Gitzo GT5543LS Systematic Series 5 4-Section Long Carbon Tripod

The GT5543LS Systematic Series 5, 4-Section Long Carbon Fibre Tripod from Gitzo is one of the most stable tripods, yet weighs under 3KG and has a payload of 42KG, ideal for wildlife and bird photography.

Key Features

• The strongest series of all  
• G-lock Ultra delivers secure leg-locks and quick operations
• Great versatility thanks to the modular accessories range
• The most rigid from the entire  
• New wider and adaptable feet for unbeatable stability

Gitzo GT5543LS Systematic Series 5 Long, 4-Section Carbon Fibre Tripod Summary

Systematic is a popular choice of exacting professional photographers who use long lenses and heavy cameras. Not only is Systematic Gitzo’s strongest and most stable , they’re also modular, with a top casting element that opens and closes to allow each tripod to be configured with a flat disk, geared or sliding centre column, video half-ball adaptor, levelling base or other Systematic accessories.

The latest range features Carbon eXact tubes, new ultra-stable feet and the Easy Link attachment, making the Systematic even more stable, versatile, and ergonomic. The Easy Link attachment (3/8’’ thread) allows the user to attach various accessories such as a Manfrotto arm to use lighting accessories.

Series 5 (top leg diameter 41.3mm) is the choice of the most demanding professionals, being the most rigid tripods in the whole Gitzo range. The top casting is larger than that of Series 3 and 4 Systematics in order to provide maximum stability.

GT5543LS Series 5, is the 4 section long model, which is very popular for its balance between closed length and sufficient height, even without a centre column. It replaces the GT5542LS and is one of the most sturdy tripods from .

Gitzo Systematic Series 5 Long, 4-Section Tripod (GT5543LS) Specifications

Weight	2.82 Kg
Top Attachment	3/8’’ screw attachment type
Bubble Spirit Level (no.)	1 number
Carrying Bag Included	none
Centre Column	no centre column
Closed Length	60 cm
Colour	Noir Decor colour
Easy Link	Yes
Leg Type	Single
Leg Angles	26°,55°,89°
Leg Lock Type	Twist Lock
Leg Section	4 number
Legs Tube Diameter	29, 32.9, 37, 41.3 mm
Material	CarbonExact
Max Height	156 cm
Maximum Height (with Center Column Down)	156 cm
Min Height	10 cm
Minimum Working Temperature	-30 degC
Safety Payload	42 kg
Upper Disc Diameter	90 mm
Maximum Working Temperature	70 degC

Optional accessories

Tripod heads

Tripod accessories

Gitzo Systematic Series 5 tripod quick comparison table

With four models in the range this specs comparison table highlights key differences between these, the strongest in Gitzo’s entire line-up.

			Gitzo Systematic 5, 4-Section Long Tripod (GT5543LS)
Weight	2.63 Kg	2.72 Kg	2.82 Kg	3.12 Kg
Closed Length	62 cm	68 cm	60 cm	72 cm
Leg Section	3	3	4	4
Max Height	134 cm	145 cm	156 cm	198 cm
Min Height	10 cm	10 cm	10 cm	10 cm
Payload	42 kg	42 kg	42 kg	42 kg

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