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| Gitzo GH2780QR Series 2 Magnesium Center Ball Head QR (Gray) |
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| Manufacturer: Gitzo |
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| List Price: $411.00 |
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Product Description |
| Designed for maximum locking torque this head eliminates micro movements and cuts vibration for sharper images. Gitzo has now developed a new exclusive technology that enables us to produce high quality, completely round hollow spheres, with a ultra thin wall, for an incredible weight reduction. Our magnesium center ball heads are renowned for their smooth and precise movements and high quality manufacturing. PTFE is applied to the ball and blocking pads to eliminate all traces of jarring and skipping. The result is highly accurate positioning adjustments, even with long tele lenses. This head will support up to 31LBS. |
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Product Details |
- Advanced Leveling System with 2 spirit levels
- Large Bubble sphere for smooth movement and accurate locking
- Large locking knob with friction control
- Separate Panoramic lock
- Redesigned quick release system
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Customer Reviews |
 good compliment for Gitzo tripod |
| Review Date: May 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: stork, Arizona |
| I upgraded my tripod to a Gitzo series 2 carbon fiber tripod and wanted a reliable, lightweight, well-built ball head. I found it in this ballhead. I looked at the high end heads from Markins, Arca Swiss, RRS and although I was willing to spend more for them, I was not a fan of the Arca Swiss QR plate, which they all use--I was concerned that if not completely tight in the clamp, my expensive camera and lens could slide right out of the clamp. I wanted a secondary release for the QR plate and the way Gitzo has done this is very reassuring to me. The clamp loosens with a lever, then with a very quick press of a conveniently placed button the QR plate will slide out. Putting the plate in is very easy and secure. I was apprehensive about trying a newly designed product with very few reviews, but now that I have been able to use it, I am very happy with my decision. The head is very light, easy to operate, very secure when tightened, appears very well-made and durable. Best of all, it is a Gitzo--they are known for their top-notch equipment. It does look good on the Gitzo tripod and I did get it for about half what I would pay for the Arca Swiss (after rebate). |
Great Design but dial could have been better
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| Review Date: March 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Vineet Kapoor, MALVERN, PA, US |
Gitzo is true quality. So is this item. The design is very practical and easy to use. I decided to buy Gitzo after fair amount of deliberation and reference. I'm not a professional photographer so this is quiet an investment. But from an overall perspective along with the Gitzo Tripod - GT2542L this is all worth the price.
Two issues with the head:
1. The grip on the dial to tighten the ball socket in position has grooved lines. Would have preferred a more easier grip which is easy to operate. A design that could have easy finger sinking grip would have been more desirable. In my walk in cold weather, this dial was a bit uncomfortable.
2. There has been a greasy discharge from the head. This has already happened 3 times and I have stained some of my camera equipment. If it happens again, I will probably report to the dealer/ company and think of returning this product. But for now, I will consider to overlook this. Just that one does not expect something like this from a Gitzo product. Disappointing! |
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