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  1. Saxatilis

    Head Opinions: Sirui VH-10 vs Gitzo GH1720

    Hello finally I decided to open and dismantle my GH1720qr Gitzo head trying to restore it on my own. I had to apply a new coat of lubricating solid grease (PTFE type), removing the pristine and sticky one chiefly at the base of the pan mechanism. I applied this solid grease on the inner parts I...
  2. Saxatilis

    Head Opinions: Sirui VH-10 vs Gitzo GH1720

    Dear Kimmo and PaulZR I'm also thinking about dismantling the GH 1720 QR head and trying to find the issue and operate a repair on my own. I have also the exploded view of this "birdwatching" head which can be somewhat different in internal design from the more traditional ones. I'm also moved...
  3. Saxatilis

    Head Opinions: Sirui VH-10 vs Gitzo GH1720

    Hello PaulZr also my Gitzo GH1720QR head starts to show the same issue (vertical tilt which is very rigid) and I am a bit disappointed. Do you know (or did someone at the Repair Center tell you) the exact cause of this problem? Thanks
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