Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg)
The Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead is a 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 2
- Recommended for use with Series 2 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.
- Double Quick Release Safety System
- The quick release system consists of two pins, one fixed and one manually operated by means of a button. This design prevents heavy equipment (such as long lenses, spotting scopes, etc.) from suddenly dropping out of the head when the quick release locking knob is released.
- 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.
- Leveling Bubbles
- The three bubble levels on the quick release assembly allow you to always keep one bubble in front of you and one on the side, both for horizontal and vertical compositions. This ensures leveling accuracy in any position and condition.
- Extended Tilt Range
- This head offers independent pan and tilt locks with 360° pan movement, +100/-18° tilt movement, and a graduated engraved panoramic base.
- Supplied with a 1/4"-20 camera mounting screw.
| Load Capacity | 30.8 lbs (14kg) |
| Height | 4.3" (11cm) |
| Liberação Rápida | Sim |
| Nível Spirit | Sim |
| Controle de Tensão | Sim |
| Trava de Pan Separada | Sim |
| Tamanho de Rosca de Montagem de Tripé | 3/8"-16 |
| Weight | 1.1 lb (500g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
63%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches firmly (5)
- Large range of motion (5)
- Stable (5)
- Strong clamp (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (5)
- Home (3)
- Landscape/scenery (3)
- Photography (3)
- Stabilization (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
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Comments about Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg):
I bought some Gitzo legs as well, so far so good. The head was a mistake. From day one I didn't like the locking wheel. It just didn't feel good in my hands. It got stiffer and stiffer with very little use. The other day it locked up on me and I can't get it loose.
Junk, no luck reaching Gitzo about it either, plus I lost my receipt so I'm SOL.
Go with anything else (note: I didn't buy the head w B&H, now online shopping for a replacement and had to come here to stop others from making the same mistake).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg):
Very well constructed, the head works as it should with a solid feel and smooth operation. It holds my 5D MkII with 70-200 f/2.8 solidly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg):
- ease of use and well thought out knobs
- quality of workmanship is excellent and comes with nice case to keep in.
- levelling is handy and movement is very smooth and sturdy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Levels
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- Warm Weather Only
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg):
I live in Wisconsin. I noticed that the knob got difficult to turn as the temperature dropped (20's F). Called Bogen U.S. several times. No one ever answers the phone. Finally got a return call. The Gitzo rep said there is a lube in the knob that stiffens in "extremely cold temperatures like 20 degrees." I thought I would live with it until I took it out in 10 degree temps and the knob seized after 10 minutes. The ball still moved but the knob was frozen stiff.[...] I ordered a RRS BH-40 as a replacement.I used the levels more than I thought I would. They are very convenient. One other negative is that Gitzo does not use arca-swiss style plates which have become the industry standard. This limits you if you want an L-plate or more secure fitting plate.
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Easy to Master
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
- Portraits
- Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
- Stabilization
Comments about Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg):
I purchased this ballhead as lower cost alternative to Really Right Stuff. The tension adjustment is very easy to master. Good range of movement. Very well made. Built in spirit levels are a really nice feature. You also have to really torque down the quick release plate to the camera body, and also adjust the clap tightness, but once you do you get a solid drift free shooting point. I put this on top of a carbon fiber Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 tripod and couldn't be happier.
Pros
- Looks Nice
Cons
- Unstable
- Weak mouting plate
Best Uses
- Horizontal shooting
Comments about Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg):
This ball head could be fantastic, in all it is crafted well, sturdy and reasonably light. However, it's greatest weakness is the mounting plate. The heads load capacity is supposedly 30+ pounds.What good is that if the mounting plate creeps with a 5 pound dslr when shooting vertically. I think gitzo should be embarassed to put out a head that costs this much and has such a weak link. I also think that they should come up with a solution in the form of a new mounting plate.
The cameras and lenses that I am most often using with this head are a Nikon D3 or D700 with the 24-70 2.8, or the 70-200 2.8, either way, however you combine those lenses and bodies the weight is never above 12 pounds I guess. When shooting vertically and the mounting plate is tightened all the way, the camera begins to creep.
The actual ball locks very tightly but it doesnt mean anything with such a weak link in the mounting plate.
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 GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg):
I finally settled on this ball head after sending back two classic ball heads.The small gitzo didn't have a drag adjustment or the pan feature .The big gitzo had these features but weighed too much.This one is perfect.The main tightener knob is huge and it has all the features i need including 2 levels,and it is light .and it can hold 30.8 lbs.there is one screw adj on the quick release trap that comes loose,you have to watch it but as funny as this thing looks ..it does it all
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Stabilization
- Tracking moving targets
Comments about Gitzo GH2780QR Center Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 30.8 lbs (14kg):
This ballhead is very smooth, easy, and steady. I use it primarily for bird photography, and the smooth, variable resistance is great.
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