


But keep in mind that they all have a uniform minimum working height of 3.9”. Why? Because the difference in maximum heights of these tripods also affects their weight, leg sections, folded length, and overall resistance to wind vibrations. We personally find the Extra Long variation the best among the five! In between, there are two “Long” versions with 57.1″ and 61.4″ max heights, and an “Extra Long” version that extends 78″ high. At the bottom is the “Standard” version with a max height of 52.8″, while at the top is the “Giant” version that towers 109.4″ high. The Gitzo Systematic Series 5 comes in five different versions that vary depending on their maximum working height. That’s why we would consider it before the RRS TVC-45. Gitzo Systematic Series 5Ī head-to-head comparison of the RRS TVC-45 and Gitzo Series 5 will leave you more confused than convinced on which of the two is ultimately the best!īut when you dig deeper into their features, variations, versatility, and ease-of-use, Gitzo has an upper hand.

18.7″ to 71.1″ (85.1″ with center column)ġ7.3” to 95.3″ (105.1″ with center column)īest Professional Tripods for Heavy Lenses and DSLRs 1.
