The Gitzo GT2532 Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripodfrom Gitzo GT2532 Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripodfeatures Carbon eXact tubing, which includes High Modulus carbon fiber in the lower leg sections, adding to their diameters and making the tripod more rigid and stronger than its predecessor. The GT2532 has a load capacity of 48.5 lb, extends to a maximum height of 65.4", and folds down to 25.6" for transport.

The center column on the tripod can be removed for Ground Level Set, which enables the tripod to reach its lowest height of 6.3". Its three-section legs are secured with twist locks that incorporate G-lock Ultra, which has an internal O-ring to prevent dust and particles from entering the leg system. The top spider has been redesigned to add rigidity and large leg angle selectors give you more area to grip when readjusting leg angles. A ballast hook on the center column allows you to add weight to increase the tripod's stability.

Load Capacity: 48.5 lb    Max Height: 65.4"    Min Height: 6.3"    Folded Length: 25.6"    Leg Sections: 3    Weight: 3.7 lb    Carbon eXact Tubing    G-Lock Ultra Twist Locks    Redesigned Top Spider

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the diameter of the top plate of the center column where you mount a ball head? Also, does the top plate have locking screws for securing the ball head?

A: The diameter is approximately 2 inch. It is not designed with set screws for the head.

Q: 2. I wanted to handle and inspect a gitzo Gt3542 mountaineer at a local retailer in Australia,I noticed while the tripod is off the ground and I'm extending the legs the tripod rattles a lot from the legs until I place it on the ground is that normal or have I inspected a faulty unit. Am I better off with a Really Right Stuff Tripod, I need the tripod to fold down to max 54cm though ? Thank you in advance

A: I have not experienced this problem. I have used this tripod for 2 months now. It is a bit rough to handle its legs while extending or folding, but otherwise, it is a strong tripod.

Q: 3. Is it necessary to purchase any additional parts to mount a ballhead with the center column removed?

A: You can remove the center column on the Gitzo Mountaineer series without removing the mounting platform using it's "Ground Level" center column release feature. If you do it this way, you can keep the head on the tripod without dismounting it to remove most of the center column for ground-level photography.

Q: 4. What is the diameter of GT3542's power disc ? I know there is a lip (raise at the edge) on the new mountainner's power disc, I would like to know the inner diameter since I would like my ball head to fit firmly with the power disc.

A: The edge of the disc is very slightly thicker than the main surface as you point out. However it isn't really an abrupt lip, but it slopes up the edge. The flat part of the disc is approximately 1 15/16 . My guess is Gitzo designed it that way to more securely lock down a ball head or gimbel head on the tripod using bit of a taper fit. I give them the benefit of knowing what they are doing, but you should make your own judgement call. My ball head and gimbel head seem to be very secure.

Q: 5. Would the GT2532 be happy with my Nikon 500mm lens + RRS 55 ball-head and a Wimberly sidekick? Or do I need a heavier tripod?

A: should work well! I use with a large format camera and it's quite stable, I hang a camera bag from the hook in heigh wind which stabilizes it even further. Hope this helps

Q: 6. Will the RRS BH-55 fit the Gitzo GT2532 Mountain Series 2 plate?

A: Yes, the BH-55 head is compatible.

Q: 7. Would this work with Manfrotto 054 Magnesium Ball Head (with Q2 Quick Release)? I used 054 with Manfrotto 190XPROB, they fit well. And would like to know if 054 fits Gitzo GT2532 Mtnr Series2

A: I dont know about that ball head but the tripod has the 3/8 screw mount. I use it with am Arca swiss B1...

Q: 8. Can the center column be removed and inverted like the traveler models? I know it can be removed and just the base reinstalled for low shots. But I may wish to shoot with the camera suspended beneath the legs at some point. Thanks in advance.

A: Yes this is easy to do. There is a threaded end cap with the hook to hold a weight on the bottom of the center column. This is removed and the column comes completely out once you loosen the locking collar. It can be reversed and locked in place using the same locking collar. There is a guide pin which prevent rotation of the column. Rotation of your camera is accomplished with the head you choose. I have the small ball head and this has worked well. The entire combination is very light and still rigid and works well for travel.

Q: 9. How do you raise the center column?

A: Right above where legs attach there is a lock collar that even has wings for griping. Turn that counter clockwise. Raise center column and retighten.

Q: 10. How tall is the GT3532 with the center column not extended?How easily is the column removed to use the tripod without it?What is the maximum height with the column removed?Does this tripod have non-rotating legs?

A: The tripod extended without the column extended is 52.4 inches. And it is about the same with the column taken off.Taking the column out on this model is very easy. This is a new design; 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.