Use the Chief CMS-060 Speed-Connect Fixed Extension Column to lower your projector or flat panel display an additional 72" (182.8cm) from the ceiling. This column also provides flow-through cable management with a cable exit port for a clean installation. Use in combination with any 1.5" NPT ceiling plate or other accessory. Consists of 1.5" NPT column threaded on both ends. Aluminum construction makes installation easy and saves on shipping costs. Weight capacity is 500 lbs.

For Ceiling Mounted Projectors    For Ceiling Mounted Flat Panel Displays

Made of aluminum for easy installation and maximum strength

Has an integrated port on one end for routing cables

Weight capacity is 500 lbs

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the outside diameter of the main tube?

A: The widest tube on the Gitzo GS5513XLS Telescopic Center Column for Series 5 Systematic Tripods is an estimate of 1.2 inches.

Q: 2. Will this fit the Gitzo 3542LS Mountaineer Series 3

A: GT3542LS is a Systematic, not a Mountaineer, so I'm assuming you meant GT3542L.As Mark said, this is for the Systematic tripods only.

Q: 3. Will this column fit Sirui 2205X tripod?

A: No. It will not replace the center column of that tripod. This is for the Sirui AM series tripods.

Q: 4. Is this Q5 Quick-Release an ideal match to the Nikon 200-500mm zoom lens ? Thank you.

A: I ve not ever used with that telephoto lens. I usually use with small crane. Stability is no doubt, but its weight is more concerned.

Q: 5. Your PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS identify the material as Carbon Fibre. Your SPECS identify the material as Aluminum. Which is it?

A: The tubing is made of carbon fiber.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with the older Gitzo G1340 and/or G1340Mk2?

A: very old models, suggest calling manfrotto/gitzo for this answer

Q: 7. Which tripods would this work with?

A: Gitzo GS5313LGS Geared Center Column for Series 5 Systematic Tripods BH #GIGS5313LGS works with the following tripods: Gitzo GT3531LSV, Gitzo GT5531S, Gitzo Series 5 Systematic GT5533L, Gitzo Series 5 Systematic GT5533S, Gitzo Series 5 Systematic GT5543LS, Gitzo Series 5 Systematic GT5543XLS, and Gitzo Series 5 Systematic GT5563GS.

Q: 8. a) What is the minimum height of the top surface of this geared column above the top surface of the tripod’s platform? (b) Can I install this center column upside-down so the camera is under the tripod’s platform?

A: No.

Q: 9. Is the Oben - BC-139 Ball Head compatible with the Manfrotto tripod line? Specifically will it work with the 057 Carbon Fiber tripod?

A: Yes, the Manfrotto 057 Carbon Fiber Tripod can accept an Oben BC139 as well as other tripod heads.

Q: 10. I own a Gitzo GS3311S column. It is a nightmare to tighten. The column lock has fallen out as well. It has been replaced by this column. Are there any advantages to this new column?

A: This new column has a newer locking mechanism in it that is significantly better than the previous version.