Yoricko
Established
I've been eyeing the gitzo traveler series for quite a while now.
What's the difference between the gitzo traveler models like the 1580T and the 1541 and 1542T for example?
What's the difference between the gitzo traveler models like the 1580T and the 1541 and 1542T for example?
peter_n
Veteran
The 1580 really isn't a travel tripod and mostly seems to be sold as a kit anyway. Look at that long first leg section and the folded length of 25 in. for why. The 1541 and 1542 travel tripods fold to 16-17 in., as do most travelers.
Many are mourning the passing of the 1541 as the 1542 is shorter, heavier and with a poorer load spec. I still have my 1541 but actually use a Benro C2680T as it's a better tripod. Some Chinese tripods are now extremely good indeed.
Many are mourning the passing of the 1541 as the 1542 is shorter, heavier and with a poorer load spec. I still have my 1541 but actually use a Benro C2680T as it's a better tripod. Some Chinese tripods are now extremely good indeed.