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Gitzo GT3542 Mountaineer Series 3 4-Section Carbon Fibre Tripod
The Gitzo Mountaineer Tripod Series 3, with 4 Sections is designed to provide photographers with a lightweight, travel-friendly sturdy carbon fibre system. Safety payload is 25kg whilst only weighing 1.86kg
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- Extremely popular Series 3 carbon tripod, with 4 leg sections for a compact folded length made for travel and hikes
- Carbon eXact tubing provides rigid and strong legs with larger lower leg sections diameters for extra stability
- Quick ergonomic operation with G-lock ultra and angle selector for rapid set-up and tear down after a shoot
- Removable and reversible centre column for low-level shooting adds versatility for macro and close-up compositions
- Modular system which allows you to add a geared column, levelling base and various tripod feet for different terrain
Gitzo GT3542 Mountaineer Series 3, 4-Section Carbon Fibre Tripod Summary
This Series 3, Gitzo GT3542 Mountaineer Series 3, 4-Section Carbon Fibre Tripod is the most rigid in the Gitzo Mountaineer range of Gitzo carbon fibre tripods. Scaled for professional equipment, including medium format cameras and DSLRs with 300mm lens (400mm maximum), the Carbon eXact tubes and new design features of Series 3 Mountaineer tripods offer increased rigidity yet reduced weight. Having 4 Sections allows the photographer to pack smaller and travel faster with a closed length of only 54cm despite the excellent 25kg payload.
The latest series of Mountaineer tripods maintain the lightweight characteristics of preceding Carbon 6X models, but are even stiffer, thanks to the fibre composition of our Carbon eXact tubing and tube dimension optimisations that include larger diameters of lower leg sections.
Mountaineer tripods also feature G-lock Ultra, a redesigned version of Gitzo tripods signature leg lock system G-lock. G-lock Ultra has even more comfortable operation and reduced risk of debris entering the tubes and locking mechanisms. It is fine-tuned for the smaller differences in tube diameter between leg sections ofCarbon eXact tubes, contributing to increased stiffness of the legs.
The Ground Level Set mechanism, which lets the photographer remove the centre column to get the camera closer to the ground, has been completely redesigned for faster operation. A single simple unlocking ring under the column's upper disc frees the column while keeping the upper disc solidly in place on the tripod, with no need to unscrew and re-fit the upper disc and hook as in previous versions.
Key features
- Stiffer 4-section Carbon eXact fibre tripod, which is the strongest and highly portable Mountaineer
- Angle selector and G-lock ultra for quick, ergonomic operation
- Easily remove or reverse the centre column for low-level shooting
- Removable feet, easily accessorised via 1/4″ and 3/8″ attachment
Gitzo GT3542 Mountaineer Series 3, 4-Section Carbon Fibre Tripod in more detail
The tripod features Carbon eXact tubing with larger leg tube diameters. Its top leg-section diameter of 32.9 mm and high modulus carbon fibre lower leg sections make this tripod stronger, more rigid and more lightweight than its predecessors. The Gitzo GT3542 is also extremely lightweight at just 1.86 kg, reaches a height of 162 cm and folds down to 54 cm. This makes it a great candidate for professional photographers who want highly resistant, reliable support that is light enough to carry for hours while exploring the great outdoors.
The tripod’s top spider is newly designed for extra rigidity, and large leg angle selectors provide broader grip-area for leg-angle adjustment. The tripod features a stabiliser hook on its centre column to add weight and increase stability when required by terrain or equipment weight. Its removable feet enable it to adapt to any type of surface. A wide array of heads and other accessories can easily be added via the 1/4″ and 3/8″ attachment on the upper disc.
Optional accessories
As a modular tripod system you can configure Mountaineer Series 3 to suit different shooting environment, with a geared column, levelling base and a selection of tripod feet for different terrain.
Tripod heads
Tripod accessories
- Gitzo Long Tripod Spikes (Set Of 3)
- Gitzo GSF50 Big Foot 50mm Tripod Feet (Set Of 3)
- Gitzo GSFSM Short Spike And Rubber Tripod Foot (30mm And 38mm)
- Gitzo GSF33 Rubber Tripod Foot 33mm (Set Of 3)
- Gitzo G1586B3 Tripod Snow Shoes (Set Of 3)
- Gitzo GSF30S Spike + Rubber Foot 30mm (Set of 3)
- Gitzo GSGREASE02 Grease Kit (2 Pack)
- Gitzo G065 Monitor And Laptop Platform
Gitzo GT3542 Mountaineer Series 3, 4-Section Tripod Specifications
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Weight |
1.86 kg |
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Leg sections |
4 |
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Maximum height |
162 cm |
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Min height |
15 cm |
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Closed length |
54cm |
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Maximum height (with centre column down) |
134 cm |
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Center column |
Rapid |
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Upper disc diameter |
60 mm |
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Top attachment |
1/4″ screw, 3/8″ screw |
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Leg type |
single |
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Leg angles |
23°, 55°, 83° |
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Leg lock type |
twist lock |
Compare the Mountaineer Series 3 tripod range
The Mountaineer series of tripods from Gitzo are designed for advanced enthusiast and pro photographers, offering a combination of portability and robustness, while being extremely rigid and lightweight.
This series features a removable and reversible centre column for ground-level shooting, with the benefits which extra reach from a centre column offers. Mountaineer tripods are also at the forefront of technology and include the updated G-lock system for high quality performance in a travel-friendly tripod. Series 3 provide an excellent combination of strength vs weight, able to support a hefty 25kg payload, while remaining light enough for longer hikes and travel.
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1.86 kg |
1.95 kg |
1.88 kg |
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Closed Length |
54 cm |
59 cm |
64 cm |
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Leg Sections |
4 |
4 (long) |
3 |
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Max Height |
162 cm |
178 cm |
161 cm |
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Payload |
25 kg |
25 kg |
25 kg |
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
