Gitzo 100-Year Anniversary Edition Tripod with Ball Head

Gitzo 100-Year Anniversary Overview This limited-edition, magnesium-alloy and carbon fiber Anniversary Edition Tripod commemorates Gitzo’s 2017 centennial. Only 1,917 100-Year Anniversary Edition Tripods will be produced, in honor of 1917, the year Gitzo was founded. A testament to Gitzo’s longevity, each 100-Year Anniversary Edition Tripod is engraved with its production number on one of its legs. Included with each 100-Year Anniversary Edition Tripod is an anniversary booklet, an authentication certificate, a hangtag identifying the Gitzo craftsperson who assembled the tripod, plus a leather tripod strap. Constructed from magnesium-alloy and carbon fiber for durability while remaining lightweight, the 100-Year Anniversary Edition Tripod supports up to 22.0 lb, measures 16.9″ when folded, and can be positioned to a maximum height of 55.5″, or 64.96″ with its push-and-pull, rapid center column fully raised. Its 4-section legs each feature an independent spread, a 2-position angle lock, and twist locks for rapid deployment. When the center column and the legs are retracted, the tripod stands at 16.73″. To enhance stability on a wide variety of surfaces, each leg includes a rubber foot. Cameras, lenses, or sport optics that are compatible with a 1/4″-20 mount can be connected to the Arca-type quick release plate, which is secured to the tripod’s ball head using a quick release clamp. The ball head is also engraved in celebration of Gitzo’s 100-year anniversary, is removable, provides up to a 90° tilt for portrait orientation, 360° of independent rotation, and can be locked into place along its range of movement. For added versatility, a short, secondary center column is provided, facilitating low-angle photography. When installed, the tripod can be lowered to a height of 9.25″. Use and Handling Limited-edition, magnesium-alloy and carbon fiber traveler tripod built to commemorate Gitzo’s 2017 centennial Only 1,917 100-Year Anniversary Edition tripods will be produced as well as engraved with its production number Anniversary booklet, authentication certificate, plus a hangtag identifying the Gitzo craftsperson who assembled the tripod Supports up to 22.0 lb Push-and-pull center column for rapid camera, lens, or sport optic positioning Can be set to a height of 16.73″ to a maximum height of 55.5″ or 64.96″ with its push-and-pull, rapid center column fully raised Secondary, short center column included for low-angle photography, enabling a height of 9.25″ Legs each feature four sections, an independent spread, and a twist lock for rapid deployment Legs can be locked at 25° or 82° angles Rubber feet help to enhance stability on a wide variety of surfaces Weighs 3.0 lb, measures 16.9″ when legs are reversed 180° and folded Ball head is engraved in celebration of Gitzo’s 100-year anniversary, provides up to a 90° tilt for portrait orientation, 360° of independent rotation, and can be locked into place along its range of movement Removable ballast hook Hex key and torx keys to adjust miscellaneous component screws Construction Details Magnesium-alloy body Carbon fiber legs Removable, aluminum-alloy ball head with quick release clamp and built-in bubble level Arca-type quick release plate with 1/4″-20 mount Leather tripod strap