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Vanguard ALTA GH-100 Pistol Grip Tripod Ball Head
Vanguard ALTA GH-100 Pistol Grip – Tripod Ball Head. The ALTA GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head from Vanguard is designed for action photography. By squeezing the ergonomic handle, the hold on the ball releases, allowing the camera angle to be quickly and easily positioned.
Once released the handle it automatically locks into place.
The magnesium ball head features two panning axes, which are located at the base of the head and the other just under the quick release plate. Dual bubble levels provide precise positioning in vertical or horizonal orientation.
The panning base, with its separate panning lock, rotates a full 360°, and moves freely to follow a fast-paced subject. The second base has 72-click points with 5° intervals, which allows a camera to create panoramic photographs. Moreover, the ball has a lateral tilt of -32 to 90° and a frontal tilt of -8 to 90°.
Vanguard ALTA GH-100 Pistol Grip Tripod Ball Head
The pistol grip itself can also rotate 360° vertically to 8 pre-set positions for comfortable use at any angle while shooting. A robust load capacity of 13.2 lb and adjustable tension control prevents camera creep and uncontrolled movement.
The Arca-type quick release receiver incorporates a secure dual-locking quick-shoe mechanism and is compatible with the included QS-60 V2 quick release plate, in addition to other Arca-type compatible plates, brackets and accessories.
Vanguard ALTA GH-100 Pistol Grip Tripod Ball Head
Vanguard’s ALTA GH-100 Pistol-Grip Ballhead combines impressive ergonomic control with a precise, smooth ball head. With a safe payload capacity of 6 kg/13.2 lbs, this lightweight pistol grip allows you to lock, unlock, and reposition your gear comfortably with one hand, leaving your other hand free to make lens adjustments.
Vanguard ALTA GH-100 Pistol Grip Tripod Ball Head
- Never waver – Pistol grip provides secure one-handed operation of head controls
- Versatile – Outstanding for still photography, videography or even surveillance
- Control– Friction Control System allows you to control the level of friction on the ball to accommodate changing equipment weight and to control weight balance
- Robustness – Magnesium alloy construction for lightweight and long-lasting performance
- Precise – 72 built-in click stops, Bubble level for precise panoramic photo and videography
- Custom fit – 8-stop Handle positioning for superior ergonomics
- Smooth – Anodized center ball allows for extremely fluid movement without sacrificing precise control
- Optimum load performance – 6kg (13.2 lbs) safety payload for multi-gear options
- Safe – Arca-type quick release system & Dual-locking quick shoe mechanism
- Pan Head Base – 58mm with 3/8 to ¼ reducer bushing
Vanguard ALTA GH-100 Pistol Grip Tripod Ball Head
Fusing the smooth precision of a ball head with impressive and unmatched ergonomic control, ALTA GH-100 enables you to position your camera or spotting scope quickly with unmatched versatility. The Pistol Grip Ball Head is constructed by state of the art materials and production processes, to grantee unwavering secure locking system so that your gear stays in place in all angle positions and offer ultra-smooth movements for perfect positioning.
Our innovative Ball Release System enables you to unlock, reposition and lock gear into place with the ease of only 1 finger. Keeping accurate, succinct control of the Grip Head has never been easier. You get a well-made and extremely comfortable product that enables one-handed, convenient operation which frees your other hand to make any necessary lens adjustments.
Simply pressing the handle allows 360-degrees of panning movement, -32 to +90-degrees of side-to-side tilt along with -8 to +90-degree back to front tilt movement all around. It instantly locks into place with the simple release of the handle.
Vanguard ALTA GH-100 Pistol Grip Tripod Ball Head
Other impressive features include our Friction Control System; which allows you to modify the level of friction on the ball to accommodate changing equipment weight (such as switching to heavier lenses, adding light sources, etc). The anodized center ball allows for extremely fluid movement without sacrificing the precise control you need. ALTA GH-100 ensures the safety of your expensive equipment with a dual-locking quick shoe mechanism; which prevents accidental release.
It lets you attach and detach your gear quickly and efficiently with the Arca-size compatible QS-60 V2. Other notable features include its 72-click point panorama, offering a wide-range 72-point rotation with precise click-into-place positioning that moves the camera 5 degrees per click, which prevents jumps in shots to help ensure a perfect 360-degree panoramic image.
ALTA GH-100 provides impressive versatility in positioning with 360-degree horizontal movement and a 90 degree-angle tilt.
