Photography Monthly looked at six of the top carbon fibre tripods in the market and the Gitzo GT2541 showed a clean pair of heels to the competition!

‘You can’t fail to be impressed the first time you pick up a carbon fibre tripod. To the seasoned hill walker/photographer, it’s akin to sliding into a pair of comfy slippers after a day in heavy boots,’ wrote Photography Monthly’s Roger Payne.

And the leading publication had no hesitation in awarding Gitzo’s GT2541 5-Stars saying: ‘Back in 1994, Gitzo became the first company to produce carbon fibre tripods. Clearly the company [Gitzo] knows a thing or two about the black weave and you can buy any model in its range confident that you’re buying a beautifully engineered, durable tripod…’

You certainly can’t argue with that kind of assessment and is an accurate reflection of why Gitzo continues to set the pace in tripod technology and innovation. 

The beautifully engineered Gitzo GT2541 is available to buy in the UK at RRP £499.95.

For more information call Manfrotto Distribution on Tel: 01293 583300 or email: info@manfrottodistribution.co.uk

Gitzo GT2541 carbon fibre tripod

Recommended for lightweight camcorders, spotting scopes and DSLRs with 200mm lenses, up to a 300mm maximum.

Excellent maximum load capacity and good torsion rigidity, available in 3- and 4-section models at standard and eye level heights. Series 2 is the ideal solution for photographers that are looking for a solid tripod without sacrificing weight.

All series 2 tripods (geared version excluded) now feature a new magnesium upper casting for a further weight reduction and a new third ultra low leg spread to take full advantage of the Ground Level Set. Series 2 tripods are also provided with the new Power Disc for a safer head lock.