The Gitzo GT2543L Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripodfrom Gitzo GT2543L 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 GT2543L has a load capacity of 48.5 lb, extends to a maximum height of 70.5", and folds down to 24" 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 four-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    Maximum Height: 70.5"    Minimum Height: 6.3"    Folded Length: 24"    Leg Sections: 4    Weight: 3.8 lb    Carbon eXact Tubing    G-Lock Ultra Twist Locks    Redesigned Top Spider

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the diameter of the head-mount plate on top of the center column on the current model (2018)?

A: The upper disc diameter is 60mm

Q: 2. What is the diameter of the tripod head mounting plate (the whole plate, not the screw)?

A: The disc diameter is 2.36 in / 60mm.

Q: 3. I cannot decide between the Gitzo GT1542 or the GT2542 Mountaineers, I'll be using a RRS BH-40 PCLR ballhead and a RRS L-Plate in combination, any suggestions?

A: I love the 2 series Gitzo Mountaineer. The 1 series is lighter, but I found the 2 series more stable toshoot with. Very sturdy and beautifully made.

Q: 4. Can I flip the legs for travel?

A: That specific tripod is not designed with the reverse folding legs, but the Gitzo Tripod legs that can are these: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Tripod-Legs/ci/2636/N/4075788741?filters=fct_brand_name%3Agitzo%2Cfct_leg-lock-type_4128%3Atwist-lock%2Cfct_reverse-folding-legs-travel-design_7236%3Ayes

Q: 5. What are some examples of ball heads that would be great with this tripod?

A: Oben BE-117 Ball Head Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head Leofoto LH-40 Low Profile Ball Head Sirui K-20x Ball Head Benro B2 Double Action Ball Head

Q: 6. Hi, what is the diameter of GT3542's Power disc ? I know there is a lip on the power disc of the new mountaineer range, I would like to know the diameter within the lip since I want my ball head base fit firmly within the lip of the power disc.

A: the diameter of the disk is 2 3/4 . The lip is flat and is 3/16 wide. Then there is a slanted section for another 3/16 until it reaches the flat bottom.. This gives a 2 diameter for the flat bottom. I use a 55mm really right stuff head which sit on the lip and have not encounter any problem. The head is very well secure even when using a 70-200mm f2.8.Hope this helps

Q: 7. Does the tripod platform have set screws that function to prevent the head from coming unscrewed? I know that on the GIGT1545T Traveler Series there are no set screws.

A: Yes.

Q: 8. 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: 9. What is the folded length if you remove the center column?

A: Hi--without the center column, the folded length would be 20".

Q: 10. what is the height with the center column all the way down ?

A: Max Height without Center Column 54.7"