NEEWER GM23 Fluid Tripod Head with Handle & Arca Type Quick Release

Great little Fluidhead.
I added this to both my Neewer LT07 Travel Tripods.
Its perfect for keeping my setup compact and mobile.

for the price and light duty usage it will work with my spotting scope/binoculars.

Works wayyyyy better than what was there. Replaced the mount on my Vortex spotting scope and tripod. Neewer is my go to for anything like this. Great products.

I'm not much of a video shooter, and I didn't want to spend a fortune on a fluid head. That's when I stumbled upon this NEEWER option, a brand I'm quite familiar with, so I thought, why not give it a try? And I have to say, I'm genuinely impressed.Let's start with the build quality - it's exceptional. Compact and lightweight, this thing is entirely crafted from aluminum alloy, giving it a robust feel that's ready to handle some serious action. What's really handy is its compatibility with the Arca Swiss system, making equipment swaps a breeze. The quick release plate with a 1/4" screw secures the camera snugly, and they've even included a hex key that magnetically lives within the fluid head, which is a real game-changer for fast and hassle-free mounting. No more frantic tool searches.The head itself allows for smooth rotation at a full 360° or tilting from -55° to 90°, offering the freedom to capture any camera angle you desire. The locking knob makes it a piece of cake to secure the head at your preferred angle, and the added bubble level help you ensure your shots stay perfectly straight when needed. You can also install the handle on either side of the fluid head using the hand-tighten locking knob, which is fantastic for accommodating both left and right-handed users. Additionally, there's a 1/4" thread on the side for accessory mounting, adding to its versatility.In my tests, this head managed a mirrorless camera with a hefty 100-400mm telephoto lens on it without a hitch. However, one quibble I have is that the knob for the mounting plates is in a slightly awkward position, which can make it a bit tricky to reach at times, especially if the handle knob is sitting vertically.All in all, I think this is a fantastic addition to any photographer's gear. It's well-constructed, provides great flexibility, and the quick release feature is a real time-saver. I believe this fluid head offers excellent value for the price.

Wanted a fluid head for my light tripod and it’s perfect for the job at an affordable price.

If you’re looking for a high-quality replacement swivel head to add to an inexpensive tripod to give it that quality finish, you won’t go far wrong with this one from Neewer.That’s exactly what I’ve done and it’s turned my cheap, lightweight tripod into one I can use in most situations.Movement in all directions is super-silky which makes it feel like a quality product.My particular favourite part of the head is the spring-loaded tilt which makes video tilting super easy and smooth.The lock-off screws work effectively and are large enough to not cause trouble with even the stubbiest fingers.I can’t speak highly enough of this product. A really useful upgrade to my tripod.

This is quite a nice, well designed lightweight fluid tripod head from Neewer. It comes in a basic cardboard box together with fitting instructions, a ¼ to 3/8 adaptor insert nut, Allen keys: one loose, one held in the head by a small magnet - see photos. It has an operation handle plus a Arca type quick release mounting plate and its overall predominantly made from aluminium alloy and boasts a maximum load weight of 3kg (6.6lb) so no slouch. There is a spirit level built in for possible use. The machining is very good, nice clean-cut threads but overall its a basic but smooth to operate fluid head that suits my Canon G25 very well as being lightweight it means I don’t have to lug too much weight about overall. If anything the small arm is just that, small, plus it only goes in a 360-degree direction as you can’t adjust it for sideways movement so it’s either go up or down, that’s it - but considering its design I can live with it. The pan and tilt actions are quite pleasant in use with a nice smooth panning action that does work rather well. Bearing in mind its lightweight head and not a full-blown heavyweight model, it does the job very well plus even mounted on a lightweight tripod, is easy to carry about for any length of time without feeling strained as I am finding. A good, well priced lightweight, well-engineered tripod fluid head.