Gitzo for Travel scope? (1 Viewer)

[MiddleRiver]

The B&H anniversary packages look like a good deal:
Both come with Center Ball Head.
For an ATC/Kowa 554, etc. do I want the 1 or 2 series?

Gitzo GT1545T Series 1 Traveler Carbon Fiber Tripod with Center Ball Head & GM2542 Carbon Fiber Monopod (Special 50th Anniversary Kit)​

Gitzo GT2545T Series 2 Traveler Carbon Fiber Tripod with Center Ball Head & GM2542 Carbon Fiber Monopod (Special 50th Anniversary Kit)​

 

[Hermann]

The GT1545T should do nicely for a small travel scope. It works reasonably well with the EDIIIA that is quite a bit heavier than ATC or the Kowa.

The GT2545T would of course be more stable - but it's heavier. Not sure about the ball head, I'd still prefer a video head.

Hermann

 

[MiddleRiver]

The GT1545T should do nicely for a small travel scope. It works reasonably well with the EDIIIA that is quite a bit heavier than ATC or the Kowa.

The GT2545T would of course be more stable - but it's heavier. Not sure about the ball head, I'd still prefer a video head.

Hermann

THanks Hermann!

 

[William Lewis]

I use the 1545 with a sirui va-5 head. Works well as long as it's not too windy.

For the scopes you mention I would imagine it would be perfect. I use it under my monarch 82 which is marginal but I value the light weight. Have a look here - Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

Will

 

[MiddleRiver]

I use the 1545 with a sirui va-5 head. Works well as long as it's not too windy.

For the scopes you mention I would imagine it would be perfect. I use it under my monarch 82 which is marginal but I value the light weight. Have a look here - Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

Will

Thanks, I’ll take a look!

 

[fazalmajid]

B&H also has a $100 off special on the Gitzo GHF2W birding head, though it would be comically large on a Traveler.

 

[MiddleRiver]

Thanks. I took a chance on the smaller Gitzo. We’ll see how it goes…. Worst case I’ll return and upgrade to the 25 series.

Gitzo GT1545T Series 1 Traveler Carbon Fiber Tripod with Center Ball Head & GM2542 Carbon Fiber Monopod (Special 50th Anniversary Kit)​