The Sunwayfoto GH-04 Lightweight Gimbal Headfrom Sunwayfoto GH-04 Lightweight Gimbal Headhas a hollowed-out design and a weight of only 2.3 pounds for easy transport to remote locations. It has a robust 66-pound load capacity, making it suitable for use with large telephoto lenses and for tracking a subject in all directions effortlessly. It is ideal for shooting subjects in motion like sports, wildlife photography, and bird watching. It features a damping adjustment knob to offset the weight of the camera and lens plus indexed scales for easily positioning its center of balance. The rotation axis of the gimbal passes through the central axis of the lens, which makes photo composition more accurate when there is a need for photo stitching and reduces post-production workflow.

The camera platform has an adjustable range of 4.3" and has an integrated safety lock lever to immobilize the platform to avoid any impact to the camera or lens. It has an Arca-type quick release clamp with a classic locking knob and supports quick release plates with safety screws to prevent accidental plate release. A 4.7" long Arca-type quick release plate is included, ideal for use with long lenses.

Load Capacity: 66 lb    Height: 10"    Weight: 2.3 lb    Arca-Type Clamp with 4.7" Long QR Plate    360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock    Tension Control    Bubble Level    CNC-Machined T6061 Aluminum    2x Hex Wrenches with Magnetic Storage    Padded Carrying Case

• Overall Dimensions: 8.3 x 10 x 3.1"

• Vertical Camera Platform Adjustment: 4.3"

• Lightweight, hollowed-out design

• Tension damping adjustment

• CNC-Machined T6061 aluminum with type-III black anodized finish

• Extra-large 2.4"-diameter panning base with panoramic scale

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you attach Wimberley F-9 Flash Bracket for Wimberley Head Version II to the side of this style Gimbal head?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the Oben gimbal head.

Q: 2. will this work with canon 1dx mkii and canon 400 f2.8 III?

A: Yes this head is suitable for the Canon 1DX Mark II and the Canon 400mm f/2.8L III lens.

Q: 3. How does it mount on a tripod with a 1/4" bolt?

A: If you have a 1/4" mounting screw on a tripod, you would need a 1/4" to 3/8" bushing: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/769749-REG/Oben_OB_1039_3_8_16_to_1_4_20_Reducer.html

Q: 4. Will this work with a Befree GT XPRO Carbon Tripod?

A: Yes Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head is compatible with Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod

Q: 5. What is the tilt degree +/- range for this gimbal?

A: Tilt degree depends on camera/lens combo. Longer lenses and cameras with auxiliary batteries will reduce the vertical travel. My typical set up is with a Canon 60D and a Sigma 150-600 zoom, usually at full 600mm range. I see no limits to this combination. I did, however, purchase an Arca-Swiss baseplate from Sunway Photo to add the additional slide to accommodate the longer lens and get the balance back.

Q: 6. Are the tension control, panning lock and plate contro lock knobs rubberized?

A: Hi Donna, They aren't rubberized but the finish is extremely well done and easy on the hands.The knobs are large and easy to Tighten.Positive actionyhat doesn't require much effort. Since you asked the all metal surfaces are of high quality and finish.

Q: 7. Does the swing arm move on bearings, and if so of what type?

A: Yes, the Sunwayfoto GH-02 Gimbal Head's swing arm moves on multiple "thin-wall" type of bearings.

Q: 8. Does this head have adjustments for all 3 axis? I'm only seeing two.

A: Yes, the Sunwayfoto GH-PROIIS Geared Tripod Head has the same range of movement as other standard camera heads.

Q: 9. I purchased this head last December, and recently it started to ooze a thick grease from the base and over the top of my Gitzo tripod. Has anyone else had this problem? is there a way to correct this?

A: There was a batch of GH-30 Gimbals that had a manufacturing defect in the internal lubrication seals. The issue only became apparent after months of use. Oben had this corrected in subsequent productions. If you still have a GH-30 Gimbal with this issue, please contact Gradus Group (the manufacturer) for a free exchange. info@obensupports.com or (212) 594-2120

Q: 10. Compatible with peak design tripod?

A: The GH-M1 is compatible with the Peak Design tripod, but you will need the universal head adapter from PD. https://bhpho.to/3rChEhV