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Gitzo G1177M Magnesium 1 Series Ball Head
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Availability:
2 to 4 weeks
Price:
$122.00
$109.90*
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| Part No: | B0000A5AA1 |
| Manufacturer: | Gitzo |
| MFG Part: | G1177M |
| Customer Rating: | 3.0 / 5.0 |
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- height:3.54 in
- lateral tilt: -90° / +20° tilt range
- panoramic rotation:360 degrees
- plate type: fixed - with 1/4-20" and 3/8" screws
- weight: 0.68 lbs; load capacity:8.82 lbs
The
Gitzo G1177M Series 1 Magnesium Ball Head is lightweight yet robust, weighing only .68 pounds with an 8.82 pound capacity. The G1177M features a precision machined aluminum ball for ultra-smooth operation, along with a single lock for rapid and reliable locking in any position.
The disc now features Safe Lock, a special techno polymer that maximizes locking torque, eliminates micro movements and cuts vibration.
| Gitzo G1177M Ballhead Review | 2009-07-12 | 3 / 5 |
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Gitzo G1177M Magnesium 1 Series Ball Head
I purchased the Gitzo G1177M for use with my new Gitzo GT1541 tripod. My main priority for the set was small and lightweight. Although the ballhead may be the smallest, and possibly the lightest head Gitzo makes, I'm beginning to think I should have spent a bit more and got a head with more features, (even if a little heavier).
Although the G1177M does what it is intended to do, hold the camera steady at any angle on the tripod, I'm not sure I made the right choice.
My old, ancient, heavy tripod had two twist handles at the top. These independently allowed smooth camera movement on either axis.
Being new to ball head use, I did not know what to expect. It doesn't take much force to tighten the ballhead but the locking leaver seems a bit small.
Also, there is no slightly loose, easily movable setting. It's either locked solid or completely loose. You can't pan in one direction and have it held steady in the other direction. I'm aware that Gitzo makes heads that do allow panning.
Again, this is my first ballhead so I did no know what to expect.
One last thing, to tighten the 1/4 20 screw into the camera, one must turn the movable portion of the head. In other words, the screw itself does not turn independently.
For those knowing what to expect from a ballhead this may be fine purchase. For those needing pan capability (I don't) this is not the one. |
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