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Gitzo GH3780 Center Ballhead - Supports 46.2 lbs (21kg)
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- B&H # GIGH3780
- Mfr# GH3780
Product Highlights
- Series 3
- With Friction Control
- Magnesium
- PTFE Treated
- Bubble Ball
- Extended Tilt Angles
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The Gitzo GH3780 Center Ballhead is a relatively lightweight magnesium ballhead that incorporates many innovative and state-of-the-art features. It is designed to match the range of high performance tripods available from Gitzo. Not only does it guarantee a high maximum support load, but it also offers many other improved features, such as: smoothness, minimized drift angle, low gravity center, greater tilt angles, compactness, ergonomics and safety.
Exceptionally smooth rotation, positive locking and rapid camera mounting are all features common to the Gitzo designed range of ballheads. The graduated base, with independent locking facilities permits perfect panoramic photography. The design of the panoramic base permits the ballhead to be used for table top or near ground level work with or without the use of a tripod.
- Series 3
- Recommended for use with Series 3 tripods.
- Friction Control
- The separate friction control allows you to fine-tune the freedom of movement of the head. This allows you to control the head slower and more precise, or faster and looser.
- Safe Lock Disc
- The Safe Lock Disc top plate, composed of a techno-polymer compound, makes it possible to control the locking torque without prematurely stopping camera rotation and ensuring that the camera is safely and effectively locked in place.
- Spring Lock
- The SADL (Spring Assisted Double Lock) combines two locking systems in one. It maximizes both locking power and ball smoothness. A high friction metal guarantees a high efficiency lock, and the PTFE bushing - controlled by a pre loaded spring - maximizes smoothness and control.
- Bubble Ball
- The Bubble Ball is produced as a completely round hollow sphere, with an ultra thin wall, for an incredible weight reduction. The Bubble Ball also features a perfected PTFE treatment that further reduces the surface micro roughness.
- Extended Tilt Range
- This head offers independent pan and tilt locks with 360° pan movement, +100/-16° tilt movement, and a graduated engraved panoramic base.
- Supplied with a 1/4"-20 camera mounting screw.
| Load Capacity | 46.2 lbs (21kg) |
| Height | 4.45" (11.3cm) |
| Quick Release | No |
| Spirit Level | Yes (vertical) |
| Tension Control | Yes |
| Separate Panning Lock | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Thread Size | 3/8"-16 |
| Weight | 1.3 lb (600g) |
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Comments about Gitzo GH3780 Center Ballhead - Supports 46.2 lbs (21kg):
all is good except the locking lever is a little stiff. not a big deal
Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- Bases
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Gitzo GH3780 Center Ballhead - Supports 46.2 lbs (21kg):
The head operates flawlessly and smoothly. The bases however are a real problem especially with the lens ring for the Nikon 70-200 f2.8. The base of the ring is smooth. THe Gitzo foot does not grip the base very well. A couple of slight torques on the lens will cause the whole assembly to loosen. Part of the problem is the very slick base to the lens ring. A few small torques back and forth and the base center screw loosens up so that you have to remove the lens from the tripod and retighten. If you are used to the form fitting arca type bases by Kirk you may be in for a shock. There is some of the same problem with a base attached to the camera. That said the rest of the head is great.
Thanks
Lonnie
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Portraits
- Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
- Stabilization
Comments about Gitzo GH3780 Center Ballhead - Supports 46.2 lbs (21kg):
This is one of the best engineered pieces of equipment I have ever owned. I have a 1ds MarkII and an Arca Swiss 4x5. This holds anything steady. Its not heavy at all...this is the real thing. If this were the first ball head I had ever bought it would be my last. Unfortunately, I purchased many before this one which will all be sold on [...] as of today.
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