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Lawrence Lee
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p.1 #1 · Gitzo tripod bag necessary?

Does Gitzo provide a bag with all Gitzo tripods? If so, is it good to use?

I'll be travelling in China for the summer and I'm not sure on whether I should purchase a Gitzo tripod bag like the GE11P. I'm not really sure if such accessories is even worth it. Any comments?

May 17, 2008 at 09:02 AM

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p.1 #2 · Gitzo tripod bag necessary?

They don't provide a bag, but my preference is something light and unpadded, like the ones from Kinesis. All depends on the protection you think you'll need. Gitzo bags tend to be among the more pricey, and I'd also prefer something without the big logo on the side.

May 17, 2008 at 10:10 AM

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p.1 #3 · Gitzo tripod bag necessary?

have a look at ThinkTank. Their Bazooka or big Bazooka is a very nice tripod bag. I'm using the big Bazooka for my 3540LS with Markins M20 and between the tripod legs I put my 5540 Monopod upside down.

May 17, 2008 at 10:50 AM

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p.1 #4 · Gitzo tripod bag necessary?

To be honest, I don't really want to get another bag since I'll be carrying my suitcase and a backpack. Another bag will just be a hassle, but then again, I'm not so sure what other way there are to carry a tripod around.

May 17, 2008 at 11:18 AM

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p.1 #5 · Gitzo tripod bag necessary?

There are straps that can be used to carry tripods which are easy to stowaway when not in use.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=search&A=search&Q=&ci=0&sb=ps&sq=desc&ac=&bsi=&bhs=t&shs=tripod+strap&ci=405&basicSubmit=Submit+Query

May 17, 2008 at 11:26 AM

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p.1 #6 · Gitzo tripod bag necessary?

The straps can hang from the tripod when it's in use. I use a Benro bag for storing and transporting my Gitzo, but when I am actually in the field I would use my Gitzo strap. They are both useful. Necessary - no, but useful - yes.

Edited on May 17, 2008 at 03:11 PM

May 17, 2008 at 03:09 PM

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p.1 #7 · Gitzo tripod bag necessary?

dcains wrote:
They don't provide a bag, but my preference is something light and unpadded, like the ones from Kinesis. All depends on the protection you think you'll need. Gitzo bags tend to be among the more pricey, and I'd also prefer something without the big logo on the side.

This is what I do, works great.

I also just strap it to my backpack without a bag too.

J

May 17, 2008 at 04:56 PM


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