The XB-38 Low-Profile Ball Head with Screw Knob Clamp from Sunwayfoto is specially designed and manufactured for demanding professional and amateur photographers. Its low center of gravity dual-notch design offers easy switching between horizontal and portrait shooting. The elongated design offers better and easier handling when compared to a traditional round knob.

3/8"-16 Standard Mounting Hole    3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 Bushing    Base Lock Knob    Knurled Rubber Wrapping    360° Rotation Panning Base    Compact, Provides Better Stability    Horizontal and Portrait Shooting    Low Center of Gravity

By loosening the base lock knob, the base can rotate 360°

Perfect match with screw knob clamp

Screw knob clamp is compatible with QR plates of different widths

Knurled rubber wrapping provides better grip for easier handling

The dual-notch design offers easy switching between horizontal and portrait shooting

The elongated design offers better and easier handling when compared to a traditional round knob

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the GH3382QD compatible with the Leofoto LM-324CL Summit Series tripod?

A: Yes the Gitzo GH3382QD Series 3 Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Screw Knob QR Receiver can be used on the Leofoto LM-324CL Summit tripod.

Q: 2. Will the Gitzo GH1382QD fit on a Manfroto tripod?

A: This will fit any tripod with a 3/8" 16 mounting thread.

Q: 3. Will the Kirk L bracket for the Canon 6D Mark II work with this ball head?

A: Yes it will. The Kirk L-Bracket for Canon 6D Mark II has an Arca-Type Compatible Dovetail Mount, B&H # KIBL6DII. This head is Arca-Type Compatible. https://bhpho.to/2HoxzIY

Q: 4. What is the ball diameter?

A: The ball inside Gitzo GIGH4383QD Series 4 Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Screw Knob QR Receiver is aproximately 54mm wide.

Q: 5. Ive received this tripod head and the pan lock, when fully tightened, does not prevent the head from panning. Is this normal or a flaw in my unit?

A: Is it possible that you haven't secured the heads' anti-rotation set-screw located under the tripods' top-plate? This will prevent the head from twisting off the tripods' head-mounting screw.

Q: 6. Anyone know the ball diameter? Gitzo does not seem to publish this for any of their ballheads.

A: The ball diameter of the Gitzo GH3382QD Series 3 Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Screw Knob QR Receiver is roughly 50mm.

Q: 7. On the Gitzo GT1545T tripod, with this ball head allow for the reverse fold of the legs?

A: I don't know. I have the TQD head (smaller capacity), which allows the reverse fold of the GT1545 legs. But the QD, according to the description on the B&H page, is a larger-capacity head designed for Series 2 Traveler tripods and the Mountaineer series. Might check the Gitzo Website and see what it says about compatibility in that regard.

Q: 8. Sorry Hector, this is really a clarification on my initial question; while I am sure the knobs stay put when they have been adjusted, I am more so referring to the rubber grips, can these slip off or rotate independently of the knobs in case the knob is being tightened tightly. Do/Can the rubber grips slide?

A: The rubber grips on the Gitzo GH3382QD Series 3 Center Ball Head will not slip off or rotate unless they are worn out. The head is covered by a 10 year warranty in case that happens.

Q: 9. Is it compatible with Arca type L-Plates?

A: Yes, it is compatible with Arca style plates.

Q: 10. can you fit this head with a manfrotto tripod?

A: It should, as they have the same 3/8 stud as the Gitzo sticks.