Gitzo GT5541LS Series 5 Long 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lcok - Replaces GT5540LS

by Gitzo

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.5 x 25.1 inches ; 7.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CE01YI
• Item model number: GT5541LS
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Systematic tripods are the strongest and most stable available, but 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: 23.62 in.; leg angles: 24°. 55°; 4 leg sections; load capacity: 55.11 lbs.; material: carbon fiber 6X; maximum height: 60.24 in.; minimum height: 5.51 in.; series: 5; weight: 6.28 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely stable, July 31, 2009

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Aravind Krishnaswamy "thedigitalbean" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gitzo GT5541LS Series 5 Long 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lcok - Replaces GT5540LS (Electronics)

This is one of the biggest photo tripods that Gitzo makes. Its extremely stable, well built and feels like it will last a life time. As a result it is rather heavy. I'd say that unless you are shooting with either a 600mm f/4 or 800 f/5.6 lens, you probably don't need this tripod and the Gitzo "3-series" will probably suffice. However for ultimate stability this is the one to get. I've photographed birds with a 600 f/4 lens in moderate to heavy winds with this tripod and had rock solid stability and very sharp images.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, November 9, 2011

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boone - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gitzo GT5541LS Series 5 Long 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lcok - Replaces GT5540LS (Electronics)

This tripod is very solid! At first I had the little brother Gitzo GT5531S. That is another fine tripod. However, at 6' it was just too short for me. The GT5541LS is almost too tall, but I had to compromise. I can always make it shorter. I wasn't too keen on adding a center column to the GT5531S so I sent it back and got the GT5541LS. Now I am all set. To me it was worth the hassel to try then both out. When you drop this kind of cash on a tripod it's nice to be sure and not look back and second guess yourself. Now I'm ssyre between the 2 that the GT5541LS was the right choice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No regrets, November 9, 2011

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Roy Woodford - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gitzo GT5541LS Series 5 Long 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lcok - Replaces GT5540LS (Electronics)

These are big sticks for big glass only ... 400mm f/2.8, 500mm f/4, 600mm f/4, 800mm f5.6. I'd move down to the Gitzo 3 series for anything smaller.

It's large ... but it's lighter than I thought it would be considering the size. I can set this up in less than a minute ... I love the leg locking mechanism. It's rock solid even in moderate to heavy wind. The carbon fiber legs dampen a lot of the vibration that you find in aluminum tripod legs. Add a full Wimberley and you're all set for bird-in-flight shots (just practice your long lens technique - that's the only remaining variable).

Once you get over the sticker shock, you'll likely agree. This is a tripod that will likely last me for 20+ years.

I'd give it 6 stars if I could.