--- product_id: 25592345 title: "Acratech GV2 Ballhead with Gimbal Feature, with all Rubber Knobs, Quick Release / Detent Pin, Supports 25 lbs." brand: "acratech" price: "£1.89" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/25592345-acratech-gv2-ballhead-with-gimbal-feature-with-all-rubber-knobs store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Weighs 0.45 kg Supports 25 lbs C.N.C. machined Acratech GV2 Ballhead with Gimbal Feature, with all Rubber Knobs, Quick Release / Detent Pin, Supports 25 lbs. **Brand:** acratech **Price:** £1.89 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 📸 Elevate Your Photography Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Acratech GV2 Ballhead with Gimbal Feature, with all Rubber Knobs, Quick Release / Detent Pin, Supports 25 lbs. by acratech - **How much does it cost?** £1.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/25592345-acratech-gv2-ballhead-with-gimbal-feature-with-all-rubber-knobs) ## Best For - acratech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted acratech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Movement:** Full range of motion for any camera angle. - • **Heavyweight Support:** Effortlessly holds up to 25 lbs, perfect for pro gear. - • **Lightweight Champion:** Weighs less than 1 lb for ultimate portability. - • **Precision Engineering:** C.N.C. machined for unparalleled accuracy. - • **Quick Release Convenience:** Fast clamp system for seamless transitions. ## Overview The Acratech GV2 Ballhead with Gimbal Feature is a lightweight yet robust camera accessory, weighing only 0.45 kg while supporting up to 25 lbs. Its precision C.N.C. machined design ensures durability and accuracy, making it ideal for professional photographers seeking versatility and ease of use. ## Description The new Acratech GV2 Ballhead is uniquely designed to function both as a ballhead and as a Gimbal head. Traditional ballhead designs work well for most photography but when longer lenses with tripod collars are used; it can be difficut to control them. In the past it was necessary to carry a separate Gimbal head or Gimbal attachment for your ballhead. Our Acratech GV2 Ballhead solves this problem by functioning as a Gimbal head simply by rotating the ball into the Gimbal slot on the side of theballhead. We put a bushing on the stem of the ball and a pin on the bottom of the ball to provide smooth rotation. It provides totalease of use and freedom of movement. Our Ultimate GV2 Ballhead works well with lenses up to a 400 4.0. ## Features - Weighs less than 1 lb (.45kg) with quick release clamp. - Easily holds over 25 lbs (11.4kg) at any angle. - Full movements allow any camera position. - Precision C.N.C. machined. - Shown with left side controls ## Images ![Acratech GV2 Ballhead with Gimbal Feature, with all Rubber Knobs, Quick Release / Detent Pin, Supports 25 lbs. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T2/images/I/51wtNHVKPCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really Nice Quality *by N***Z on Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2012* This ballhead arrived quickly from seller, was packed well, and arrived safely. I've had a chance to use it for a few days now, and although I've never used tripods with quality head before, I must say that this ballhead is rock solid- I'm using a Canon 1dx along with a Sigma 50-500 OS lens which is fairly large and heavy (4 lbs or so I beleive for hte lens and another 4 or so lbs for camera I beleive) the ballhead holds the setup rock steady in both the conventional ballhead position and in the gimbal position. Using the ballhead in the gimbal position, with hte base of ballhead loose to vert horizontal panning, and the collar o nthe lens loose to allow portrait or landscape shooting, and the ballhead snugged to allow gimbal to move and stay put when letting go, this gives me a very nice range of motion for most positions. I'm using htis on a Vanguard tripod, and have had a chance to try the tilting center column on the tripod, and I must say, it held the semi heavy setup nicely, and will allow me to get the camera into positions not doable with standard tripods and ballheads- it seems to be a very versatile setup.It's goign to take me awhile to get used to the knobs, and I'll have to be careful for awhile as I have loosened the quick plate release a couple of times by accident, but that is user error- but personakly, I think I might have preferred the lever quick plate release for this reason- so that there woudl be no confusion while reachign for knobs blindly while looking through viewfinder.The knobs have a nice softish rubber feel to them, very comfortable to work with, and it only takes a slight tightenign to get the camera rock solid- no need to really try to crank the knobs- although you do have to apply more tightening when the ballhead is at an angle - but it's not too much more-The gimbal is fantastic, and along with hte lens rotation ring, it's probably the position I'll mostly be using as I find it easier to get the camera to just the right position without having to wrestle with the tensioning to get that 'just right' tension when in the ballhead's conventional position- the gonbal just makes it much easier in my opinion.The only issue is that the quick release plate screw seems to work loose, and you must carry the supplied Allen Wrench to tighten the screw- the screw also is only holding the plate to the camera by 1 and 1/4 turns, so not many threads are holdign the plate to the camera- I don't feel that this is a very secure connection, and allows the screw to work loose it seems- I've had to really use a lot of force to tighten the screw, but don't want to have to do this as it may strip the threads in the camera base, and if that happens, I'm not sure it coudl be fixed? If anyone has a solution to more securely attach the quick plate to camera, I'd appreciate hearing about it.Over all, the ballhead is a solid, well made product- it operates very smoothly, and hte best thing is the gimbal position in my opinion- it makes the ballhead very versatile I think- but will be less versatile though when using a lens without a rotating ring- although if you don't mind uing somethign liek an L bracket and havign to connect/disconnect when switchign from landscape to portrait, it will work ok for those lenses too- although usually when I'm out in the field, I need to very quickly go from portrait to landscape- but when using hte Acratech with a lens that has rotation ring, and using it in gimbal position, it's abotu as versatile a setup as you can get I think- Very pleased that I went with hte Acratech ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing ball head with ZERO creep for precise accurate composition. *by P***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2012* This ball head is simply the best you can buy for its rated weight class, and it also doubles VERY effectively as a gimble head. I love it. My heaviest setup is about 8 to 9 pounds and it doesn't budge one single bit even when clamped down lightly. It doesn't take much to get the full clamp effect and is very reliable at providing perfect stillness. Also, the 10 year warranty means you pay around $35/year for having an extremely reliable head just within the warranty period, so I find no issue with the price. It should last me decades since I am gentle on my equipment even in rough situations.When acting as a gimbal head it will only add a lot of friction but slowly travel even if the weight is balanced with a tripod collar (gimbal mode isn't made for clamping down anyway, its for fast movement)My only negative feedback on this is that the Acratech screw clamp mechanism is too simple and too easy to undo, and the Chinese made Benro screw clamp mechanism is actually much better. Benro adds a clever dual action screw clamp that requires a pull AND a twist at the same time to fully release their screw clamp, while Acratech only has a simple single action screw drive system. The safety pin is a very limited and inferior form of protection and I think they could do much better with a dual action screw.However, their actual ball head is much better and is the only head I've ever used with no creep whatsoever so I'm willing to forgo the 2-stage mechanism. ### ⭐ important things are missing here!! *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2010* I bought it and i used it.quality is good but design lacks some good thoughts.1. since Aratech does not have a monopot head, the plates I use onn tripot do not match any Manfrotto or Gitzo monopot heads, I have to change plates each time when switching from tripot to my Gizto monopot.2. You have to use the wrench provided to tighten the plate screw, not pratical to use in the field or on the go.If i had known this or someone told me before I bought, I would not buy this one, instead I would buy a Manfrotto tripot head instead because of the reasons I mentioned. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/25592345-acratech-gv2-ballhead-with-gimbal-feature-with-all-rubber-knobs](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/25592345-acratech-gv2-ballhead-with-gimbal-feature-with-all-rubber-knobs) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*