GitzoG2020 Hook for 1 and 2 Series Tripods

Exactly what you would expect, good quality for a high price. Let's hope this one stays in, might have some blue loctite in its future.

My old Gitzo G201 Series 2 Reporter needs a counterweight for stability during video pans. So I bought the Gitzo G2020 Hook and it fit like a glove, threading into the 3/8" socket on the bottom of the center staff. The hook is spring loaded and retracts when not used. I hung a wine bag filled with rocks off the hook and my old G201 was as steady as it gets.However, I was a little underwhelmed with the build quality of the G2020: lightweight plastic housing, plastic threads and a very modest metal hook. I was expecting metal housing and a more beefy hook so I’ll report back if the hook goes south. In hindsight, I could have saved a few bucks and rigged up a 3/8” stud with D-ring or hook. Nevertheless the G2020 Hook fits and functions perfectly but is a bit light duty for my taste.

If anyone asks, it works on a Zomie Z818C tri-pod.

I was too stupid to check the negative reviews of this product, so I bought it based on the Amazon claim that it fits Gitzo Series 1 and Series 2 tripods. Can't understand why Amazon continues to list this item as fitting Gitzo Series 1 and Series 2 tripods even after many other people have posted reviews that tell you it doesn't fit. They are correct. I bought a Gitzo Series 1 tripod from Amazon, specifically, the Gitzo GT1545TUS. This item (the Gitzo G2020 Hook) does not fit this (otherwise very nice) tripod.As an experiment, I just bought a Gitzo G1145 bushing (which is not meant to fix this problem) to see if it would, in fact, solve the problem. This bushing arrived today and the bushing will screw on to the Gitzo G2020 Hook but, unfortunately, the bushing is not correct for the tripod's center column (the outside diameter of the bushing is too big). As I said, the bushing was not intended for this purpose, so I'm not faulting the bushing. I'm just mentioning this in case you might be thinking of trying this bushing to see if it works to allow the Gitzo 2020 Hook to fit your Series 1 Gitzo tripod. It doesn't. Next stop: the hardware store -- to see if I can find a bushing that will solve the problem.

Purchased this tripod hook for my Gitzo 1XXX series tripod. Worked as advertised. I first checked with my local camera shop and they confirmed that it would fit my 1 series specific model tripod before I purchased it at Amazon. This hook allows me to put my camera backback on my small 1 series tripod and allows it to stabilize it for a Nikon pro body and f/2.8 lens setup. IMHO, a must for a 1 series tripod, and a relatively cheap accessory for a Gitzo tripod. The hook is made of metal, and adds very little weight to the tripod, and replaces the hard plastic cap.

This item was purchased for an early Gitzo G1228 tripod that was acquired used without a hook. Threads and construction match perfectly with the center column. Price was competitive with other dealers. Some parts for the series 1 tripods are becoming expensive and hard to find, so I recommend acquiring this part while it's still readily available through Amazon.

Whatever was in the bottom of the center post of my Gitzo fell out in a creek in the Wind River range. After that nothing stops the center post from sliding out of the tripod when I loosen and slide it. Since it was gone to me I couldn't see what it even looked like and I didn't remember since I don't really use a hook. I bought this to replace it. I'm sure there is nothing wrong with this Gitzo hook, however, the description states that it fits Series 2 Gitzo tripods. It does not fit my Series 2 (GT2545T). The part that screws in is too small. I returned it and bought the one claimed to fit at B&H which is a very different design and has the larger bolt size. It fit and now keeps the center post in the tripod.

The tripod hook is great for hanging my backpack when working in wet conditions - and enables me to use a smaller tripod than I might otherwise. I also hang a small red LED from it when working in low light to enable me to find the camera quickly when light painting, etc.

This does not fit GT2545t Series 2 traveler tripod. The screw is too small. It also does not fit the GT1550t that has the same size screw.

Needed to replace the hook for my RedGed tripod and this fit perfectly !

It claims to be compatible with series 2 carbon 6x tripod but it does not work for my GT2541 tripod. Have to return. What painful! Consult with Gitzo dealer. It has to use D0703.05 part.

Incompatible avec mon trépied Gitzo 1545T, le pas de vis n'est pas compatible avec la colonne, je trouvais le système sympa pour lester le trépied. Après avoir passé commande, un ami m'a dit qu'il lui était arrivé la même chose, que ce n'était pas compatible, j'ai dit "on verra bien", et bien j'ai vu, produit a retourner ... Dommage. Mais sinon l'expédition l'Amazon est toujours top, et en cas de soucis, la facilité de retour aussi.

Petit accessoire indispensable pour accrocher un poids sous le trépied que j'ai finalement acheté online (après l'avoir cherché vainement en magasin) pour remplacer celui de mon Gitzo GT-2940LVL (série 2) que j'avais égaré. Parfait et envoi immédiat.