"This close" to purchasing my Gitzo! :)

[BostonRott]

I had said that if my dog show shoot went well ($), that I'd be purchasing my Gitzo tripod. Well, it did. I've got a great price from a local store, which also gives me a discount for my NANPA membership. Turns out, the rep is coming to our camera club meeting tomorrow night, so I don't even have to make the hour drive. YAY! Now, if only I can get ahold of him. :smile:

Next on the list, RRS BH-40.

:smile:

 

[Frits]

I had said that if my dog show shoot went well ($), that I'd be purchasing my Gitzo tripod. Well, it did. I've got a great price from a local store, which also gives me a discount for my NANPA membership. Turns out, the rep is coming to our camera club meeting tomorrow night, so I don't even have to make the hour drive. YAY! Now, if only I can get ahold of him. :smile:

Next on the list, RRS BH-40.

:smile:

Good going Gretchen! The Gitzo's are great - which one are you getting?

 

[dmwphoto]

wow, way to go!!

 

[BostonRott]

The 2530 will be well suited for me. I don't own any big guns and don't anticipate doing so any time soon. Thus, the BH-40 and 2530 should meet my needs nicely. :smile:

 

[nuccifamily]

Congrats! I just bought a used one and I am still staring at it. Just beautiful...

 

[BostonRott]

Thanks Anthony!

We've got two close-by Great Blue Heron rookeries (that are active) and I hope to get out and shoot them with a nice steady tripod! :smile:

 

[Rich Gibson]

.......I don't own any big guns and don't anticipate doing so any time soon......:smile:

Sure!

 

[BostonRott]

O yes, believe it! I'm quite sure I own no big lenses right now!! :tongue:

 

[dagored]

Gretchen,

Back in February we talked in a thread I started about tripods and heads. I just got the 2530 Monday and the BH-40 LR II in Tuesday.

It is a beautiful sight. You will love it. I am impressed with the quality and build of both.

 

[BostonRott]

Carman,

I remember that! :smile: Very glad to hear that you put your set together and that you enjoy it. Now get out there and shoot and share the photos!!!

 

[Dave Dickerson]

Cool, Gretchen. You'll enjoy your Gitzo. :smile:

 

[BostonRott]

Got ahold of the rep.....he's out of stock, but has offered to take my order tonight at the camera club and then give me free shipping. YAY!!! :biggrin:

 

[billg71]

I think you'll be pleased with the 2530. I just got mine a couple weeks ago and it's worked well for me. The leg hinges at the head are still a little stiff but the leg locks work smoothly. I like the anti-rotation on the legs.

One thing I have noticed is that you have to really crank down on the column lock when extending or retracting the column. I noticed a couple of times that the head was a little "wiggly" but the column lock proved to be the problem. Hopefully, that'll turn out to be a break-in thing too.

I put the A-S Z1 head on mine and I'm very happy with it. Moves very smoothly and holds well after you get it adjusted. I set mine up using the 17-35/2.8 for the base adjustment and only have to do a little tightening when I go to the 28-70/2.8 or the 70-300 VR.

Hope you get yours soon!

Bill

 

[BostonRott]

Thank you Bill, that is wonderful information to have! :smile:

Mine is now ordered, the shop was out of them, I didn't think to ask a delivery estimation, but I'm hoping "in the next few week." :biggrin:

 

[michaelnel]

Thank you Bill, that is wonderful information to have! :smile:

Mine is now ordered, the shop was out of them, I didn't think to ask a delivery estimation, but I'm hoping "in the next few week." :biggrin:

Calumet Photo has them in stock. I just bought a GT2530 from them this past weekend.

 

[BostonRott]

I ordered mine from a rep up at Hunt's. I'm hoping it will be here any day, as my ballhead just arrived from Kirk! :smile: