Review on Gitzo GT1545TUS Lightweight Traveler Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod - Silver & Black: A Versatile Travel Companion by Courtney Johnson

This is an impressive travel tripod. It easily fits in my international suitcase. I added a Really Right Stuff BH-30 ball head; Total weight of tripod and ball head: 3.4 lbs! Great combination. That's half the size of my Gitzo GT2541EX in combination with an RRS BH-40. The GT1545TUS was very stable with my Nikon d850 and Nikon 70-200 f/4 lens. Some people complain that the legs can fall off. I added rubber washers for the hoses and had no problems. Other people have complained about having to buy a center column hook (hanging the bag too strong for stability). I agree it should come with one, but $30 for more stability isn't a problem. After all, I'm 5ft 7in and don't need to raise the center post to shoot without arching my back. Camera tripod - the most important piece of photographic equipment; this Gitzo is worth every penny!