Gitzo 525 Tripod ! What a "Monster" !

HoutHans · 11-01-2019, 02:19 AM

That's a nice walkaround tripod; does it come with a ladder?

zapp · 11-01-2019, 04:22 AM

Foba with 80cm column and x-times extension does the same. Fit cross beams for stability. Also costly.

Ronald Oakes · 11-01-2019, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by HoutHans

That's a nice walkaround tripod; does it come with a ladder?

She actually did use a Step stool at times to get everything in the forefront nice and sharp with certain lenses !

---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 07:30 ----------

I couldn't resist buying it ! I figure its almost a piece of History , so forked out the $150...….lol

**StiffLegged** · 11-01-2019, 11:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jlstrawman

Knowing what current GItzo models cost, it hurts my head to think what this would cost if manufactured today!

Wellll .... the Gitzo Systematic series 5 Giant goes to 9 feet 1½ inches and costs north of a thousand pounds – no centre column, though. Weight is a more reasonable 3.5kg

Last edited by StiffLegged; 11-01-2019 at 11:55 AM.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-01-2019, 03:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

so forked out the $150...….

Think you robbed her...

These long legs are very handy... if you need to put the tripod up on steep slopes or stairs.

35mmfilmfan · 11-01-2019, 03:45 PM - **1 Like**

Almost a quiz question - 'What's got three legs and nine feet ?'

Ronald Oakes · 11-01-2019, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Think you robbed her...

These long legs are very handy... if you need to put the tripod up on steep slopes or stairs.

I hardly think so.....lol. Even though she had a strake a year ago , she still has ALL her faculties !

---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 17:17 ----------

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Almost a quiz question - 'What's got three legs and nine feet ?'

What ? ROFLOL...I need to know !!!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-02-2019, 01:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I need to know !!!

Duh... this tripod.

bdery · 11-05-2019, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Since the invention of drones these tripods have gone out of fashion.

Well, the tripod stays in place for more than 20 minutes, and can bear heavy equipment. Plus the best drone is not as stable as this. Except those in Spiderman Far From Home

nocturnal · 11-05-2019, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by bdery

Well, the tripod stays in place for more than 20 minutes, and can bear heavy equipment. Plus the best drone is not as stable as this. Except those in Spiderman Far From Home

Yeah but you can't shut down an airport with a tripod

**gaweidert** · 11-05-2019, 09:34 AM

Say hi to her from all of us. Lovely lady.

TaoMaas · 11-05-2019, 11:54 AM

A lot of tv news crews used those old Gitzo 500 series tripods back in the day. They were extremely heavy, but were built like tanks! You still see them pop up for sale for pretty cheap every now and then. Seeing that old tripod makes me glad we're shooting with mirrorless cameras these days.

bdery · 11-05-2019, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Yeah but you can't shut down an airport with a tripod

Hold my beer (paints tripod legs the colour of red dynamite)

MikeyBugs95 · 11-05-2019, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Yeah but you can't shut down an airport with a tripod

Ah, thank you another factor to put on my list of drones Pros/Cons.

Pro
Can shut down airport...

Thank you very much.

cmohr · 11-05-2019, 11:07 PM

Nice, Pick-up, you won't be disappointed, the Gitzo tripods are excellent, old or new.

Why so tall, some have asked, well, you can't always be on flat ground, and to be in certain vantage points, on quite steep or rocky ground, you can extend a leg or two down far enough to be level and safe. even on the steepest of slope ( Important with big lenses).

I have been at a sporting event, (surf contest) where there are heaps of people who will just stand directly infront of you on rocks and block you, even though you are already set up there, and some times you know the area will be already crowded at the front, from what happened the previous day, so the next day I came prepared. I set up just behind the crowd with the Gitzo pretty much fully extended, and used a 2.5 ft aluminium work bench to stand on, which gave me space to move around a bit, and just shot directly over the crowds heads, It drew some attention..

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HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,119	That's a nice walkaround tripod; does it come with a ladder?

11-01-2019, 04:22 AM	#17
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Foba with 80cm column and x-times extension does the same. Fit cross beams for stability. Also costly.

11-01-2019, 07:29 AM	#18
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by HoutHans That's a nice walkaround tripod; does it come with a ladder? She actually did use a Step stool at times to get everything in the forefront nice and sharp with certain lenses ! ---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 07:30 ---------- I couldn't resist buying it ! I figure its almost a piece of History , so forked out the $150...….lol

11-01-2019, 11:28 AM - 1 Like	#19
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,620	Originally posted by jlstrawman Knowing what current GItzo models cost, it hurts my head to think what this would cost if manufactured today! Wellll .... the Gitzo Systematic series 5 Giant goes to 9 feet 1½ inches and costs north of a thousand pounds – no centre column, though. Weight is a more reasonable 3.5kg Last edited by StiffLegged; 11-01-2019 at 11:55 AM.

11-01-2019, 03:28 PM - 2 Likes	#20
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes so forked out the $150...…. Think you robbed her... These long legs are very handy... if you need to put the tripod up on steep slopes or stairs.

11-01-2019, 03:45 PM - 1 Like	#21
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Almost a quiz question - 'What's got three legs and nine feet ?'

11-01-2019, 05:17 PM	#22
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Think you robbed her... These long legs are very handy... if you need to put the tripod up on steep slopes or stairs. I hardly think so.....lol. Even though she had a strake a year ago , she still has ALL her faculties ! ---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 17:17 ---------- Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Almost a quiz question - 'What's got three legs and nine feet ?' What ? ROFLOL...I need to know !!!

11-02-2019, 01:55 PM - 1 Like	#23
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I need to know !!! Duh... this tripod.

11-05-2019, 07:14 AM	#24
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by nocturnal Since the invention of drones these tripods have gone out of fashion. Well, the tripod stays in place for more than 20 minutes, and can bear heavy equipment. Plus the best drone is not as stable as this. Except those in Spiderman Far From Home

11-05-2019, 08:34 AM	#25
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Originally posted by bdery Well, the tripod stays in place for more than 20 minutes, and can bear heavy equipment. Plus the best drone is not as stable as this. Except those in Spiderman Far From Home Yeah but you can't shut down an airport with a tripod

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Say hi to her from all of us. Lovely lady.

11-05-2019, 11:54 AM	#27
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	A lot of tv news crews used those old Gitzo 500 series tripods back in the day. They were extremely heavy, but were built like tanks! You still see them pop up for sale for pretty cheap every now and then. Seeing that old tripod makes me glad we're shooting with mirrorless cameras these days.

11-05-2019, 07:06 PM	#28
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by nocturnal Yeah but you can't shut down an airport with a tripod Hold my beer (paints tripod legs the colour of red dynamite)

11-05-2019, 09:36 PM	#29
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by nocturnal Yeah but you can't shut down an airport with a tripod Ah, thank you another factor to put on my list of drones Pros/Cons. Pro Can shut down airport... Thank you very much.

11-05-2019, 11:07 PM	#30
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Nice, Pick-up, you won't be disappointed, the Gitzo tripods are excellent, old or new. Why so tall, some have asked, well, you can't always be on flat ground, and to be in certain vantage points, on quite steep or rocky ground, you can extend a leg or two down far enough to be level and safe. even on the steepest of slope ( Important with big lenses). I have been at a sporting event, (surf contest) where there are heaps of people who will just stand directly infront of you on rocks and block you, even though you are already set up there, and some times you know the area will be already crowded at the front, from what happened the previous day, so the next day I came prepared. I set up just behind the crowd with the Gitzo pretty much fully extended, and used a 2.5 ft aluminium work bench to stand on, which gave me space to move around a bit, and just shot directly over the crowds heads, It drew some attention..