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National Geographic's pioneering use of photography is a vital element in the success of its mission to increase knowledge of our world. Long recognized as a source of the most iconic and important images ever captured, National Geographic explores and records extreme environments and distant cultures. It also keeps a sharp eye trained close to home, documenting the unexpected sides of more familiar natural and human landscapes. Now National Geographic has teamed up with Manfrotto, leading producer of professional tripods and camera accessories with decades of experience, to bring you the tools that top explorers and reporters trust to help them bring home the best images possible.

Whether you're photographing around the world or around the corner, a sturdy, well-built tripod or monopod will help you get the best images by holding your camera still. By supporting its weight, it allows you to use faster, finer-grained film or silent digital settings which let you concentrate on framing while giving you room for artistic expression. The National Geographic Expedition support range, developed for the extreme demands of the photographic explorer, has been designed to combine low weight and reduced size with professional performance, top build quality, versatile advanced features and speedier deployment systems.

The NGEH1 and NGEH2 Expedition Hydrostatic Heads are simply the most advanced ball heads in the world, incorporating the innovative hydrostatic locking system to produce an absolute rock-solid lock with the small turn of a knob. Using hydraulics instead of a mechanical approach produces a super-tight lock with minimal amounts of knob turning. The effect produced is a smooth moving ball, but when locked, essentially becomes a solid part with the head. This revolutionary head uses the latest materials for silky smooth operation and its magnesium shell produces feather light weight. Ideal for photographers using standard telephoto lenses, the NGEH1 is easy to operate, with a newly designed large ergonomic handle with precise friction adjustment. A rubber bellows system prevents dirt and debris from entering the ball area ensuring problem-free photography even in the most exteme locations.

National Geographic NGEH1 Expedition Hydrostatic Head Key Features

RC2 Rapid Connect Short Plate Included

RC2 Rapid Connect Short Plate for use with standard telephoto lenses.

Quick Release Plate

Quick release system, supplied with 1/4-20" and 3/8" camera fixing screws.

Hydrostatic Locking System

Innovative hydrostatic locking system produces an absolute rock-solid lock with the small turn of a knob.

Independent Pan and Tilt Locks

Independent pan lock for 360° movement. Independent tilt lock allows +90°/-90° tilt movement.

Calibrated, Adjustable Friction Control

Calibrated, adjustable friction control for stability.

Rubber Bellows System

A rubber bellows system prevents dirt and debris from entering the ball area ensuring problem-free photography even in the most exteme locations.

Large Ergonomic Handle

National Geographic NGEH1 Expedition Hydrostatic Head Specifications

Maximum Load Capacity

22 lbs. (10kg)

Head Height

4.88" (12.4cm)

Independent Pan Lock

360°

Independent Tilt Lock

+90° -90°

Weight

1.5 lbs. (0.7kg)

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