New 6X Gitzo tripods
Gitzo, the first people to introduce carbon
fiber tripods for professional photographers, announced a new product line today, the 6X series. The new tripods are
made out of a sturdier new fiber with more layers (six, to be exact) that has allowed them to reduce the thickness of
the tube wall in the legs from 1.5mm to 1mm, and reduce weight by an overall 17% compared to their Mountaineer tripods.
If my math is correct, that means the lightest should weigh in somewhere around just over 1/3 lb. The tripods will also
feature a new quick set locking system and integrated spring-loaded hooks for attaching ballast. Their rep says they
started shipping this week, and should arrive at on-line retailers and stores near you soon. The Gitzo website hasn’t
been updated with the press release or other information yet, but it’s a good bet that the details of different models
wil start appearing over the next few days.
