Gitzo 1227/8 LVL and short columns

[mike_smith2]

Has anyone tried using this new CF tripod with a short or cut down

column for macro or low level photography? If so how effective is the

in built levelling system? The bubble at the base of the centre

section seems a bit strange and would of course be lost when using a

shorter column.

 

I have the smaller 1127 at present for hiking and travel photography

and was considering getting a short column for ground level work, but

this new Gitzo seems to be just about perfect for macro/low level

photography when hooked up to a cut down centre post? So I am

considering trading up to this new tripod

 

Mike Smith

[jeff_drew4]

I have 3 Gitzo tripods, but none are the CF models. I use a short column on my

G1340 for 6x7 macro work - absolutely perfect for me. I also use an auxilliary bubble

level for critical work. The short column concept is handy! I purchased the Gitzo

short column from B&H at an unbelievably low price - it was sold as "used" but

arrived as "new-in-box"= super deal! Sorry that my comments are a little off-topic

but maybe with some creative shopping and $25 you can solve your need.