Tripod maker Gitzo has announced two new aluminium tripods for launch onto the UK market this month.

Priced £229 the GT2330 features 3-section legs and a maximum working height of 164cm.

The GT2340L carries a £289 pricetag and boasts 4-section legs (maximum height of 182cm).

Both are claimed to carry gear weighing up to 9kg.

The upper casting of the tripods use ?Soulid 238?, a material claimed to be 30% lighter than magnesium.

For details visit www.gitzo.com or call Kata UK on 01293 823232