The PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Full Gimbal from Really Right Stuff is a highly versatile tripod head offered in multiple configurations to fit the needs of the user. A lever-release, Arca-type quick release clamp for mounting and dismounting your camera, extension plate, or nodal slide makes this head widely compatible with other pieces of gear.

The PG-02's design consists of two arms that control the rotation and swing of the camera's position. The base arm is connected directly to the integrated base rotator, which features a laser-engraved 360° scale for accurate positioning when capturing single or multi-row panoramas. The vertical arm, which mounts to the base arm via an Arca-type clamp, may be positioned with the assistance of a laser-engraved millimeter scale. The vertical arm also features an adjustable rotator with engraved 360° markings.

The full-gimbal configuration gives you an additional point of control to raise or lower the height that your camera or lens are mounted at, with additional engraved markings for precise adjustment along this axis.

Load Capacity: 15 lb    Height: 9.5"    Weight: 3.2 lb    Arca-Type Compatible Clamp    Panning Range: 360°    Laser-Engraved Degree Scales    Aluminum and Steel Construction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does Pan and Tilt run on ball bearings or bushings?

A: Pan and tilt run on bushings.

Q: 2. Would a Canon 5d Markiii fit on this?

A: Yes, this one will fit any full frame DSLR, but it depends on a lens you are going to use. I use it with Nikon D700 or D800 and Nikon 70-200mm VRII as a maximum. This body/lens combo weighs around 2.5 kg (PG-01 load capacity is 3.6 kg/8 lb), but you should be careful how far from the tripod centre you will push them on a nodal slide. Although, primary target is a mirrorless camera user, I like how sturdy, but light and small PG-01 is, as well as its price in comparison to PG-02. I use quite long nodal slide with it (RRS MPR-192), as for example, the entrance pupil for mentioned lens (no parallax point) at 200mm is behind the camera flange and you need to have that lenght of a slide to push everything forward to the far end. I hope this can help.

Q: 3. will this fit a canon r5 with a Will this fit a canon R5 with a canon 8-15mm fisheye using the ef to r converter? and for Spherical panoramas

A: As it comes (just the panoramic gimbal), it will fit the R5 + EF/RF adapter + 8-15mm but not fulfill your needs. You'll want to have a least a nodal slide (to correct parallax and find your nodal point) and L-bracket in addition to this item.

Q: 4. If the base is fixed, how can you pan? Is that base Arca Swiss compatible? Why was the pan base discontinued?

A: The Really Right Stuff PG-01 Pano-Gimbal Head with Lever-Release Clamp and Fixed Horizontal Base has an Arca plate which could be connected to a Really Right Stuff panning clamp or a Really Right Stuff ball head with a panning position.

Q: 5. I would like the camera to sit as low as possible - can the camera be mounted lower in the full gimbal + cradle than side mount?

A: The Really Right Stuff PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Full Gimbal's full-gimbal configuration gives you an additional point of control to raise or lower the height that your camera or lens are mounted at, with additional engraved markings for precise adjustment along this axis so it can be mounted lower.

Q: 6. I understand RRS does not recommend this combination, but, Would this accommodate a Nikon D7200 with 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 - if not, what would you recommend at a similar price point?

A: This camera and lens combination would weight about 2.7 lbs, which is way below the 8 lbs limit of this head.

Q: 7. If it is mounted on a ball head, is the leveling base still needed ? Can we just use the ball head to level since this bracket has a bubble level ?

A: Yes, it does have an Arca mount point - but the PG-01 base is 'gimbaled' at that point with a great tightening knob, allowing easy, accurate leveling of the base. Without the bubble on the end it would be hard to get it perfectly level. If you are going to go to the trouble of using a pano bracket, you might as well get one which is a pleasure to use. Otherwise, just mount your camera on your ballhead and fire away.

Q: 8. Would this be suitable for real estate panoramas?

A: Most definitely.

Q: 9. Can this setup support GFX 50s and their G-mount lenses?

A: I don't think so.The creator seems to assume the use of a smaller and lighter camera.

Q: 10. Is the B2-LR-II de facto part of the scope of delivery of the full gimbal configuration? On the RRS website it is not mentioned.

A: The Really Right Stuff PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head with Full Gimbal includes the full gimbal configuration.