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Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head

BH #OBGH30 • MFR #GH-30
 139 reviews
Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 44 lb
  • Height: 9"
  • Weight: 3.2 lb
  • Arca-Type Compatible
Balance and maneuver large telephoto lenses effortlessly with the Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head. An ideal support for sports and wildlife photographers, this head is capable of handling a 44 lb payload and allows fluid movement on both vertical and horizontal axes. Because of the head's independent pan lock and 360° range of movement, it allows you to capture fast-moving objects.
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Oben GH-30 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Lens Compatibility
  • 3Weight Capacity
  • 4Smooth and Fluid Motion
  • 5Arca-Type Mount
  • 6360° Panning with Independent Pan Lock
  • 7Duplicate Set-Ups
  • 8Threaded Tripod Mount
  • 9Material of Construction

Balance and maneuver large telephoto lenses effortlessly with the Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head. An ideal support for sports and wildlife photographers, this head is capable of handling a 44 lb payload and allows fluid movement on both vertical and horizontal axes. Because of the head's independent pan lock and 360° range of movement, it allows you to capture fast-moving objects.

Lens Compatibility
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
Weight Capacity
The gimbal head can support, balance, and maneuver large telephoto lenses that weigh up to 44 lb
Smooth and Fluid Motion
Whether shooting birds, wildlife, or sports, the fluid motion and friction control built into the arm allows you to move your camera smoothly and effortlessly along either axis while tracking the subject
Arca-Type Mount
The Arca-type compatible plate has two 1/4"-20 threaded mounts, but they are also supplied with two 3/8"-16 bushings
360° Panning with Independent Pan Lock
The 9" tall head rotates a full 360° and locks into place with its independent pan lock
Duplicate Set-Ups
Numbered scales are located on the clamp and on the swing arm, so the telephoto lens can have a repeated set up on the gimbal head
Threaded Tripod Mount
The gimbal head mounts directly to tripods with a 3/8"-16 threaded mount, but a reducer bushing can be utilized for smaller 1/4"-20 threads
Material of Construction
The gimbal head is made of aluminum and weighs 3.2 lb
UPC: 847628007345

Oben GH-30 Specs

Key Specs
Head Type
Gimbal Head
Base Mount
3/8"-16 Female
Camera Mounting Screw
1/4"-20 Male with Retractable 3/8"-16 Sheath
Quick Release Plate Type
Arca-Type
Friction Control
Yes
Load Capacity
44 lb / 19.96 kg
Weight
3.2 lb / 1.45 kg
Head
Head Type
Gimbal Head
Base Mount
3/8"-16 Female
Camera Mounting Screw
1/4"-20 Male with Retractable 3/8"-16 Sheath
Quick Release Plate Type
Arca-Type
Number of Bubble Levels
None
Friction Control
Yes
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Pan & Tilt Range
Panning Range
360°
General
Load Capacity
44 lb / 19.96 kg
Weight
3.2 lb / 1.45 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.705 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.4 x 10.2 x 3.1"

Oben GH-30 Reviews

First gimbal head

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-03

Got this to help me take bird photos with my Nikon and Sigma 150-600 lens. My astrophotography ball mount just didn't work for tracking birds. Handles the weight of the lens fine, and once balanced properly, allows me to follow the birds easily.

Works perfectly for me

By Christopher
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-05

I have a Wimberley adaptor for my ball heads, but when I ordered a new tripod I got this for it. Just used it to video a heron stalking fish in a waterfall and it was smooth as could be.

Gimbel Head

By Dave
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-12

I love ther Oben GH-30 Gimbel Head so far. It does a great job supporting my 400 lens and other lens. Gimbel is easy to operate and is smooth in moving from one spot to another.

Sturdy and easy to use

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-29

Paired with Manfrotto BeFree Advanced carbon fiber tripod. Easy to set up. Definitely robust construction. Good enough for me and my amateur photography hobby.

Nice for the money

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-27

I wanted a gimbal head to go with a ground-pod for improved waterfowl photography. The Big Boy was too expensive, and I went for this one for a good sale price from B&H. It seems to be very substantial for the money and will serve me well. It might not be for someone with the 600/4, but for lighter equipment, it looks like it will excel. B&H got it here quickly and in good shape.

Smooth & Solid

By Eugene
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-26

The Oben Gimbal Head replaced a traditional come as you are ball head. So far so good. No, not quite. So far, much, much better. The new gimbal head is solid. It's a bit heavier to carry about on the tripod. It's worth the extra pound or so. Camera with telephoto is locked in, really locked in, using a screw knob. Similarly, if I want the camera locked down, the knobs on the right hold fast. If I don't, as when panning, the action is very smooth. It just feels like quality.

High quality

By Victor Miguel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-11

Simple system of high quality and professional results. When placing it on my tripod I could see that it does not generate vibration or wiggling during the photographic sessions. My lens telephotos work very well in a robust system.

Excellent Gimbal and Great Price

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-06

Doing birds and airplanes in flight, ball heads and pan heads just didn't work for me., This gimbal makes swinging even my big 150-600 Sigma even with a 1.4x on it much easier and smoother. And it is relatively low weight as well.

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