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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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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