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Custom Brackets Gimbal

 

 

A gimbal designed the way it should be. The CB Gimbal utilizes precision roller bearings for the easiest pan and tilt, making it the perfect companion for any telephoto lens. Innovative modular components allow for easy disassembly and maximum portability. It is a must-have for any photographer seeking the best gimbal available.

Benefits

  • The capacity to handle all telephoto lenses
  • Precision roller bearings allow for easy pan and tilt
  • Easy to disassemble for compact packing and travel
  • Black ‘hard anodized’ aluminum for strength, stratch resistance, and light weight
  • Maintenance-free; no lubrication needed
  • Modular system allows the use of a stand alone gimbal or abitily to turn any Arca-Swiss style ball head into a gimbal
  • All assembly knobs are aluminum and captive to prevent loss and breakage
  • Seperate soft rubber-coated lock and drag knobs allow for greater comfort and more controlled pan and tilt
  • A setup / travel lever for the safest way to balance your lenses, change cameras, and travel
  • Built-in bubble level for more accurate panning while tracking objects
  • Base with degree markings for panoramic images
  • Laser-engraved reference lines for quick setup

Specifications
Weight: 3.3 lbs. (1502 g)
Bracket Dimensions: 9-3/4” high, 8-1/2” wide, 3-7/8” deep
Metric Dimensions: 24.7 cm high, 21.6 cm wide, 9.8 cm deep

Included
3/8” x 16 tripod mount

 

(COMING SOON)
Custom Brackets Gimbal-LS

 

 

Our lightest, most affordable gimbal, the Gimbal-LS weighs only 2.5 lbs. It utilizes precision roller bearings for the easiest pan and tilt. This is the perfect gimbal for the photographer who wants a high quality, lightweight telephoto lens support.

Benefits

  • The capacity to handle all telephoto lenses
  • Precision roller bearings allow for easy pan and tilt
  • Black "hard anodized" aluminum for strength, stratch resistance, and light weight
  • Maintenance-free; no lubrication needed
  • A setup / travel knob for the safest way to balance your lenses, change cameras, and travel
  • Assembly knobs are aluminum and captive to prevent loss and breakage
  • Soft rubber-coated control and setup knobs allow for greater comfort
  • Laser-engraved reference lines for quick setup
  • Twenty-five percent lighter than the CB Gimbal

Specifications
Weight: 2.5 lbs. (1,134 g)
Dimensions: 9¨û" high, 8" wide, 3¨ö" deep
Metric: 23.2 cm high, 20.3 cm wide, 8.9 cm deep

Included
3/8 x 16 tripod mount

 

 

(COMING SOON)
Custom Brackets Gimbal-LB

 

 

The CB Gimbal-LB, which mounts the lens sideways, is for zoom and telephoto lenses up to 400mm. It utilizes precision roller bearings for the easiest pan and tilt. This light, compact gimbal is great for photographers who use medium focal length telephoto lenses.

Benefits

  • The capacity to handle up to a 400mm lens
  • Precision roller bearings allow for easy pan and tilt
  • Black "hard anodized" aluminum for strength, stratch resistance, and light weight
  • Maintenance-free; no lubrication needed
  • Aluminum and captive quick release knob has a safety feature to keep the lens secure
  • Soft rubber-coated control knobs allow for greater comfort
  • Laser-engraved reference lines for quick setup

Specifications
Weight: 1.9 lbs. (862 g)
Dimensions: 6¨ý" high, 7¨û" wide, 3" deep
Metric: 16.8 cm high, 18.1 cm wide, 7.6 cm deep

Included
3/8 x 16 tripod mount

 

 

Custom Brackets Gimbal Basic

 

 

A gimbal designed the way it should be. Utilizing precision roller bearings for the easiest tilt makes it the perfect companion for any long lens. It is a must-have for any photographer seeking the best gimbal available.

Benefits

  • The capacity to handle all telephoto lenses
  • Precision roller bearings allow for easy tilt
  • Black ‘hard anodized’ aluminum for strength, stratch resistance, and light weight
  • Maintenance-free; no lubrication needed
  • Modular system allows the upgrade to a stand alone gimbal
  • All assembly knobs are aluminum and captive to prevent loss and breakage
  • Seperate soft rubber-coated lock and drag knobs allow for greater comfort and more controlled tilt
  • Laser-engraved reference lines for quick setup

Specifications
Weight: 1.5 lbs. (395 g)
Bracket Dimensions: 9-1/8” high, 4-1/2” wide, 3” deep
Metric Dimensions: 23.2cm high, 11.4cm wide, 7.6cm deep

Included
Arca-Swiss style ball head ready

 

 

Gitzo GS3750D

 

 

This Gitzo panoramic disc represents a true step ahead in this category. Developed according to the requests and input by professional photographers, it combines a number of innovative characteristics that make it a must have accessory. Panoramic discs are now available in two versions: GS3750D with 1/4" screw attachment, and the newly released GS3750DQR with quick release attachment. This QR attachment is compatible with all C profile Gitzo plates and when used together with the GS5160CDT adapter, it is also compatible with "Arca Style" QR plates. Unlike the other discs in the market made of machined aluminum, Gitzo discs are made of cast magnesium that allows for a design optimisation that maximises ergonomics and minimises weight. The disc features an extremely low profile and a wide rotating base, extremely smooth and stable. Thanks to this smoothness it can also be an idal panning base for additional shooting precision when combined to other heads, especially with the Gitzo Systematic head GH5380S in wild life and sport photography. A very importnat plus for this disc is the unique graduated ring. It rotates independently and it can be repositioned at any time, in order to start your panning always from your desired point, with no need to reposition camera or tripod. Other interesting features are a leveling bubble and, on bottom, two integrated 1/4" to 3/8" screw adapters. The disc incorporates a locking screw to securely lock it onto a disc or a tripod column. he disc is also designed to be directly fitted on Gitzo tripod columns and to replace the standard tripod disc. This allows to simplify the system, by reducing weight, components and complexity. The disc comes with a smart Gitzo display cleaner and an anti dust bag for storage and packing.

 

 

Gitzo GS3750DQR

 

 

This Gitzo panoramic disc represents a true step ahead in this category. Developed according to the requests and input by professional photographers, it combines a number of innovative characteristics that make it a must have accessory. With Qick Release Syestem. Panoramic discs are now available in two versions: GS3750D with 1/4" screw attachment, and the newly released GS3750DQR with quick release attachment. This QR attachment is compatible with all C profile Gitzo plates and when used together with the GS5160CDT adapter, it is also compatible with "Arca Style" QR plates. Unlike the other discs in the market made of machined aluminum, Gitzo discs are made of cast magnesium that allows for a design optimisation that maximises ergonomics and minimises weight. The disc features an extremely low profile and a wide rotating base, extremely smooth and stable. Thanks to this smoothness it can also be an idal panning base for additional shooting precision when combined to other heads, especially with the Gitzo Systematic head GH5380S in wild life and sport photography. A very importnat plus for this disc is the unique graduated ring. It rotates independently and it can be repositioned at any time, in order to start your panning always from your desired point, with no need to reposition camera or tripod. Other interesting features are a leveling bubble and, on bottom, two integrated 1/4" to 3/8" screw adapters. The disc incorporates a locking screw to securely lock it onto a disc or a tripod column. he disc is also designed to be directly fitted on Gitzo tripod columns and to replace the standard tripod disc. This allows to simplify the system, by reducing weight, components and complexity. The disc comes with a smart Gitzo display cleaner and an anti dust bag for storage and packing.

 

 

Gitzo GS5380S

 

 

The systematic head is specifically designed to fit Gitzo Systematic tripods. Thanks to its connection system it guarantees an ultra stable platform for your high precision equipment. Lightweight, smoothness, ease of use and an ultra strong locking, make it the ideal head for long lens applications. It can also be fitted to standard attachment tripods. The systematic head is specifically dedicated to photographers who love to shoot with long and ultra long lenses for wild life, sport and action photography. Long lenses equire ultra smooth movements, exceptional locking capabilities, minimized drift angle, super fast and intuitive operation. The systematic head features a revolutionary hydraulic locking system placed for the first time inside the ball. It is a comlpetely new concept, not just a reversed ball head. The locking collar moves together with your equipment and you will always find the head controls, while keeping your eye in the view finder. The system allows you to se the friction by means of a button that sets the stroke of the locking collar. The head comes in two versions, quick release and 1/4" disc attachments. A small 1/4" to 3/8" screw adapter is included. The quick release system is lever operated to guarantee a safer and stronger operation. It can also fit "Arca style" plates by means of the specific adapter (code GS5160CDT). The head is designed to fit Gitzo systematic tripods. The connection system dramatically increases stability and makes your equipment a monolithic piece. It can also be combined to other tripods by a standard 3/8" screw attachment. The head is very sturdy and it offers an extremely low and compact profile. It is the ideal head for traveling and when weight and space are an issue. Being dedicated to long lenses, it does not feature the portrait 90degree position. This position can be achieved by rotating the lens on its collar or by using an "L" bracket. Systematic heads come with a convenient Anti Dust Bag for storage and packing. The textile anti dust bag is an answer to envronmental protection; aiming to reduce the amount of plastic bags the world industry produces every year.

 

 

Gitzo GS5380SQR

 

 

The systematic head is specifically designed to fit Gitzo Systematic tripods. Thanks to its connection system it guarantees an ultra stable platform for your high precision equipment. Lightweight, smoothness, ease of use and an ultra strong locking, make it the ideal head for long lens applications. It can also be fitted to standard attachment tripods. The systematic head is specifically dedicated to photographers who love to shoot with long and ultra long lenses for wild life, sport and action photography. Long lenses equire ultra smooth movements, exceptional locking capabilities, minimized drift angle, super fast and intuitive operation. The systematic head features a revolutionary hydraulic locking system placed for the first time inside the ball. It is a comlpetely new concept, not just a reversed ball head. The locking collar moves together with your equipment and you will always find the head controls, while keeping your eye in the view finder. The system allows you to se the friction by means of a button that sets the stroke of the locking collar. The head comes in two versions, quick release and 1/4" disc attachments. A small 1/4" to 3/8" screw adapter is included. The quick release system is lever operated to guarantee a safer and stronger operation. It can also fit "Arca style" plates by means of the specific adapter (code GS5160CDT). The head is designed to fit Gitzo systematic tripods. The connection system dramatically increases stability and makes your equipment a monolithic piece. It can also be combined to other tripods by a standard 3/8" screw attachment. The head is very sturdy and it offers an extremely low and compact profile. It is the ideal head for traveling and when weight and space are an issue. Being dedicated to long lenses, it does not feature the portrait 90degree position. This position can be achieved by rotating the lens on its collar or by using an "L" bracket. Systematic heads come with a convenient Anti Dust Bag for storage and packing. The textile anti dust bag is an answer to envronmental protection; aiming to reduce the amount of plastic bags the world industry produces every year.

 

 

Kirk King Cobra

 

 

Capture fast moving images like never before!
Think of King Cobra as "rack-and-pinion power steering" for your tripod. The King Cobra design balances your telephoto lenses perfectly, allowing you to adjust the lens through an infinite range of motion without locking and unlocking the head. You'll love the way it tracks a moving subject in an effortless gliding motion, with no jerky stops and starts. It provides just the right amount of drag traction to allow you to capture fast-moving objects with unsurpassed precision
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Manfrotto #300N Panoramic Head

 

 

The 300N panoramic rotation unit allows the photographer to take sequential constant-angle shots around a single axis, an essential part of achieving accurate and easy-to-stitch panoramic compositions. The set positions of the 300N give ample choice of rotation angle and so of number of photos needed to complete a 360° pan and cover the most common requests of panoramic photographers depending on the camera/lens equipment used. To make angle selection easier, a "click-stop" selector screw is included and attached to a safety cable to prevent it from being separated from the head and getting lost. The 300N also comes complete with a secondary locking screw which stops unwanted or accidental rotation of the head when heavy or off-centre equipment makes it less balanced or when the head is used for non-horizontal rotation. The 300N can also be used as a turntable base for object panoramas, or as a means of reading the angle of rotation of camera pan movements in a range of photography. A camera can be mounted on the panoramic unit by adding one of a range of quick release, sliding or fixed plates or a conventional geared, ball or 3-way head.

  • Upper dual graduated scale to set the angle of rotation to any of the following: 90°, 60°, 45°, 36°, 30°, 24°, 20°, 15°, 10°, 5° (respectively equivalent to 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24, 36 or 72 photos to achieve a full 360° rotation based on 35mm film frames or 24x36mm CCD).
  • Lower graduated scale from 0° to 360°.
  • 3/8" female tripod fitting; 3/8" male screw head or plate fitting.
  • Height: 6.3
  • Weight: 0.61
  • Load Capacity: 14.00
  • Bogen Code: 303N

 

 

Manfrotto #338 Levelling Base

 

 

The 338 is fitted between tripod and head and is used in combination with tripods that don’t have built-in levelling mechanisms. Its three adjustment dials enable the operator to make fine, finger tip adjustments up to +/- 5 degrees to ensure the camera is perfectly level. The dials also have locking rings to ensure stability once the right position is reached. A spirit level is built in for reference. The base has a 3/8" female tripod fitting and a 3/8" male head fitting.

  • Height: 4.0
  • Weight: 0.6
  • Load Capacity: 15.00
  • Bogen Code: 338

 

 

Manfrotto #303 QTVR

 

 

The 303 pan head permits the photographer to take sequential constant-angle shots around a single axis with his or her camera either in portrait or landscape position, and with the nodal point of the camera/lens in line with the centre of panoramic rotation to ensure that parallax effects do not cause problems during image stitching. It is built around (and includes) the 300N panoramic unit, adding a system of sliding horizontal and vertical plates for accurate positioning of the camera nodal point. The plates have engraved index rules to make subsequent repositioning easier. The included quick release elbow bracket lets the photographer use the portrait orientation of the camera gaining vertical field. The system is suitable for most 35mm SLR still and digital stills cameras using wide-angle or standard lenses. 303 Features:

  • Double sliding plate with 80mm of adjustment for precise nodal point positioning.
  • Convenient quick release elbow bracket with 1/4” and 3/8” male screw for camera attachment.
  • 3/8” female tripod fitting.
  • Dual graduated scale to set the angle of rotation to any of the following: 90°, 60°, 45°, 36°, 30°, 24°, 20°, 15°, 10°, 5° (respectively equivalent to 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24, 36 or 72 photos to achieve a full 360° rotation) on upper part of 300N rotation unit.
  • Graduated scale from 0° to 360° on lower part of 300N rotation unit.
  • By removing vertical brackets, the 303 can also be used as an object turntable.
  • Height: 31.3
  • Weight: 2.03
  • Load Capacity: 5.00
  • Bogen Code: 303

 

 

Manfrotto #303 PLUS QTVR

 

 

The 303PLUS advanced panoramic photography head is built around the 300N pan rotation unit, with sliding plates for nodal point positioning and an elbow bracket to allow the camera to be mounted in either portrait or landscape orientation. It incorporates precise geared movements of the two sliding plates used to locate the camera over the panoramic axis of rotation, adding greater accuracy to nodal point positioning. The micropositioning plates provide extremely precise fingertip adjustment via a gear drive system; a release button disengages the gear drive to facilitate rapid movement of the plates when required. The plates are also longer than those of the 303 head, which helps to make this head suitable for use with larger traditional or digital SLR cameras equipped with standard or wide angle lenses, or for medium format cameras.

  • Double micro positioning sliding plates - 180mm long with 120mm of adjustment for precise nodal point positioning.
  • Convenient quick release elbow bracket with 1/4” and 3/8” male screw for camera attachment.
  • 3/8” female tripod fitting.
  • Dual graduated scale to set the angle of rotation to any of the following: 90°, 60°, 45°, 36°, 30°, 24°, 20°, 15°, 10°, 5° (respectively equivalent to 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24, 36 or 72 photos to achieve a full 360° rotation) on upper part of 300N rotation unit.
  • Graduated scale from 0° to 360° on lower part of 300N rotation unit.
  • By removing vertical brackets, the 303PLUS can also be used as an object turntable.
  • Height: 31.3
  • Weight: 2.34
  • Load Capacity: 5.00
  • Bogen Code: 303PLUS

 

 

Manfrotto #303 SPH Spherical QTVR

 

 

The 303SPH is a multi-row panoramic photography head. It has sliding plates to locate the camera over the panoramic axis of rotation, plus a sliding plate which rotates around the front/back tilt axis. This allows the camera to be rotated on both horizontal and vertical axes around the camera/lens nodal point, so multi-row panoramic photo sequences (cubic VR photos) can be taken accurately and easily. Using the 303SPH ensures that software used for photo stitching produces a precisely composed VR environment with minimum post-production intervention or software correction. All plates and rotation index guides on the 303SPH have clear markings to allow easy repositioning of the camera once nodal point position has been identified and noted down. The 303SPH’s vertical bracket can be unlocked and rotated through 90° (then re-locked) so that the head takes up less space in transport, and so that the sliding plate mechanisms are protected against knocks and bumps. The 303SPH comes complete with a extra set of sliding plates for use with cameras of different sizes. 303SPH Features: Three sliding plates for precise nodal point positioning on all planes/axes. Short plates included for more convenient use with compact cameras. Long plates included for use with larger SLR or medium format cameras. Camera attachment via 1/4" and 3/8" male screw. 3/8" female tripod fitting. Dual graduated scale to set the angle of rotation to any of the following: 90°, 60°, 45°, 36°, 30°, 24°, 20°, 15°, 10°, 5° (respectively equivalent to 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24, 36 or 72 photos to achieve a full 360° rotation) on upper part of 300N rotation unit. Graduated scale from 0° to 360° on lower part of 300N rotation unit. By removing vertical brackets, the 303SPH can also be used as an object turntable. Vertical bracket folds down and removes for compact size during transport.

  • Height: 32.0
  • Weight: 2.00
  • Load Capacity: 4.00
  • Bogen Code: 303SPH

 

 

Novoflex Panorama Plate

 

 

The panorama plate (PANORAMA) is the ideal freely rotating accessory for obtaining impressive panorama shots. The engraved 360° scale with 10° divisions is invaluable when you are panning the camera and want to be sure of reproducible results. A special feature is the integrated spirit level for accurate horizontal alignment. With the handy locking screw the camera can be fixed in any desired position.

The NOVOFLEX panorama plate can be used with almost all commercial ball- and socket-heads and due to its flat and stable design, it can be mounted either between tripod and ball head or ball head and camera.

Dimensions: 90 x 60 x 20 mm
Weight: 170 g

 

 

Novoflex Panorama Q

 

 

The panorama plate (PANORAMA=Q) possesses additionally a firmly integrated manual quick-release (type Q=MOUNT) for the NOVOFLEX Q=System. The 2 x 180° scale allows exact camera positioning.

Dimension: 93 x 60 mm | 3.7 x 2.4”
Height: 33 mm | 1.3”
Weight: 260 g | 0.6 lbs
Tripod mount: | 1/4“ oder 3/8“

 

 

Novoflex Panorama Q Pro

 

 

The professional panorama plate (PANORAMA=Q PRO) with variable click-stops for accurate positioning, with quick-release (type Q=MOUNT) and patented (pat. pend.) adjustment. With the rotary selector button 8 different click-stop-positions (angle steps) can be set:

The adjustment possibilities are from 360° = stepless, 60° = 6 click-stops, 45° = 8 click-stops, 36° = 10 click-stops, 30° = 12 click-stops, 24° = 15 click-stops, 20 ° = 18 click-stops, 15° =24 click-stops to 10° = 36 click-stops.

With the crossed spirit levels the panorama plate (PANORAMA=Q PRO) is aligned accurately.

Dimension: 140 x 86 mm | 5.5 x 3.4”
Height: 35 mm | 1.4”
Weight: 630 g | 1.4 lbs
Tripod mount: 1/4“ oder 3/8“

 

 

Novoflex Panorama VR System

 

 

With the arrival of digital recording and software-based post-processing, techniques for achiving perfect pannung shots and 360° panoramic views are attracting a lot of attention in the photographic world. The new NOVOFLEX Panorama VR-System perfectly meets the demands of professional photographers for an easy-to-use adjuster system to rotate a camera 260° around a focal point. For a perfect 360° panoramic shot without perspective offset , it is essential to position the camera in such a way that the axis of rotation passes through the focal point of the camera system. The new NOVOFLEX Panorama-VR-System offers the full set of adjusting and rotational elements essential for taking this kind of picture. The system is suitable for portrait and landscape shots with an axial travel of maximum 125 mm.

Weight: 950 g (2,09 lbs)
Height: Portrait: 220 mm (8,66")
Landscape: 185 mm (7,20")

Travel
- along optical axis: 125 mm (4,92")
- lateral travel: Portrait: 70 mm (2,75")
Querformat: 90 mm (3,54")

 

 

Novoflex Panorama VR System Pro

 

 

The VR-System PRO (VR-PRO) is the professional photography system for cubical panoramas. With this system the camera can be rotated horizontally and vertically around the nodal point. Engravings on the clamping plates make each camera-specific position reproducible.

A patented (pat. pend.) adjustment permits taking photos at 8 different angles with click-stops: 36 click-stop-positions (10°), 24 click-stoppositions (15°), 18 click-stop-positions (20°), 15 click-stop-positions (24°), 12 click-stop-positions (30°), 10 click-stop-positions (36°), 8 click-stop-positions (45°) and steplessly (360°).

The horizontal rotation is facilitated by a 2 x 180° engraving in opposite direction.

The VR-System PRO consists of:

- Panorama plate with click-stop and quick-release, engraving
  360 degrees
- Clamping plate in L-form with scaling 185/225 mm
- Panorama plate with quick-release, engraving 2x 180 degrees
- Clamping plate with scaling 155 mm
- Spirit level for flash shoe

Weight: 1460 g (3.20 lbs)
Tripod connection: 1/4” | 3/8“
Camera connection: 1/4”

 

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