Overview

Basalt tube is 20% lighter than Aluminum and offers intermediate performance between aluminum and Carbon 6x tubing.

Gitzo GT1830 Basalt Tripod is an excellent choice for compact digital camera and DSLRs with 135mm lenses up to a maximum of 200mm. Offers an excellent maximum load capacity and good torsional rigidity at a reduce weight.

A 4 sections model max. height is 168, max load is 7 kg and the weight of this tripod is 1.35kg, Gitzo GT1830 is ideal solution for photographers on the move or when space and weight are key factors.

Key features
Ground Level Set
The center column is removable to save weight and allow for low shooting position. No tools needed.

G-Lock
The redesigned G-Lock achieve 20% increases in rigidity, faster operation and stronger, safer locking. G-Lock also provides a “gravity lock” effect : the higher the load applied vertically to the leg, the stronger the lock.

ALR (Anti Leg Rotation System)
ALR for ultra fast and smooth operation. With ALR it is possible to open a 5-section traveler tripod in less than 15 seconds.

Rapid Column
The center column-locking collar above the tripod shoulder makes it easier to adjust the column quickly. A grooved design prevents rotation of the column and improves system stability.

Reversible Column
The rapid column can easily be inverted for an alternative shooting angle or low-level macro work.

Leg Angels
The three leg spreads allows you to set the tripods at three different levels (high, medium, low). The new low position allows you to take full advantage of the “Ground Level Set”.

Hook
This built in accessory allow you to hang stabilizing weight (e.g. a full camera bag or sand/ water bag) from the bottom of the tripod center column. Useful with long heavy lenses, on uneven ground or in windy conditions. The hook can hold up to 18 kg.

Leg Ends
This feature allows you to easily change worn out rubber feet or to fit other accessories, such as spike feet, or snow/ sand shoes.

High Performance Basalt
The second High Performance generation basalt fiber tubes is now up to 22% stronger than its predecessor. Made by the same technology used for 6X carbon fiber tubes, it offers a high thermal and dimensional stability and good vibration absorption. It is an intermediate solution between 6X and aluminum tubes, however by getting closer to the Gitzo 6X unmatched performances, it is a high quality alternative to competitors’ carbon fiber tripods.