Vanguard Alta GH-300T Pistol Grip Head

Groundbreaking. Innovative. First-of-its-kind. Vanguard GH-300T pistol grip ball head with shutter release trigger reinvents the standard for what a tripod head can do for you. This industry-leading grip head with a built-in remote shutter release on the handle enables you to trip the shutter of your camera without pulling your hand from the grip. It's ideal for pursuing and capturing fast-moving subjects, even while making zoom lens adjustments. To operate in bulb or B mode, simply slide the release trigger mechanism upward to manually control exposure time by depressing the release trigger. GH-300T employs a universal 2.5 mm DC shutter release cable input jack and comes with two cables compatible with 80 per cent of DSLRs on the market.

GH-300T also features two axes for panning: a 72-click point panning base just below the camera mounting plate for perfectly aligned panoramic images, and a second 360-degree panning base at the tripod mounting base for horizontal panning and following subjects in motion.

With a locking force rated for over 8 kg, GH-300T supports standard and large zoom lenses with impressive security. Its universal, 38mm quick-release system with clamp knob and the safety pin is compatible with other 38mm systems and allows for micro adjustments forward and backward while providing a steady centre of gravity and no worries of accidental release. GH-300T provides smooth movements with impressive ergonomic control, thanks to its anodized centre ball and Grip Position Release system. The GPR System with a pistol grip-style handle lets you unlock, reposition and lock gear into place with ease. Depression of the handle allows 360 degrees of panning movement -32 to +90 degrees of side-to-side tilt and -8 to +90-degree back-to-front tilt movement all around. It instantly locks into place by simply releasing the handle.

Its Friction Control System allows you to modify the level of resistance on the ball to accommodate changing equipment weight. GH-300T handle also rotates 360 degrees to one of 8 positions for maximum comfort while shooting.