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Gitzo GH1720QR Bird Watching Head

£199.95

The Gitzo GH1720QR Bird Watching Head features several key innovations, including the Bird Watching Fluid Cartridges, the Single Lock System and the ultra-precise inner mechanism. These new Pan and Tilt Fluid cartridges guarantee an ultra smooth and controlled movement at very low speed - exactly what Bird Watchers are looking for. At higher speed the movements become almost completely free - a real benefit when fast equipment repositioning is required. Gitzo GH1720QR Bird Watching Head is equipped with a quick-release plate, allowing fast and secure removal and mounting of scopes or other equipment. Ergonomic with accurate movement and high quality construction, the Gitzo GH1720QR Bird Watching Head is ideal for bird watching or video use.

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REVIEW SUMMARY

5.0

(based on 2 reviews)

Reviewed by 2 customers

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13/4/2012

5.0

Highly recommended

By Jones

from North Wales

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros

Durable
Exceptionaly smooth
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Special Events
Travel

Attached to my 190cxpro4 tripod, it is really smooth to operate my zeiss 85 spotting scope, in a controlled manor it is fast and easy to follow all forms of wildlife.

19/3/2012

5.0

Worth every penny!

By Omnivorous Rex

from Bedford

About Me Discerning, Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros

Durable
Great Features
Lightweight
Simple Controls

Cons

Best Uses

In the field
Travel

Gitzo claim this is the only tripod head designed specifically for birdwatching. Having tried most of the others, I can believe this.

It really does have the best features and functionality for use with a compact birding scope. On a good carbon-fibre tripod, it provides excellent stability with very smooth pan and tilt movements yet the special fluid cartridges permit rapid movement when required. The quick-release is fast and easy to use and has a lock to prevent accidental disconnection. All this and extremely light - thanks to the major parts being cast from magnesium.

I added the optional medium length QR plate (GS5370MC) which slides forward to achieve better balance for my Swarovski ATS65HD scope. This is something that has caused me to reject many other heads!

The head really works well for birding. I have one hand on the single tension/lock knob and the other on the scope's focus. The head moves so well I don't bother to fit the pan arm.

Improvements? Apart from reducing the price I would say that it is hard to improve. It would have been better for me if it had come with the medium QR plate instead of the standard, non-sliding one. Other than that it is a really great head.

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Gitzo GH1720QR Bird Watching Head Specifications

Head type	2-Way
Max load (g)	4000
Quick release plate	Yes
Weight (g)	460
Mount thread	1/4 inch male
Attachment thread	3/8 inch female
Spirit level	No
Size	9.2cm
Manufacturers link	Click here

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Product Code: PDA9826 Manufacturer #: GH1720QR

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