The GT0532 Mountaineer Series 0 Carbon Fiber Tripod from Gitzo features Carbon eXact tubing, which includes High Modulus carbon fiber in the lower leg sections, adding to their diameters, and making the tripod more rigid and stronger than its predecessor. The GT0532 has a load capacity of 26.5 lb, extends to a maximum height of 52", and folds down to 20.9" for transport.

The center column on the tripod can be removed for Ground Level Set, which enables the tripod to reach its lowest height of 5.9". Its three-section legs are secured with twist locks that incorporate G-lock Ultra, which has an internal O-ring to prevent dust and particles from entering the leg system. The top spider has been redesigned to add rigidity, and large leg angle selectors give you more area to grip when readjusting leg angles. A ballast hook on the center column allows you to add weight to increase the tripod's stability.

Load Capacity: 26.5 lb    Max Height: 52"    Min Height: 5.9"    Folded Length: 20.9"    Leg Sections: 3    Weight: 2.4 lb    Carbon eXact Tubing    G-Lock Ultra Twist Locks    Redesigned Top Spider

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Has this tripod been discontinued? Is a new model imminent?

A: As of the date/time of this reply, no, the Gitzo GT2532 Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod has not been discontinued. Gitzo has not released a press release concerning a replacement to the above tripod.

Q: 2. Hi all, I am looking for a decent tripod with a good ball head, I wanted to know what is the difference between gt3532 and gk3532

A: The Gitzo GT3532 has no ball head included. Just a flat mounting disc for any brand of tripod head. The GK3532 has a Gitzo ball head attached to the GT3532 tripod. Either way, you get the world's best tripod. It will last a lifetime with reasonable care. Money well spent.

Q: 3. How is Max Height measured? With center column fully extended? Half extended? Thank you.

A: The Specifications tab on our website for the Gitzo GT0532 Mountaineer Series 0 Carbon Fiber Tripod states that the maximum working height without the center column raised is 42.5" (108 cm), and the maximum working height (with the center column fully raised) is 52" (132.1 cm).

Q: 4. what is the height with the center column all the way down ?

A: Max Height without Center Column 54.7"

Q: 5. Can the center column be removed and inverted like the traveler models? I know it can be removed and just the base reinstalled for low shots. But I may wish to shoot with the camera suspended beneath the legs at some point. Thanks in advance.

A: Yes this is easy to do. There is a threaded end cap with the hook to hold a weight on the bottom of the center column. This is removed and the column comes completely out once you loosen the locking collar. It can be reversed and locked in place using the same locking collar. There is a guide pin which prevent rotation of the column. Rotation of your camera is accomplished with the head you choose. I have the small ball head and this has worked well. The entire combination is very light and still rigid and works well for travel.

Q: 6. Is the GT1542 heavy enough to accommodate the Wimberley WH-200 Gimbel?

A: It would work, but probably feel more grounded and stable if the WH-200 were used with a slightly heavier and stiffer tripod. Depending on your needs, a series 2, 3, or 4 tripod might be slightly better, but the excellent weight-height-stiffness ratio of the Mountaineer GT1542 does make it appealing.

Q: 7. Where can I find replacement feet for a Gitzo GT1541 Mountaineer tripod? The Gitzo website does not list these and ebay only has Chinese after market feet which appear to have a round foot and not a conical foot.

A: Contact Gitzo.

Q: 8. need to support 500mm canon lens ?

A: Hi B&H friend,before I ordered this item I shopping around for long time,I am student at Tri-community center school,I asked instructor which bland of tripod is good,he said 1st,is stable,even you kick it it won't fall,2nd,light but strong enough to support lens.This tripod Gitzo GT 2542 Mountainner series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripos meet all I need.easy to operate,light and strong,only 3.7 pounds,can support 39 pounds.my lens is 70-200 mm,around 4 pounds,your 500mm lens which I don't know how many pounds?but I believe it can support very well.I bought 2weeks ago,I paid $799,now is less expensive,I like to give 5 stars.

Q: 9. Are there threads in the feet to so that spiked feet may be installed?

A: The bottom tube is only 14.7mm wide and is not threaded. So there is no way to screw a spike into this tripod.

Q: 10. Can you use the RRS BH-55 with this tripod?

A: Gitzo gt2542 upper disc diameter : 60mmReally right stuff BH-55 base diameter: 73mmReally right stuff BH-40 base diameter : 53.3mm