The gitzo gt3542 mountaineer series 3 carbon exact tripod is recommended for photographers who own large professional digital slrs with heavy telephoto lenses up to a maximum of 400mm attached the gitzo gt3542 will take a staggering 21 000g in weight and extend to a maximum height of 162cm with centre column extended retract to a minimum height of 15cm and close down to a portable size of 54cm the gitzo gt3542 is a 4 leg section tripod with new design and carbon exact tubes making it lig