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p.1 #1 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

I need to buy a center Column for Gitzo GT3531S can you please let me know what is the model number for the Carbon fiber Column, i get confused with Gitzo lineup
thanks again

Dec 12, 2012 at 12:17 AM

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p.1 #2 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

Thank you
I cant find it anywhere

Dec 12, 2012 at 02:59 AM

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p.1 #3 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

The GS3512S should do it. I'm using one on a 3541LS.

Dec 12, 2012 at 03:01 AM

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p.1 #4 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

peter_n wrote:
The GS3512S should do it. I'm using one on a 3541LS.

Man $280.00
I better sale the tripod ad $280.00 and get RRS

Dec 12, 2012 at 03:04 AM

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p.1 #5 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

It's $230 street. Extremely solid, same diameter as the first leg section on my 3541LS, non-rotation groove, carbon fiber. The RRS center columns are aluminum.

Dec 12, 2012 at 03:26 PM

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p.1 #6 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

peter_n wrote:
It's $230 street. Extremely solid, same diameter as the first leg section on my 3541LS, non-rotation groove, carbon fiber. The RRS center columns are aluminum.

Yes they are. There is no advantage to the CF vs alloy in that situation including weight and rigidity

TVC 23//24 quick column $88 9.1oz
TVC 33/34 quick column $110 12.7 oz

Light/stiff and efficiently priced. They simply work.

Weight of the gitzo : approx 17oz.

Dec 12, 2012 at 09:42 PM

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p.1 #7 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

The RRS should fit on the old Gitzo then?

EBH

Dec 14, 2012 at 02:49 AM

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p.1 #8 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

I don't think RRS built in the particular flange to fit the slot in the Gitzo. you also would need a RRS platform and hook as these are needed to complete it and are part of the original TVC tripods.

I believe that the only part that did double duty was the leveling head. the original Gitzo was lacking in a few ways and heavy. so RRS decided to do something about it that Gitzo didn't feel a need to. well as you know Gitzo then "fixed" their new version tripod so it wouldn't fit it. so now that's water under the bridge.

Dec 14, 2012 at 02:57 AM

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p.1 #9 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

sjms wrote: I believe that the only part that did double duty was the leveling head. the original Gitzo was lacking in a few ways and heavy. so RRS decided to do something about it that Gitzo didn't feel a need to. well as you know Gitzo then "fixed" their new version tripod so it wouldn't fit it. so now that's water under the bridge.

Gitzos new systematic safety latch has greatly inconvenienced their own customers who want to upgrade to the new version systematics because their accessories won't fit either. I think it's unlikely that they designed the new latch just to spite users of one product from RRS.

Dec 14, 2012 at 04:11 PM

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p.1 #10 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

yes it has and they don't care as long as the maintain the "purity of the breed". they have done it before and will do it again.

one could approach it from another view. why is it there to begin with? the system has been without it for how many years and only now they show an interest in a possible issue that has always been there?

you would be surprised at what a company will do to protect their domain from the outside influence.

"to protect market share" is the mantra of most of industry.
- some do minor changes in their product to make it more unique
- some use litigation like a weapon of mass destruction

Dec 14, 2012 at 06:56 PM

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p.1 #11 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

peter_n wrote:
sjms wrote: I believe that the only part that did double duty was the leveling head. the original Gitzo was lacking in a few ways and heavy. so RRS decided to do something about it that Gitzo didn't feel a need to. well as you know Gitzo then "fixed" their new version tripod so it wouldn't fit it. so now that's water under the bridge.

Gitzos new systematic safety latch has greatly inconvenienced their own customers who want to upgrade to the new version systematics because their accessories won't fit either. I think it's unlikely that they designed the new latch just to spite users of one product from RRS.

Eventually Gitzo, Manfrotto and RRS will all be part of the same company anway.

EBH

Dec 15, 2012 at 02:11 PM

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p.1 #12 · Center Column for Gitzo GT3531S

well 2 of them are Gitzo/Manfrotto. I really kinda doubt RRS will go that way for quite sometime. if it were to happen it would most likely be in a time where I no longer would care I think.

for Vitec RRS is a limited blip on their screen. they have greater capacity and distribution in everyway over RRS. RRS is boutique type gear with limited production.

Dec 15, 2012 at 02:24 PM

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