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Replacing the GT2941L tripod, the Gitzo GT2942L Basalt Tripod supports cameras up to 22 pounds and has a maximum height with extended center column of 72.4 inches. Recommended for lightweight camcorders, spotting scopes and Digital SLRs with a range of lenses up to 300mm, Series 2 Basalt Tripods deliver excellent maximum load capacities and good torsional rigidity. Series 2 is the ideal solution for photographers looking for a solid tripod without sacrificing weight. The Gitzo GT2942L tripod features a new third ultra low leg spread to take full advantage of the Ground Level Set and is provided with the new Power Disc for a safer head locking. All Series 2 Basalt Tripods now feature a newly designed magnesium upper casting for a further weight reduction.

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.

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 -- and the Ground Level Set feature that allows the upper disc to be fitted directly to the top casting, removing the center column for ground level photography or to save weight. Basalt tripods come with a convenient anti dust bag for storage and packing. The textile anti dust bag is friendly to the environment, helping to reduce the volume of plastic bags introduced into the world market. Every single component of the Basalt tripod range has been fine-tuned to reach new levels of quality and performance.

Gitzo GT2942L Basalt Series 2 Tripod Key Features

Series 2 Basalt tripods feature the new aluminum Power Disc.

4-Section Tripod With 72.4-inch Maximum Height (Center Column Extended)

Basalt Fiber Construction With Magnesium Upper Casting

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. All Series 2 Basalt Tripods now feature a newly designed magnesium upper casting for a further weight reduction.

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.

Ground Level Set With 6.3-inch Minimum Height

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. The GT2942L basalt tripod features a new third leg spread angle for an ultra low position that allows you to take full advantage of the Ground Level Set and shoot at a minimum height of just 6.3 inches.

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 1 and above are built with an anti-rotation grooved center column for improved stability.

Reversible Column

The rapid column can easily be inverted for an alternative shooting angle or low level macro work.

Built-in Hook

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 column hook assembly has been improved with a self-locking system that avoids accidental loss.

Removable Rubber Feet

The Gitzo GT2942L 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 GT2942L Basalt Series 2 Tripod Specifications

Series

2

Column Type

rapid

Maximum Height With Extended Center Column

72.4 inches (184 cm)

Maximum Height

59.4 inches (151 cm)

Minimum Height

6.3 inches (16 cm)

Closed Length

23.6 inches (60 cm)

Leg Sections

4

Maximum Load Capacity

22 pounds (10 kg)

Weight

3.7 pounds (1.7 kg)

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