Gitzo G1548 Mounaineer MK2 Carbon Fiber Tripod Review
The Gitzo G1548 Carbon Fiber Tripod provides a rock-solid base for large and heavy camera and lens setups
including a Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS Lens
mounted on a Wimberley Gimbal Head.
If you have not already done so, read the
Gitzo G1327 Carbon Fiber Tripod Review
to become acquainted with the Gitzo Carbon Fiber Tripod Line.
While the 3-Series Gitzo can adequately hold an image-stabilized lens the size of a
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS Lens or a
Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS Lens,
the Gitzo G1548 Carbon Fiber Tripod provides a stiffer, stronger base to help achieve the sharpest image possible.
The downsides to stepping up to 5-Series Gitzos are the price and size/weight.
If you do not need to carry your equipment too far, the Gitzo G1548 Carbon Fiber Tripod will perform somewhat better.
The 5-Series Gitzo Carbon Fiber Tripods are not available with a center column,
but the G-1518 Mk2 Carbon Fiber Rapid Column can be purchased as an accessory.
Using a flat plate base alone will give the most rigid setup,
but my experience with the Gitzo 3-Series Rapid Column has been quite good.
The Gitzo G1548 Carbon Fiber Tripod extends to 58 3/4" and can be positioned as low as 5 3/4" (no, I didn't miss a digit).
Retracted, the G1548 measures 23.25".
Total weight is 6.75 lbs.
The Gitzo G1548 Carbon Fiber Tripod has 4 sections and rubber feet.
Note: The Gitzo G1548 Carbon Fiber Tripod has been replaced by the Gitzo GT-5530S Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod.
