Check out AI Artistry and Creation section of our forum.
Opteka Gimball GH1 Help
Apr 11, 2014 08:45:44 #
TomV wrote:
I took both swivels apart and replaced the sticky grease. Works fine now.I purchased this unit a few months ago. Save your ... (show quote)
Apr 11, 2014 09:46:57 #
Flyfishn wrote:
MT Shooter
You shared and given so much help to everyone on this board from the beginner with a thousand questions to the more experienced with very difficult technical questions.
Thank you for your support over the years.
Brock aka Santa
You shared and given so much help to everyone on this board from the beginner with a thousand questions to the more experienced with very difficult technical questions.
Thank you for your support over the years.
Brock aka Santa
Thank you.
I guess someone has to counter all the mis-information people persist in posting here! ;-)
Apr 11, 2014 09:49:21 #
bioteacher wrote:
MT, please let us know when you are stocking the gimbal. I trust that if you say it is good, than it must be.
The factory tells me that the next production run of 50 heads should be completed by April 16th, that will put it at the store about the 23rd I hope. The BUY NOW button on my website will be re-activated when the heads have cleared US Customs so I will be ready to ship as soon as they arrive and I have inspected them personally.
If they weren't good, I wouldn't be selling them at any price.
Check out Photo Critique Section section of our forum.
Apr 11, 2014 11:25:23 #
TomV wrote:
I purchased this unit a few months ago. Save your ... (show quote)
Tom,
I don't know why you have had so many problems with this gimbal. I own two of them and am quite happy with both for the money. I do agree they feel a little course without any weight on them but with 5 to 9 pounds (depending on the lens) they become smooth for me.
I did take the bottom bearing apart and cleaned and lubed it but haven't had to touch it sense.
Jim D
Apr 11, 2014 12:17:31 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I doubt I have THAT much longer to live!!! ;-)
I just saw your post! HaHa!
I also did not know you had a store!
I will check it out!
Apr 11, 2014 12:40:02 #
For those brave enough to take this gimbal apart. Use a sharp instrument to remove the small compass on the top swivel. Use a good allen wrench to remove the bolt. They used permanent thread lock on the threads so there is a chance of twisting the bolt off. Mine came loose and turned out hard all the way. Clean off all the sticky grease and clean the threads out. Lubricate the parts reinstall head. Make sure the plastic tapered bushing is installed right. Use the blue thread lock on the bolt. On the bottom swivel pop off the cap. That one has a smaller bolt and probably will twist off, mine did. Then you will need a good press drill, preferably one with an attached vise to get that drilled out as close to center as possible. I tapped mine with ΒΌ threads or you can go larger. But I have a better idea, just buy a new one from MT.
Apr 12, 2014 00:51:55 #
Flyfishn wrote:
MT Shooter
You shared and given so much help to everyone on this board from the beginner with a thousand questions to the more experienced with very difficult technical questions.
Thank you for your support over the years.
Brock aka Santa
You shared and given so much help to everyone on this board from the beginner with a thousand questions to the more experienced with very difficult technical questions.
Thank you for your support over the years.
Brock aka Santa
I second this.:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Al
Check out Close Up Photography section of our forum.
Apr 12, 2014 22:03:39 #
Sheila B wrote:
I ordered from Amazon a Opteka Gimball GH1 last we... (show quote)
I bought the same Gimbal last year! Mine works just fine and locks the way it should.
If I bought that unit today and the same thing happened twice I would return it ASAP! Get a full refund and buy MT's NEW CARBON FIBER GIMBAL. It costs around $290.00 and seems to be equal to or better than those costing $600.00 on average.
Ask MT to show you that sweet unit. I buying mine just as soon as they come in. I'll be using 300mm & 600mm lenses on this puppy.
Good luck with your return.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.