The E-Image 3-Stage Carbon Fiber Tripod System with Fluid Head and 100mm Leveling Ball features a fluid head with continuously variable counterbalance, two telescopic pan handles, heavy-duty carbon fiber tripod legs, a mid-level spreader, a set of three rubber feet, a hard-sided case, and a padded bag. The fluid head has a payload capacity of up to 48.5 lb with support for DSLR setups, ENG, and digital cinema cameras. It has four steps of pan and tilt drag and independent locks for each axis. The head features a heavy-duty quick release plate that pops into the head and slides within the camera platform for balance. The head also features an illuminated bubble level and has two rosettes for pan handles.

The fluid head attaches to the 3-stage tripod via a 100mm bowl interface. With the head attached, the tripod offers a height adjustment of 21.9 to 59.45" and collapses to 29.3". The mid-level spreader and rubber feet hold the tripod legs in position, providing rigidity and stability, and the tripod system packs into the padded bag for easy transportation.

Supports up to 48.5 lb    Continuously Variable Counterbalance    4-Steps of Drag    Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs with 100mm Bowl    Mid-Level Spreader    21.9 to 59.45" Height Range

Supports up to 48.5 lb of camera and rig

The counterbalance is controlled by a crank and features a numerical readout of the counterbalance setting from 0 to 100% of the heads payload capacity

Pan and tilt each have independent locks and selectable drag settings from 1 to 4

Two included pan handles mount to either side of the head providing two-hand operation for handling larger cameras

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what are the dimensions of the quick release plate

A: 120mm x 50mm x 10mm

Q: 2. What is the counterbalance weight for this Tripod head since its fixed?

A: The GH03 head counter-balance weight is 5KG.

Q: 3. 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: 4. 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: 5. Does this head use the same plate as the GH06 head?

A: Yes, the GH06 and GH03 use the same plate. The E-Image GP1 Quick Release Plate will work for both heads. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1046984-REG/e_image_gp1_camera_plate_for_gh03_06_08_10.html

Q: 6. 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: 7. How much total weight can this monopod support (for a fluid head plus camera/lens combo)?

A: The load capacity of this monopod is 44.1 lbs.

Q: 8. Is the head Arca-swiss compatible?

A: I'm afraid not. The GH03 head uses the GP1 Camera Plate.

Q: 9. 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: 10. 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