Gitzo GK2542-82QD Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Tripod Kit
Gitzo GK2542-82QD Mountaineer Series 2 4-Section Carbon Tripod Kit
Key Features
- Perfectly balanced, standard height, multi-purpose tripod kit
- Quick and easy set-up due to G-lock ultra and leg angle selector
- High quality centre ball head with excellent smoothness
- Popular for perfect balance between rigidity and portability
- Latest Carbon eXact fibre tubing
- Five-year Warranty Extension with Online Product Registration
Gitzo GK2542-82QD Mountaineer Series 2, 4-Section Carbon Tripod Kit Summary
The GK2542-82QD is a tripod and tripod head kit comprising of a GT2542 Mountaineer Tripod and a Series 3 GH3382QD Center Ball Head, recommended for DSLRs with 200mm lenses (up to a maximum of 300mm).
The GT2542 tripod is a sturdy, perfectly balanced, standard-height 4-section Series 2 tripod featuring Carbon eXact tubes with larger diameters for significant improvements in stiffness. Its top leg section diameter is 29mm and it has a useful 180 cm maximum height withe the centre column raised along with 18 kg safety payload. This is one of the most popular Gitzo carbon fibre tripods as a great all-rounder well suited to most types of photography including landscapes.
The tripod is carefully matched with a GH3382QD Center Ball Head, engineered and designed focusing on ultimate smoothness and precision of the movement and locking. Its large ball and quick release adapter assure comfortable use with heavier equipment.
Supplied with a Arca-Swiss compatible plate (GS5370D), but is also compatible with all of Gitzo’s D profile plates and fits most Arca-Type style plates from other brands.
Gitzo GK2542-82QD Tripod Kit Specifications
Weight |
2.45 Kg |
Attachment |
1/4’’ screw attachmenttype |
Base Type |
50 mm |
Ball Locking |
Yes |
Base Diameter |
60 mm |
Bubble Spirit Level (No.) |
1 number |
Carrying Bag Included |
none |
Center Column |
rapid |
Closed Length |
68.5 cm |
Color |
Noir Decor color |
Easy Link |
No |
Friction Control |
Yes |
Front Tilt |
-90° / +40° tiltrange |
Head Type |
Ball Head |
Independent Pan Lock |
yes |
Independent Tilt Lock |
yes |
Lateral Tilt |
-90° / +40° tiltrange |
Leg Type |
Siangle |
Leg angles |
24°, 55°, 82° |
Leg Lock Type |
Twist Lock |
Leg Sections |
4 number |
Legs Tube Diameter |
18.7,21.7,25.3,29 mm |
Material |
Carbon |
Maximum Height |
180 cm |
Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) |
140 cm |
Maximum Working Temperature |
70 degC |
Minimum Height |
27 cm |
Minimum Working Temperature |
-30 degC |
Pan Drag |
NONE |
Panoramic Rotation |
360 deg |
Plate Type |
GS5370D |
Quick Release |
Yes |
Safety Payload |
20 kg |
Tilt Drag |
NONE |
Upper Disc Diameter |
60 mm |
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Specifications
| Offer Category: Tripods |
| Offer Product Type: Carbon Fibre Tripods |