Bogen Imaging has announced the Gitzo Ocean Traveler extra lightweight tripod. Gitzo has developed the world’s first stainless steel tripod casting, and integrated the technology into its popular Traveler series to produce the new Ocean Traveler. The stainless steel casting is made using a production process involving Metal Injection Moulding. The casting is treated in a way that completely closes porosity, even at microscopic levels – something usually associated with the production of surgical equipment – eliminating any opportunity for corrosive substances to attack. The recommended retail price of the Gitzo Ocean Traveler tripod is £799.95 including VAT.

Bogen Press Release

Pushing Tripod Technology…Gitzo Launches the Ocean Traveler

Continuously questioning “the standard” in tripod design and materials, Gitzo has developed the world’s first stainless steel tripod casting, and integrated the technology into its massively popular Traveler series to produce the new Ocean Traveler.

Coupled with Gitzo’s unique Carbon 6x material, the tripod offers an unbeatable combination of sturdiness whilst being extra light in weight, and being able to be used in the harshest of environments – even salt water – making this the ultimate travel companion for serious photographers.

The stainless steel casting is made using an extreme production process involving a cutting edge technology called Metal Injection Moulding (MIM). The casting is treated in a way that completely closes porosity, even at microscopic levels – something usually associated with the production of surgical equipment – eliminating any opportunity for corrosives substances to attack.

Unique to the Ocean Traveler, Gitzo has enhanced its well-known G-Lock leg locking system to suit the extreme environments this new model is likely to encounter. Called Ocean-Lock, the new locks include special inserts at both ends which minimise the amount of water and debris that may enter the tubes and mechanisms. Derived from the automotive industry, the Ocean-Lock meets the highest standards in terms of sealing and longevity, and delivers the same performance as G-Lock: 20% increase in rigidity, faster operation and stronger locking with gravity effect.

The new Gitzo Ocean Traveler is available now at RRP £799.95 inc VAT

Readers requiring further information should call 01293 583300 or visit www.bogenimaging.co.uk

About Bogen Imaging UK Ltd
Bogen Imaging is the Sales and Marketing operation for the Groups prestigious range of own manufactured brands such as Manfrotto, Kata, Gitzo and National Geographic. Part of the global Vitec Group’s Imaging and Staging division, the Vitec Group itself being headquartered and listed on the UK stock exchange. Bogen Imaging operates in the US, Germany, France Italy and Japan with the UK its latest addition. The objectives of the Bogen companies is to bring the manufacturer closer to the consumer ensuring that they are able to develop the right products for tomorrow’s image maker today

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