Because they have leg angle settings but no column as standard, Systematic tripods are all capable of near-groud level shooting. Leg tubes are in 6X carbon fibre with Gitzo's efficient G-locks. The GT2532S is a lightweight tripod in Gitzo's smallest Series 2, designed for strength and torsional rigidity under loads of up to 25kg (55lb) and with DSLRs and lenses up to 300mm. With its 3-section legs fully open but without using a centre column, it reaches standard level.