Product Description

"All the benefits of the Vertical Column tripods with the added benefit of being able to move the column from its vertical position through a 180 degree angle and lock where required. This feature, when combined with the variable leg angle settings, now offers you the capability to position your camera exactly where you need it to achieve that perfect close-up shot. Available in either aluminium or carbon fibre for even lighter weight. The carbon fibre tripod also features the option of 4 leg sections that mean the folded height of the tripod is more compact whilst there is no loss to the maximum height. Material Carbon Fibre Folded Height 51cm Min Height 21cm Max Height without centre column 124cm Max height with centre column 148cm Weight 1.0kg Weight Capacity 3kg Leg Sections 4"

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33476 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Giottos
• Model: GTMT 8246B
• Released on: 2008-07-06
• Dimensions: 3.24 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Giottos GTMT 8246B - 4 Section Pro Carbon Fibre travel Tripod With vertical Column

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Customer Reviews

Brilliant little carbon fibre tripod
I bought this Giottos carbon fibre lightweight tripod both for photography and for bird watching, particularly through my Opticron Mighty Midget (MM2) ED scope. I'm delighted with it - it is both light weight and very easy to use in the field. The combination of this tripod (with a light weight 3-way head) and the MM2 scope is a super quality, versatile and stable outfit that weighs only around 2kg-2.5kg in total, even with a zoom eyepiece on the scope. This is ideal for travelling (we have weight constraints with our motorhome), for walking in the field and potentially also for flying, as the tripod is so compact. Whilst the tripod isn't cheap compared with the traditional alluminium variety, I wouldn't go back to my old one now! An added bonus is that the soft felted cladding on all 3 tripod legs avoids that frozen fingers feel in winter that you get from carrying a metal legged tripod around.

A great tripod for walkers
I spent ages looking for a sturdy, good quality tripod which would be light enough to attach to a rucksack for extended day walks. This is a perfect solution combined with an MH1302-652 ball head and strapped onto a Lowepro Primus sack. It's just so light that it comes out with me more often than not. Build quality is excellent. You do pay extra for carbon fibre but then you end up with something you can use frequently on walking trips rather than just when you are prepared to make a special effort.