Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have a Gitzo which I acquired many years ago, and it is still as good as the day I got it. They are expensive but they are the best. Gerry Gerry Walden +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or +44 (0)797 287 7932 www.gwpics.com On 24 Apr 2012, at 07:08, Jayanand Govindaraj wrote: > Thanks for all the replies. I think I will bite the bullet and buy a Gitzo > 2 series/RRS combo. > Cheers > Jayanand > > On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Maurice M. Greeson <maurice at > mckay3d.com>wrote: > >> I agree with Geoff Hopkinson. My wonderful wife gifted me with a Gitzo >> 2531 for Christmas and I added a Kirk Model FP-200N replacement base and >> a >> good ball head with an Arca-Swiss type quick release. This is what my >> brother in law uses for bird photography in the field and mounts a Nikon >> D300 with a Nikkor 600mm F/4 lens on a "Side Kick" gimbal mount. I really >> think that the Gitzo has a higher build quality. I have mounted my 4x5 >> Speed graphic with it's f/2.5 Aero Ektar and it is solid! >> It's not only about the weight factor, but longevity and sturdiness. I >> also like the method Gitzo uses for locking the legs. This tripod will >> outlive me for sure! (But I am getting kinda old!) >> If you can get to a dealer and play with the various models I would >> surely recommend doing that. >> Hey, it's late and I hope my fuzziness doesn't show in this post. >> Maurice >>