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Equipment & Techniques => Cameras, Lenses and Shooting gear => Topic started by: Killer Angel on April 02, 2008, 12:23:50 pm

Title: Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber Tripod
Post by: Killer Angel on April 02, 2008, 12:23:50 pm

I am thinking of getting the Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber tripod.For those of you who has ever had experiences with this tripod,would you highly recommend it?For your information the head that I am thinking of getting to be partnered with the Gitzo 2530LVL tripod is the Markins M-10L ballhead and so far,the heaviest lens that I shall be using with it is the Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS.Maybe,in the future,I also might be getting the Canon 300 F2.8L IS lens.
Thanks.

Title: Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber Tripod
Post by: sojournerphoto on April 02, 2008, 12:31:27 pm

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I am thinking of getting the Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber tripod.For those of you who has ever had experiences with this tripod,would you highly recommend it?For your information the head that I am thinking of getting to be partnered with the Gitzo 2530LVL tripod is the Markins M-10L ballhead and so far,the heaviest lens that I shall be using with it is the Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS.Maybe,in the future,I also might be getting the Canon 300 F2.8L IS lens.
Thanks.
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Not quite the same, but I've got a 3530GT and Markins M20 and find it a ncie solid combination with a 5D or 1Ds3  with any of my lenses, longest being the 70-300DO (but more likely to use the 70-200 f4L

Mike

Title: Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber Tripod
Post by: Thomas Krüger on April 02, 2008, 01:56:24 pm

GT2540LVL + Markins M20 "Emily", works fine with the 5D + 24-105 or 70-200/f4.

Title: Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber Tripod
Post by: bryanyc on April 02, 2008, 06:00:58 pm

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GT2540LVL + Markins M20 "Emily", works fine with the 5D + 24-105 or 70-200/f4.
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the lvl part of the tripod costs upwards of $100, adds weight and will probably not last as long. It is only useful in specific situations.  

I have one and like it.  Things it is good for: angling the head over a wall, easily setting up a level base for the ball head if doing panos, and probably a few other applications.

In general, I don't think it is a necessity and especially not if you are price sensitive.

Title: Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber Tripod
Post by: fennario on April 02, 2008, 08:04:34 pm

Have the 1228LVL (4 section) and like it.  If I had to do it over again I would probably get the Explorer or one without a center column + a leveling base, as I find reversing the center column to do ground level a pain.

Title: Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber Tripod
Post by: marcmccalmont on April 02, 2008, 08:33:47 pm

I use a RRS BH 55 with a 2530LVL and like the combo a lot
The Bogen / Manfrotto MBAG80 31.5" Tripod Bag fits it well
Marc

Title: Gitzo 2530LVL Carbon Fiber Tripod
Post by: Thomas Krüger on April 03, 2008, 06:36:30 am

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the lvl part of the tripod costs upwards of $100, adds weight and will probably not last as long. It is only useful in specific situations. 

Shooting panoramas the LVL part is essential for me. Couldn't go without it.