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Acratech introduced a radical new ballhead In 2001, Acratech Ultimate Ballhead, for most 35mm format cameras and wide to medium-long lenses it was all that the outdoor photographer needed, especially anyone hiking, that reduced the weight of the head to less than one pound. And now Acratech has updated refinements the GV2, "G" stands for Gimbal able to act as a gimbal head as well.
In the past it was necessary to carry a separate Gimbal head or Gimbal attachment for ballhead. The Acratech GV2 Ballhead is uniquely designed to function both as a ballhead and as a Gimbal head by rotating the ball into the Gimbal slot on the side of the ballhead, it works well with lenses up to a 400 4.0.
I recently got a copy of the Acratech GV2 Ballhead because I want strong but light and convenience head for my long trip and dynamic work. For maxmium flexibility, I also acquired a Wmberley C-10 standard quick-release clamp and a P-5 universal camera body plate.
This looks a perfect setup to meet my requirement. Though yet I don't have life run experience to share at this time, that is a piece of quality equipment representing the designer's art in mind.
Acratech GV2 Ballhead
* Weighs less than 1 lb (.45kg) with quick release clamp.
* Holds over 25 lbs (11.4kg) at any angle.
* Full movements allow any camera position.
* Precision C.N.C. machined.
* Shown with left side controls (right side available).
* Compatible with Kirk, Arca, R.R.S., and many other QR plates.
* Satin black anodized finish.
* Fits all standard tripods (1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads).
* Engraved degree markings.
* Ball will not shift when tightened.
* Oilless and greaseless ball will not attract or hold dirt and debris.
* All knobs are secured so they cannot vibrate loose and fall off.
* Patent: D467605,D484168,D483788,D483789
Wimberley C-10 Arca-Swiss quick release clamp 2.5"
The C-10 clamp is 2.5" long. It has a central 3/8" threaded hole that can be used to fasten it to a tripod head or any piece of equipment requiring a quick-release clamp. It also has three 1/4" threaded holes that can be used to keep the clamp from twisting by using multiple fasteners or set screws.
One set screw and its appropriate wrench are included with the C-10. This makes it easy to keep the clamp from twisting without using adhesives or purchasing extra hardware. The C-10 clamp comes with a 3/8" to 1/4" brass reducer bushing that you can use if your application requires a 1/4" threaded hole instead of a 3/8" hole.
Wimberley P-5 Arca-style Universal Camera Plate 3"
The P-5 features a thin layer of dense, textured rubber on its top surface. This coating grips the bottom of your camera, but is so dense and thin that it maintains the solid feel of a metal-to-camera connection.
Beneath the rubber, the top surface of the plate is machined to ensure that the frictional force is concentrated on the outer portions of the plate. This provides the maximum mechanical advantage to resist twisting, its universal design features:
* Compatibility, the P-5 will work on nearly any camera body.
* Use the P-5 on your camera with or without the vertical grip attached.
* Use the P-5 for backup camera bodies, medium format cameras, even collared lenses.
* Features the same unique dual safety stops found on our lens plates.
Come back sometimes later, I will have more comments to share after my next trip. And check these photos for my current setup.
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