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ProMaster GH31C Professional Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head

$ 349.95 - Sold Out

ProMaster GH31C Professional Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head

ProMaster SKU: 23935 | Helix SKU: PR23935

Overview

A carbon fiber gimbal with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and separate locks & tension controls for both the swingarm and panning base.

The GH31C uses a lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber material for its main body and CNC-machined aluminum for other parts. The result is a lightweight unit with an impressive maximum load of 33 lbs / 15 kg. The carbon fiber design also helps to reduce vibrations when compared to an all-metal gimbal and is easier to handle in freezing temperatures. 

Separate tension controls and locks at both the arm and base provide a wide range of options for precise control. The tension controls allow you to use the gimbal traditionally with loose, free motions or smooth, fluid-like, controlled motions. The locks enable you to lock in either or both movements independently. The included, optional smooth-control handle does a great job of counterbalancing a camera rig for more effortless movements and tracking of moving objects.

The included Dovetail (Arca-compatible) quick release plate has 1/4"-20 and 3/8”-16 mounting bolts and a removable spring-loaded anti-twist pin. Since many long lenses have two tripod ports (one of each size), connecting both drastically improves stability and eliminates any possible twisting on the plate. A locating mark on the plate aligns with a laser-etched scale on the gimbal, allowing you to repeatably mount a rig to the GH31C in precisely the correct spot for proper balance. 

With a cold-weather rating for use down to -13 F / -25 C, the GH31C works well in many climates (operability also depends on moisture and humidity). 

The entire GH31C kit breaks down and fits into an included soft, protective travel case.

Key Features:

• Impressive 33 lb / 15 kg maximum load 
• Weighs just over 2 lbs
• Cold weather rated to -13 F / -25 C
• Adjustable tension controls at arm and base
• Locks at both arm and base
• Smooth-control handle achieves exceptional maneuverability
• Includes a QR plate that is Dovetail, Arca-type compatible
• Carry case included

Specifications

• Dimensions: 9" H x 9" W x 3 3/8" D (22.9 cm x 22.9 cm x 8.6 cm)
• Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz (992 grams)
• Maximum load: 33 lbs / 15 kg
• Cold weather performance: -13 F / -25 C

* Note: Dimensions and weight do not include QR plate or smooth-control handle

Item Includes

Includes:

• 1 GH31C Gimbal Head
• 1 Smooth-control Handle
• 1 3398 Quick Release Plate
• 1 Soft fabric carry case with shoulder strap

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ProMaster SC430K Tripod with Ball Head

$ 119.95

ProMaster SC430K Tripod with Ball Head

ProMaster SKU: 5179 | Helix SKU: PR5179

Overview

The ProMaster Scout Tripod has features carefully chosen and designed for the active photographer. Its 4-section legs can be independently spread and adjusted at multiple angles and heights so you can level your camera on uneven ground. The center column has a retractable weight hook so you can add stability, especially in windy situations. The column can be separated into two parts so the Scout can get your camera down to ground level, perfect for macro photography and/or a unique compositional perspective.

The Scout ball head operates smoothly, and incorporates the ProMaster dovetail quick release system (arca-swiss compatible) so you can use the included quick release plate, an L-Bracket or a host of other compatible accessories. 

The Scout is a pleasure to use so you can enjoy photography even more while advancing your skills.

Specifications

Kit Specifications

Maximum Working Height: 70 ¼” / 178.5 cm
Maximum Height with column down: 56 ½” / 143.6 cm
Minimum Working Height: 6 ¼" / 15.9 cm
Folded Length: 19 ¼” / 48.9 cm
Maximum Load: 11 lbs / 5 kg
Weight: 3 lbs 7 ¼ oz / 1.57 kg

Ballhead Specifications 
Height: 3 ¼” / 8.3 cm
Weight: 8 ¾ oz / .25 kg
Uses Quick Release Plate: 2738

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ProMaster Specialist SP425 Tripod with Ball Head

$ 229.95

ProMaster Specialist SP425 Tripod with Ball Head

ProMaster SKU: 8118 | Helix SKU: PR8118

Overview

Engineered to exacting standards for the discerning photographer, the ProMaster SP425 Specialist tripod will anchor your camera in difficult shooting situations.

Compact when closed but generously tall when opened it's a pleasure to use at eye level. Red colored touch points are easy to see and operate even in low light. Innovative PROlocks allow for quick opening and powerful closing of leg sections. Threaded connection ports work with a variety of accessories and ProMaster's dovetail quick release system is a fast and secure way of attaching your camera (arca-swiss compatible).

With its advanced features the Specialist SP425 gives you the flexibility to frame unique shots and realize your vision.

Ball Heads:

• Machined (not cast) from high grade aluminum. The quality of these heads is clearly evident.

• QR plates are arca-swiss compatible with an incorporated safety catch mechanism.

• Knobs are a rich red color for a professional look and so you can easily identify touch points on the head.

• SP heads can pan from the base or from the top platform and have engraved degree-markings. Use the lower panning base for the initial framing of a shot followed by the upper pan to rotate the camera without affecting its other positioning.

• A large tension control knob is easy to use, even with gloves.

• Inside of the tension control knob is a secondary knob called a Memory Lock. It sets a repeatable tension when moving the camera on the ball head.

• Two memory lock knobs are included with the ball head. Choose the protruding Memory Lock knob for ease of adjustment or switch it for the low profile Memory Lock knob which avoids any accidental changes.

Tripod Legs:

• All leg locks are PROlocks which are powerful yet easy to open, even while wearing gloves.

• Tripod feet are made of heavy duty rubber and twist to expose retractable spikes.

• Columns are easy to adjust, reversible, and can be separated into two parts for ultra low angle photography.

• Leg angle adjustments are made with an all-new slide switch.

• The yolk of each tripod is extremely strong to avoid unwanted movement.

• A bubble level is incorporated along with two 3/8" threaded accessory ports. ProMaster flex arms make a perfect companion by connecting to these ports providing an extra set of ‘hands’ for flashes, LED lights, etc…

• All touch points on the tripod are also colored red for easy identification.

• Specialist tripods are extra tall, which is a special benefit when setting up on uneven ground since a tripod is normally restricted by the lowest point it touches.

Specifications

KIT SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum Working Height: 68 3/4" / 174.6 cm
• Maximum Height with column down: 55 5/8" / 141.3 cm
• Minimum Working Height: 7" / 17.8 cm
• Folded Length: 23 1/8" / 58.7 cm
• Maximum Load: 22 lbs / 10 kg
• Weight: 4 lbs 9 3/4 oz / 2.09 kg

BALL HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

• Height: 3 7/8" / 9.8 cm
• Weight: 15 3/8 oz / .44 kg
• Uses Quick Release Plate #8090

TRIPOD LEG SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum Working Height: 64 7/8" / 164.8 cm
• Maximum Height with column down: 51 3/4" / 131.5 cm
• Minimum Working Height: 3 1/8" / 8 cm
• Folded Length: 19 1/4" / 48.9 cm
• Weight: 3 lbs 10 3/8 oz / 1.65 kg

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ProMaster Specialist SPCH20 Cine Head

$ 89.95

ProMaster Specialist SPCH20 Cine Head

ProMaster SKU: 2435 | Helix SKU: PR24352

Overview

The ProMaster SPCH20 Cine Head is a small but mighty head designed for use with mirrorless and DSLR cameras shooting video or still photos. It provides smooth tilt / pan movements and features a cushiioned handle which can be reversed for right-hand or left-hand use. Its sliding quick relelase plate lets you balance your camera properly and has a scale for quick, repeatable use. The dovetail design of the quick release plate is comatible with a variety of other ProMaster accessories as well as many industry standard items. The mult-position quick release receiver at the top of the head can be set up in various orientations for front-to-back QR plate mounting or side-to-side. Red touch points quickly identify the controls of this head. A separate panning control knob helps you achieve smooth, even pans and a marked scale at the panning base shows precise movemement. 

Many telephoto lenses with dovetail style (arca-swiss compatible) tripod collars work extremely well with the SPCH20 head in achieving excellent, smooth tracking of animals for wildlife photography too.

Specifications

- Height: 3 15/16" / 10 cm
- Weight: 14 1/4 oz / 0.43 g
- Tilt Angle: +60 / -90
- Maximum Load: 6 lbs 9 oz / 3 kg

Item Includes

Includes:
- 1 ProMaster SPC20 cine head
- 1  1711 Quick release plate

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ProMaster XC-M 525CK Professional Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit with Head - Black

$ 269.95

ProMaster XC-M 525CK Professional Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit with Head - Black

ProMaster SKU: 3482 | Helix SKU: PR34825

Overview

The PROMASTER XC-M 525C tripod's 5-section, transverse legs fold 180° making the entire unit just over 15" long for storage and travel. Yet, fully extended it reaches an incredible working height of nearly 6'! Each leg's angle and length are independently adjustable, allowing the XC-M 525C to properly support your camera on uneven ground. Its dual-action ball head is strong, precise, and lightweight with an independent pan control. It has an integrated memory lock for repeatable tension control and uses ProMaster's dovetail quick release system for a fast camera connection.

The XC-M 525C is more than just a tripod, it's part of an expansive modular system.

FEATURES:

• Built-in monopod
• Transverse 180° folding legs
• Dual-action ball head with tension memory lock
• Independently adjustable leg angles
• 2-Stage, reversible center column
• Bubble levels on tripod and ball head
• Retractable weight hook
• ProMaster dovetail Q/R system (arca-swiss compatible)
• Soft, comfortable grips on touch points
• Modular design is expandable & customizable

Specifications

KIT SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum Working Height: 70 3/8" / 178.8 cm

• Maximum Height with Column Down: 54 1/4" / 137.8 cm

• Minimum Working Height: 15 1/8" / 38.4 cm *Minimum working height can be improved to 6 1/4" / 15.88 cm by adding a 3538 XC-M 525 Ground Level Adapter (sold separately)

• Folded Length: 15" / 38.1 cm

• Maximum Load: 17 lbs 10 oz / 8 kg

• Weight: 2 lbs 13 5/16 oz / 1.29 kg

• Cold Weather Performance: -4° F / -20° C

• 5-Section Carbon Fiber Legs

* Kit specifications include tripod with head attached

BALL HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

• Height: 3 1/4" / 8.3 cm

• Base Diameter: 1 13/16" / 4.6 cm

• Weight: 8 5/8 oz / 245 grams

  TRIPOD LEG SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum Working Height: 67 1/8" / 170.5 cm

• Maximum Height with Column Down: 51" / 129.5 cm

• Minimum Working Height: 11 7/8" / 30.1 cm

• Leg Angles: 20° / 50° / 80° / 180°
• Platform Diameter: 1 9/16" / 4 cm

• Folded Length: 15" / 38.1 cm

•  Weight: 2 lbs 4 11/16 oz / 1.04 kg

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ProMediaGear BH1 Professional Ball Head with Arca-Type Clamp

$ 499.95

ProMediaGear BH1 Professional Ball Head with Arca-Type Clamp

ProMediaGear SKU: BH1 | Helix SKU: PMGBH1

Overview

ProMediaGear Sputnik Ball Head

Ball Head is an essential item in any Professional Photographers Gear Bag.

ProMediaGear #BH1 ball head is not your average ball head.  Made to Last, it's CNC precision crafted in the USA, from best alloys and stainless steel, it has all the features you need in a professional ball head. 

The knob dominates and shapes the entire ball head, it's large and easy to feel and find from any angle.  Designed for fast action adjustments, it allows for 90-degree tilting in any opposite direction, at any time in any direction, unlike typical ball heads that allow 90 degree tilts only in a predefined slot.  

This Ball Head is suitable for Wide Angle to Super Telephoto lenses, Outdoor and Wildlife Photography, and can be used with any camera.  Whether you are a Nikon, Canon or Sony shooter, it will improve the quality of your pictures and better your skills in the easiest way possible.

The clamp is laser engraved with millimeter scale for precise positioning of the camera.

Order with Confidence: We are certain that you will love our Ball Head as much as we do but if for any reason you are not completely satisfied, we will give you a full refund – no questions asked! And if something goes wrong, we offer you a 5-year warranty so you will have nothing to worry about!

Specifications

Specifications:

• H x W x L : 5.5 x 4.25 x 4.5 inches
  
• Base Diameter: 2.80 inches / 7.11 cm
• Load Capacity: 50 lbs - 23KG
• Weight: 2.03 lbs, 920grams
• Mount: 3/8-16 Female Threaded Adapter (Standard Tripod Thread)
• T6061 Aluminum Alloy
  
• Black Anodized Scratch Resistant Finish
  
• Arca-Swiss type Compatible Clamp
• Made in USA
• 5-Year Warranty

Item Includes

What's in the Box:

• #BH1 Ball Head
• #PBX3 Universal Bracket Plate (Arca Compatible)
• Allen Key Set

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Studio-Assets 3-Section Aluminum Tripod

$ 99.95 - Sold Out

Studio-Assets 3-Section Aluminum Tripod - SA1464

This rugged, mid-size tripod features three-section legs that can reach a maximum height of 69" (164 cm) and a center column that can be reduced to allow for low-angle shooting. Each leg has a foam cover to provide a firm grip in cold and hot weather as well as to protect the tripod during transport. The tripod also has three leg angle positions allowing for a variety of height and stability options.

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Studio-Assets Compact 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head

$ 319.95

Studio-Assets Compact 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head

Studio-Assets SKU: SA1482 | Helix SKU: SA1482

Overview

This compact and lightweight carbon fiber tripod features four-section legs that can reach a maximum height of 58.5" (141 cm) yet folds down to only 13" (33 cm). Each leg has a foam cover to provide a firm grip in cold and hot weather as well as to protect the tripod during transport. The tripod also has two leg angle positions and easy flip leg locks. The included ballhead features a built-in quick release plate system.

Specifications

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