The ultimate M8 tripod?

[dfarkas]

Brand new news from Gitzo:

In celebration of their 90th anniversary Gitzo is making a 390-piece limited and numbered edition Titanium Traveler Tripod. All the castings and ball head are 100% pure medical-grade titanium. Legs are 6x carbon fiber (with G-lock). Also included is a custom hand-made italian leather carrying bag. Each tripod is laser engraved at the factory with its owner's name on the top leg section.

Price is $2,500 and can only be special ordered through Gitzo 5-star dealers.

Gitzo 90th Anniversary Titanium Taveler

What do you guys think?

David

[Shootist]

I'd rather buy a new Leica Lens and use my old Tiltall or newer Manfrotto tripods.

[etrigan63]

I think it would continue to propagate the "Leica = Neck Jewelry for Men" concept.

Bet it's lighter than air, but the gaping whole in my finances would not justify it.

[woodyspedden]

Yikes!!!!!

Woody Spedden

[AlanG]

That's not so special. Here's my ultimate tripod.

[M6J]

Absolutely unacceptable.
Who will buy it? Not someone that cares about photography of course.

[Laki]

Originally Posted by M6J

Absolutely unacceptable.
Who will buy it? Not someone that cares about photography of course.

i bet there are people saying the same about leica gear

[ChrisC]

Originally Posted by dfarkas

. Gitzo 90th Anniversary Titanium Taveler

What do you guys think?

This guy thinks it's a frighteningly crap idea. No doubt some idiots with more money than sense will go for it. It's not those poncey bespoke handbag makers from Paris trying to get their absurd and vulgar trade back into photography is it? Hell's teeth; now there's a horrid thought!

BTW - has the missing 'r' from 'Taveler' legged it to express itself fully in the word arse?

................ Chris

[Laki]

Originally Posted by ChrisC

This guy thinks it's a frighteningly crap idea. No doubt some idiots with more money than sense will go for it. It's not those poncey bespoke handbag makers from Paris trying to get their absurd and vulgar trade back into photography is it? Hell's teeth; now there's a horrid thought!

BTW - has the missing 'r' from 'Taveler' legged it to express itself fully in the word arse?

................ Chris

wow, what an eloquent post...

[hankg]

It's a little heavier and the folded length is a little longer then the regular Gitzo traveler but it costs 10 times as much. It does hold more weight but that is not needed for the M8. The leather case is beautiful but really adds to the bulk and weight.

On the other hand it would probably look nice with the 24-carat gold plated King Bhumiphol Leica special edition and the King could always have a porter carry the leather tripod case

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by dfarkas

Price is $2,500 and can only be special ordered through Gitzo 5-star dealers.

Gitzo 90th Anniversary Titanium Taveler

What do you guys think?

David

Nice yeah,

but will it get you more women?!
And I bet it doesn't go up to eleven...

[gerasdoc]

I have that tripod in the regular editiion (GT1540T). It is a great tripod and costs a little over $500. I cannot imagine that the titanium parts would make it that much lighter. I do like the case though. However, the price is ridiculous

[ptruman]

If that's so special for a 90th anniversary, what will be available for their 100th anniversary? Their tripods are great but expensive enough already thanks.

However,designer tripods... makes me think:

- Gucci camera bags
- Rayban polarising filters
- Armani photo/fishing vests

enough!

[lepremier]

Originally Posted by AlanG

That's not so special. Here's my ultimate tripod.

Now that's what I call a tripod Alan, fully agree. The house is rather nice as well!!

[garyvot]

It's a limited edition collectible... You can't really judge the price in ordinary market terms: this is brand building: think of it more as a marketing and PR stunt than a new product effort. (Whether a market exists for a collectible tripod is another matter.)

"Titanium" stuff aside, I've seen the "regular" carbon version of this tripod and it is a very innovative design, actually quite appealing for a Leica M.

The case is retro cool... like my old Rollei TLR cases. I might actually be tempted to buy one of those for the "regular" tripod if it were offered as a production item.

[BrianP]

I would doubt that their will be any left in a short period.Collectors will buy them.The same people who buy a special edition of an M camera .They will probably be put in a display case and never used.The owner will no doubt get pleasure from owning the tripod and the rest of his or her collection, in the same way that we get pleasure from using it.It take all sorts.
Brian

[M6J]

I wonder...
Why limited to 390 pieces? Why not 380 or 400?

[s.m.e.p.]

Wonderful idea, Gitzo!

It fit´s perfekt to the Leica Camera AG - Photography - LEICA M7 Titanium

Such a pity that no M8 A-La-Carte is available yet!

[hankg]

Originally Posted by gerasdoc

I have that tripod in the regular editiion (GT1540T). It is a great tripod and costs a little over $500. I cannot imagine that the titanium parts would make it that much lighter. I do like the case though. However, the price is ridiculous

It's not lighter. It's a little heavier and also the collapsed size is a bit bigger. So functionally unless you need the greater weight bearing capability and torsional rigidity the stock Traveler is a better travel tripod for a lot less money.

[4season]

Nice-looking tripod! I've been wanting a couple of the new 6x carbon-fiber Gitzos. But my ego will be fine without the limited-edition status or the extra-lofty price.