The Really Right Stuff PG-01 Pano-Gimbal Head Lever-Release Clampfrom Really Right Stuff PG-01 Pano-Gimbal Head Lever-Release Clampis a modular head that provides independent control over both the pan and tilt. It is useful for shooting both single and multi-row panoramic images. The PG-01 is designed to support smaller camera setups like mirrorless cameras or DSLRs with lenses up to a 70-200mm f/2.8. It has a magnetized storage slot for the included hex key. The hex key can be used for extra leverage to tighten the head on a tripod or a leveling base.

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Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I've been using a Gigapan Epic Pro with a Canon 5D iii and 300mm f4 L lens. Would this PG-01 work with my camera/lens setup?

A: No, the Really Right Stuff PG-01 Compact Pano-Gimbal Head with Lever-Release Clamp and Leveling Base can not support the Canon 5d Mark III with a Canon 300mm f/4 L lens. The lens is too long and heavy.

Q: 2. Does this have indexing dentents for rotation and tilt? Can it be locked in position on both axis?

A: There are no detents but can be locked in position.

Q: 3. WOULD IT HANDLE A PENTAX KP WITH A ROKINON 16MM. I WOULD USE THIS SETUP FOR MULTIROW PANORAMA AND LONG EXPOSURE?

A: Yes, it will work with the KP and a 16mm Rokinon.

Q: 4. Would this be suitable for real estate panoramas?

A: Most definitely.

Q: 5. If it is mounted on a ball head, is the leveling base still needed ? Can we just use the ball head to level since this bracket has a bubble level ?

A: Yes, it does have an Arca mount point - but the PG-01 base is 'gimbaled' at that point with a great tightening knob, allowing easy, accurate leveling of the base. Without the bubble on the end it would be hard to get it perfectly level. If you are going to go to the trouble of using a pano bracket, you might as well get one which is a pleasure to use. Otherwise, just mount your camera on your ballhead and fire away.

Q: 6. Does it have any bubble level mounted on any rail at all ?

A: Yes, I still recommend that you use a leveling base on your tripod though, it makes the process much smoother.

Q: 7. Is the B2-LR-II de facto part of the scope of delivery of the full gimbal configuration? On the RRS website it is not mentioned.

A: The Really Right Stuff PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Full Gimbal includes the full gimbal configuration.

Q: 8. Would a Canon 5d Markiii fit on this?

A: Yes, this one will fit any full frame DSLR, but it depends on a lens you are going to use. I use it with Nikon D700 or D800 and Nikon 70-200mm VRII as a maximum. This body/lens combo weighs around 2.5 kg (PG-01 load capacity is 3.6 kg/8 lb), but you should be careful how far from the tripod centre you will push them on a nodal slide. Although, primary target is a mirrorless camera user, I like how sturdy, but light and small PG-01 is, as well as its price in comparison to PG-02. I use quite long nodal slide with it (RRS MPR-192), as for example, the entrance pupil for mentioned lens (no parallax point) at 200mm is behind the camera flange and you need to have that lenght of a slide to push everything forward to the far end. I hope this can help.

Q: 9. I would like the camera to sit as low as possible - can the camera be mounted lower in the full gimbal + cradle than side mount?

A: The Really Right Stuff PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Full Gimbal's full-gimbal configuration gives you an additional point of control to raise or lower the height that your camera or lens are mounted at, with additional engraved markings for precise adjustment along this axis so it can be mounted lower.

Q: 10. If the base is fixed, how can you pan? Is that base Arca Swiss compatible? Why was the pan base discontinued?

A: The Really Right Stuff PG-01 Pano-Gimbal Head with Lever-Release Clamp and Fixed Horizontal Base has an Arca plate which could be connected to a Really Right Stuff panning clamp or a Really Right Stuff ball head with a panning position.