GITZO BALL JOINT OF GH5750QR SERIES 5

Gitzo GH5750QR Series 5 Off-Center Magnesium Ball Head

Supports 26.5 lbs (12 kg)
The series 2, 3 and 5 center ball cables have been completely revised to optimize performance and reduce weight. If the look and design of the magnesium housing remains the same, the internal components and mechanisms have been completely overhauled. The weight has also been reduced from 15 to 17%, depending on the model, and now the ball has one in PTFE, for greater fluidity and precision. The light kit found in previous versions has been completely removed. The more ergonomic buttons and keys also allow better handling and contribute to the ball's lightness.
But the main innovation lies in the internal locking mechanisms. The pan button lock, developed according to a new approach, is three times stronger than in the previous version. This is a major advantage when using these bearings with side or center column levers, horizontally (eg with Explorer tripods). The ball lock system is totally innovative (patent pending). With a traditionally manufactured ball, we have to find a compromise between the efficiency of the block and the movements of the fluids. However, with a traditional locking system, increasing the fluidity of the movement decreases the maximum load capacity, while increasing the capacity affects the fluidity. To solve this problem, Gitzo has developed a unique, patent-pending system that combines two locking systems in one. When the ball has to be completely closed, the ball is locked by a high friction metal surface that optimizes the lock. In any situation.