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Dan Gunn · June 10th, 2008, 04:42 PM

I use Gitzo 1228LVL and 1227LVL tripods. I thought they were rated at 23 lbs capacity but now I have been informed that 17 lbs is correct. My camera and fluid head weigh in at 16.4 lbs. Should I be concerned? I wonder if the 17 lb weight capacity is conservative because of product liability issues and that the actual capacity is greater. My tripods have been replaced by a model GT2530LVL which is listed with a capacity of 23lbs. Funny, I can't see any difference among the three models.

JoJo

June 10th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#1
Dan Gunn Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 45	Too much weight? I use Gitzo 1228LVL and 1227LVL tripods. I thought they were rated at 23 lbs capacity but now I have been informed that 17 lbs is correct. My camera and fluid head weigh in at 16.4 lbs. Should I be concerned? I wonder if the 17 lb weight capacity is conservative because of product liability issues and that the actual capacity is greater. My tripods have been replaced by a model GT2530LVL which is listed with a capacity of 23lbs. Funny, I can't see any difference among the three models. JoJo