Tripod, head and equipment purchase

[Grady Weed]

I called Art Morris a few days ago to ask some questions about the Gitzo 5540LS, Wimberley 200, blubb, plates etc. I got detailed knowledge, good advice and plenty of suggestions or alternate products. I am very excited to get my order by UPS on Monday. I had a wish list at B&H for 2 years. The guy's at B&H could not tell me specifics on the 3 different tripods I was interested in. They were pleasant, just did not know from experience. $1,850 is a chunk of change when you can't see touch and feel the merchandise. So I ordered from Art for one simple reason. Quality service, hands on experience from years of in the field use and competent advice without fluff. I still want the 500 prime and then my kit will be complete.

Thanks for the service Art!

[Robert O'Toole]

Also as amazing as BH 's range of stock is they dont carry the BLUBB.:)

Robert

[Grady Weed]

Well I got my goodies. It all looks good. I will be using it tomorrow at the lighthouse for the sunrise and perhaps some gulls. Thanks.

[Robert O'Toole]

Congrats Grady, enjoy your new gear!!!

One important note with all the new GT Gitzos: you have to Silicon sealant/threadlock/glue the screw in rubber feet. Gitzo uses a coarse thread without any lock washed or thread locker so the feet fall out in a week or 2.
I used Black 3M silicon sealant since day one on all of my CF Gitzos and I havent lost one rubber foot yet!!!

I covered this in a newletter last year : http://www.aptats.com/NSL_1/NEWSLETTER_1.htm

Robert

[Grady Weed]

I will be using it in a few hours at the headlight! Thanks for the tip. We are off at 4 am here!

[Blake Shadle]

The Gitzo 5540LS is a sweet tripod. Enjoy your new tools :)