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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.
8.81 lbs
3.34"
Yes
360½
+/-90½
1.9 lbs
719821264217
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.