Leofoto PG-3SL Carbon Fibre Gimbal Head

Overview

The Leofoto PG-3SL Carbon Fibre Gimbal Head is a precision support head built for fast, controlled tracking with heavy telephoto lenses, making it ideal for wildlife, birds in flight, sports, aviation, and deliberate landscape panning. Pairing a lightweight carbon fibre structure with precision-machined components, it is engineered for creators who demand repeatable setups and confident lockup when working on Leofoto tripods and other compatible support systems.

Toray Carbon Fibre Construction

The PG-3SL is built around Toray 100% 10-layer carbon fibre in a cross-rhombus pattern, helping reduce weight while improving vibration resistance, which is especially valuable when working at long focal lengths where micro-movements can soften images.

Smooth 360° Tracking

• Silent, precise 360° panning base with numbered degree markings for repeatable framing and panoramic work.
• Constant-drag tilt axis gives steady resistance for controlled follow-through rather than sudden drops.
• Adjustable arm and sliding platform let you dial in centre of gravity so the camera and lens track smoothly.

Secure Lever-Lock Arca-Swiss Clamp

The redesigned lever-lock Arca-Swiss clamp uses a three-dome structure with a brass washer to deliver strong clamping force and reduced flex, rated to 20kg and built for confident one-hand operation when running a heavy lens foot.

Four Independent Control Knobs

Four independent knobs control tracking, base rotation, sliding platform lock, and quick release plate control, letting you tune friction exactly to your subject, tight for long exposures or lighter for fast action.

Compact Field-Ready Build

At just 1kg and a compact 190mm height, the PG-3SL is easy to pack for field work while still offering the stability expected from a heavy-duty gimbal head, a smart match for photographers who hike to locations or move between hides and lookout points.

Included Arca-Compatible Dovetail Plate

The included universal Arca-compatible dovetail plate supports a clean clamp-and-plate workflow with common lens feet and L-bracket setups. Dual mounting bolts (1/4"-20 + 3/8"-16) and a spring-loaded anti-twist pin help keep everything aligned when adjusting in the field, and laser-etched reference scales let you return to known balance points when you swap bodies, add a teleconverter, or rotate between lenses.