Gitzo GM-3550 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Monopod Tripod Reviews

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I am primarily a wildlife photographer, and I do a lot of walking in the woods in some fairly harsh conditions. I purchased this as an all-around monopod for use with a Canon 500mm f/4L (when I'm not using a tripod); as well as for my lighter lenses such as my 70-200 f/2.8L IS and 100mm f/2.8 macro. It was a toss-up between this and the 5540, which is shorter, sturdier, but also heavier. from Bhphotovideo.com A rock solid monopod. Probably not the lightest owing to it's ability to go TALL. from Adorama.com A rock solid monopod. Probably not the lightest owing to it's ability to go TALL. from Adorama.com I am a first time buyer from B&H. I purchased the Gitzo 3550 monopod. Delivery was UPS 3-5 days. from Bhphotovideo.com I have owned a ridiculous number of monopods and was never satisfied: 1) Bogen/Manfrotto aluminum one (too heavy and long when closed up); 2) Gitzo 2540 (not enough load rating); 3) Gitzo 5540 (overkill); 4) Induro CF model (forget the number - did not like the column locks); 5) the Gitzo 3551. I love everything about this monopod: the weight (1.4 pounds), the maximum height (nearly 76 inches); the minimum height (just 21.3 inches); the Gitzo G-lock column locking system; and the superb Gitzo construction. from Amazon.com I got this monopod after reading great reviews on a photography forum I frequent. It is a great product and the build quality is superb. from Amazon.com This was a natural addition to my GT3530 tripod and I was not disappointed. The CF is light and strong as steel, my Markins M20 fits fine atop the pod, and everything locks in place for a stable monopod solution. Does what it is supposed to do and does it beautifully. from Amazon.com This is a lightweight and sturdy monopod. I use it a lot. from Amazon.com Male Thread Size: "-20 & 3/8"-16 (reversible stud) When my Manfrotto 3245 monopod broke down on me recently, I decided to give Gitzo GM-3550 a try. Obviously when deciding on a monopod, one has to base the decision on what camera/lenses will be used on it, maximum load capacity, its weight/height, as well as one's budget. from Amazon.com it had no problem handling the weight; the lock/anti-rotation mechanism works very well; locked and unlocked with minimal effort - with no slip under the weight. from Bhphotovideo.com

Released	over 2 years ago
Maximum Height	75.59 in.
Maximum Load	39.68 lbs.
Material	Carbon
Leg Sections	5
MPN	GM3550
Minimum Height	21.26 in.
Tripod Bag	With Bag
Tripod Type	Monopod
UPC	8024221499421
Weight	1.32 lbs.

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