Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-
Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head-

Leofoto PG-1 Gimbal Head

LEOPG1

R 9,999.00
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Tax included.

The Leofoto PG-1 is a lightweight machined aluminium gimbal head that allows effortless movement with large super telephoto lenses like a 400mm f/2.8. If you are new to gimbal heads, they allow you to perfectly balance a super-telephoto camera setup, which allows you to move it around quickly and effortlessly so its easy to track moving objects. 

Gimbal heads are large and heavy by nature due to the need to balance and support rigs that can weigh up to 10kg. Making a gimbal head that is solid and strong, yet light enough to travel with is the great challenge that tripod manufacturers have to deal with. Some go the carbon fiber route and some just give up at the 1.5kg mark. Leofoto's engineers have managed to get the PG-1 down to just 1kg by pushing their mills to the limit to remove as much material as possible without compromising strength or aesthetic. It is a massive 300g lighter than some competitors' carbon fiber equivalent.

This results in the perfect marriage of strength, weight and function to deliver a class-leading gimbal head.

Premium Japanese ball bearings guarantee smooth pan and tilt and large knurled control knobs make it quick and easy to lock and unlock. The cradle has a 60mm long arca clamp and the head includes a 100mm dual-pin lens plate. A big bright spirit level makes it easy to level your tripod for horizontal panning.

One of the unique features of the PG-1 is 1/4" accessory ports that allow you to mount a secondary camera like a cellphone or gopro, so you can do cool BTS recording.

Combine this head with one of Leofoto's super tele lens supports for the ultimate balance and stability

Specifications

  • Weight: 1kg
  • Height: 255mm
  • Base Diameter: 60mm
  • Mounting Port: 3/8"
  • Max Recommended Load: 8kg

*Please note that this head does not have friction control, but the panning bearing offers a nice amount of resistance to prevent any wild swing movement. As with many gimbals, it has extremely fine teeth in the panning mechanism that start to engage when almost locked down, so at a certain point it will start to "click", but this happens at a point where its so hard to move the pan axis that you can't pan anyway. 

CHOOSING LEOFOTO

Tripod Heads

Leofoto offers a vast range of tripod heads to cover a broad base of user requirements. Take a few minutes to educate yourself on what is available, so you can make an informed decision when choosing a head suited to your needs.

Want to see and feel the range before buying? Visit our office in Saxenburg Park, Kuils River by contacting us.

Model naming

Leofoto tripod heads come in a diverse range of styles, sizes and clamp variations. Understanding the naming convention for each of the models is probably the easiest way to understand what each one does.

Choosing Leofoto

LH Heads

Low profile design offers many advantages over normal ball heads; simpler internal design, lower center of gravity, improved stiffness, greater ball-cup contact area, to name a few.

Choose your size

The range starts with the diminutive LH-25 with a tiny 25mm ball through to the large LH-55 with its 55mm ball. Our absolute favourite is the LH-40 as it features large ribbed control knobs, without being too heavy or expensive.

The LH-55 is an oversized head for super tele lenses or large format cameras. The LH-36 is an ideal size for those shooting with APS-C cameras or light full frame setups. The LH-30 and LH-25 are great for MFT and compact camera options or for people who hike a lot and count every gram that they pack.

Choose your clamp

Most of the LH size options are also available in a range of different clamps. If you like simplicity and price is a major factor, stick to the standard screw clamp. For those who can afford it, a lever release clamp makes the operation of the head a dream. A panning clamp is great for panorama shooting, but it does add weight and make the head more complicated, so avoid it if you're not someone for gadgets.

Choosing Leofoto

Plates and L-Brackets

Making sure that your camera or lens connects optimally to the tripod is critical. All tripod heads include one standard plate, however, If you have more than one camera or you need to mount a lens to a tripod, then you'll need extra plates.

MOUNTING A CAMERA

L-Bracket

Tripod heads are not designed to shoot in portrait mode. It places the center of gravity dangerously off-center, the tripod has to be slightly slanted to do so, you can't use the panning base... the list goes on. 



An L-Bracket wraps around one side of the camera, which allows you to mount the camera in portrait orientation. If you have your doubts, just ask a friend who has one; once you've had an L-Bracket, you can never live without it again. 



All our L-Brackets are priced at R1 449.00. We carry stock of 18 models and offer another 20+ on order.

Leofoto L-Brackets

MOUNTING A STANDARD LENS

Short Lens Plates

There are two features that distinguish a lens plate from a camera plate.



1. Lens plates have more than one screw as lenses normally have two screw holes at the bottom. 


2. Lens plates feature an anti-twist flange on one edge. 



Both of these features help to prevent the lens from being able to twist out of alignment on the plate and it's the reason why you can't use a camera plate as a lens plate.

Leofoto Quick Release Plates