The E-Image GH03 Fluid Head with Flat Base supports cameras and accessories weighing up to 11 pounds. The GH03 head features an Easy Lock Baseplate system that combines the balance adjustment of a sliding baseplate with the ease of a quick release system. It provides a fixed counterbalance setting that helps the fluid head support loads up to 11 pounds and won't force you to fight the head when working with lightweight camera systems.

The variable tilt drag allows you to adjust the fluid head to suit your shooting style or the needs of the shot. The head features a built in 1/4"-20 accessory socket for available monitor support arms or other accessory items and independent pan and tilt locks. The head incorporates a bubble level, panhandle rosettes on the left and right side of the head (one panhandle is included), and a 1/4"-20 threaded accessory socket for use with optional accessories.

Supports Up to 11 Pounds    Flat Base with 3/8" Mounting Hole    Easy Lock Baseplate with Retractable Pin    Fixed Counterbalance    Variable Fluid Tilt & Fixed Pan Drag    Bubble Level    Dual-Sided Pan Handle Rosettes    1/4"-20 Threaded Accessory Socket

The fluid head features a flat base with a 3/8"-16 threaded mounting hole. This allows you to mount it in tripod legs with a 3/8"-16 threaded mounting screw, or 1/4"-20 screw with optional adapter. You can also mount optional jib arms or camera sliders that support flat base heads.

You can mount this head to optional half-ball system to gain ball-leveling capabilities, and then quickly switch back to the flat base for situations requiring that mount.

The Easy Lock baseplate provides the balance adjustment range associated with a sliding balance plate but combines the ease of a quick release, as you can pop the camera (on the Easy Lock plate) into the top of the fluid head without having to support the camera while lining up the plate with the head. Easy to pop in, it stays secure until you release it, and you maintain the sliding balance adjustments.

The Easy Lock camera plate features a guided sled with a retractable locating pin and supports both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera tie-down screws (included).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. From the video, it looks like you can load from the top. But your staff says its slide in only. Who should I believe?

A: This head allows you to drop the plate in from the top at a slight angle, allowing for QR function

Q: 2. Where would the fluid be in this video head? I don't see much mass for the fluid...

A: the fluid discs are in the fulcrum points in the head as they are in all fluid head tripods, on the pan and the tilt axis

Q: 3. Will this head accept Arca-Swiss plates?

A: This head will accept Arca-Swiss plates.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with Manfrotto 501PL plate?

A: Yes it is. This does comes with a longer 504 style plate, but the shorter 501PL will also work.

Q: 5. Can you use Arca swiss foot plates?? on this manfrotto. I have installed really right stuff foots on all my canon long lens??

A: This Tripod takes a 504PLONGR-1 Quick Release Plate. An Arca swiss-style plate could be used with an adapter such as a Really Right Stuff B2-LLR-II Lever-Release Clamp (80mm) (SKU: RERELESECLMP) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1301154-REG/really_right_stuff_b2_llr_ii_quick_release_c_lever_release_style_quick_release_clamp.html

Q: 6. hi, can i use the plates from Sachtler?

A: no this will not work with sachtler plates it will only support the manfrotto plates

Q: 7. What are the counter balance steps, 0, ?, ?, 14.3 lbs?

A: The Manfrotto 504x pan and tilt counterbalance system includes four presets from 0 to 4.8 to 9.7, and 14.3lb

Q: 8. Does 504X fluid head fit the satchler flowtech 75 legs?. I am thinking of buying the two of them

A: To use this Manfrotto head with the Satchler Flowtech 75 legs you will need 75mm ball adapter. I would recommend the Vinten 75mm ball base (BH #VI75BB) with the Sachtler Tie-Down Knob (BH #SAS2150-1300).

Q: 9. Best tripod legs for this head?

A: Great head but I would rather prefer the flat head that comes with 3/4 thread its it more stable and steady. And also can use it one any tipped that has 3/4 thread. Love Manfrotto. Great stuff

Q: 10. What country is it made?

A: The Country of Origin for this product is Italy.