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The Gitzo GK3580QRS is a complete kit for professional photography that includes the GH5380SQR Quick Release Systematic Ball Head and the GT3530LS Series 3 Systematic Long 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod.

The Gitzo GT3530LS supports cameras up to 39.6 pounds and has a maximum height of 58.3 inches. Its carbon fiber construction means you always have the ideal base model for both indoor and outdoor shooting. Systematic Series 3 tripods are a great choice for professional equipment, medium format cameras and Digital SLRs with a range of lenses up to 400mm. The Gitzo GT3530LS offers outstanding torsional rigidity and, thanks to the new Carbon 6X ALR tube, is surprisingly lightweight and fast to operate, weighing just 4 pounds. The Gitzo GH5380SQR Systematic Quick Release Ball Head supports cameras up to 66 pounds. The quick release system is lever operated to guarantee a safer and stronger operation. It can also fit "Arca style" plates by means of the specific adapter (GS5160CDT). The head is designed to fit Gitzo systematic tripods. The connection system dramatically increases stability and makes your equipment a monolithic piece.

Gitzo GT3530LS Long Carbon Fiber Series 3 Systematic Tripod

The Gitzo GT3530LS supports cameras up to 39.6 pounds and has a maximum height of 58.3 inches. Its carbon fiber construction means you always have the ideal base model for both indoor and outdoor shooting. Systematic Series 3 tripods are a great choice for professional equipment, medium format cameras and Digital SLRs with a range of lenses up to 400mm. The Gitzo GT3530LS offers outstanding torsional rigidity and, thanks to the new Carbon 6X ALR tube, is surprisingly lightweight and fast to operate, weighing just 4 pounds.

Gitzo Systematic tripods offer unsurpassed flexibility. This modular system can be quickly transformed between different configurations depending on the specific needs of a shoot. You can add a range of interchangeable center columns for normal use, heavy cameras or video work. The new generation of Systematic tripods features Gitzo Carbon 6X tubing, Anti Leg Rotation system and the new G-Lock locking system. The redesigned top platform guarantees a more solid connection of the head and reduced vibrations thanks to its Gitzo Safe Lock techno polymer disc and a locking screw for the head. The platform includes an aluminum sand bag hook for additional stability and convenience. Thanks to these innovations Gitzo tripods are now lighter, faster to operate and sturdier than ever.

Systematic tripods have a unique ultra wide top platform that can be removed and replaced with other accessories

Gitzo GT3530LS Tripod Key Features

3-Section Tripod With 58.3-inch Maximum Height

Redesigned Removeable Top Platform

Systematic tripods have a unique ultra wide top platform that guarantees an incredibly stable base for any professional high performance equipment. This platform can be removed and replaced with other accessories, making this a fully customizable system. A Systematic tripod can quickly be transformed into a professional video support by means of 100mm and 75mm half ball adapters. The GT3530LS Systematic tripod's upper plates have been completely redesigned for increased performance and functionality. New features are the Safe Lock material that cuts vibrations and improves tripod-to-head lock (as already used on tripod discs), a convenient sand bag hook and a special locking screw to securely lock the head onto the plate.

Top Platform Power Disc With Safe Lock

The redesigned upper disc is improved via Gitzo's new Power Disc technology. Made of machined aluminum topped with Safe Lock material, it includes two locking screws -- one for the column and one for the head -- granting a rock-solid connection of the whole system. Gitzo's Safe Lock material is a special techno polymer that maximizes locking torque and equipment stabilization. It is used on the upper discs of tripods and heads, and in applications where the equipment is rotated and screwed onto the support to eliminate micro movements and vibration. The 1/4"-3/8" reversible screw has been redesigned for more reliable functionality.

G-Lock

G-Lock is the new Gitzo leg locking system. The locking mechanism has been completely redesigned in order to achieve a 20% increase in rigidity, faster operation and stronger, safer locking. Unwanted play between lock parts has been eliminated so leg sections lock together as one to give the tripod a rock solid structure. G-Lock's special design also provides a 'gravity lock' effect: the higher the load applied vertically to the leg, the stronger the lock.

Carbon Tube 6X Multilayer Technology

The GT3530LS is exceptionally rigid and resistant to torsion, but, thanks to the new Carbon 6X ALR tube, surprisingly light and fast to operate. Gitzo 6X is a high density tube made of top quality ultra thin (7µm) carbon fibers (a 28mm tube contains 1,500,000 carbon fibers). The fibers are combined in a unique structure of 6 crossed layers that minimizes weight yet maximizes rigidity, vibration absorption and performance. In order to optimize the weight-to-strength ratio, Gitzo varies the wall thickness of 6X tube according to tripod series: tubes for series 3 tripods are 1.3mm thick.

ALR (Anti Leg Rotation)

Gitzo's new Anti Leg Rotation system 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.

Built-in Hook Under Top Platform

This built-in accessory allows you to hang a stabilizing weight (e.g. a full camera bag or a sand/water bag) from the bottom of the tripod center column. Useful with long heavy lenses, uneven ground or in windy conditions. The hook assembly has been improved with a self-locking system that avoids accidental loss.

Removable Rubber Feet

The Gitzo GT3530LS tripod is provided with removable rubber feet. This feature allows you to easily change worn out rubber feet or to fit other accessories, such as spiked feet or snow/sand shoes. The removable rubber feet have also been improved with a self-locking system that avoids accidental loss.

Gitzo GT3530LS Tripod Specifications

Maximum Height

58.3 inches (148 cm)

Minimum Height

4.3 inches (11 cm)

Closed Length

26.4 inches (67 cm)

Leg Sections

3

Maximum Load Capacity

39.6 pounds (18 kg)

Weight

4.0 pounds (1.84 kg)

Gitzo GH5380SQR Series 3 Quick Release Systematic Ball Head

The Gitzo GH5380SQR Systematic Quick Release Ball Head supports cameras up to 66 pounds. This translates to a 165-pound payload measured according to Gitzo's competitors' standard, directly on the head attachment screw. This method leads to a maximum payload 2.5 times higher than the Gitzo standard. Gitzo's standard is more severe and uses a 4.7-inch lever to simulate equipment center of gravity. The quick release system is lever operated to guarantee a safer and stronger operation. It can also fit "Arca style" plates by means of the specific adapter (GS5160CDT). The head is designed to fit Gitzo systematic tripods. The connection system dramatically increases stability and makes your equipment a monolithic piece. It can also be combined to other tripods by a standard 3/8-inch screw attachment.

Gitzo center ball heads are renowned for their smooth and precise movements and high quality manufacturing. PTFE is applied to the ball and blocking pads to eliminate all traces of jarring and skipping. The result is highly accurate positioning adjustments, even with long tele lenses. The Gitzo GH5380SQR center ball head features a revolutionary material for quick release plates that replaces traditional cork plates. Safe Grip, a high grip material, holds your equipment safely and prevents it from moving or slipping.

The systematic head is specifically dedicated to photographers who love to shoot with long and ultra long lenses for wild life, sport and action photography. Long lenses require ultra smooth movements, exceptional locking capabilities, minimized drift angle, super fast and intuitive operation. The Systematic head features a revolutionary hydraulic locking system placed for the first time inside the ball. It is a completely new concept, not just a reversed ball head. The locking collar moves together with your equipment and you will always find the head controls, while keeping your eye in the view finder. The system allows you to set the friction by means of a button that sets the stroke of the locking collar.

The head is very sturdy and it offers an extremely low and compact profile. It is the ideal head for traveling and when weight and space are an issue. Being dedicated to long lenses, it does not feature the portrait 90° position. This position can be achieved by rotating the lens on its collar or by using an "L" bracket. Systematic heads come with a convenient Anti Dust Bag for storage and packing. The textile anti dust bag is a Green solution for the environment; aiming to reduce the number of plastic bags the world produces.

Gitzo GH5380SQR Ball Head Key Features

The systematic head features a revolutionary hydraulic locking system built for the first time inside the ball.

Specifically Designed For Use With Gitzo Systematic Tripods

The systematic head is specifically designed to fit Gitzo Systematic tripods. Thanks to its connection system it guarantees an ultra stable platform for your high precision equipment. Lightweight, smoothness, ease of use and an ultra strong locking, make it the ideal head for long lens applications. It can also be fitted to standard attachment tripods.

Revolutionary Hydraulic Locking System

The Systematic head features a revolutionary hydraulic locking system placed for the first time inside the ball. It is a completely new concept, not just a reversed ball head. The locking collar moves together with your equipment and you will always find the head controls, while keeping your eye in the view finder. The system allows you to set the friction by means of a button that sets the stroke of the locking collar. The system generates strong locking power (equivalent to 480 kg / 1022 pounds of pressure) and allows for quicker and more ergonomic control.

PTFE Low Friction Treatment Eliminates Jarring and Skipping

PTFE is a special treatment that generates a unique ultra-smooth surface and dramatically reduces friction between moving parts. This treatment bonds strongly with metal surfaces and ensures long-lasting performance. PTFE is one of the lowest-friction materials known to science, with the same friction coefficient as melting ice.

Leveling Bubble

The levelling bubble helps you to get your photographs, film or scope viewing perfectly horizontal or vertical. Gitzo's production staff set all levelling bubbles by hand in order to ensure 100% accurate level indication.

Separate Friction Control

The Gitzo GH5380SQR features a convenient friction control that allows the user to set the stroke of the locking knob. By fine tuning the freedom of movement of the head, friction control makes the head slower and more precise or faster and looser. This feature also helps to make using heavy equipment or long lenses safer.

Double Quick Release Safety System

The system consists of two pins, one fixed and one manually operated by means of a button, that prevent camera equipment from suddenly dropping out of the head when the quick release locking knob is released. Extremely useful with heavy equipment, long lenses and spotting scopes.

Safe Lock

Safe Lock is a special techno polymer that maximizes locking torque and equipment stabilization. It is used on the upper discs of tripods and heads, and in applications where the equipment is rotated and screwed onto the support to eliminate micro movements and vibration.

Safe Grip

Safe Grip is a material that gives a safer lock between your camera and the head plate, preventing the camera from moving or slipping. It is used on quick release plates and in applications where the camera equipment is screwed to the support to reduce pivoting and twisting.

Quick release plate with bubble level

Gitzo GH5380SQR Ball Head Specifications

Series

3

Head Type

center ball

Pan

360 degrees

Tilt

+100 degrees / -16 degrees

Pan Locking

Yes

Ball Locking

Yes

Friction Control

Yes

Head Height

4.96 inches (12.6 cm)

Plate Type

quick release with 1/4-inch screw

Maximum Load Capacity

46.2 pounds (21 kg)

Weight

1.56 pounds (0.71 kg)

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