I got a new tripod *GITZO*

busterboy

busterboy

Suspended / Banned
Messages
3,712
Name
Tim
Edit My Images
No
After deliberating on spending this amount of money on a sturdy tripod I finally caved in and got myself a Gitzo G1548 to support my 500mm f.4 IS.

To say these things are built like a tank is an understatement..:eek:

Everyone who owns one says you will never know how good they are until you use one, They are 100% correct. Solid as a rock..:naughty:

I haven't used it in anger yet as it only came yesterday but you can literally hang from it and it doesn't move..:clap:

tripod.jpg


tripod=2.jpg
 
IanC_UK said:
was that the one i was watching on ebay then Tim ;)

Nice pod, i need to upgrade what i have i think ! lol
Click to expand...


Yes Ian I bagged it on eBay £340..:D

Cannot tell you how sturdy this is, Certainly put my mind at rest spending that amount on a tripod after using it.. Its well worth it..;)

Its a must for that new 600mm you have purchased mate, Money well spent IMO.:)
 
Holy catfish Tim - thats a monster........ anything else to go on it yet......?
 
you just got to much money thats your trouble.......:D

Nice purchase, built like a brick poo house
 
Dal said:
thats looks like a proper tripod, just looked on the net and they are about £500, is that right??
Click to expand...


Correct Dal..:thumbs:
 
Sensible tripod for a big lens. No silly centre columm to compromise rigidity. :thumbs:
 
D40

oops - sorry Tim, let it slip. you closet darksider you!!!!:lol:
 
you are, indeed, a wicked man! ;)
 
All this on a lorry driver's salary ;)
 
Nice one Tim ... :thumbs: ... I see where all the clues came from for yesterday's thread now ... ;)

What is the support bracket sitting on top the Gitzo m8 ... :thinking:







:p
 
very nice shot of a lesser spotted woodpecker i believe!!! in the end i think you always get what you pay for nice Ebay purchase!
 
Venomator said:


What is the support bracket sitting on top the Gitzo m8 ... :thinking:

:p
Click to expand...

It's the Wimberley Gimble Head for long lenses Rog. Tim's is the full version but they do a smaller version called the Sidekick. You can check 'em both out on Warehouse Express. :)
 
CT said:
It's the Wimberley Gimble Head for long lenses Rog. Tim's is the full version but they do a smaller version called the Sidekick. You can check 'em both out on Warehouse Express. :)
Click to expand...

Thanx Cedric ... :thumbs: ... mine of info you are m8 ... ;)







:p
 
Nearly ... Greater Spotted ... ... and male of the species ...
Click to expand...

It was close........anyways whats a few spots between ornies :D
 
Great tripod, my friend has one. I was thinking of getting one but its been discontinued now and replaced with a new model thats 'supposed' to be lighter but more rigid, although it has slightly thinner legs from what I've seen so not sure how less bulk and less weight makes for a more sturdy tripod - especially if its windy?!
 
Richard Peters said:
I was thinking of getting one but its been discontinued now and replaced with a new model thats 'supposed' to be lighter but more rigid, although it has slightly thinner legs from what I've seen so not sure how less bulk and less weight makes for a more sturdy tripod - especially if its windy?!
Click to expand...


That's why I bought this model..:thumbs:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top