The combination of a telephoto lens, teleconverter, camera, flash, and tripod head is very heavy. When carrying a tripod over the shoulder, this weight puts additional stress on the tripod plate. After numerous discussions and requests by photographers, we have responded by developing a product that provides additional support to the Gitzo top plate, while offering “peace of mind.” Our plate is custom designed, machined, & manufactured especially for NatureScapes using aerospace industry 6061 anodized aluminum, along with two stainless steel bolts - which bolt you will use depends on your tripod model. Not pictured the plate is anodized - not unfinished as shown.

The plate is a perfect fit, positioned snugly below the existing Gitzo top plate, inside the “basin.” Once installed, the Gitzo plate can not move or loosen, therefore preventing the head & photo equipment from falling. The plate is also available in another size to fit the newest Gitzo 55 series Carbon fiber tripods as well as some older tripods. Click here to see the GSP-55 model.

The GSP-35 is desinged for use with Gitzo's current series 3 models; for example: GT3530S, GT3530LS, GT3541LS, GT3541XLS etc. Basically, it is compatible with any tripod in this series that employs Gitzo's SafeLock plate. It is not compatible with the Gitzo leveling base. The GSP-35 is also for use with Gitzo's older tripod models that begin with 13xx, such as the GT-1325, GT1348, etc.

If you have a question regarding the compatibility of this product please contact us via email at retail@naturescapes.net or call at 410-239-8025.

Read an article review of this product by clicking here or download more images and detailed installation instructions from here.