A smaller version of our GP Ball-Head, but it maintains the 25 lb. (11.4 kg) capacity, and the ability to function as a Ball-Head, gimbal head, and a panorama head. The GPSS has a shorter quick release clamp, and a smaller base diameter than the GP. It is perfect for travel tripods.
All Acratech Ball-Heads are designed to be lightweight and rugged for the active outdoor photographer. The open structure lets moisture, dirt and debris fall through instead of being trapped inside a socket.
Available with our Arca Swiss style, knob or locking lever quick release clamp.
Camera quick release plates sold separately. Find your camera plate.
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GP Ballhead Instructions and Tutorial
This is the video instruction manual and tutorial for the Acra...
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What makes the GP Ballhead better?
In this video we show the features of the Acratech GP Ballhead...
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Destructive Testing of an Acratech GP Ballhead
We show our testing and abuse of an Acratech GP Lever Ballhead...
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Lever vs Knob Quick Release Clamp Tutorial
This video compares the advantages and disadvantages of photog...
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Lever adjustment 2.mp4
This is the video tutorial and instruction for the Acratech Le...
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Acratech Ballhead Tension Knob Adjustment
A tutorial on how to adjust the tension knob on your Acratech ...
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Acratech Ball Head Performance
Can your ball-head hold up to the weight of a truck? Being fro...
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Effective advancement
I purchased this because it is a technically smart design, adds a form of a gimbal action and is well made. It could be smoother and it takes a little time to learn how to best use the tension settings.
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Great Tripod Head - just a bit too expensive
I get it, made in the USA, and made of the highest quality components. I love the detent pin, as this is one of the few "Arca-Swiss" heads that include that, Sirui being the other. The quick locking lever is very nice. Quality and excellence all around. There is nothing to complain about except being so expensive. $250 is probably the upper limit of what I would consider reasonable, $350 max. Regardless, I bought one with my own money. I would have bought one a long time ago if the cost was a little less.
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Acratech GP Ball Head
This ball head is a great choice for general purpose photography. The fit, finish and overall manufacturing quality is excellent for my purposes. I will admit to having been on the fence for quite a while between the GP and the Ultimate models. I appreciate the quality materials used, the professional design engineering that went into it and the Made In The USA tag. That last would not have been a deal breaker, but it gives me a good feeling. Pricing was not cheap but the cost was reasonable and competitive with comparable RRS heads. If Acratech ever puts the Ultimate on sale some time, I might buy that one as well. I have been in touch with several photo enthusiast friends and recommended they seriously consider Acratech products for their shooting needs.
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Absolute must have
Tried different tripod heads for same or different purposes being satisfied in some cases but mostly so-so. Then a friend of mine suggested to look for Acratech products. Briefly: I got the Gp-ss ballhead and tried it. In one sentence: It's a must have product. Robust but lightweight, easy to use, high quality build. Highly recommend it.
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Light, high quality and effective
I was looking for a light, high quality ballhead to go on a carbon fiber tripod, with the idea of having a lightweight system for hiking. I initially purchased the Ultimate Ballhead about 10 years ago, and ended up purchasing a GP Ballhead, and recently acquired a GPSS Ballhead to use on several different tripods. They are light, high quality and effective. I have used them on a Canon 5DM#, Canon 1Dx, Canon 6D, Nikon D810A, and Nikon 750, all very successfully. I do some teaching and keep more than one one tripod-bullhead setup with me when on the road. I frequently loan these out to others when their setup is ineffective, making our photo sessions go smoother. No reservations recommending this bullhead.
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Lever release ballhead
I was searching for a small, portable, but sturdy ballhead that could work for my Nikon d810 and my Olympus OMD EM1, mark ii. This ballhead has excellent mobility and it is sturdy. I chose the lever release since that is what I have been used to with other ballheads. I am a little bit frustrated because on the lever release, the level is underneath where you would attach your camera. I usually set my shot up first and then level from there. This level is worthless. Of course, you could purchase a separate level from Acratech for more money, but that is ridiculous. Also, I think the camera plate should come with the ballhead. Plates have been included with other ballheads I have used.
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Great Quality
This is a great Ball Head. Small, Compact, very functional