- One of the tallest and most stable Gitzo tripod, with a modular Systematic design for versatility
- High 42kg safety payload supports even the biggest cameras paired with the longest telephoto lenses
- Series 5 carbon legs, with 4-sections and XL height, which reaches 198 cm without needing a centre column
- Column-free design and Carbon eXact tubes provide extremely stable, rigid support even in windy conditions
- Mount accessories with the Easy Link attachment for monitors, lights and other content creator tools
Key Features
- Extremely rigid, 4-section XL height pro carbon fibre tripod
Reaches 198 cm high without a centre column, perfect for slopes and hills - Secure leg-locks and quick operation with the latest G-lock Ultra
- Excellent versatility from the modular accessories range
- Incredibly strong, ideal for the heaviest professional camera equipment
- Wider and adaptable feet for unbeatable stability
- Five Year Extended Warranty after registration
Gitzo GT5543XLS Systematic, Series 5 XL, 4 sections Carbon Fibre Tripod Summary
This particular model is one of the tallest and most stable of all Gitzo tripods. This makes the Gitzo GT5543XLS Systematic, Series 5 XL, 4 sections Carbon Fibre Tripod perfect for extremely long lenses and heavy camera set-ups, ideal for discerning professionals who capture sports, wildlife and landscape photography.
Not only are Systematic Gitzo’s strongest and most stable , they’re also modular, with a top casting element that opens and closes to allow each tripod to be configured with a flat disk, geared or sliding centre column, video half-ball adaptor, levelling base or other Systematic accessories.
The latest range features Carbon eXact tubes, new ultra-stable feet and the Easy Link attachment, making the Systematic from  even more stable, versatile, and ergonomic. The Easy Link attachment (3/8’’ thread) allows the user to attach various accessories such as a Manfrotto arm to use lighting accessories.
Series 5 (top leg diameter 41.3mm) is the choice of the most demanding professionals, being the most rigid tripods in the whole Gitzo range. The top casting is larger than that of Series 3 & 4 Systematics in order to provide maximum stability.
GT5543XLS is the 4 section extra long model, for users requiring overhead height (at almost 2m tall)
Gitzo Systematic, Series 5 XL, 4 sections Carbon Fibre Tripod (GT5543XLS) Specifications
| Weight | 3.12 Kg |
| Top Attachment | 3/8’’ screw attachment type |
| Bubble Spirit Level (no.) | 1 number |
| Carrying Bag Included | none |
| Centre Column | no centre column |
| Closed Length | 72 cm |
| Colour | Noir Decor colour |
| Easy Link | Yes |
| Leg Type | Single |
| Leg Angles | 26°,55°,89° |
| Leg Lock Type | Twist Lock |
| Leg Section | 4 Section |
| Legs Tube Diameter | 29, 32.9, 37, 41.3 mm |
| Material | CarbonExact |
| Max Height | 198 cm |
| Maximum Height (with Center Column Down) | 198 cm |
| Maximum Working Temperature | 70 degC |
| Min Height | 10 cm |
| Minimum Working Temperature | -30 degC |
| Safety Payload | 42 kg |
| Upper Disc Diameter | 90 mm |
Optional accessories
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Tripod accessories
Gitzo Systematic Series 5 tripod quick comparison table
With four models in the range this specs comparison table highlights key differences between these, the strongest in the .
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| Weight | 2.63 Kg | 2.72 Kg | 2.82 Kg | 3.12 Kg |
| Closed Length | 62 cm | 68 cm | 60 cm | 72 cm |
| Leg Section | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Height | 134 cm | 145 cm | 156 cm | 198 cm |
| Min Height | 10 cm | 10 cm | 10 cm | 10 cm |
| Payload | 42 kg | 42 kg | 42 kg | 42 kg |
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