Gitzo GK1555T-82TQD Series 1 Traveler Carbon eXact Tripod Kit

The perfect balance between weight, height and rigidity, the GK1555T-82TQD is a Traveler tripod/head kit comprising the 5-leg section GK1555T tripod and 82TQD centre ball head. Recommended for use with 135mm lenses or similar (200mm maximum), the head is engineered and designed for ultimate smoothness and precision in movement and locking. The Traveler series are even stronger with the state of the art "Carbon eXact" tubes, more space efficient with the compact "Traveler G-lock" and easier to carry with the supplied shoulder strap.

Traveler GK1555T-82TQD Features:

• Traveler GK1555T Series 1 Tripod
• GH1382TQD Series 1 Centre Ball Head
• Max load: 11kg
• Maximum height: 148.5cm
• Minimum height: 30.5cm
• Closed length: 35.5cm
• Carbon fibre eXact tubes
• 180° leg folding system
• Traveler G-locks
• Independent pan and ball lock (no friction control)

Traveler Tripods, with the 180° leg folding mechanism pioneered by Gitzo, are now even stronger with the state of the art "Carbon eXact" tubes. "Traveler G-lock", a new leg lock system dedicated for Traveler Tripods, is compact but strong and ergonomic. The new range is available in 4 sizes, as legs only, or as kits (tripod+head) featuring the new Center Ball Heads for ultimate smoothness and precision. The slimmest Series 0 is added to the Traveler family for the first time, while the Series 1 and 2 models have become taller than their predecessors.

Series 1. (top leg ø: 25.3mm)
Series 1 has the perfect balance between lightweight when carrying, and height and rigidity when shooting. The 5 section Traveler has a superb height / closed length ratio. The 4 section Traveler is much taller than its predecessor thanks to the space efficient Traveler G-lock.

Carbon eXact - Stronger legs
Carbon eXact tubes are stiffer than the predecessors' Carbon 6X tubes, as they include HM (High Modulus) carbon fibre, and have larger tube diameters. For example, the lowest leg section of the Series 1, 5 section tripod has a diameter of 11.2mm; 40% larger than the predecessor.

Traveler G-lock - space saving and ergonomic
Traveler G-lock is a new, compact leg lock system dedicated to Traveler Tripods. Its space efficiency makes it possible to have taller tripods with compact folded lengths. The new, curved external form gives good grip, while the internal O-ring achieves softer operation and reduces dust and grit entering the locks.

Tripod Kits with new Center Ball Heads
The head is smooth, precise, and perfectly fits between the folded legs. All tripod models are available as Kits with head, or without the head. The head in Kits can be easily removed and replaced with other heads.

Other features for ease of use

• Short column included for faster switching to ground level position
• New feet for Series 0&1 models - space saving, stable, and easy to replace in case they get worn out. The feet for Series 2 are interchangeable with optional feet
• Shoulder strap included - convenient switching between carrying and shooting