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Review: Gitzo GC1201T Series 1 Travel Tripod Carry Case
Without a doubt, Gitzo makes the most lightweight tripod in the business. When I bought my Gitzo GT1541T Tripod ($575) it came with a soft slip case. That has worked perfectly for me for a while, but I find I keep my tripod in the trunk so I can always have it with me and I always worried about damaging the carbon fiber legs by some box or junk in my trunk.
The case is as small as it can be to fit the tripod and a head. I use a Markins Q3 T ball head, so I can confirm that it fits perfect, but it is a snug fit.
Tripod Tuesday
Well today was all about the tripod. I currently have a Gitzo GT-1541T (Traveler Series) Carbon Fiber tripod paired with a Markins Q3 Traveler. The problem is that I have started using the tripod more and more, and the screw on the clamp is somewhat annoying. While I don’t miss the weight of my old Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head, I did miss the quick release. So I decided it was time to replace the clamp, but unfortunately I can’t remove the one on my ball head because they put some red loctite on the head. So a trip to markinsamerica.com and $300 later got me a new Q3 Traveler with special instructions to “not use loctite”. I can probably pawn off my old head with the stuck clamp for $225 ish, so let’s just say I am out $75 right now on this. This is how I justify it I guess.
