The Gitzo GT2545T Series 2 Traveler carbon fiber tripod is the strongest professional, headless 4-section travel support with an 180? leg folding system pioneered by Gitzo, which enables its legs to reverse-fold around the center column and an optional ball head, allowing it to fold down to 44.5 cm.The GT2545T weighs 1.33 Kg, is taller than its predecessor, extending to a height of 154.5 cm and holds up to 12 kg of gear. It is recommended for use with 200mm lenses (300mm maximum). With its included short center column inserted, the tripod gets down to 22 cm for low-angle or macro shots.This tripod has the largest tube diameters in the Traveler range. It features Carbon eXact legs for superior strength and stiffness and the ?Traveler G-lock? - a travel-size version of Gitzo?s G-lock, specifically designed to ensure security in more compact tripods. Its specially-designed rubber feet are easily interchangeable with Gitzo?s optional feet (e.g. spikes, large feet). The Gitzo GT2545T has a 1/4_ and 3/8_ top attachment to easily attach heads or other accessories and comes with its own shoulder strap for comfortable carrying. It is the ideal tripod for professional photographers who use longer lenses or require the highest stability on the move.