Gitzo GT5561SGT Giant Systematic 6X Carbon Tripod

The Gitzo GT-5561SGT Giant Systematic Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs are a heavy-duty carbon fibre tripod platform built for large telephoto setups, studio use, or any situation where maximum load capacity and rock-solid stability matter. The GT-5561SGT supports up to approximately 40kg and ships as legs only, giving you full freedom to pair it with the head that suits your workflow.

What you get

• Material: Carbon fibre — lightweight relative to its size, vibration-dampening, and weather-resistant
• Load capacity: Approximately 40kg — engineered for super-telephoto primes, cinema rigs, and large-format systems
• Series: Giant Systematic — Gitzo's top-tier systematic line, designed for the biggest camera and lens combinations in the Series 5 range
• Modular design: Systematic series legs ship without a head, so you pair them with the ball head, fluid head, or geared head that suits your workflow

Who is it for?

If you're shooting with a large telephoto like a 400mm f/2.8, 600mm, or 800mm prime, working on a cinema rig, or doing large-format photography, the GT-5561SGT is the kind of foundation that won't let you down. The carbon fibre construction keeps weight manageable given the sheer scale of this tripod, and the Systematic platform means you can swap accessories and heads as your kit evolves. Photographers stepping up from a Gitzo Mountaineer or Traveler series will immediately feel the difference in rigidity at this scale.

Buying a used GT-5561SGT is a smart move — these legs are built to last decades, so a second-hand set in good condition is functionally identical to new. Every item on Camera-tweedehands.nl comes with a minimum 12 months warranty and is individually photographed so you know exactly what you're getting.

Specifications at a glance

• Construction: Carbon fibre
• Max load: ~40kg
• Head included: No (legs only)
• Series: Giant Systematic (Series 5)