Gitzo G1278M Series 2 Magnesium Center Ball Head Get Gitzo G1278M Price / Buy Online

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The Gitzo G1278M Magnesium Center Ball Head supports cameras up to 13.2 pounds. Gitzo magnesium center ball heads are renowned for their smooth and precise movements and high quality manufacturing. PTFE is applied to the ball and blocking pads to eliminate all traces of jarring and skipping. The result is highly accurate positioning adjustments, even with long tele lenses. The Gitzo G1278M 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 G1278M Series 2 Magnesium Center Ball Head Key Features

PTFE Low Friction Treatment Eliminates Jarring and Skipping

PTFE is a special treatment that generates a unique ultra-smooth surface and dramatically reduces friction between moving parts. This treatment bonds strongly with metal surfaces and ensures long-lasting performance. PTFE is one of the lowest-friction materials known to science, with the same friction coefficient as melting ice. On the G1278M ball head, the ball sits on PTFE bushings for smooth, precise and fine movements.

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.

Separate Pan Control

When using a ball head, the ability to lock and unlock the panoramic movement independent of front-back or lateral tilt movements is convenient for panoramic photography and when a high level of control is required.

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 G1278M Series 2 Magnesium Center Ball Head Specifications

Series

2

Head Type

center ball

Pan

360 degrees

Tilt

+90 degrees / -30 degrees

Pan Locking

Yes

Ball Locking

Yes

Head Height

4.7 inches (12 cm)

Plate Type

quick release with 1/4-inch screw

Maximum Load Capacity

13.2 pounds (6 kg)

Weight

1.3 pounds (0.6 kg)

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