Gitzo G1178M Series 1 Magnesium Center Ball Head Get Gitzo G1178M Price / Buy Online

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The Gitzo G1178M Magnesium Center Ball Head supports cameras up to 8.8 pounds. Gitzo magnesium center ball heads are renowned for their smooth and precise movements and high quality manufacturing. The Gitzo G1178M center ball head features a newly developed material for quick release plates that replaces traditional cork plates. Safe Grip, a high grip material, holds your equipment safely and prevents it from moving or slipping.

Gitzo G1178M Series 1 Magnesium Center Ball Head Key Features

Double Quick Release Safety System

The system consists of two pins, one fixed and one manually operated by means of a button, that prevent camera equipment from suddenly dropping out of the head when the quick release locking knob is released. Extremely useful with heavy equipment, long lenses and spotting scopes.

Safe Grip

Safe Grip is a material that gives a safer lock between your camera and the head plate, preventing the camera from moving or slipping. It is used on quick release plates and in applications where the camera equipment is screwed to the support to reduce pivoting and twisting.

Levelling Bubble

The levelling bubble helps you to get your photographs, film or scope viewing perfectly horizontal or vertical. Gitzo's production staff set all levelling bubbles by hand in order to ensure 100% accurate level indication.

Aluminum Alloy and Magnesium Construction

In 1996 Gitzo was the first to use Magnesium in camera supports. Magnesium comes in different grades and Gitzo only uses material of the highest grade quality. Mainly used for heads, magnesium offers significant weight savings being 30% lighter than aluminum.

Gitzo G1178M Series 1 Magnesium Center Ball Head Specifications

Series

1

Head Type

center ball

Pan

360 degrees

Tilt

+90 degrees / -20 degrees

Head Height

3.8 inches (9.5 cm)

Plate Type

quick release with 1/4-inch screw

Maximum Load Capacity

8.8 pounds (4 kg)

Weight

0.9 pounds (0.4 kg)

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