Perform smooth panning and tilting motions using this SHAPE ST15 Fluid Video Head. The fluid head features a 100mm ball with a 1 7/8" tie-down screw to secure to the tripod legs of your choice. With a load capacity of 33 lb and a balancing plate range of 2.75", the fluid head can accommodate most camera loads with ease. Adjust the 12 steps of tilt and four steps of pan to achieve +90/-70° tilting motions and 360° panoramic shots. Aluminum ratchet knobs secure your axes independently of one another. Use the included pan handle to facilitate smooth motions.

Fluid Video Head    100mm Ball Head, 33 lb Load Capacity    Camera Plate, 2.75" Balancing Range    12-Step Tilt, 4-Step Pan    +90/-70° Tilt, 360° Pan    Aluminum Ratchet Knobs, Pan Handle

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the handle for the GH03 included with the flat base or the 75mm ball?

A: It is included with both versions of the head.

Q: 2. Is there fluid in this head or just friction disks? Everyone says fluid these days but it doesn't mean it actually has it.

A: I'm guessing is friction, I've never opened it so I don't know, but the fluid is not talking about a liquid, is talking that it has a fluid movement.

Q: 3. Does E IMAGE GH 6 has some starting lag or something

A: For the E-Image GH06 Fluid Head, drag control can be adjusted with the 3-step, plus 0 settings for either pan and/or tilt. these will effectively adjust the amount of resistance toward panning and tilting. As E-Image suggests, the 0 setting, will have virtually no resistance.

Q: 4. Any possible way to remove the ball head? Are there any screws on the bowl that would allow it to be taken off?

A: It is not possible to convert this head to a flat base tripod. However Ikan does offer the IK-RSR6 Hi-Hat Riser, you could use this instead to connect this head to a flat base with a 3/8"-16 connection. https://bhpho.to/2ro3GCc

Q: 5. What's the minimum weight this head will support using the counterbalance? A Panasonic GH4 with kit lens weighs about 1 kg and this seems to be too light activate the counterbalance properly. By properly I mean using the camera balanced on the head, the counterbalance at its lowest setting (1) is still too strong and causes the camera to bounce back to an original position. The purpose of the counterbalance is keep the camera at a fixed attitude when you release the pan handle--correct? I've experimented with a heavier lens on the GH4 (nearly 2 kg total weight) and the counterbalance works a lot better. Comments?

A: The head's lowest counterbalance setting as you have discovered is too strong for the load you are using it with. The only solution would be to add more weight or get a lower capacity head.

Q: 6. Is this head compatible with the Gitzo SYSTEMATIC 75mm Bowl Head Adapter for Series 5 Tripod?

A: Yes, the E-Image GH06 Fluid Head has a 75mm ball attachment, that would allow you to pair the head with a 75mm Gitzo tripod.

Q: 7. what is the material used in the build of this product?

A: The main body is aluminum, with plastic knobs and other such miscellanea.

Q: 8. Hello! Tell me please if this ball can be turned to a half ball to match slider dolly?

A: Hi , I used it with Ikam - IK -RSR6 Hi - Hat Riser, work 100.BRRenzo M

Q: 9. Is this head versatile for beginner?

A: Absolutely. I purchased this head to attach to my slider and it's been great. It's smooth, well built and fairly lightweight. I also have an E-Image EG03A2 tripod with the same head which makes switching from the slider to tripod a breeze. The head is very well suited for those interested in getting started in videography/indie-film making, but has enough features to provide room to grow. Are there better heads out there? Without a doubt. Are there better heads out there at this price point? I don't know of many. I hope this helps you with your decision.

Q: 10. According to specs, this fluid head should be operational at -40 degrees. Is this true? Has anyone tried it in very cold temperatures?

A: The manufacturer's specs are based on workbench tests that are rigidly adhered to and while we do not have first-hand access to those temperature conditions, we have heard of instances where this fluid head did operate successfully at very low, mid-winter New York temperatures.