The gitzo gt2542 mountaineer series 2 carbon exact tripod is aimed at professional photographers who own large digital slrs with heavy telephoto lenses attached such as a 200mm and can hold up to 18 000g in weight the gt2542 carbon fibre tripod offers a maximum height of 167cm with centre column extended a minimum height of 15 cm for low angle shooting and is able to close down to a portable 64cm the gitzo gt2542 is a 4 leg section tripod with new design and carbon exact tubes making it