The Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head was easy to assemble and balance. It tilts and pans smoothly. It is sturdy, solid and weight is an issue but it is easy to use. Works great with my Nikon 200-500 on the D850 and D750.

Like always fast shipping from B&H, haven't had a chance to use it yet but this is a great looking head made will.

Shooting with my Nikon D7110 and a Tamron150-600 was made easy with the smooth operation and control of my newly purchased OBEN GH-30 Gimbal. High elavation was simple and total control in both vertical and horizontial is tight and quickly adjusted. A pleasure to use and highly recommended

I read all the reviews for this very carefully before I purchased it. A lot of people were complaining about a greasy substance leaking out from somewhere in the gimbal. I have not experienced that, so maybe they have resolved that issue. It’s very easy to set up; it’s very easy to use and it’s a decent price.

Easy setup on multiple long lenses. Plan on using it for sports but haven't had the chance yet. So far I've been using the Gimbal for nature and it works great. A perfect addition for long lenses.

I have been researching Gimbal Heads for over a year. �Although I knew I wanted one, I found the cost of most of them to be rather high. Then the Oben GH-30 came along at an excellent price. �I have had an Oben Monopod for several years and have always been impressed with its quality. �This Gimbal Head is of the same fine quality. �It is well made, easy to set up (The manual that comes with it is just wonderful. �I am terrible at reading instructions and I was able to follow this manual without a hitch.) �and works like a dream. It is so smooth. � The controls are very to use. �I have a Canon 5D Mark IV with the Canon 100-400mm lens. �I photograph birds mainly and love to shoot freehand for maximum flexibility. �But my gear is pretty heavy and has been taking a toll on my body. �With this Gimbal Head, it is almost like shooting freehand but with no strain on my wrists, arms, and shoulders. �I just love it. �On the advice of a few people including the fine folks at B and H, I did purchase �a larger plate. �I bought the�Desmond DPC-140 Long Lens Quick-Release Plate (140mm). �I did this as the barrel of the Canon 100-400 extends out. �The longer plate gave me more range balancing the lens when extended out to near 400mm. �This plate is not expensive at all. �And I love the Arca Swiss system. �Up until now I have been using the quick release plates by Manfrotto on my Manfrotto 3 way tripod head. �The Arca Swiss system is so much nicer.
�At 3.2 pounds, the head is a bit heavy and bulky to pack if one is thinking about travel. �But I love it so much that I will definitely find a way to fit it into my carry on luggage. �I cannot see myself going back to my other tripod head. �I should have bought this sooner.
So if you are longing for a Gimbal Head and want some great quality at a very reasonable price, I can highly recommend the Oban GH-30.

I've been using this gimbal for a couple of months now and I'm in love.

When loose, all movements are silky smooth - you can effortlessly point your camera in any direction, and when you let go, everything stays in place. On the other hand, when this is locked it feels rock solid and I don't have to worry about the safely of my camera.

It works great with my Sigma 150-600, but to my surprise it worked just as well with a rented 500 f/4 - as soon as I replaced the stock foot with the Wimberley low-profile foot.

I've also used this in one of the most extreme environments on Earth: Svalbard in the winter, in -40 degree temps. My regular ball head froze solid, but this was still working even after being left outside all night. Sure, it was sluggish - but it kept on truckin'.

If you shoot anything that moves with a long lens, this gimbal is for you.

Please notice that this is my first Gimbal ever. But everything has been very good so far.
It feels sturdy and high quality.
It supports my Tamron 150-600 perfectly when fully extended, and I can move my camera to any direction very easily.
For me is a highly recommended option in terms of cost-benefits.

The Oben GH-30 Gimbel head is very solid when mounting a Nikon 200-500 f5.6 lens and Nikon D500 camera.  This is a heavy combination so a solid tripod is a must.  After following the detailed instructions for balancing, it performs exactly as described.   The knobs are smooth and can be set for exactly the drag you want.  This item should last a long time providing excellent service.

I always wanted a Gimbal to do my bird photography but some of the other brands were out of my price range. When I saw this Oben Gimbal, I thought that the price was right and I'd give it a try. Boy, was I happy I did. I can't describe how much easier it is to track and accurately shoot birds in flight when you don't have to bear the weight of the camera. I shoot with a Canon 7D and the Canon 100-400mm lens. I would recommend this to any amateur photography enthusiast who doesn't want to spend a great deal on Gimbals.