New tripod & tripod head for landscape photography (Gitzo GT2545T & Novoflex ClassicBall 2)

I was looking for a lighter but still stable tripod for my landscape photos. For this I bought the Gitzo GT2545T of the Traveller series (carbon). In this video I want to share my first impressions (mini review) and introduce the tripod and ball head.
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[@rvkphilately]

Nice setup. I personally use 2 tripods for landscape photography - Really Right Stuff TVC 44 + RRS BH55 ballhead and Gitzo GT5543XLS + Pro Media Gear BH1 ballhead.....heavy setup but works pretty well

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks! Yes, definitely heavier (but hopefully also more sturdy) then mine

[@summit12275]

i put an Acratech head on my GT1545T .. doesn't fold up as well for traveling, but not an issue for me

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks for your comment!

[@Ivorberry]

Thanks for the video Fabien, very interesting. Recently lost my PD carbon fibre after several happy years of use (left in on a shoot, and on returning found someone else had decided they would like a few happy year's). Currently looking for possible alternatives to PD before buying again maybe. Your video is actually the ONLY tripod review (out of many I have watched ) which mentions warranty, after sales, spare parts as being important, which they are to me. Providing I don't lose it again I want my new tripod to last many years. There a numerous videos out there touting a fairly recent cheap Chinese Pd copy and I'm sure it's a decent option at the price, but try asking the question, what warranty does it come with? Hmmm

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Thanks ☺️ Yes, especially with tripods and backpacks that we usually plan to keep for many years, I think this is really something important to take into consideration

[@jeannesmicrofilm6561]

Can I know this tripod will match my RRS head BH40 lr2 ? Thank you!

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Most tripod heads should work, worst case with an adaptor screw. But best to check if it’s the same screw

[@Nordlys1966]

Thanks for sharing. Nice set up. I have the same tripod with the Gitzo bal head that came as a kit that I don't quite like and thinking of changing the head. Novoflex ClassicBall 2 seems like a good combo for Gitzo GT2545T if you can reverse fold its legs all the way in. Can I ask which Novoflex clamp you use for ClassicBall 2 ball head?

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

I use the classical (screw) Arca-Swiss plate (Q-Mount)

[@Nordlys1966]

@@FabianFoppNaturephotography Thanks. It's so expensive for such a small ball head.

[@CanInelli]

Great video Fabian, do you think this will handle Sony A7RV with a 100-400GM lens? I am torn between this tripod and PD Carbon Travel tripod.

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

That would be no problem for the tripod! Ballheads are not ideal for telephoto lenses in my opinion, but it handles it quite well. I have used it a bit with my R5 and RF100-500 (similar weight as your combination)

[@patrickmeier1824]

Helpful, thanks man!

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Glad to hear

[@martinkammerer9376]

Great explanation of your setup. Can you also flip the ClassicBall upside down and still use it with the Gitzo GT2545T? Regards

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

I never tried that

[@miextheone]

Nice combination

[@FabianFoppNaturephotography]

Yes, I‘m quite happy with it 😊