brian_lyttle

Thanks for all the replies. I took the tripod into a local camera store and the folks think its a genuine gitzo, but still don't know what model it is. Going to follow up with Vitec based on the serial number. I'll take a look at the Realy Right Stuff heads. I saw the Gitzo GH2750QR is greatly discounted at https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0013J02OQ/?coliid=I3U5JPLHW1QT0E&colid=1RDIBBRXVOKI6&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it at $160. Given the price, is there any reason to consider it? Everything I've read confirms that Gitzo heads aren't great, but then this tripod is going to get lighter use compared to the frequent use by photographers on this forum.

Hi My wife has a Gitzo tripod that was bought around 2005-2006, but it has gone unused for a long time, we've moved house etc, and I'm trying to get it back in action. Is it just missing a quick release plate? It seems like an odd head configuration since the half-moon shaped knob can't turn while it's screwed into the head. Can anyone tell me how to identify the model (I couldn't find it on the tripod)? Where can I get a reasonable replacement quick release plate? Which heads would work better with this tripod? I don't mind spending a bit of money to get this sorted out for her. Thanks!