Edward
Thanks for confirming that. I am still waiting for Gitzo to get back to me. Too bad this particular tripod has some sections
stay put, some extend by gravity, makes it hard to use, as I need to remember which locks to tighten.
Andrew
After using a Gitzo for several years, I am used to all legs stay in place when locks are loosen, so when I need it in a
hurry, I don't need touch the locks. But I understand this is personal preference, I had an Aluminum tripod that extends all
sections. Each has its own merits and flaws.
BTW, there is not much information on the net about the new mountaineer series. This is why I got 0542 as well. I found
the new eXact tubing isn't that much stiffer than 6x, but the new g-lock is smoother and has a rubber ring to prevent sand
from getting into it. The diameters of the legs in new 0 series are only slightly thinner than the traveller, make it no
difference on stiffness of the two. It looks like the new 0 series is comparable to the old 1 series, the new 1 is the old 2
series in terms of load capacity. I wonder what they will do to the current traveller, make it beefier too?
