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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the GH-13 Gimbal Tripod
Head from Rob Pleas Photography.  To get the most
out of your tripod head, please read this user's
manual thoroughly before use.
This user's manual explains the GH-13’s functions,
operation methods, and specifications.  In addition,
keep your camera’s user’s manual handy for quick
reference.

Key Features

1. Made in the USA
2. All Aluminum Construction
3. Ball Bearing Operation
4. Compact Size
5. Lightweight
6. Easily Replaced Components
7. Versatility
8. Designed by a Photographer
9. Supports most collared lenses (with a foot) up

to and including Nikon’s 500mm f/4 lens and
Canon’s EF 400mm f/5.6 lens.

10. Uses a low-reflective black anodized finish

similar to the finish used by the military on
many of its weapon systems.

Summary of Contents for GH-13

Page 1: ...Rob Pleas Photography GH 13 Gimbal Head User s Manual...

Page 2: ...n keep your camera s user s manual handy for quick reference Key Features 1 Made in the USA 2 All Aluminum Construction 3 Ball Bearing Operation 4 Compact Size 5 Lightweight 6 Easily Replaced Componen...

Page 3: ...k pins D and E are engaged i e locked before mounting or dismounting a camera lens onto the head 3 Do not use the Gimbal head below temperatures of 4 F or above 158 F 20 C 70 C 4 Always clean and dry...

Page 4: ...r rotating components of the Gimbal head 8 Do not leave the Gimbal head unattended when working where the general public could be endangered Keep out of the reach of children 9 Remove camera lens and...

Page 5: ...bal head and position the L frame to your right 4 Attach your quick release plate to the top of inner swing bracket B Position the quick release plate so that the lens will be pointed away from you wh...

Page 6: ...ds to drop the balance may need adjustment Minimal adjustment is available 3 To adjust the balance simply loosen the quick release plate and slide it forward or backwards within the slot Also some len...

Page 7: ...ou feel you must change the bearing tension a simple crescent wrench and hex wrench can be used to increase or decrease tension on the bearings Make your adjustments carefully and slowly Too much tens...

Page 8: ...GH 13 PARTS DIAGRAM A L Frame B Inner Swing Bracket C Lower Shaft D Lower Lock Pin E Upper Lock Pin F Lower Bearing Stack G Upper Bearing Stack...

Page 9: ...d Load Capacity 13 lbs Robco LLC dba Rob Peas Photography E mail robpleasphoto earthlink net Fax 253 537 3558 www robpleasphotography com Specifications and design are subject to change without notice...

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