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Zenelli CARBONZX Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head with Accessories

BH #ZECARBONZX • MFR #ZX.PL.01.01
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Zenelli CARBONZX Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head with Accessories
Key Features
  • Height: 9.25"
  • Weight: 2 lb
  • Arca-Type Compatible
  • Tension Control
The CARBONZX Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head with Accessories from Zenelli is a lightweight head made from 100% completely hollow carbon fiber. It includes a Save Lenses Lever, and a Quick-Release Lever. Hard-anodized aluminum and stainless steel hardware help ensure high resistance to wear and tear, and corrosion.
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Zenelli Carbon ZX Overview

The CARBONZX Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head with Accessories from Zenelli is a lightweight head made from 100% completely hollow carbon fiber. It includes a Save Lenses Lever, and a Quick-Release Lever. Hard-anodized aluminum and stainless steel hardware help ensure high resistance to wear and tear, and corrosion.

The gimbal has a full 360° range of motion for both the pan and tilt, and separate locks with tension control for each. The clamp is compatible with most Arca-type dovetail plates, and is opened and closed via a thumb screw. Grooves in the clamp allow for use of plates with safety stop screws. The base of the clamp can be adjusted 4.8" up and down to balance and adjust the nodal point.

The Quick-Release Lever allows you to quickly open and close the gimbal head's Arca-type clamp. The width of the lever can be adjusted and locked in place for different width plates, and a safety lock prevents the clamp from accidentally opening and releasing the plate. The Save Lenses Lever is mounted onto the vertical arm of the clamp and when activated, prevents the clamp from tilting forward, which might smash the lens into the tripod. This is especially useful when changing camera bodies. A padded shock absorber on the lever protects the carbon fiber from being damaged.

Ratcheting pan lock
2mm thick hollow carbon fiber body
Bubble level
EAN: 8052575490009

Zenelli Carbon ZX Specs

Key Specs
Top Mounting
Quick Release via Separately Available Plate
Head Type
Gimbal Head
Load Capacity
154.3 lb / 70 kg
Weight
1.98 lb / 0.9 kg
Head
Top Mounting
Quick Release via Separately Available Plate
Head Type
Gimbal Head
Base Mount
Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Female
Counter Balance
No
General
Load Capacity
154.3 lb / 70 kg
Accessory Mounting
No
Bubble Level
Yes
Weight
1.98 lb / 0.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.8 x 11.2 x 3.4"

Zenelli Carbon ZX Reviews

Precision At Its Best!

By JB
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-30

I've owned a few gimbals and tried several. The Zenelli ZX surpasses all of them in form and function. Its movement is smooth and fast and easily puts up with a heavy prime and full size mirrorless body. Using it with a Nikon Z9, 600TC with a 1.4 external TC it is fast and nimble. Same is true when using it with a 400TC. The mechanism that locks the arm in place allows you to switch bodies, add or remove TC's all without taking the lens off of the gimbal by tightening the arm. The two position quick release lever for the Swiss-Arca mount is very sturdy and once locked down is so secure that you won't fear carrying the lens over your shoulder on a mono or tripod. On a recent trip photographing snow leopards, three out of four of us had issues with our non Zenelli gimbals where no amount of tightening on the arms kept our cameras from drifting off of the sleeping cats. This was a big failure for all three. One of the first tests when I got my ZX, was to test this feature. The Zenelli was rock steady and didn't budge until I loosened the arm and the swivel base. If you are the sort of person that buys once, cries once and makes investments into only the best equipment, then this gimbal is worth your attention.

Simply the best

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-25

I've had this gimbal awhile but just added the updated clamp plate Light, silky smooth, brilliantly constructed and a joy to use. Throw in the the retainer that means I'm not constantly tightening and I tightening and can preserve my set tension, a built in bubble level and a true centering of the lens when panning and nothing comes close.. I have a Wimberley and some other gimbals bir now all sold I currently have 3 Zenelli heads of different configscarbon feet for all my big lenses and I constantly amazed how good their gear is. Perfection

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Is the lever for raising and lowering the cradle ...

Is the lever for raising and lowering the cradle the same one in the product photos or has it been changed to a wing style knob? I'm seeing some owners with the wing style.
Asked by: Wayne
Hi Wayne, tx for your message, the style know is the same to the pictures, than you saw (wing style) is a old knob present in the first versions, at your disposal
Answered by: Zenelli Team
Date published: 2022-03-29

question

Hi, I'm interested in this Zenelli . Can you get the Zenelli Acra Swiss quick release plate with the stops and bubble level built into the plate. And do you have a Zenelli Brochure showing accessories that you can send me ? FJD Sporting Collectables, Frank J. Dattalo Jr., 400 Sharon Drive, Rochester, NY 14626
Asked by: Frank J. D.
The head does not really have any other additional accessories but what is listed and that is part of the head. And the only item it does not come with is the quick release plate. The plate is Arca-Swiss style and there are many plates available and it as to the correct one it depends on the lens you will be using on the head.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Compared to CarbonZX and ZC Plus models, which ...

Compared to CarbonZX and ZC Plus models, which one is better for Nikon Z9 + 600 F4 TC on both monopod and tripod?
Asked by: Michael
The Zenelli CARBONZX Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head with Accessories is the best and strongest out of the two. Both can do the job. And for use on both a tripod and monopod, the ZX is also the better way to go with a Nikon Z9 + 600 F4 TC.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2025-09-14

The vertical arm and the clamp are plastic?

The vertical arm and the clamp are plastic?
Asked by: Michael
The vertical arm and clamp on the Zenelli CARBONZX Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head with Accessories are made of aluminum alloy.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2025-09-15

What is the vertical range of this gimble?

What is the vertical range of this gimble?
Asked by: Gerry
Dear Sir Thanks for your message. You can adjust the vertical balance for 90 mm. At your disposal Zenelli Team
Answered by: Zenelli Team
Date published: 2020-02-10

question

Will a Wimberly or a Really Right Stuff quick release stage fit on this Gimbal?
Asked by: John
Yes the rrs cradle fits perfectly on my zenelli carbonzx carbon fiber gimbal head
Answered by: Augusto
Date published: 2025-10-27

question

I plan on using this with a Nikon 400 2.8E and would like to inquire if it will mount on this out of the box? Any other accessories I would need? THanks!
Asked by: Jonathan M.
Hi Jon, I shoot a Nikon 200 to 400 2.8 most of the time. I had to buy a small rail that attaches to the arm on the lens. That then the slides into the existing bracket slot on the gimbal head. The little rail was probably a $20 item. You can get them anywhere. They are pretty universal.
Answered by: Jason M.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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