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Gitzo GM5540 6X Carbon Fiber 4 Section G-Lock Monopod | 
| Brand: Gitzo
List Price: $377.00
Buy New: $339.00
You Save: $38.00 (10%)
New (4) from $339.00
Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 55.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 27.5 x 3.1 x 2.8
MPN: GM5540
Model: GM5540
UPC: 719821268444
EAN: 0719821268444
ASIN: B000MIP4GA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | ALR - A new Anti Leg Rotation system, which means the tripod can be opened in less than 15 seconds. Simply loosen all the twist locks on each leg at the same time, then pull the leg down and tighten the locks individually. | | • | G-Lock: The Gitzo leg locking system has been completely redesigned in order to achieve a 20% increase in rigidity, faster operation and stronger, safer locking. G-Lock's special design also provides a "gravity lock" effect: the higher the load applied vertically to the leg, the stronger the lock. | | • | Leg Ends: This is the removable rubber feet provided with the monopod. This feature allows you to easily change worn out rubber feet or to fit other accessories, such as spiked feet or snow/sand shoes. |
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Product Description
Gitzo monopods continue to set the standard for professionals and advanced amateurs. The carbon fiber range has been completely revised with features and materials in order to offer lighter, faster and more stable products.
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| Customer Reviews:
Gitzo Monopod October 10, 2007
John Heinrichs (Fitchburg, WI USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Gitzo GM5540 is very light and pleasure to use. I use it with an Acratech GV2 ballhead. I have a Canon 30D with a Canon EOS 30 lens plate to fit the camera to the ballhead. My lens' are a Canon EF 24-105 and a Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 (quite a heavy lens)and it has a Wimberly P-20 lens plate. I recently took the Gitzo and 70-200 lens to our local zoo and had a delightful time taking animal shots. The Gitzo extends or retracts effortlessly so you can move the camera up or down very quickly to capture the animals as they move around. On a shot trying for a grazing giraffe I simply loosened the ballhead, went prone, and fired away. The 9"x2" upper section is kind of rubberized and fits your hand reliably and should be a delight here in our cold WI winters.
The best MonoPod you can buy, period! January 8, 2008
William Jones Jr. (Jupiter, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I looked at many mono pods to find one that would grow with my hobby. Some said it was overkill, but I feel I made the best choice. I shoot a Canon XTi with a 100-400L lens for auto racing and daytime sporting events. Although my rig is well under the capacity of this unit, it provides a rock solid platform for me. I have plans to add larger lenses (possibly rental glass as well) so I wanted something that would not limit my options. Although the 3500 series mono pods are lighter and cheaper, the extra few $ and ounces did not matter for me.
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