JohnMWright Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'm planning to get the Gitzo 3530 tripod. I think the standard center columnis too long for my use. Gitzo makes a short column, but can anyone who alreadyhas one of the 6x mountaineer tripods tell me if it looks possible to shortenthe column myself, and still be able to use the hook? I know I'll be able touse the "ground level set" feature but sometimes having a little bit of centercolumn is handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 You could shorten it but it would look like .... There's an insert glued to the end of the "official" stub column as a finish and to receive the hook attachment. Spend the $30 and get one made by Gitzo. The old-style CF column should fit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeman458 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 If not choosing to buy a shorter coloumn, you can always lose the column and install a base plate. Markins and Kirk both sell this product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMWright Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thank you. I'll probably opt for the short column when I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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