Gitzo tripod Mountaineer series 3, 4 sections SKU GT3542 The stiffer and portable 4-section Carbon eXact fiber tripod Angle selector and G-lock ultra for quick, ergonomic operation Quickly remove or reverse column for ground level shooting Strongest but portable Mountaineer tripod Removable feet, easily accessorized via 1/4″ and 3/8″ attachment Features reversible column The rapid column can easily be inverted for an alternative shooting angle or low level macro work. hook This built-in accessory allows you to hang a stabilizing weight (e.g. a full camera bag or a sand/water bag) from the bottom of the tripod center column. Useful with long, heavy lenses, on uneven ground or in windy conditions. carbon eXact Revolutionary Carbon eXact tubes are even stiffer to maximize rigidity and image stability. Carbon eXact optimizes the fibre composition for each tube size, using HM (High Modulus) carbon fibre in the narrower tubes to make them stiffer. The tube diameters are also optimized: the final leg section of a 4 section Series 1 tripod is now 22.5% thicker than its predecessor. g-lock ultra Our G-lock system has been redesigned from the inside out; G-lock Ultra is smoother and softer to use, and is designed to reduce dust and grit from getting in. ground level set (with unlocking ring) Completely redesigned for faster operation, this Ground Level Set mechanism permits to remove the centre column to get the camera closer to the ground. A single simple unlocking ring under the column's upper disc frees the column while keeping the upper disc solidly in place on the tripod (Patent Pending). leg angle selector with spring Offers large grip space and features a built-in spring to help speed up switches between the 3 leg angles. Description The Gitzo GT3542 is a 4-section Series 3 carbon fiber tripod designed to securely support professional cameras with 300mm lenses (up to a maximum of 400mm) while being portable. This professional tripod features Carbon eXact tubing with larger leg tube diameters. Its top leg-section diameter of 32.9 mm and high modulus carbon fiber lower leg sections make this tripod stronger, more rigid and more lightweight than its predecessors. The Gitzo GT3542 weighs just 1.86 kg, reaches a height of 162 cm and folds down to 54 cm. This tripod is the perfect choice for professional photographers who want highly resistant, reliable support that is light enough to carry for hours while exploring the great outdoors. The tripod’s rapid center column is easily removed, transforming it into a ground level set enabling photographers to capture the broadest range of perspectives. It also has a reversible column mechanism. The Gitzo GT3542 four-section legs are secured by G-lock Ultra twist locks, with a built-in O-ring that keeps dirt and dust out of the leg mechanism. The tripod’s top spider is newly designed for extra rigidity, and large leg angle selectors provide broader grip-area for leg-angle adjustment. The tripod features a stabilizer hook on its center column to add weight and increase stability when required by terrain or equipment weight. Its removable feet enable it to adapt to any type of surface. A wide array of heads and other accessories can easily be added via the 1/4″ and 3/8″ attachment on the upper disc.