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PT-120 Lightweight Gimbal Head

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PT-120 Lightweight Gimbal HeadNew Product Launch Save 10% Use code PT12010OFF at checkout. Limited time offer valid until June 30. ROGETI PT 120: A New Generation of Lightweight Gimbal Head Ideal for: Wildlife Photography Bird (BIF) Photography Sports Photography Long Lens Tracking As telephoto lenses have become significantly lighter over the past decade, the tools designed to support them have changed surprisingly little. Since 2010, only one telephoto lens weighing more than 5

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Limited-time offer valid until June 30.

 

ROGETI PT-120: A New Generation of Lightweight Gimbal Head 

Ideal for: 

Wildlife Photography/Bird (BIF) Photography/Sports Photography/Long-Lens Tracking

As telephoto lenses have become significantly lighter over the past decade, the tools designed to support them have changed surprisingly little.

Since 2010, only one telephoto lens weighing more than 5 kg has been introduced—the Nikon AF-S 800mm f/5.6. Yet most gimbal heads still weigh 1 kg or more. For wildlife and sports photographers, that extra weight reduces mobility, increases fatigue, and adds unnecessary burden to every trip into the field.

The ROGETI PT-120 was designed for a new generation of telephoto equipment.

At only 396 g, it weighs little more than a compact ball head while delivering capabilities rarely found in conventional gimbal designs. By eliminating unnecessary weight and rethinking how a gimbal head should work, the PT-120 makes long-lens photography lighter, more capable, and more enjoyable.

 

KEY FEATURES

 

  • Ball Head Weight. True Gimbal Capability Only 396 g (0.87 lbs) with dynamic balance support for systems up to 6 kg (13.2 lbs).
  • Unlimited 360° Tilt Capability Continuous 360° tilt for overhead subject tracking and BIF photography.
  • Wide Payload Range No Rebalancing Required. Supports a broad range of equipment weights without counterbalance adjustment.
  • Reliable Operation in Extreme Cold Smooth and responsive performance even in sub-zero temperatures.
  • Compact Storage and Carrying Inverts for compact storage and features a built-in load-bearing strap attachment point.
  • Universal Mounting Base Integrated Arca-compatible dovetail and standard 3/8"-16 mounting thread.
  • Secure Arca-Compatible Clamp Securely accepts Arca-Swiss style plates from a wide range of manufacturers.
  • Removable Gen-4 CAP-360 Module Detachable design adds versatility beyond the gimbal system.
  • Bright, Easy-to-Read Bubble Level Provides fast and accurate leveling in the field.
  • A 1.9 kg Long-Lens Support System Complete tripod-and-gimbal system weighs only 1.9 kg when paired with a compatible ROGETI tripod.
  • Expandable for Astronomy Applications Compatible with the optional GZA module for astronomy-oriented setups.
  • Part of the ROGETI Ecosystem Works seamlessly with ROGETI accessories and modular components.
  • Fully CNC Machined Construction No cast parts. Main cantilever is 5-axis CNC machined from a single block of aluminum.


SPECIFICATIONS

 

Parameter Specification
Net Weight 396 g /14 oz / 0.87 lbs
Load Rating 6 kg /13.2 lbs
Panning / Tilting 360° / 360°
Counterbalance Range Full Range
Operating Temperature -40° to 80° (Bubble level working range: -20° to 50°)
Overall Height 191 mm/7.52 in (In operation)
Base Diameter 49.5 mm/1.95 in (Diagonal)
Manufacturing Process Full CNC
Materials Aluminum / Copper / Stainless Steel
Top Mount Arca-Swiss Standard / ROGETI Standard
Base Mount 3/8" / Arca-Swiss Standard / ROGETI Standard

 

Gimbal Redefined:

Sub-400g (14 oz) Agility, Lighter Than Most Ball Heads

The ROGETI PT-120 gimbal head redefines heavy-duty telephoto support. At less than 400g (14 oz), it weighs even less than a standard medium ball head. Combined with a lightweight tripod, it drastically reduces your carrying weight, elevating your endurance during high-altitude treks and demanding wildlife tracking.

 

From 600mm Lenses to Smartphones:

Infinite Versatility, Zero Downtime

Engineered with high-precision machining and exceptional structural rigidity, the compact PT-120 gimbal head delivers heavy-duty payload capacity. It effortlessly handles flagship super-telephoto lenses like the Sony 600mm F4, providing rock-solid stability for dynamic tracking.

Thanks to its scientifically optimized architecture, a simple swap to a phone clamp instantly transforms the PT-120 into a lightweight setup for daily vlogging and short-form video creation. Transition seamlessly from professional wildlife photography to effortless everyday documentation—all with one fluid system.

Ideal for: Wildlife & Birding / Mobile Vlog / Super-Telephoto Tracking


Full-Angle Dynamic Balance: 

No Limits on Angles or Weight

The PT-120 features exceptional full-angle dynamic balance capabilities. Even when paired with heavy lenses and tilted at extreme angles, it delivers precise counterbalance, maintaining stable positioning throughout the full range of motion. You can shoot with confidence without ever needing to lock the axes. When paired with a dedicated quick-release plate featuring an alignment scale (such as the ROGETI S800), finding the perfect balance point becomes instantaneous.

 

 

The Ultimate "Overhead" Solution:

360° Unrestricted Tracking for Overhead Birds

Thanks to its patented eccentric cantilever architecture, the PT-120 gimbal head truly unlocks the ability to track birds or aircraft passing directly overhead!

Beyond capturing the skies, it tilts completely downward for a top-down "God's eye view," allowing you to explore the macro world of insects right after birding. It is equally effortless for flat-lay product photography, artwork reproduction, or desktop content creation.


Smartphone-Assisted Aiming: 

Instant Target Acquisition

Ultra-telephoto lenses beyond 400mm suffer from an extremely narrow field of view, making it incredibly easy to lose track of moving subjects. The PT-120 solves this by supporting an optional smartphone mount, allowing you to utilize your phone's lens (paired with apps like Blackmagic Cam) as a wide-field "optical sight" to locate and frame targets instantly. For optimal alignment and minimal parallax, we recommend pairing this setup with an un-enclosed battery compartment L-plate to keep both lenses perfectly centered on the same axis.(OPTIONS:Double-sided Clamp & Smartphone Clamp

Secure Any Arca-Swiss Plate: 

Powered by the Gen-4 CAP-360 Module

Conventional panoramic clamps often cram the equipment lock and panning lock onto the same level, relying on a screw directly pressing against the axis. This results in weak locking force, a short lifespan, and limited jaw travel that fails to secure Arca-Swiss plates safely.

The PT-120's 360-module (engineered with ROGETI’s 4th-generation panning architecture) features a raised heavy-duty panning lock, a large-diameter collet-style copper ring, and an extended-travel quick-release jaw. This ensures both the panning and equipment locks fully meet the mechanical demands of a gimbal head, while delivering a rock-solid, secure grip on any third-party Arca-Swiss plate.

 

Grease-Free Damping Performance:

Smooth at -20°C, Zero Freeze at -40°C

Many gimbal heads rely on damping grease to create a smooth operating feel. In sub-zero temperatures, the grease can thicken significantly, resulting in sluggish movement and making it difficult to track fast-moving subjects.

The PT-120 takes a different approach. Its smooth, controlled movement is generated through precision mechanical fit rather than damping grease. Only a minimal amount of specialized lubricant is used internally for wear reduction and long-term reliability.

As a result, the PT-120 maintains responsive operation in extreme cold conditions without the stiffness commonly associated with grease-dependent designs.

Note: Due to the precision-machined mechanical interfaces, a faint and uniform mechanical feedback sound may be audible in exceptionally quiet indoor environments. This is a normal characteristic of high-precision mechanical assemblies.

 

Storage Mode 1:

Compression Mode

The compression mode significantly reduces the size of the gimbal, making it ideal for storing the gimbal head inside camera bags or lens bags.


Storage Mode 2: 

Inverted Mode

The inverted mode significantly reduces the combined size of the gimbal head and tripod (the combined length of the PT-120 and T32 LitePlus is just 62cm / 24.4 inches), making it ideal for fitting into tripod bags or carrying comfortably by hand.

Furthermore, the integrated strap loop, precision-machined via advanced CNC routing directly into the main cantilever arm, allows for direct, pack-free shoulder carrying of the entire tripod and gimbal setup. This offers a highly mobile and secure alternative for fast-paced field shooting. Thoughtfully designed, it shares the same shoulder strap with its matching tripod bag, simplifying your gear requirements.


Efficient Modular Design: 

Replacement, Repair, and Upgrades

    • Modular Tilt Axis: Enables the eccentric cantilever architecture, completely eliminating angular restrictions for full-angle tracking.

    • Modular Panning Axis: Allows for precise horizontal center-of-gravity adjustments, while enabling the ultra-compact Inverted Storage Mode.

This highly modular architecture delivers exceptional convenience for routine maintenance, system upgrades, and component replacement—such as swapping the panning section with the ROGETI GZA geared horizontal micro-adjustment cap for ultra-precise panning control.


Configurable Left/Right Cantilever:

 Optimized Ergonomics for Any Lens

    • Lightweight Telephotos (Left-Side Setup): For smaller telephoto lenses where the lens foot sits closer to the camera body, mounting the cantilever on the left ensures maximum clearance. This setup allows seamless switching between horizontal and vertical orientations without any structural interference.

    • Super-Telephoto Lenses (Right-Side Setup): When handling massive flagship lenses, the lens foot is positioned near the center of gravity. Mounting the cantilever on the right opens up the left side of the lens completely, giving your left hand unrestricted access to the zoom ring, focus ring, and function buttons while your right hand stays on the camera grip.


 

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

  • 1 × PT-120 Main Cantilever Assembly
  • 2 × CAP-360 Mark IV Rotation Modules
  • 1 × Locking Knob

 

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Jon and Carissa Yoder
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful
Format: Hardcover
The familiar story of Jesus through the lens of a First Nations storyteller. It is beautiful and brought me to tears. I can’t wait to read it to my kids.
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Steph A
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Insightful Iteration of the Christmas Story, Minus the European Lens
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
Premise Birth of the Chosen One is a picture book adaptation of the birth of Jesus, with text taken from the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament. This translation was overseen by Terry M. Wildman, in collaboration with an intertribal committee of First Nations Americans. I recommend checking out the website to learn more about this beautiful project, and checking out the clip of the First Nations version of The Lord’s Prayer. A quick disclaimer: Although I am multitribal Indigenous American, I am not well-acquainted with the culture. As I struggled a bit to write this review, I shared the story with my mom, who is much more familiar with our culture. To my observation, my mom found the book to be beautiful and moving. Storytelling The story of Jesus’ birth, attested to in Scripture, is often filtered through a European lens. So often, nativity portrayals depict lightly complected versions of Mary and Joseph– an incongruous incarnation of their middle-Eastern heritage. Renaissance artwork was, I believe, instrumental in forming these pictures within the western imagination. Birth of the Chosen One tells the story of Jesus’ birth through the lens of Indigenous American storytelling. I’m so grateful for this portrayal, which offers representation to young Indigenous readers, while also affording those of other backgrounds insight into a different culture. Translation of Proper Nouns One of the most striking elements that distinguishes this translation of the Christmas story from more common English translations is the translations of the names. While reading the story to myself, I was a bit perplexed by some of the names (Mary, for example, is known as Bitter Tears). In sharing the story with my mom, however, she pointed me to the Hebrew origins of the familiar names we read in the Christmas story. I learned from my mom that one meaning of Mary is, indeed, “bitter,” and we also learned from the story that Bethlehem means “House of Bread.” As my mom pointed out, this is a very powerful truth, since Jesus describes Himself as the “Bread of Life.” Throughout the story, these translated names bring new meaning to the birth of Jesus. It was eye-opening to see how much of the story is missed, with Anglicized names that don’t mean as much to the average reader as they would have meant to the Ancient Hebrew/Jew. Helpfully, the Author’s Note at the end of the story offers a list of corresponding Anglicized / translated names and locations. Narrative Rendering Just as the translated nouns bring fresh meaning to the familiar account of Christmas, the narrative also draws out the truth of Jesus’ coming in a way that is both powerful and meaning-ful. Jesus Himself spoke in stories, and I am personally a huge fan of allegory. For me, the different style presented the sweet simplicity of the truth of the Gospel, with refreshing novelty. The words of Jesus’ birth, so familiar to me, take on new meaning with different stylistic presentation. My favorite passage in the story comes from the mouth of Creator’s Chosen One (the angel Gabriel). He tells Bitter Tears, “He will set people free from their bad hearts and broken ways.” I consider the phrase “bad hearts and broken ways” to be a more meaning-ful iteration of the concept of sin. And, the Gospel itself is referred to as “the good story,” which I considered to be a beautiful (and once again, more powerful) descriptor. Illustrations Hannah and Holly Buchanan render the story of Jesus’ birth in lively colors, with images that bring First Nations culture to life. The twin sisters are completing PhDs in art history, and the Indigenous characters are depicted in traditional attire. While I don’t have the vocabulary to describe all of the details, I do really like seeing the Nativity presented in this way– with characters portrayed in a more relatable way. Readers who are not First Nations have the opportunity to visit Bethlehem, the House of Bread, in a new way, rather than in the style and coloration of European art. The following elements stood out to me: Use of sweet, colorful wildflowers– both in the meadow landscape and as a decorative vine/garland Jesus’ star is portrayed as hugely illuminating and BRILLIANT, with the size and radiance of a sun The characters’ faces are expressive. Bitter Tears often appears solemn or thoughtful. The Seekers of Wisdom blend thoughtfulness and hope. Chief Looks Brave (Herod) appears as a stony-faced background silhouette. (I found this stylistic choice to be especially effective). Content / Discussion Note On the page about the heavenly chorus, the text describes “a great number of spirit warriors.” The illustration includes the single “spirit-warrior,” portrayed as a man with eagle feathers and an eagle headress– alongside other eagles. My hesitation here is that the spirit-warriors / angels are being depicted as eagles. The book of Ezekiel, however, does describe certain supernatural beings with aquiline characteristics. Recommendation Status Birth of the Chosen One is an important Christmas story because it removes the Western lens through which many of us have been taught to read the nativity. The direct translations from the original Hebrew language are eye-opening and offer much-needed context. I would consider myself well-acquainted with the Christmas story, and I learned from this book. I’m also so happy for the representation offered in Birth of the Chosen One. Recommended for readers of all ages, regardless of cultural background. 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Mouttet Menagerie
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Native retelling of Christmas story
Format: Hardcover
Birth of the Chosen One is a beautiful retelling of the Christmas story. I will say that I struggled with the reading of it from the aspect of years (and years) of hearing and reading the original version. I can see where Birth of the Chosen One could be a good introduction to Christianity for First Nation Peoples or Native Americans. I appreciated that Terry Wildman has both Ojibwe and Yaqui heritage. I also appreciated that the illustrators are members of the Miami tribe. Experience as a tribal member gives these three the authority to present a Native American version of the story. The book closes with a note from Terry Wildman that will help readers keep track of the Native American names in the story. I received a complimentary copy of Birth of the Chosen One. This is my honest review.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
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Morven Baker
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Just the most beautiful book
Format: Hardcover
I bought this for me grandchildren to give them a refreshingly different perspective from the traditional Christmas story which most often features white characters which, in all reality, were most definitely brown. It's a treasure, and I'd recommend every family to purchase a copy.
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Format: Paperback
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