Gitzo Replacement Guide
In the past few years, keeping track of Gitzo tripods is much like sorting out the iPod product variations– there have been a few lineup changes in just a few years, and the naming convention went through some confusing changes, as well. So, reading forums and reviews about popular past models and trying to map them to current products (like the classic 1325) can be head-spinning.
The most popular carbon-fiber Gitzo tripods:
Gitzo 3531 (3-section classic landscape carbon-fiber tripod, series 3): 1325 ==> 3530LSV ==> 3531
Gitzo 2531 (3-section carbon fiber, series 2): 1227 ==> 1257 ==> 2530 ==> 2531
Gitzo 2541 (4-section carbon fiber, series 2): 1228 ==> 1258 ==> 2540 ==> 2541
Gitzo 1541T (4-section carbon fiber, compact travel): 1540T ==> 1541T
Confusing enough? Go with the 3530LSV for heavy-duty support. The 3-section 1531 is great for a slightly more portable solution. Add a good Arca-plate ball head and a replacement base plate, and you have a tripod that will last. Don’t pass up a deal on the classic 1325 and 1227 tripods. They are by no means obsolete!