Acratech GXP Ballhead - Locking Lever Clamp 1207

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The Acratech GXP Ballhead is recognised as a leader in its class.

The GXP 1207 has a wide range of significant new features and it continues the tradition of Acratech’s world-class quality.

New Features of the GXP:

• Innovative form-follows-function design.
• Solidly supports an impressive 50.lbs.
• The GXP only weighs 1.lb bearing a 50:1 load ratio.
• New extra fine tension adjustment.
• The unique, panoramic adjustable zero pointer makes it easy to return to your starting point when you are shooting a sequence of images.
• The quick release clamp has deep side notches for more clearance with other manufacturers stop screws.
• The level on the quick release clamp is clearly visible even with your camera attached to the clamp.
• The quick release clamp jaws are more pointed to be more compatible with some manufactures quick release plates with less pointed dovetails.
• The locking lever clamp has a safety zone so the first 25% of the levers motion will not allow your camera to release.

Features of the GXP:

• The patented gimbal feature makes it quick and easy to track follow moving objects with ease.
• With GPX in panoramic mode you can use the ball to level the panning surface and you can do accurate stitched panoramic images without a levelling base.
• Open structure dirt and moisture falls through instead of getting trapped inside like a conventional ball-head.
• Precision CNC machined from aircraft quality aluminium and stainless steel.
• Made in the USA in Acratech’s Pomona, California facility.
• 10 Year warranty.
• Fits all Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plates.
• Fits all standard tripods (1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads)
• Beautiful satin black anodised finish
• Solid precision feel
• The knobs are secured so they cannot vibrate loose and fall off.
• Oil-less and greaseless ball will not attract or hold dirt and debris.

Specifications:

• Max Weight Load: 50lbs (22.6kg)
• Ball Diameter: 1.5” (38mm)
• Tripod Thread: 3/8-16 (includes 1/4-20 reducer bushing)
• Height: 4.2” (106mm)
• Length: 3.62” (92mm)
• Width: 3.17” (81mm)
• Base Diameter: 2.375” (60mm)
• Weight: 1 lbs. (.45kg)

YouTube Videos :

Scott Dordick from Acratech explains the correct way to use a GXP Head here >>

Photographers review of the GXP Head by David Akoubian here >>