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- Page 1 GH-30/30C Gimbal Head Model GH-30 shown You’re on steady ground...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank You for choosing Oben! The Oben GH-30 and GH-30C are gimbal-type tripod heads designed to balance a lens along its vertical and horizontal axes. Both gimbal heads feature solid and sturdy construction, and they mount onto most tripods with a 3/8-inch threaded stud.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Key Features _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Mount the Gimbal to the Tripod _____________________________________________________ Attach the Plate Platform to the Gimbal __________________________________ Attach the QR Plate to the Lens ______________________________________________________ Mounting a Lens _________________________________________________________________________________________ Balancing a Lens ___________________________________________________________________________________ Pro Tips _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Specifications ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Warnings... -
Page 4: Key Features
KEY FEATURES... - Page 5 KEY FEATURES Tension control/Swinging arm lock Swinging arm Swinging arm scale marks Curved main arm Platform adjustment knob Plate platform 1/4 in. mounting screws (×2) Arca-type quick-release (QR) plate Plate release lock Panning lock Panning base 3/8 in. tripod mounting socket Panning degree marks 1/4 to 3/8 in.
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Page 6: Mount The Gimbal To The Tripod
OPERATION Mount the Gimbal to the Tripod 1. Tighten the panning lock until it’s secure. 2. Screw the mounting socket of the panning base onto the tripod’s mounting stud. If your tripod has set screws on the platform, tighten them to secure the gimbal to the tripod. -
Page 7: Attach The Qr Plate To The Lens
OPERATION Attach the QR Plate to the Lens The Arca-type quick-release plate has two 1/4- inch mounting screws that attach to most lens collars. Two 3/8-inch bushings are included, in case the lens collar has 3/8-inch sockets. Warning: Always hold the camera and lens while following the attaching and balancing instructions. -
Page 8: Balancing A Lens
OPERATION Balancing a Lens The correct balance is achieved when the lens and camera can be tilted at any angle—up or down—and remain in place. With the proper balance, the lens can be moved effortlessly, and it will stay pointed in any position without locking the swinging arm. -
Page 9: Pro Tips
OPERATION Balancing a Lens Vertical Balance 1. Loosen the platform adjustment knob, and adjust the height to vertically align the center of the lens with the axis of the tension control knob. Re-tighten the platform adjustment knob after every adjustment. 2. -
Page 10: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS / WARNINGS Specifications GH-30 GH-30C Base Diameter 2 in. (5.1 cm) 2.4 in. (6 cm) Base Pan Range 360° 360° Width 9.3 in. (23.6 cm) 9.3 in. (23.6 cm) Height 9 in. (22.9 cm) 9.1 in. (23.1 cm) Weight 3.15 lb. -
Page 11: Warranty
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Oben Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Oben along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense. - Page 12 www.obensupports.com...
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