Featuring durable yet lightweight aluminum construction, the GH-30 Gimbal Head from Oben is designed to balance a lens and camera along its vertical and horizontal axes. Ideal for shooting moving subjects such as birds, wildlife, and athletic events, the gimbal head ensures you can use your telephoto or zoom lens to quickly aim and shoot your subject. The unit's built-in fluid motion assures smooth and uniform panning. Unwieldy lenses that are normally too large or heavy to be moved and aimed quickly can be tilted or swiveled effortlessly, and large, easy-to-grip locking knobs and an Arca-type quick release plate allow for swift and secure lens mounting. The GH-30 mounts onto most tripods with a 3/8"-16 threaded stud, and the strong and durable curved main arm supports and balances loads up to 44 lb, so even a large lens feels weightless.
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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 44 lb
- Height: 9"
- Weight: 3.2 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
Featuring durable yet lightweight aluminum construction, the GH-30 Gimbal Head from Oben is designed to balance a lens and camera along its vertical and horizontal axes. Ideal for shooting moving subjects such as birds, wildlife, and athletic events, the gimbal head ensures you can use your telephoto or zoom lens to quickly aim and shoot your subject. The unit's built-in fluid motion assures smooth and uniform panning. Unwieldy lenses that are normally too large or heavy to be moved and aimed quickly can be tilted or swiveled effortlessly, and large, easy-to-grip locking knobs and an Arca-type quick release plate allow for swift and secure lens mounting. The GH-30 mounts onto most tripods with a 3/8"-16 threaded stud, and the strong and durable curved main arm supports and balances loads up to 44 lb, so even a large lens feels weightless.
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Oben GH-30 Overview
Supports up to 44 Pounds
Designed to balance a camera and lens setup of up to 44 lb, the GH-30 gives you the ability to effortlessly maneuver a heavy camera and lens that would normally be too large or cumbersome to move and aim quickly.
Smooth and Fluid Motion
The fluid motion built into the arm of the gimbal lets you effortlessly move your camera while tracking moving subjects such as birds, wildlife, athletes, and airplanes, and with the GH-30 you get smooth and fluid motion when moving the lens along either axis.
Balance and Stability
Adjustable features allow you to quickly balance your gear while providing rigid support and stability. For sports and wildlife photography, the gimbal head provides the stability to balance and hold your camera and lens in place while you get your shot.
Tripod Compatible
Compatible with most tripods that have a 3/8"-16 threaded stud.
Arca-Type Compatible
An Arca-type quick release plate allows you to quickly mount your camera and lens to the gimbal head, and the included plate is designed with security pins to prevent it from accidentally slipping off the mounting platform.
Attaches to Most Lens Collars
Two 1/4"-20 threaded mounting screws and included 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 bushings assure compatibility with most lens collars.
Numbered Scales
Numbered scales provide a convenient way to mark the position of your setup so you can quickly rebalance your lens the next time you use it.
Easy to Grip
Easy-to-grip locking knobs securely lock the panning joint, swinging arm, platform adjustment, and quick release plate locks.
Compatible Lenses
Compatible with lenses such as 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4, 100-400mm, 150-600mm, 300mm f/4, 400mm f/5.6, 200-500mm, and other similar-sized lenses.
UPC: 847628007345
Oben GH-30 Specs
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Pan & Tilt
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Oben GH-30 Reviews
Not smooth at all.
By Jacob
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-07-06
I got this to support my d850 w 400 2.8 on a monopod to be more of a support than a full on stabalizer. With that said it works OK but it is not smooth whatsoever. I know i have a heavy rig but it seems like the bearings are just loose and grinding around in the housing. I'd like to see if I can take it apart and inject thick grease in it to make it smoother. Would give 2 stars if it were more expensive. In all it is decent but I will eventually wind up spending more money on an upgrade.
Excellent Gimbal, though slightly heavy
By Ravinder
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-10
I haven't yet tested it in the field, but balancing was very easy after watching Steve Perry's video on it. I am using it with a z8 and z18-600 w/without a 1.4x tele. Initially I thought I might need the longer face plate, but was able to balance it with the provided smaller plate. I am using it with standard Nikon foot that came with the lens which has a smaller 1/4 hole and one larger one. The gimbal comes with two bushings which are installed on the base plat which make the bolts look 3/8 and for a while I was wondering what to do when I realized that the bushing was screwed on. Removing and moving the 1/4 bolt to the other slot made it fit to the small plate that came with the gimbal. I found I could remove the heads of my existing tripods/monopods and attach the gimbal. Can't wait to try it in the field.
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I'm curious, would using a moving gimbal head ...
I'm curious, would using a moving gimbal head require you to to shut off your ibis or would it be best to leave on since you would actually be moving this device around?
Leave it on. Unless you know your subject will not move.
Date published: 2025-06-10
I want to cut weight from my Wimberly. Will the ...
I want to cut weight from my Wimberly. Will the Oben work with my Sony 600mm f4?
Yes, the Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head will be compatible with the Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens.
Date published: 2025-11-24
Where is this head made in?
Where is this head made in?
Made in China according to label!
Date published: 2021-07-30
Will this work with the manfrotto 290x tripod legs
Will this work with the manfrotto 290x tripod legs?
Yes, the Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head will fit on the Manfrotto 290x legs.
Date published: 2026-05-03
What is the process for removing the gimbal head ...
What is the process for removing the gimbal head from a tripod?
It is the same as you would attach any other tripod head.
What I have done is use the Manfrotto 625 (3296) RC0 Hexagonal Quick Release Adapter and added the Manfrotto 130-14 Hexagonal Quick Release Plate (Flat Bottomed) with 1/4"-20 Screw on each of my tripod heads so I only have to carry one tripod but can quickly change tripod heads in the field. I have several tripod heads, the Oben Gimblal head, Acratech Ball head and an Arca Swiss Mono Ball. Depending on the demands of the situation I can easily switch tripod heads to fit my needs.
Date published: 2026-05-10
Will this gimbal work with a slik 500 dx tripod? ...
Will this gimbal work with a slik 500 dx tripod? Do I need an attachment?
After extensive research to match my situation - hiking trails in search of new birds in Panama,Cuba, Costa Rica, etc and my gear weight and age, I finally chose Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head with Sirui T-S Series Tripod.
The mounting platform and screw are standard/ universal. They interface with the Oben GH-40 Gimbal Head perefectly. There should be no problem.
Date published: 2022-01-03
will this work with telephoto lens ?
will this work with telephoto lens ?
yes, it will work with a photo telephoto lens. You might need to buy a longer mounting plate depending on the size of the lens.
Date published: 2023-03-21
How well does it work when used upside down? For ...
How well does it work when used upside down? For example, connected to an inverted center column on a tripod.
The Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head will not work upside down. All gimble heads are for long telephoto lenses that have a tripod foot and cannot be used upside down.
Date published: 2023-12-07