Aluminum Alloy 360 Degree Panoramic Gimbal Tripod Head with 1/4'' Standard Quick Release Plate
SKU: KF31.033
This gimbal head is as good if not better than I was expecting. It’s very sturdy and well machined. The action on all the joints is very smooth and adjustments are very easy.
It’s on the heavier side but the weight is worth it for the strength and stability.
I would definitely recommend it
It’s on the heavier side but the weight is worth it for the strength and stability.
I would definitely recommend it
18/03/2024
Overall I am very pleased with the gimbal head. The construction is well fit and finished with no sharp edges and the pan is nice and smooth. The adjustment knobs all lock well as intended. It was delivered very well packaged with just 2 parts to assemble.
Some issues to point out that need attention.
- The lock knob action for the pan adjustment needs to be redesigned. Unlocked when panning is fine, although there is a little bit of slop, but upon locking, the camera will tilt enough that you will have to re-level to shoot in the locked position. This won’t be an issue for me, but it might be for others.
- The instructions are horrible. No explanation of mounting to tripod. I ended up calling the tripod manufacturer to figure out how to mount it.
That being said, I would purchase again.
Some issues to point out that need attention.
- The lock knob action for the pan adjustment needs to be redesigned. Unlocked when panning is fine, although there is a little bit of slop, but upon locking, the camera will tilt enough that you will have to re-level to shoot in the locked position. This won’t be an issue for me, but it might be for others.
- The instructions are horrible. No explanation of mounting to tripod. I ended up calling the tripod manufacturer to figure out how to mount it.
That being said, I would purchase again.
06/03/2024
After purchasing a large lens it was a must have to get a gimbal head to support the weight and add stability for crisp clean images. This paired nicely with the K&F tripod that I already had. Highly recommend if you want sharp images and don't get them from hand held shots.
06/03/2024
arrived the day after the order, it looks good and gives an impression of being robust, mounted on a stand, excellent fluidity and handling, a note that I have yet to check is the grease under the base is not It seems to me to be of quality, but time will confirm it or not. For the time being excellent quality and price.
01/03/2024
Gimball received, K&F box, the ball joint is well marked K&F. Beautiful quality, the parts are adjusted to the millimeter, everything seems well-made, fluid and flexible without being a gimmick. To see in time and with use but, K&F has rarely disappointed me. In case of problems I would complete this comment.
28/02/2024
My initial thoughts on this gimbal
It’s heavy, robust and that’s what I was looking for. Easy assemble. Smooth movements. Stop screws on the Arca Swiss plate that can help stop catastrophic bad handling.
One issue
I use this with a 70/200 2.8 in combination with a mirrorless camera with a battery grip. The challenge is that when flipping from Portrait to Landscape the a locking bolt stops the full rotation.
Options
Set the gimbal to the opposite side, but the it’s not easy to use the zoom and it’s not a natural hold.
Or find a bolt with a shorter head so the battery grip clears it.
Time will tell.
Bottom line is worth the money absolutely:))
Now all I need is a tripod adapter for a 24/70 that will allow rotation:))
It’s heavy, robust and that’s what I was looking for. Easy assemble. Smooth movements. Stop screws on the Arca Swiss plate that can help stop catastrophic bad handling.
One issue
I use this with a 70/200 2.8 in combination with a mirrorless camera with a battery grip. The challenge is that when flipping from Portrait to Landscape the a locking bolt stops the full rotation.
Options
Set the gimbal to the opposite side, but the it’s not easy to use the zoom and it’s not a natural hold.
Or find a bolt with a shorter head so the battery grip clears it.
Time will tell.
Bottom line is worth the money absolutely:))
Now all I need is a tripod adapter for a 24/70 that will allow rotation:))
24/02/2024
This “appears” well built. There is definitely slop in both pivots. The grease is very thick and sticky. Needs tlc to be decent but does the job with a couple tweeks. But I give the low rating as brand new items claiming to be premium should atleast be ready to go out of the box.
23/02/2024
Do what he should. The vertical rotational resistance could be lower. Overall, however, recommended.
23/02/2024