The Gitzo GH5750QR Series 5 Magnesium Off Center Head Quick Release is an exceptionally smooth, professional tripod head made of high-quality, lightweight magnesium. Like the rest of the Gitzo tripod head family, this model ensures easy and rapid camera mounting. This offset ball head delivers flawlessly smooth performance in all situations, with positive locking for precision and safety. It can point over 90? downwards. The panoramic lock is 3 times stronger than previous models and combines two locking systems in one. The head?s graduated base and independent locking feature enables photographers to achieve perfect panoramic shots. The base enables table-top or extremely low level perspectives, even without a tripod.The ball?s PTFE-based anodized coating delivers smoother movement. The GH5750QR features independent ball and panning controls, along with a spirit level for precise positioning. The head comes with a Quick Release system that makes mounting cameras even quicker and easier. It securely supports a payload up to 12Kg and weighs just 1 Kg and is recommended for use with Series 5 tripods.