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Gitzo GT-2530 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs

★★★★★
5.0

based on 17 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.4

 

Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Easily adjusted (13)
  • Locks in tight (13)
  • Good footing (12)
  • Smooth movement (11)
  • Rugged (8)
  • Good stability (1)
  • Stability (1)
  • Unfolds quickly (1)
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Cons

  • Pricey (2)
  • Leg tip fell off (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (12)
  • Sports (6)
  • Home (4)
  • Special events (3)
  • Hiking (2)
  • Best all around (1)
  • Long exposures (1)
  • Nature (1)
  • Nature and wildlife (1)
  • Office (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Oct 2, 2008

Gitzo GT-2530 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs Reviews

 

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Gitzo GT-2530 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs Review

Gitzo goes everywhere with me

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Adjusted
  • Lightweight
  • Smooth Movement

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Nature
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • Travel
 

"I'm an intermediate level photographer with 30 years of experience, the last 4 years with a Nikon D70 and the 18-70mm Nikon DX and 55-200 Nikon DX. During these last 4 years I've actively worked to increase the quality of my work. One aspect I've struggled with is image blur. After tackling many asp …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 13 2008
RJ
Long Hill, New Jersey
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Gitzo GT-2530 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs Review

the perfect set of legs!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Adjusted
  • Good Footing
  • Lightweight
  • Locks In Tight
  • Rugged
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • best all around
  • Sports
  • Travel
 

"I have almost every sized gitzo in my shooting gear from old 320 to huge 5 series. this little gt2530 is the best travel and all around legs I have ever seen! I put a small Markins q3 on it and it handles my 400mm 3.5 nikon fine.With airports making life hard on over wieght bags this was great on my …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 21 2008
Jmc
Texas
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Gitzo GT-2530 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs Review

High quality and light tripod

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Adjusted
  • Good Footing
  • Lightweight
  • Locks In Tight
  • Smooth Movement

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Office
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • Travel
 

"This tripod is very light, yet sturdy. Quality seems top-notch, the only minor quibble is that the leg extension locks have a slight plastic feel (with carbon fiber legs this may be unavoidable).



When ordering I was concerned if it would stand tall enough for me (6' 2"), but with a BH-3 ballhead …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 16 2008
Jokke
Finland
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Gitzo GT-2530 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs Review

Showing Off the Difference

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Adjusted
  • Good Footing
  • Locks In Tight
  • Rugged
  • Smooth Movement

    Cons

  • Leg tip fell off

    Best Uses

  • Nature and Wildlife
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • Travel
 

"I first used the tripod this weekend as an instructor in an area wide photography festival. I used my old aluminum tripod against the new carbon fiber for comparison, primarily weight, and of course there is no comparison. I got to actually use it for the first time in the field while assisting an …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 23 2008
Dwain!
Augusta, Georgia
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  • Semi-Professional
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Gitzo GT-2530 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs Review

Worth the investment

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight
  • Unfolds Quickly

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Photography
  • Portraits
  • Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
  • Stabilization
 

"I did a lot of research and asked around - forums, magazines, etc. and everyone said the same thing ... pricey yes but an investment that will last for years and years. I've learned the hard way that when it comes to the gear that you need to count on, get the best you can afford -- it performs and …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 20 2008
Mare53
Columbia, SC
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