Benro Gimbal Head, PL100 Plate

The Benro Gimbal Head, PL100 Plate is a heavy-duty, feature-packed camera support system engineered specifically for sports, action, and wildlife photographers who regularly deploy massive telephoto lenses. Forged from high-grade, durable aluminum, this robust gimbal head is capable of supporting an incredible 55-pound payload, offering a weightless balancing platform that eliminates the physical strain of managing oversized gear. It incorporates an advanced reinforced rib and hollowed-out structure that optimizes structural strength while stripping away excess bulk, resulting in a remarkably compact profile that packs away easily into standard travel gear bags.

Designed to deliver fluid, physics-defying tracking, the GH2N allows heavy camera setups to rotate effortlessly around their natural center of gravity. It features independent controls for panning and tilting axes, bolstered by an integrated drag adjustment system that lets creators tune the movement resistance to match the exact weight of their gear, significantly improving stabilization when tracking fast-moving subjects. Complete with precision measurement scales and an Arca-type quick-release system, this professional gimbal head provides the seamless speed and rock-solid reliability required to capture critical action shots in the field.

Product Features in Detail

Massive 55 lb Load Capacity
Engineered to handle the heaviest payloads in professional photography, this gimbal head easily supports up to 55 pounds of equipment. It turns massive super-telephoto prime lenses and rigged cinema camera bodies into weightless, floating tools that can be maneuvered with the touch of a finger.

Weight-Optimized Hollow Structure
The main body features an innovative hollow-carved aesthetic supported by integrated internal structural ribs. This clever engineering minimizes the physical weight of the gimbal for easier trail portability without sacrificing an ounce of rigidity or torque resistance.

Integrated Axis Drag Adjustment
Beyond simple locking knobs, the gimbal features built-in drag tuning for the panning and tilting movements. This allows you to apply a smooth, customizable fluid-like resistance that cushions sudden movements, prevents lens diving, and stabilizes tracking.

Precision Numbered Scaling System
Fine-tuning your equipment's center of mass is fast and repeatable thanks to laser-etched alignment metrics located on both the quick-release plate platform and the vertical swing arm, letting you find the perfect counter-balance point in seconds.

Accurate 360° Panoramic Base
The base of the gimbal is equipped with a precision numbered panoramic scale and an integrated bubble level. This allows sports and landscape photographers to execute perfectly level, multi-shot panoramic stitches or accurately calculate angular tracking movements.

Arca-Type Clamp with Slide Safety Lock
The head comes outfitted with a lightweight, hollowed-out Arca-compatible quick release plate. The receiving clamp features a dual-action safety mechanism that prevents the camera plate from accidentally sliding entirely out of the groove if the main clamping knob is slightly loosened.