[ new ] VANGUARD - GH200

VANGUARD introduces ultra smooth tripod for semi-pro photographers, top-of-the-line tripod ball heads, professional camera bag and trolley series and more at 2012 International CES in Las Vegas

VANGUARD, one of the global leaders in photo-video accessories, today introduced its anticipated Abeo series tripod, BBH ball head and Kinray and Xcenior series camera bags  at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas. Also introduced were new, upgraded models in VANGUARD's GH series of pistol-grip ball heads and Nivelo line of compact tripods. 

GH200

GH-200 is modeled after VANGUARD’s multiple award-winning GH-100. GH-200 supports standard and large zoom lenses with impressive security. Its quick shoe plate with clamp knob enables large telephoto lenses to be shifted forward and backward for precise positioning, while maintaining steady center-of-gravity support and preventing accidental release.

GH-200 provides smooth movement with extremely impressive ergonomic control. This well-engineered ball head has the Grip Position Release System with an industry-leading pistol grip-style handle, which rotates 360 degrees and enables you to unlock, reposition and lock gear into place with ease. Its one-handed, convenient operation frees the user’s other hand to make lens zoom adjustments. The handle can be positioned at any angle, too, for maximum comfort. Depression of the handle allows 360-degrees of panning movement and -32 to +90-degrees of side-to-side tilt and -8 to +90-degree back to front tilt movement all round. It instantly locks into place with simple release of the handle.

Other impressive features include its Friction Control System which allows photographers to modify the level of friction on the ball to accommodate changing equipment weight, such as switching to heavier lenses. The anodized center ball allows for extremely fluid movement without sacrificing precise control. It also has a bubble level located beside the quick shoe plate for balance.

Other notable features include a 72-click point panorama, offering 72-point rotation with click-into-place positioning that moves the camera 5 degrees per click and prevents jumps in shots to ensure a perfect 360-degree panorama.. 

GH-200 has a street price of $169 (USD).

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