Benro · Gimbals and panoramic heads
Benro GH5CMINI carbon-fiber gimbal head with PL100N
When to choose it
The GH5CMINI suits wildlife and field-sports photographers who track with a long collared lens. Balance the camera and lens as a unit, then use the vertical and pan scales as reference points when you rebuild the same setup. Separate pan and tilt controls let you restrict one movement when the subject calls for the other.
Benro supplies the PL100N Arca-type plate. Start by checking how the plate attaches to your lens foot and how much room the lens needs to move through tilt. The head mounts to a flat 3/8-16 support. A photographer who primarily frames with short lenses may prefer a ball head with fewer balance adjustments.
Specifications
- Brand
- Benro
- Upper connection
- Arca type
- Lower connection
- Flat 3/8-inch thread
- Model
- GH5CMINI
- In the box
- Gimbal head and PL100N plate
- Plate
- Benro PL100N, Arca type
- Support side
- 3/8-16 base thread
- Body
- Carbon fiber
- Controls
- Separate pan and tilt locks with vertical and pan scales
- Amazon.com reference
- B09X7J375J
Fit and buying advice
A load rating alone does not tell you whether a particular collar foot can be positioned and balanced. Match the plate and check tilt clearance with your complete setup.
Care Benro describes using the vertical scale to repeat a balance position and adjusting the pivot tension to suit the rig. Confirm the plate is seated before easing off the tilt lock.
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Documentation
Questions about this accessory
Which plate is included with the mini model?
Benro lists the PL100N. It also sells that plate separately if you want to keep one on a second compatible lens foot.
Can I set up the head from a recorded position?
The vertical and pan scales give you reference marks. Check balance again if the camera, lens, collar or mounted accessories have changed.
Should I pick this for occasional tripod portraits with a short lens?
A ball head is simpler for that use. The main reason to choose this gimbal is to balance and follow subjects with a longer collared lens.
