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ProMediaGear Katana Professional Gimbal Tripod Head

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ProMediaGear Katana Professional Gimbal Tripod Head
Key Features
  • Maximum Weight Capacity: 150 lb
  • Arca-Swiss Type Compatible Mount
  • Smooth Pan, Stable Balance, Tight Lock
  • Separate Adjustment & Locking Mechanisms
The Katana Professional Gimbal Tripod Head from ProMediaGear is capable of supporting up to 150 lb of equipment and provides smooth movement and stable support for even the longest telephoto lenses. An Arca-Swiss type clamp mount enables the attachment of a compatible plate to the head. Separate locking and adjustment mechanisms allow friction adjustment without instability or parts coming apart. Camera and lens positions can be adjusted smoothly with one hand and a balanced position maintained without tightening. 
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ProMediaGear Katana Overview

The Katana Professional Gimbal Tripod Head from ProMediaGear is capable of supporting up to 150 lb of equipment and provides smooth movement and stable support for even the longest telephoto lenses. An Arca-Swiss type clamp mount enables the attachment of a compatible plate to the head. Separate locking and adjustment mechanisms allow friction adjustment without instability or parts coming apart. Camera and lens positions can be adjusted smoothly with one hand and a balanced position maintained without tightening. 

The Katana is made of hard anodized, scratch-resistant 6061 aluminum alloy and CNC precision machined parts. Maintenance free, weather-sealed ball bearings enable the head's smooth movements and over-sized knobs can be removed and repositioned for more comfortable adjustments.

150 lb load capacity; capable of supporting long telephoto lenses
Smooth panning and tight locking mechanisms, separate from assembly mounts, adjust friction without loosening parts.
Arca-Swiss type compatible clamp
Hard anodized 6061 aluminum alloy
Sealed ball bearings provide smooth movements
Large knobs are easy to tighten and loosen and be removed or repositioned
Built-in level
Lenses with tripod collars can be utilized with optional long plate
UPC: 609456713009

ProMediaGear Katana Specs

Key Specs
Camera Mounting Screw
No
Camera Plate
Quick Release: Arca-Type
Head Type
Gimbal Head
Load Capacity
150 lb / 68 kg
Weight
5.4 lb / 2.4 kg
Camera Attachment
Camera Mounting Screw
No
Camera Plate
Quick Release: Arca-Type
Head
Head Type
Gimbal Head
Base Mount
Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Female
Counter Balance
No
Pan & Tilt
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Vertical Tilt
No
Lateral Tilt
No
General
Load Capacity
150 lb / 68 kg
Bubble Level
Yes
Weight
5.4 lb / 2.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.005 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.2 x 10.65 x 4.3"

ProMediaGear Katana Reviews

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can I shoot portrait position as well as ...

can I shoot portrait position as well as landscape with this head?
Asked by: Dennis
Yes and No... If you are using a lens with a lens foot, typically the lens collar allows you to rotate around the lens, then YES. You would be able to quickly roll the camera over from landscape to portrait. However, if you are using a shorter lens or a lens that doesn't feature a rotation lens collar, then NO. If no, ProMediaGear manufactures the PXC2 Lens Plate that will clamp onto your Arca Compatible tripod plate mounted on to the camera body rather than the lens. To rotate to portraits with this configuration you would require an L-bracket.
Answered by: ProMediaGear
Date published: 2019-02-14

what arca swiss plate do I need to purchase for ...

what arca swiss plate do I need to purchase for my sigma 60 -600 sport lens for this gimbal?
Asked by: Paul
A plate such as the Wimberley P30 Quick Release Plate, BH #WIQRPP3 would allow the Sigma 60-600mm to fit this Katana Gimbal Head. https://bhpho.to/2VJ7BHQ
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-11-28

What does this gimbal head weight? not the ...

What does this gimbal head weight? not the package weight but the gimbal head itself.
Asked by: linda
Hi Linda, the GK Katana weighs 5.58 pounds.
Answered by: ProMediaGear
Date published: 2023-01-19

Does this Katana head have a screw in the bottom ...

Does this Katana head have a screw in the bottom so that I can attach it to my Gitzo series 5 tripod? If any adapter is needed what would it be?
Asked by: Larry
This will work with any regular tripod. Both the Gitzo Series 5 and the Katana use 3/8"-16; the tripod will have the male threads and the gimbal will have the receiving mount.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-03-16

question

Is it worthy to buy for lens 800mm with 1dx mark 2
Asked by: niraj l.
This is rated for 50lbs. The Sigmonster I own, with camera weighs about 17 lbs.
Answered by: Phil C.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

Does it include the arca swiss adapter plate?
Asked by: Eugene A.
I just bought one and it came with the PX6 lens plate,
Answered by: Jonathan
Date published: 2022-08-06
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