Flashpoint Gimbal Head (Page 2): Turn the head upside down and you will see 3 tiny screws. These screws are adjusters for the tension on the bearing inside the base. Removing them will...

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Mar 18, 2013 08:30:25 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Arad wrote:

If I remember somebody took the lower part of the gimbal apart to grease it. It does not turn smooth. I can not see how to disamble the part to grease it Can you help?

Turn the head upside down and you will see 3 tiny screws. These screws are adjusters for the tension on the bearing inside the base. Removing them will disassemble the base pivot. Over-tightening them will make for poor operation of the head. They need to be gently tightened and then backed-off just enough to allow the head pivot to turn freely, no more.

Mar 18, 2013 08:38:36 #

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

Is there an L arm available for this gimbal head?

Thanks

Mar 18, 2013 08:48:41 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Flyfishn wrote:

Is there an L arm available for this gimbal head?

Thanks

Yes, all you have to do is buy the DG-1 model, it is exactly the same head as the DG-2 except it has the "L" arm on it instead of the side-mount plate. Problem is, that arm model costs you about 4 times as much. Or you can get it directly from Adorama for $99.95.
Personally, I don't think this head would be as good with the L arm on it as the Triopo (Flashpoint) camera mount location on that system lies about 2" past the axis center of the base pivot. This would create a balance issue when operating the head in a motion shot. The camera needs to center directly over the base pivot in order to function smoothly.
The other odd issue of that head is, it is rated at 14.4 pounds while the side mount model is only rated at 7.2 pounds. I find this unusual as they are exactly the same components and pivots. It appears that Triopo (Flashpoint as Adorama calls it) wants the customer to pay more for the DG1 thinking it is a sturdier head, when in all likelihood its capacity is lower due to the heads higher net weight.
Its all marketing.

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Mar 18, 2013 08:52:27 #

Teacher Loc: Alabama

Thanks for this info MT. I have both types of Flash Point gimbals. Seems like the GH1 is either too loose or too tight. Maybe I need to add grease or just ease up on the knobs.

MT Shooter wrote:

quote=Arad If I remember somebody took the lower ... (show quote)

Mar 18, 2013 08:56:36 #

Arad

Thanks MT Shooter I have the GH2 head. I looked at the base pivot and even with a loupe I can not see any screws. What I am missing?

Mar 18, 2013 08:59:22 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Arad wrote:

Thanks MT Shooter I have the GH2 head. I looked at the base pivot and even with a loupe I can not see any screws. What I am missing?

Photos of the process are on page 3 of this thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-103104-3.html

Mar 18, 2013 09:05:54 #

Marinole Loc: Blue Ridge Mountains of NC

MT Shooter wrote:

quote=Flyfishn Is there an L arm available for th... (show quote)

Hi MT, went to the site to buy the head and it says it is only rated for up to 7.5 pounds. I had thought it was up to 15. Any insight?? Or did I just miss something? Thanks

Mar 18, 2013 09:08:37 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Marinole wrote:

quote=MT Shooter quote=Flyfishn Is there an L ar... (show quote)

Just read the quote of mine that you quoted above.

Mar 18, 2013 09:09:45 #

Arad

Thanks again MT Shooter My GH2 Gimbal does not contain those 3 screws. I imagine the head is pressure assembled No screws at all. Do you have thev same head in the picture?

Mar 18, 2013 09:12:11 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Arad wrote:

Thanks again MT Shooter My GH2 Gimbal does not contain those 3 screws. I imagine the head is pressure assembled No screws at all. Do you have thev same head in the picture?

Perhaps post some pictures of what you do have, it would help.

Mar 18, 2013 09:34:30 #