressive equipment. I searched long and hard for the appropriate tripod, and the GT3541XLS was the best choice. Originally I wanted to purchase a tripod with three leg sections for greater stability. The problem is that I am 6' tall, and most of the three leg section tripods could not raise the camera to my eye level. When the GT3541XLS arrived, I extended the legs to maximum length, and - to my surprise - I walked under the tripod with room to spare.

Why would anyone need that much height? It allows you to shoot in those rare situations where extra leg length - for one, two, or all three legs - is necessary. 99.9% of the time, I shoot with three sections extended, and even then I cannot full extend the third section. This tripod is incredibly versatile. The fourth leg sections adds extra stability in many situations and relatively little weight. I highly recommend this tripod. The quality is exceptional, the warranty is excellent, and Gitzo service is well known. Yes, it is an expensive piece of equipment, but less than many of my lenses. I adhere to the policy that buying the right tripod early on is much cheaper than purchasing a sequence of less expensive tripods before finally buying the right one.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I never thought I'd spend this kind of money for a tripod........, July 15, 2010

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Douglas Dillon "Doug Dillon" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gitzo GT3541XLS Series 3 Long 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lock - Replaces GT3540XLS (Electronics)

but I can tell you right now, I did the right thing!!! Fortunately, this is just my second tripod. I started out with a Manfrotto 055ProB and I have to say that it's worked well for me. I really can't complain. But you know what they say about not realizing what you're missing. I just didn't realize until I got this tripod. I put a Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ballhead on it and I'm telling you, it's rock solid!!!! Yet it's amazingly light!!!! I just can't get over how light it is compared to my previous tripod. Yet so solid!!! Like has already been stated here, it's so amazing to extend it to the full length (I can easily stand under it with it totally extended). After reading about the many uses for the extra height (hill sides, etc.), I can see what they mean. Standing on a slope you can easily extend the bottom leg and shorten the top two legs to keep it at eye level you for. That's one advantage of the longer legs. Another I've have found is being able to stand on a stool and have the camera just a little higher to get that shot from just the right angle.

It's really rock solid!!! Once locked down, it's there.

I also order and received a Wimberley Sidekick to use as a gimbal head using the Really Right Stuff ballhead. Wow!!!! Talk about great!!!! I looked at the full fledged Wimberly Gimbal head but after reading many reviews I went with the Sidekick!!! It works really great and at less than half the price of the full Wimberley!!! I'm totally pleased with it and can see that I'm getting a much higher percentage of "keepers" especially dealing with birds in flight. It really makes it so much easier with the gimbal to follow the birds!!!

As you can tell, I'm very pleased with what I've got. It's really great!!