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Gitzo GT4553S Systematic Series 4 5-Section Carbon Tripod
The Gitzo GT4553S Systematic Series 4 5-section Carbon Tripod is a serious enthusiast and pro-level lightweight, stable carbon fibre tripod which provides rigidity and lightness with a 28 kg payload.
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- Supports an impressive payload of 25kg for heavier camera equipment yet weighs only 2.23kg
- Strong support with solid connections between leg sections thanks to Carbon eXact tubes with G-Lock Ultra twist-locks
- Excellent option for travel and hiking to destinations with a compact folded size of just 48 cm to fit on your backpack
- Versatile enough for low level shooting and macro photography with 10 cm minimum height
- Modular system lets you add accessories according to your needs for video, lighting and gimbal attachment
Gitzo GT4553S Systematic Series 4, 5-section Carbon Tripod Summary
Systematic is the choice of exacting professional photographers who use long lenses and heavy cameras. The Gitzo GT4553S Systematic Series 4, 5-Section Carbon Tripod weighs 2.23 Kg and secures an impressive 28 Kg payload. It reaches as low as 10 cm for ground-level shooting and up to 136 cm, and folds down to 48 cm for transport.
Not only are Systematic Gitzo's strongest and most stable tripods, they're also modular, with a top casting element that opens and closes to allow each tripod to be configured with a flat disk, geared or sliding center column, video half-ball adaptor, leveling base or other Systematic accessories.
The latest range of Gitzo carbon tripods feature Carbon eXact tubes, new ultra-stable feet and the Easy Link attachment, making the Systematic even more stable, versatile, and ergonomic. The Easy Link attachment (3/8'' thread) allows the user to attach various accessories such as a Manfrotto arm to use lighting accessories.
Key features
- 5-Section carbon fibre tripods which compacts down short for transport and travel
- Secure G-lock Ultra leg-locks
- Modular accessories provide excellent versatility
- Powerful solution for rigidity and lightness
- Wider adaptable feet provide good stability
Series 4 (top leg diameter 37.0mm) is becoming popular thanks to the rigidity from large leg diameters, while the top casting (shared with Series 3 models) is less less bulky and therefore easier to store and carry.
GT4553S has a short folded length with its 5-section construction. It replaces the GT4552TS.
Gitzo GT4553S Systematic Series 4, 5-section Carbon Tripod features in detail
| Weight | 2.23 Kg |
| Top Attachment | 3/8'' screw attachment type |
| Bubble Spirit Level (no.) | 1 number |
| Tripod Carrying Bag Included | none |
| Centre Column | no centre column |
| Closed Length | 48 cm |
| Colour | Noir Decor color |
| Easy Link | Yes |
| Leg Type | Single |
| Leg Angles | 23°, 53°, 86° |
| Leg Lock Type | Twist Lock |
| Leg Section | 5 number |
| Legs Tube Diameter | 21.7,25.3,29,32.9,37 mm |
| Material | CarbonExact |
| Max Height | 136 cm |
| Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) | 136 cm |
| Maximum Working Temperature | 70 degC |
| Min Height | 9 cm |
| Minimum Working Temperature | -30 degC |
| Safety Payload | 28 kg |
| Upper Disc Diameter | 70 mm |
Optional Accessories
Tripod heads
Tripod accessories
- Gitzo GSLVLS Systematic Leveling Base
- Gitzo GS3313GS Series 3 Geared Systematic Column
- Gitzo GS3321V75 75mm Bowl Adaptor for Systematic Series
- Gitzo GS3513S Series 3 Systematic Column
- Gitzo GC4101 82cm Padded Tripod Bag (Systematic Series 2,3,4,5)
- Gitzo GSF30S Spike + Rubber Foot 30mm (Set of 3)
- Gitzo G065 Monitor And Laptop Platform
Compare Systematic Series 4 tripods
Systematic Series 4 from Gitzo are powerful, modular 4 or 5-section professional carbon fibre tripods, designed to support longer lenses and pro-weight equipment. Choose between a ball head kit or legs-only to find your perfect system.
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Gitzo GT4553S Systematic Series 4, 5-Section Tripod |
Gitzo Systematic Series 4, 4-Section Tripod with Series 4 Ball Head (Lever) Kit |
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Weight |
2.38 Kg |
2.23 Kg |
3.28 Kg |
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Closed Length |
61 cm |
48 cm |
61 cm |
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Leg Section |
4 (Long) |
5 |
4 |
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Max Height |
158 cm |
136 cm |
170.5 cm |
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Min Height |
10 cm |
9 cm |
22.5 cm |
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Payload |
28 kg |
28 kg |
28 kg |
View the complete range of Gitzo carbon fibre tripods here. We are a Gitzo 5 star dealer with highly competitive pricing and our fully trained staff are available to answer any questions.
| Offers: Free Gift |
| Offer Category: Tripods |
| Offer Product Type: Carbon Fibre Tripods |
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Buy Now Pay 2025, a 36-month loan following a 3-month deferral period. Buy a £1,500.00 camera and pay a 10% deposit of £150, Total Amount of Credit £1350. 1st payment deferred for 3 months – rest of balance can be paid off in this period with no interest, however a £29 early settlement fee is payable. 36 monthly repayments, with a first payment of £48.87 followed by 35 monthly repayments of £48.51. The total amount payable will be £1746.72 16.9% APR Representative
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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.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
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!
