Oben GH-30 User manual

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GH-30
Gimbal Head
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Thank You for choosingOben!
The Oben GH-30 is a gimbal-type tripod head
designed to balance a lens along its vertical and
horizontal axes. The GH-30 mounts onto most tripods
with a 3/8-inch threaded stud and is ideal for wildlife
or sports photography. This gimbal head is designed
to ensure that photographers can quickly achieve the
precise position to capture the desired subject, even
with a heavy lens. Lenses that are large or heavy
enough to aect quick moving and aiming can be
tilted or swiveled eortlessly and remain securely in
place once positioned.
Engineered with a strong and durable curved
aluminum main arm, the GH-30 supports up to 44
pounds, yet balances the load so that even a large
lens feels weightless. An arca-type quick-release
plate is included for swift and secure camera
mounting, and it’s designed with safety pins to
assure the security of your lens so it won’t slip o of
the head.
INTRODUCTION

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Key Features _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4-5
MounttheGimbalto theTripod _____________________________________________________ 6
Attach thePlatePlatformtothe Gimbal__________________________________ 6
Attach theQR PlatetotheLens ______________________________________________________ 7
Mountinga Lens _________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Balancinga Lens ___________________________________________________________________________________ 8-9
ProTips _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Specifications ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Warnings _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Warranty ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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KEY FEATURES
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KEY FEATURES
Tensioncontrol/Swinging armlock
Swingingarm
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Curved main arm
Platformadjustmentknob
Plateplatform
1/4in.mounting screws(2)
Arca-typequick-release(QR) plate
Platereleaselock
Panninglock
Panningbase
3/8in.tripod mountingsocket
Panningdegreemarks
1/4to3/8in.bushing (2)
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1. Tighten the panning
lock until it’s secure.
2. Screw the mounting socket
of the panning base onto the
tripod’s mounting stud.
If your tripod has set screws on
the platform, tighten them to
secure the GH-30 to the tripod.
Important: Make sure the
head is screwed on securely
so there are no gaps between
the base and the tripod.
1. Loosen the platform adjustment
knob, and slide the platform down
to the bottom of the arm.
2. Tighten the platform adjustment
knob until the plate platform is
securely locked.
Mountthe Gimbalto theTripod
Attach thePlatePlatformtothe Gimbal
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The Arca-type quick-release plate has two 1/4-
inch mounting screws that attach to most lens
collars. Two 3/8-inch bushings are included, in
case the lens collar has 3/8-inch sockets.
Warning: Always hold the camera and lens while
following the attaching and balancing instructions.
Attach the screws of the quick-release plate
with the D-rings, and then tighten them
with a coin or slotted screwdriver.
Attach theQR PlatetotheLens
Mountinga Lens
OPERATION
1. Tighten the swinging arm lock,
panning lock, and platform
adjustment knob, and make
sure they are secure.
2. Loosen the plate release
lock, and place the QR plate
and lens assembly into the
grooves of the plate platform.
3. Make sure the QR plate is
seated properly in the plate
platform, and tighten the plate
release lock until secure.

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The correct balance is achieved when the lens and
camera can be tilted at any angle—up or down—and
remain in place. With the proper balance, the lens can
be moved eortlessly, and it will stay pointed in any
position without locking the swinging arm.
Follow these steps to balance the camera and lens on
the gimbal head:
Horizontal Balance
1. Tighten all locking knobs so the camera and lens
won’t accidentally move when mounted on the
gimbal.
2.Loosen the plate release lock, and adjust the
horizontal balance of the camera and lens.
Tighten the plate release lock until secure before
proceeding.
3.Loosen the swinging arm lock, and tilt the lens up
and then down at a 45° angle. If the lens wants to
return to a center position, the camera and lens are
horizontally balanced.
Balancinga Lens
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Vertical Balance
1. Loosen the platform adjustment knob, and adjust the height
to vertically align the center of the lens with the axis of the
tension control knob. Retighten the platform adjustment
knob after every adjustment.
2.After each adjustment, test the balance by pointing the
lens up and down. If the lens and camera can be tilted at
any angle and remain in place, they are now vertically and
horizontally balanced.
Balancinga Lens
OPERATION
ProTips
•For each setup, use masking tape or a grease pencil to
note the position on the swinging arm and along the
QR plate. This will make balancing the camera and
lens much faster in the future.
• To maximize image sharpness, support the camera
with your right hand while resting your left hand on
the front third of the lens.

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!Warning:
• Please read and follow these instructions,
and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Do not attempt to attach the base head to a
tripod with the camera attached.
• Remove the camera and lens from the head
during setup or transport.
• Do not exceed the head’s maximum load
capacity of 44 pounds (20 kg).
• Ensure that all appropriate locks are
engaged when necessary.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• All images are for illustrative purposes
only.
SPECIFICATIONS / WARNINGS
BaseDiameter 2in.(5.1 cm)
BasePan Range 360°
Width 9.3in. (23.6 cm)
Height 9in. (22.9 cm)
Weight 3.15lb. (1.4kg)
MaximumLoad 44 lb. (20kg)

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WARRANTY
One-Year Limited Warranty
This Oben product is warranted to the original purchaser
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year
from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after
replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s
responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall
be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s
discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of
this product in its intended manner and in its intended
environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be
determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been
discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to
replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused
by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper
installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,
THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY
EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with
specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights
that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Oben Customer
Service Department to obtain a return merchandise
authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective
product to Oben along with the RMA number and proof
of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the
purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service,
visit www.ObenSupports.com or call
Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
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Oben is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group.
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