Thanks to the blue rings at the terminals, you have to not let you down the price tag to impress others, so much for understatement. Who then wants to use to actually photograph the set will determine the following:
Positive
- (To be expected for the price) Excellent processing of the stand
- Very stable, taking account of the weight (1.15 kg) and pack size (. 43.5 cm including head)
- Tripod legs in two different angles (25 ° or 70 °) adjustable
- Thanks to the screw to lock very tight and thus long-term stability (as opposed to folding / snaps)
-. Including center column hook to the tripod to stabilize additionally (up to 18 kg load)
- Cleaning and dust cover included in the delivery
Negative
- Tripod head GH1282OT (at the price not () expected!)
The stand itself is beyond reproach at least if you regard any miracles. The allowable load expected, indicating Gitzo 4 kg. What does not make me really happy is the ball head ... this is not offered individually by Gitzo. The program closest to him probably comes the G1177, which is less than 10% of the purchase price of the complete kit depending on the supplier and that is the "problem". The supplied ball head can not compare by far with the suppleness of a Markins M10 / M20 or FLM Centerball 32F. Yes, the ball is small, but she slips but pretty rough in the recording and one would have wished, the Gitzo developed here would have a more significant spherical head, which is the total price also justice.
In conjunction with a Fujifilm X-T1 with Fujifilm MHG-XT L handle horizontal shot are good to very good possible. As mentioned above, you have to be aware that you have to make concessions with respect to a 'real' ball head, especially if they have a larger sphere. The Gitzo GH1282OT has a cutout on the side, so that the camera can also be used in portrait mode. This has worked satisfactorily with the Fujifilm X-T1 together with the 10-24 lens to good. Had "only" the screw of the tripod head used and this one had to multiply or "right" tighten, so that the camera does not slide down. After me is then realized I could focus on the shoot me again.
It would be worth considering if necessary to provide the head with a quick release plate with Arca-Swiss profile and selfsame Locktite with respect to the head. However, fold the legs to the central column and the head when the tripod is folded. Therefore, only limited space is available. After the opening of the spherical head and the shutter 180 ° opposite one another, could the board do not tilt up, because then the legs can no longer be fully invested.
So what is the conclusion? The tripod (without head) is very good, whether a person is the sum value, everyone must decide for themselves. The tripod head is the high price does not do justice here, and I have myself even look for possible alternatives. Personally, I'd buy the tripod again, because my quality, low weight and pack size of the money is worth it if I want to "easy" travel. Before I therefore the "Monster" Gitzo SGT5560 leave home and then stand there at night or in the canyon without a tripod should I use with the lightweight and durable GK1582OT. The supplied cleaning set gives the feeling of security that is necessary, in (!) Holiday or on the travel tripod incl. Head at an incident disassemble (eg sand or mud), clean and reuse can be repaired. Sure, for the money you could buy loose five stands in life and if one is defective simply discard. However, I use nothing when my traveling happens in a national park and there's not a photo shop or mail order is available.
