Gitzo's Systematic tripods are modular, with a flat centre disk that can be interchanged for centre columns, levelling bases & other components. Because they have leg angle settings but no column as standard, Systematic tripods are all capable of near-groud level shooting. Leg tubes are in 6X carbon fibre with Gitzo's efficient G-locks. The GT2542S is a lightweight, compact 4-section tripod in Gitzo's smallest Series 2. Designed for strength & torsional rigidity under loads of up to 25kg (55lb) & with DSLRs & lenses up to 300mm, it reaches compact level when fully open.