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The Gitzo GT-921 Basalt Tripod supports cameras up to 6.6 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 33.5 inches. The smallest and lightest tripods in the Gitzo range, Series 00 Tabletop Tripods offer surprisingly good rigidity. Ideal for spotting scopes, binoculars, compact and Digital SLR cameras with lenses up to 175mm. Convenient for use on top of tables or when working at ground level. Extremely portable, the Gitzo GT-920 weighs just 1 pound. Features inherited from the Mountaineer tripods include G-Lock -- Gitzo's leg locking system that increases system rigidity by 20% and allows quicker and stronger leg locking. Basalt tripods come with a convenient anti dust bag for storage and packing. Every single component of the Basalt tripod range has been fine-tuned to reach new levels of quality and performance.

Using the experience gained working with other advanced composite materials has made Gitzo the first and only manufacturer of a new generation of tripods that use Basalt fiber tubes. The fiber is made from basalt rock which is crushed and melted at 2735°F (1500°C). The extracted fibers are transformed into a tube via the same technology used for the Gitzo Carbon 6X tube. Basalt tube has most of the features of carbon fiber, like high thermal and dimensional stability and reduced weight (20% lighter than aluminum). Like 6X, it is engineered to match Gitzo's high performance standards. Gitzo Basalt tubes have a 1.2mm thick wall, a 3 crossed layer structure with built in Anti Leg Rotation (ALR). The performance and price of Basalt tripods puts them between aluminum and high performance Carbon 6X.

Gitzo GT-921 Basalt Series 00 Tripod Key Features

The upper disc is a completely new design.

2-Section Tabletop Tripod With 33.5-inch Maximum Height (Center Column Extended)

Basalt Fiber Construction

Basalt fibers are made of basalt rock which is crushed and melted at 2735°F (1500°C). The fibers are then transformed into a tube with the same technology used by Gitzo for carbon fiber. Basalt tubes are engineered to match Gitzo performance standards and maintain most of the features of 6X carbon fiber: high thermal and dimensional stability, light weight (20% less than aluminum). Basalt tube uses a 1.2mm thick, 3 crossed layer structure with built-in Anti Leg Rotation (ALR). Basalt offers an intermediate performance level between traditional aluminum and high performance Carbon 6X tubes.

Redesigned Techno Polymer Upper Disc That Maximizes Locking Performance

The upper disc is a completely new design, made of a special techno polymer that maximizes locking performance. For low angle work, it can be mounted directly to the top casting (Ground Level Set feature). The 1/4-inch - 3/8-inch reversible screw has been redesigned for more reliable functionality.

Ground Level Set

For low angle shooting, the center column can be removed and the upper disc fitted directly to the tripod top casting. The disc is locked into position using the retractable column hook. The ground level configuration can be achieved in a few seconds without tools or extra components, and only the column need be removed. With this effective and simple built-in solution Gitzo has dramatically increased the ways you can use the tripod. The Gitzo ground level set is patent pending.

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.

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.

Rapid Column

The center column locking collar above the tripod shoulder makes it easier to adjust the column quickly. Series 00 and above are built with an anti-rotation grooved center column for improved stability.

Removable Rubber Feet

The Gitzo GT-921 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.

Gitzo GT-921 Basalt Series 00 Tripod Specifications

Series

00

Column Type

rapid

Maximum Height With Extended Center Column

33.5 inches (85 cm)

Maximum Height

24.0 inches (61 cm)

Minimum Height

15.4 inches (39 cm)

Closed Length

17.3 inches (44 cm)

Leg Sections

2

Maximum Load Capacity

6.6 pounds (3 kg)

Weight

1.0 pound (0.47 kg)

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