ed, and extends to 60.43 inches fully extended for stand-up eye-level shooting. It weighs 27.6 ounces and can handle up to 55 pounds of gear. It maintains rigidity via a G-lock%3B a spike can be added to the rubber foot for rough terrain. The Series 5 Traveler Monopod will be available for approximately $368.
For details, read the Bogen UK press release:
Bogen Imaging Announces Gitzo Series 5 Carbon 6x Traveler Monopod for Sports Photographers
Bogen Imaging, leaders in photographic accessories for the professional and enthusiast photographer is pleased to announce the launch of the World’s first monopod dedicated to sport photographers, the Gitzo Series 5 Traveler Monopod.
The Gitzo Series 5 Traveler Monopod provides solid support for long lenses yet is ultra compact and easy to carry – perfect for traveling to sports events and carrying lots of kit.
When folded the Gitzo Series 5 Traveler Monopod is only 16.14″ extending to an eye-level 60.43″ when fully extended. It has a maximum load capacity of 55lbs yet weighs only 27.6 ounces, and features a helpful belt clip making it easy to carry to locations.
Compact and sturdy, the new Gitzo Series 5 Traveler Monopod maintains its rigidity with G-Lock, while the rubber foot can be removed to allow an optional spike to be fitted – ideal in sand, snow or mud. All combined with Anti Leg Rotation (ALR) the monopod provides ultra quick and precise action for capturing those fast moving shots.
The Series 5 Traveler Monopod is inspired by the 2008 Olympics, a commemorative special edition featuring the “888” logo has been created by Gitzo to celebrate the Beijing Olympic Games. Only 20 of these special edition Monopods will be available to the UK market.
The recently launched Gitzo centre ball heads are a perfect traveling companion to the Gitzo Traveler Monopod, giving the photographer extreme performance from an incredibly lightweight kit.
The new Gitzo Series 5 Traveler is available now from 5 star Gitzo stockists at an RRP of
GM5560T: Olympic version $489.00
GM5561T: $368.00
