matt_long2 Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 I was wondering if any of you have noticed a difference in rigidity between the older Gitzo tripods and the newer MkII versions. In terms of eliminating play at the connections, it seems to me that having the head mounting platform resting directly on the shoulder of the tripod (old version) would be preferable to having the platform located above the center column locking collar. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_owen Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 Matt, the 1349 mountaineer has the option of removing the centre column and mounting the head onto a flat plate. It is very rigid. I use it with and without the centre column and find both ways equally stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 My 1549 is perfectly rigid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georges_pelpel Posted January 10, 2002 Share Posted January 10, 2002 I have the G1349MKII which I use without center column. The MKII improvements seems to be in the center column which now has a groove. The MKII units also seem to have new leg locks. I have mine since October and find it very rigid and easy to lock/unlock. With the 1349 removing the column lighten the unit by about 3/4 Lb and it's still plenty tall (I am 6'). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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