Gitzogm4542 1/4, 3/8 "Carbon Black Monopod for Camera

This is a truly superb product. I bought it specifically to take on Safari in Kenya from which today I have returned to Nairobi. Other than the camera and lens, this is the best bit of kit I took with me. Could use on the safari vehicle without getting in anyone's way. And with up to 10 hours a day tracking animals I couldn't have done without it for two key reasons. First, it took the weight off my arms of a 400 mm canon lens with 2 x converter on a 5d mk iii camera (no way for that amount of time could I have supported that combination and be ready for every shot). Second, on the early morning and late evening game drives, it's stability offered the offered the opportunity for slower shutter speeds in very low light situations. It's lack of weight is phenomenal - on internal flights to safari camps the weight limit is 15kg total - with camera equipment and bag (the most important stuff!) weighing almost 10kg this feather weight bit of kit was invaluable. I kept it permanently attached to my camera and could even when put to its shortest length attach the whole combination on to my Spider clip mounted on a Think Tank belt. Can't recommend it enough (and if I remember I will post some of the most fabulous photos I have ever taken when I have gone through them - many of which would not have been possible without the Gitzo enabling me to be ready for every shot and its additional stabilisation in low light conditions. Expensive yes, but worth every cent/penny/euro. It will be permanently with me from hereon in ....

If this item comes back into availability it is well worth its high price. There are other Gitzo models with more sections making them a shade smaller to carry around when collapsed but much more costly, though probably even then a small price to pay if the equipment you attach to the top costs thousands of pounds. The trade off in compactness against the lesser price is worth the saving. In use the monopod is very supportive, no flex or bend and no movement in the joints once the sections are locked. This is the first monopod I have ever purchased or used and I should have bought one years ago for steadying my camera, especially with a long lens. It is great in situations where using a tripod is not practical or even prohibited in some locations. One possible benefit is that spare parts are available should anything get damaged so this is not throw away equipment but a long term purchase.

Très pratique en voyage, très léger.

Very lightweight, new G-locks work really well. I love it! I originally thought i also needed a two-way head but now use the monopod directly connected to my lens or camera.

Ce monopode est excessivement cher et n'a aucune utilité car trop long a déplié et très peu stable. A fuir donc !

重量、サイズ、堅牢性と値段に見合った長期保証を考慮すれば最もバランスの取れた商品だと思います。他社製品にありがちな重量級レンズを装着したり、体重をかけたら重みで脚が縮まることも絶対にありません。天板を回して外せばネジを3/8又は1/4に切り替えできますので、雲台も使い回しできます。収まり的にはRRSのBH-40がちょうどよいサイズです。クランプだけならKirkのQTT円形クイックリリースクランプがサイズ的に合致します。他にとにかく高さがほしい場合は4型5段ロングGM4552L、バッグに収納できる高さがいい場合は4型6段GM4562も視野に入ります。数千円の違いですので検討してみて下さい。逆に2型は4型とほぼ価格差がないので(敢えてGITZOを選ぶ)必要ないと思います。

ハスキーの一脚も持っていますが、海外旅行用に購入しました。短縮長36cmでリュックの横に納まり、本体軸は回転せず各段を1/4回すだけでアンロック、ロックができるところも気に入っています。段数が多く、だんだん細くなっていくため、横から力を加えると若干動く（しなる）感はありますが、どの一脚も同じようなものかと思います。D750+70-200F2.8を搭載しても、通常使用する分には全く問題ありませんでした。剛性はハスキーの方が高いと思いますが、旅行用としてこの剛性で、小型、軽量なところはとても良いのではないでしょうか。