The compact 4.5" tall 3-Way fluid Head from Gitzo is a pan-and-tilt head with independent vertical, lateral, and pan locks. The locks disengage to enable you to move the head with a vertical range of -70° to +90°, in a lateral range of -30° to +90°, and in a full 360° pan. Each axis has an independent fluid cartridge to ensure that every movement is met with effortless smoothness without sticking. The Arca-type clamp at the top of the head also provides a 90° rotation that helps you switch from portrait to landscape orientation, as well as shooting straight to the ground. The two-axis bubble level rotates to match your orientation and ensures your horizon is straight. At the same time, the 2.1 lb three-way fluid head can support camera equipment weighing up to 28.6 lb. Its handles are retractable to easily store away.
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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 28.6 lb
- Height: 4.5"
- Weight: 2.1 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
The compact 4.5" tall 3-Way fluid Head from Gitzo is a pan-and-tilt head with independent vertical, lateral, and pan locks. The locks disengage to enable you to move the head with a vertical range of -70° to +90°, in a lateral range of -30° to +90°, and in a full 360° pan. Each axis has an independent fluid cartridge to ensure that every movement is met with effortless smoothness without sticking. The Arca-type clamp at the top of the head also provides a 90° rotation that helps you switch from portrait to landscape orientation, as well as shooting straight to the ground. The two-axis bubble level rotates to match your orientation and ensures your horizon is straight. At the same time, the 2.1 lb three-way fluid head can support camera equipment weighing up to 28.6 lb. Its handles are retractable to easily store away.
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Gitzo GHF3W Overview
UPC: 719821437901
Gitzo GHF3W Specs
Key Specs
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| Drag Control | |
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Head
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| Head Type | |
| Base Mount | |
| Counter Balance |
Pan & Tilt
| Drag Control | |
| Independent Pan Lock | |
| Vertical Tilt | |
| Lateral Tilt |
General
| Load Capacity | |
| Bubble Level | |
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Packaging Info
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Gitzo GHF3W Reviews
It's usable, but flawed
By gd
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2025-09-25
I like the low profile, the extendable handles, the rotatable top plate, all good. But it lacks the precision you need for subtle framing. Even when the pan or tilt is properly unlocked it takes so much force to make movements. It should be smooth and easy. I'm going to try lubrication, but should that be necessary for a brand new head.
Absolutely Great
By Joseph
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-08-19
This is a wonderful tool for view camera users. It handles my 5x7 Deardorff with ease. Given that I take my camera on and off the tripod a lot as I move around in the field, the quick release saves a ton of time and fiddling. I am so happy I bought it.
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Is this 3 way head GHF3W good for video?
Is this 3 way head GHF3W good for video?
You can use the Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head for video, but there are options more specifically made for those needs, (i.e. Gitzo 2-Way Fluid Head).
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Date published: 2024-04-08
Can this 3-Way fluid head GHF3W be used with ...
Can this 3-Way fluid head GHF3W be used with GT1545T traveler tripod?
Yes this head can fit the Gitzo GT1545T.
Date published: 2022-01-15
To use the Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head with a Video ...
To use the Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head with a Video Cam. the handlers are too short, are there long handles can be used?
No, Gitzo does not make longer handles for the Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head.
Date published: 2024-04-05
Can this head be used with an older Gitzo G 1349?
Can this head be used with an older Gitzo G 1349?
The Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head will mount to the tripod with the 3/8" screw.
Date published: 2026-03-04
what are the dimensions of the Arca-style plate?
what are the dimensions of the Arca-style plate?
The Gitzo GS5370DR Standard Quick Release D Profile Plate included with Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head has a dimension of 70 x 55 x12 millimeter.
Date published: 2023-02-14
Instead of buying a ball head, gimbal head and ...
Instead of buying a ball head, gimbal head and video head, was thinking about a single head to do it all.
One option is the Manfrotto 500AH, with the Kirk bridge with an Arca clamp and replacement metal knob, a Kirk Arca plate slider with another transversal Arca clamp to balance the camera with a smaller collarless lens and an L-bracket to be able to shoot in portrait mode with a collarless lens.
The other solution could potentially be the Gitzo 3-way fluid head, that's more expensive than the Manfrotto 500AH, but on the other hand, it doesn't need aftermarket bridge, slider or L-brackets.
Which solution is more recommended?
Thanks.
I would personally go with the Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head. The add on parts you listed to use the other head makes it less stable.
Date published: 2021-12-10
Can the Arca-plate clamp part be separated from ...
Can the Arca-plate clamp part be separated from the rest of the head if you don't want to use an Arca style plate?
The clamp on the Gitzo 3-Way Fluid Head is not really designed to come off.
Date published: 2025-11-20