Gitzo GT4543LS Systematic Carbon Fiber Tripod

The Gitzo GT4543LS Series 4 Systematic Long is a powerful, 4-section, professional carbon fiber tripod designed to securely support longer lenses and heavy cameras. It delivers a perfect combination of height, lightness, durability, and uncompromising stability. Not only are the Gitzo’s strongest and most stable tripods, the Systematic family also set the standard in terms of modularity.
The GT4543LS’ top casting element opens and closes allowing the tripod to be configured with a flat disk, geared or sliding center column, video half-ball adaptor, levelling base or other Systematic accessories.
The GT4543LS weighs 2.38 Kg and secures an impressive payload of 25 Kg. It reaches as low as 10 cm up to 158 cm and folds down to 61 cm. A highly reliable, versatile solution that’s easy to take anywhere, this model features Gitzo's Carbon eXact tubes with G-Lock Ultra twist-locks that solidly connect the leg sections and protect them from dirt damage. New, ultra-stable, removable feet make this support even more secure. The Easy Link attachment provides enhanced versatility and ergonomics, enabling users to attach a wide array of optional accessories, such as a Manfrotto arms, LED lighting solutions, monitors, etc.
With a top leg diameter of 37 mm, the long, 4-section GT4543LSis both sturdier and compact (its top casting is shared with Series 3 models) and offers a perfect closed length/height ratio - even without a column. It replaces the GT4542LS.
This is a very popular choice with exacting professionals who reliably stable support for heavier professional equipment with longer lenses that’s easy to carry and store.