Gitzo GM5541 Series 5 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Monopod with G-Lock - Replaces GM5540 (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 2.9 x 27 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001D16XF6
• Item model number: GM5541
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

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; 4 leg sections; load capacity: 55.11 lbs.; material: carbon fiber 6X; maximum height: 63.78 in.; minimum height: 21.65 in.; series: 5; weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best monopod - Gitzo GM5541 monopod, October 30, 2009

By	M. Cornwell "Mike" (Elbert CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I have a Gitzo tripod and had been looking for a monopod mainly to do early morning photography where I would be moving around a lot. Specifically for several hot air balloon fiestas. I wasn't sure how I would like the twist locks on the monopod but they are great. In retrospect I would have been very unhappy with the flip type locks on my Bogen tripod.

This is a VERY sturdy monopod. I don't have a dedicated head for it yet and am currently using my Arca-Swiss ball head which, although a bit on the heavy side, works very nicely. If you are thinking of using this with a Wimberly and 500, 600 or 800mm lens, it's more than sturdy enough but that's not what I'm going to use it for. I prefer a tripod with that much weight and money but I might give it a few trys.

If you buy this monopod you will never need to think about buying another, this is something you will have the rest of your life.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gitzo Carbon Fiber Monopod, February 2, 2009

By	R. Sauder "Amateur Photographer" (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Excellent product, enjoyed using it at the 2009 Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii. It works well with the Canon 600mm lens. Rated at 55 lbs. I recieved alot of looks and comments as I follwed the pro golfers around the course. Extended out it was easy to carry and balance the camera & lens on my shoulder. I was asked if I was a professional and I replied a professional amateur!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Likes and feels like high quality stuff, June 21, 2009

By	P. SUN (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The image gave me an illusion that it is a thin stick. It turned out to be a fat one.