The Gimbal has a hardened steel standard 3/8" fitting that you simply screw onto your Tripod or Monopod ensuring it is fixed securely.
The main body is made from aircraft grade aluminum which is then treated and Powder coated with a satin scratch resistant finish.
Attached to this is an Arca Swiss type clamp.
One large soft touch control knob operates the friction control for the vertical movement and another, working in the same way, for the horizontal movement, thus allowing the user to lock the lens in any position, or by releasing the pressure on the knobs give movement, e.g. when tracking birds in flight.