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Review Summary
2019-07-17T12:30:12
I recently bought a scope and tripod for birding. The tripod base is fine, but the head was a 3-way photo version and just didn’t work that well for birding. The Gitzo head went on the legs no problem and has made birding so much easier. The damping/locking mechanism is great. I’m using without the arm. The quick release/plate is also really solid.
Stephen W.
2009-06-06T21:00:00
This fluid head is used as a mount for digital SLR video shooting. Very smooth and Gitzo well made.
FRANK S.
2007-02-05T19:00:00
This head for 8 lbs. or less camcoders is just perfect. With all metal construction, it is still light weight. The quick release is well designed.
DKC P.
Great Fluid Head for DSL Video Cameras
By FRANK S.
This fluid head is used as a mount for digital SLR video shooting. Very smooth and Gitzo well made.
Gitzo Fluid Head is the best
By DKC P.
This head for 8 lbs. or less camcoders is just perfect. With all metal construction, it is still light weight. The quick release is well designed.
The G2180 Series 1 Fluid Head is a multi-purpose head suitable for DV, birding, as well as still photography. The body of the G2180 features the innovative Technical Polymer, Soulid 238, created especially by Gitzo.
2 Heads in one
With Handle Bar: Typically for video use. Handle is curved and it is fully adjustable to any angle.
Without Handle Bar: Typically for Bird Watching use with long scopes. Without the handle the head is very compact and it allows a quicker operation and an easier transportation also in the wild.
The head is supplied with a small "nose" that replaces the handle attachment and preserves the beautiful design.