Combining a fluid head with a set of carbon fiber tripod legs, the E-Image GH06 Head with 2-Stage Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs supports cameras and accessories weighing up to 13 pounds. The head and legs feature a 75mm ball/bowl, which provides a wide support platform for your camera. The legs are made from carbon fiber and feature three leg sections, with mono-lock leg locks. The mono-lock design allows you to lock and unlock all the sections of each leg using only one rotating locking lever. The tripod extends to a height of 73" and collapses down as low as 32.5" using the built-in mid-level spreader.
The GH06 head features an Easy Lock Baseplate system that combines the balance adjustment of a sliding baseplate with the ease of a quick release system. It provides five counterbalance settings (plus a zero setting for no counterbalance) that helps the fluid head support loads up to 13 pounds. With three fluid drag grades plus a zero setting on both pan and tilt, you can adjust the fluid head to suit your shooting style or the needs of the shot. The head features a built in 1/4"-20 accessory socket for available monitor support arms or other accessory items. It includes a padded carry bag with a shoulder strap.
- Supports up to 13 Pounds
- Easy Lock Baseplate
- 5-Step Counterbalance with 0 Setting
- Adjustable Fluid Pan & Tilt Drag
E-Image GH06 Tripod System Overview
E-Image GH06 Tripod System Specs
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E-Image GH06 Tripod System Reviews
No USA support
Fluid head broke on third use, dial won't rotate into different levels of drag. There is no USA support, had to email China, and they wanted video of the problem before they would help, even tho it was well within the warranty period. The tripod is decent, fwiw. Do not buy products from this company.
Head and Tripod Work Well with Canon HF G60
I felt compelled to write a review of the E-Image 2-Stage Aluminum Tripod with GH06 Head, because I couldn't really find detailed information on how well it would work for a smallish camera. This is the most expensive tripod and head that I have ever used, so I am not able to compare it to the big names, like Manfrotto, Sachtler, etc. The tripods I have used up until now have fluid heads and fixed tilt, pan, and counterbalance. I've been happy with them, but this one is way better! The biggest unknown I had going into this purchase is if, or how well, the counterbalance would work with the Canon HF G60. The camera itself weighs about 2.5 pounds (1135 grams) and I don't add anything to it, except a small Comica wireless receiver mounted on a small ball head in the cold shoe. The whole setup is fairly light in relation to what this tripod and head are designed for. With the counterbalance set on 1 and the tilt drag set on 3, the head will give you about 10 degrees plus or minus without having to hold it in position. Beyond that, it will drift back into that zone. This works pretty well for something like a pulpit shot where the tilt operates in a narrow range. Just make sure your camera is perfectly balanced with the tilt drag temporarily set on 0. With the counterbalance set on 0 and the tilt drag set on 3, you get a bit more range, maybe 15 to 20 degrees, before the head slowly falls forward or backward. This works pretty well for something like a dance recital or stage production, where there is a lot of movement, and you will generally have your hand on the pan bar at all times. With the counterbalance on 0 and the tilt drag on 3, you could probably use this for any small camera (even a smartphone) and be very happy with the performance. It may seem extreme to have the tilt drag set on 3, but it really isn't difficult to tilt and works really well for holding a small camera in position. I keep the pan drag set on 1. Because the camera is so small, anything higher than the pan on 1 requires a lot of effort to move. Pan bounce back is very minimal, almost nonexistent, especially if you just hold the position for a few extra seconds, before letting go of the pan bar. The sticks are wonderfully heavy and rock solid with some nice configurable options, but so far, I have only used the default narrow stance with the rubber feet. Although this tripod is obviously designed for camera setups that are heavier than mine, I am very pleased with the smooth, buttery feel of this combination. My only regret is that I didn't buy two when they were on sale!