Anyone got a Gitzo tripod?

Joe T · 28-08-2005, 09:37

So, anyone got a Gitzo tripod? Particulaly a carbon fibre one? I see you can get the G2227 CF model from HK for £185 plus del, which looks like a great deal to me.

I was thinking of pairing it with a Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head
with RC2 quick release for around £50.

Any comments anyone?

Thanks.

Joe T · 28-08-2005, 12:11

Just worked out the shipping cost on the tripod - £75! Not such a great deal then...

IanC_UK · 28-08-2005, 12:15

I have a 2227, with the Gitzo 1376 ballhead ! is an excellent tripod !

UK price is about 380 quid plus the head (155 quid) !

Is definitely cheaper !

Joe T · 28-08-2005, 12:48

Thanks for the reply.

I know its still cheaper, but its starting to get ouside my budget. My alternative is the Velbon CF range, which is at Warehouse Express at very good prices at the mo.

Hmmm. I'll have to think about this one.

IanC_UK · 28-08-2005, 12:50

If i hadnt got my Gitzo on the cheap off ebay (345 for the whole lot incl postage) i was going to get a Velbon CF tripod ! Have heard some good thngs about them !

Matt · 28-08-2005, 12:50

I have the same combination as Ian.
Can't fault it.

milou · 28-08-2005, 13:21

I've just bought the 488RC2 ball head with quick release plate and I'd definitely recommend it.

Pink Fairy · 06-09-2005, 10:52

I now use a Gitzo 1548, it's like the rock of Gibraltar... and none of those nasty noisy snappy leg locks.

Chez · 06-09-2005, 13:35

I have a G1227 (I think? lol)...got it in HK for about £180...retails for well over £300 here!

Great bit of kit, that's all I can say - no complaints at all!

28-08-2005, 09:37	#1 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Anyone got a Gitzo tripod? So, anyone got a Gitzo tripod? Particulaly a carbon fibre one? I see you can get the G2227 CF model from HK for £185 plus del, which looks like a great deal to me. I was thinking of pairing it with a Manfrotto 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with RC2 quick release for around £50. Any comments anyone? Thanks.

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Pink Fairy Quite Chatty Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, England Posts: 81	I now use a Gitzo 1548, it's like the rock of Gibraltar... and none of those nasty noisy snappy leg locks. Last edited by Pink Fairy : 06-09-2005 at 10:57.

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28-08-2005, 12:11	#2 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Just worked out the shipping cost on the tripod - £75! Not such a great deal then...

28-08-2005, 12:15	#3 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	I have a 2227, with the Gitzo 1376 ballhead ! is an excellent tripod ! UK price is about 380 quid plus the head (155 quid) ! Is definitely cheaper !

28-08-2005, 12:48	#4 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Thanks for the reply. I know its still cheaper, but its starting to get ouside my budget. My alternative is the Velbon CF range, which is at Warehouse Express at very good prices at the mo. Hmmm. I'll have to think about this one.

28-08-2005, 12:50	#5 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	If i hadnt got my Gitzo on the cheap off ebay (345 for the whole lot incl postage) i was going to get a Velbon CF tripod ! Have heard some good thngs about them !

28-08-2005, 12:50	#6 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	I have the same combination as Ian. Can't fault it.

28-08-2005, 13:21	#7 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	I've just bought the 488RC2 ball head with quick release plate and I'd definitely recommend it.

06-09-2005, 13:35	#9 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	I have a G1227 (I think? lol)...got it in HK for about £180...retails for well over £300 here! Great bit of kit, that's all I can say - no complaints at all!