Gitzo
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thumb|Gitzo logo Gitzo S.A. is a manufacturer of photographic accessories, including bags, but specialising in tripods and supports.
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thumb|Gitzo logo Gitzo S.A. is a manufacturer of photographic accessories, including bags, but specialising in tripods and supports.
==History== Gitzo was founded in France by Arsène Gitzhoven in 1917, initially producing wooden and metal cassette filmbacks, and later expanding to include a line of cameras, shutters, and cable releases. Between 1942 and 1944 during World War II, the company produced military support systems.
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