Featuring durable yet lightweight carbon fiber construction, the Oben GH-30C Carbon Fiber Gimbal Headfrom Oben GH-30C Carbon Fiber Gimbal Headis designed to balance a lens and camera along its vertical and horizontal axes. Ideal for shooting moving subjects, such as birds, wildlife, and athletic events, the gimbal head ensures you can use your telephoto or zoom lens to quickly aim and shoot your subject. The unit's built-in fluid motion assures smooth and uniform panning. Unwieldy lenses that are normally too large or heavy to be moved and aimed quickly can be tilted or swiveled effortlessly, and large, easy-to-grip locking knobs and an Arca-type quick release plate allow for swift and secure lens mounting. The GH-30C mounts onto most tripods with a 3/8"-16 threaded stud, and the strong and durable curved main arm supports and balances loads up to 44 lb, so even a large lens feels weightless.

Load Capacity: 44 lb    Height: 9.4"    Weight: 2.7 lb    Arca-Type Compatible    360° Pan with Independent Lock    3/8"-16 Tripod Mount    Plate with Two 1/4"-20 Mounts & Bushings    Numbered Scales for Repeatability    Carbon Fiber Construction

Designed to balance a camera and lens setup of up to 44 lb, the GH-30C gives you the ability to effortlessly maneuver a heavy camera and lens that would normally be too large or cumbersome to move and aim quickly.

The fluid motion built into the arm of the gimbal lets you effortlessly move your camera while tracking moving subjects such as birds, wildlife, athletes, and airplanes, and with the GH-30C you get smooth and fluid motion when moving the lens along either axis.

Adjustable features allow you to quickly balance your gear while providing rigid support and stability. For sports and wildlife photography, the gimbal head provides the stability to balance and hold your camera and lens in place while you get your shot.

Compatible with most tripods that have a 3/8"-16 threaded stud.

An Arca-type quick release plate allows you to quickly mount your camera and lens to the gimbal head, and the included plate is designed with security pins to prevent it from accidentally slipping off the mounting platform.

Two 1/4"-20 threaded mounting screws and included 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 bushings assure compatibility with most lens collars.

Numbered scales provide a convenient way to mark the position of your setup so you can quickly rebalance your lens the next time you use it.

Easy-to-grip locking knobs securely lock the panning joint, swinging arm, platform adjustment, and quick release plate locks.

Compatible with lenses such as 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4, 100-400mm, 150-600mm, 300mm f/4, 400mm f/5.6, 200-500mm, and other similar-sized lenses.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is the height from the attachment point to the top?

A: If you mean from the base where it connects to the tripod, its 9.5". The distance from the camera plate to the top is about 7".

Q: 2. Where is it made?

A: The Oben GH-30C Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head is made in China.

Q: 3. Hello, can I use this tripod with "leica telyt s 800mm f6.3"? Thanks.

A: The leica telyt s 800mm f6.3 has a tripod mount on it. And it will work with a quick release plate attached to it, to attach it to the Oben GH-30C Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head. Best is to use a long plate like, https://bhpho.to/43ITmCA .

Q: 4. Will this gimbal support a Canon 600 F4 and a Canon R6? Thanks..

A: Yes, the Oben GH-30C Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head supports a Canon 600 F4 and a Canon R6.

Q: 5. Do you find that the quick release plate that comes with the GH-30 is long enough for the Canon 100-400 lens or should I buy a longer one. I have determined that there is a 5.5 inch one that is compatible and I am wondering if I should get that?

A: In my experience the one included is good enough but a larger one might work better.

Q: 6. Does this gimbal work side to side as well as vertical? In other words, does it keep the camera level in both directions?

A: Oben GH-30C Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head allows you to pan 360 and also point the camera up and down, but that won't level the camera. To level the camera you will need to move two of the tripod legs up and down until the camera is level.

Q: 7. Is it compatible with the Sony 400mm f2.8?

A: Yes, this is compatible will large super-telephoto primes like the 400mm f/2.8. :)

Q: 8. Can I use this to Nikon z7ii without using the lens collar?

A: Yes, you can connect the release plate provided with Oben GH-30C Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head to your Nikon Z7 II mirrorless camera and balance your equipment.

Q: 9. Is the suggest accessory Oben QR-53 Long Lens Quick Release Plate (5.3") really necessary? It comes with an arca swiss fitting.

A: The answer would depend on which lens you will be using on the camera. If you are using a telephoto lens that has a tripod collar with a short base (such as a 70-200mm lens, a 100-400mm lens or a 150mm/180mm macro lens), the If you are using a large telephoto lens that has a tripod collar with a longer base, or you need a longer plate to give you more room to adjust the camera/lens' center of balance on the gimbal head, then the longer Oben QR-53 Long Lens Quick Release Plate (5.3") may be better suited for your usage needs.

Q: 10. What release plate does this come with, and how do I order extra to avoid the problems noted by commenter? Oben website says this but does not have model info on duplicate plates: "rca-Type Quick Release The Arca-type quick-release plate allows you to quickly mount your camera and lens to the gimbal head. Attach quick-release plates to multiple setups to make swapping cameras and lenses a breeze. The included plate is designed with security pins that prevent it from accidentally slipping off the mounting platform.

A: The Oben QR-20 Quick Release Plate, https://bhpho.to/2fga1qi would be the quick release plate that will fit on the GH-30, and also for a long lens foot, the Oben QR-53 Long Lens Quick Release Plate (5.3") https://bhpho.to/2M3EZF3 . It seems like the Arca type mount on an Oben device is a little big for the universal Arca type, and consequently choosing an Oben quick release plate has a better chance at a tight fit.