Gitzo Press Release

Ramsey, New Jersey (April 17, 2006) – Gitzo, revered throughout the world for its precision, quality and innovation in bringing new products to market for both the professional photo and video markets, is introducing the G2180 Fluid Head. Developed with a unique ergonomic design and with two individual uses, the low profile G2180 is ideal for compact DV camera equipment. With a sophisticated new design, the new G2180 features a curved handle that is fully adjustable to any angle for video applications. The handle can also be removed for use in still photography and is reversible for left and right-handed users. And, with every aspect of design in mind, Gitzo includes a cap to replace the handle attachment and preserve the sophistication of this piece. The G2180 head is crafted from a lightweight techno-polymer material and allows for easy transportation and travel, making the weight of the head a mere 1.19 pounds.

The new G2180 Fluid Head maintains all the features of Gitzo standard range which videographers have come to value over the years. In addition to the quick release camera plate with its featured triple safety device, an extra smooth fluid operation and separate pan and tilt controls, Gitzo developed a new fully adjustable counter balance system that can be turned on and off and adjusted to seven positions according to user preference and the equipment used.  The new adjustable counter balance system is a unique application for such a small sized head. It makes the new G2180 the most complete compact fluid head in the market with the best performance-size ratio.

The quick release plate also features a new Safe Grip rubber that substitutes cork for increased locking and vibration absorption performance and durability.

Gitzo products are distributed exclusively by Bogen Imaging in the United States.  For information, contact Bogen Imaging at [email protected] or (201) 818-9500

About Gitzo
Professionals the world over acknowledge Gitzo tripods, monopods, heads and accessories as setting the industry’s standards for excellence.  Innovations such as the first uses of carbon and basalt fiber to make tripods and magnesium to make heads, matched with a design policy of “no gimmicks and no compromise on quality,” put Gitzo products in a class of their own.  Gitzo’s carefully crafted products form a comprehensive range of supports for large, medium and small format cameras, for film or digital technology, for still photography or dynamic video, for studio or location work.  Precision assembly, high quality materials and fine control are all qualities that represent Gitzo products.

About Bogen Imaging
Since 1959, Bogen Imaging (formerly Bogen Photo) has been a leading source for photographic, cinematic and video lighting, supports, and accessories. Many of the most respected manufacturers of precision products for the photographic, video, Cine and lighting are distributed in the U.S. exclusively by Bogen. These include Manfrotto and Gitzo tripods and heads, Kata protective carrying systems and accessories, Avenger lighting grip, I.F.F. ceiling mounted lighting suspension, Metz on-camera flash systems, Gossen light meters, Elinchrom studio lighting systems and a wide host of additional product lines which round out the most complete range of exceptional accessories in the business.