Is the gimbal metal or plastic?
1012157
It is metal. The whole thing is solid design with smooth bearing motion. I have used it with three different size cameras and it is easy to adjust for each.
2033164
The mount is metal, and the internals appear to be metal too. The external casing is plastic. The filter ring is plastic. The overall feel is very solid.
1772937
It is metal, feels light like aluminum but is most likely some sort of pot metal. It is sturdy. There is a thin foamed protector taped to each half ( clam shell ) of the clamp. It's not quite canon quality but it is good quality, much cheaper then a canon mount if you can find one. I've been happy with it. I'll try to post a couple of pictures.
521087
Metal...BUT, the camera screws onto the post, very awkward to have to screw a small camera onto the post when mounted, most have the post screw into the camera, bass akward IMHO.
1773369
It is plastic. Its pretty tough though. Ive had minr on the front of my short course slayer pro for over a year amd the only problem i have had was one of the wires came out. I just soldered it back on and viola...
274260
Metal....aircraft grade aluminum. I think it is better than the plastic one.
2191069
All metal. Very durable. I use mine on every shoot either with my led light or external monitor.
2001365
It a metal, the rubber bands are tight Idk how loose or tight they usually are on shock mounts, but it can't fit bigger girth microphones, only the smaller diameter
1529283
The gray part on the opposite side of the position locks is plastic but it seems to be just there to hold the leg release button in place. The leg screw locks are metal as are all of the important load-bearing parts. The ball itself seems to be plastic, but that's kind of understandable given how these things work. The ball socket is metal, but I can't be certain about the ball safety lock; it's covered with rubber and I can't see what's under it. What I can tell you is that this tripod is very sturdy and well built. I've had a camera and lens with a combined weight of at least four pounds mounted on it and it locks down well and stays in place.
1608466
Mostly plastic, part metal. However, I literally had to pick up the thing and inspect it for the answer -- it doesn't look like cheap plastic, and the base is heavy to keep it steady.
362933
It is mostly plastic. I advise you don't buy it, the battery in the chopper didn't last for more than ten flights.
466533
It is plastic. For the price I am happy. Even with a long lens the locks hold. It would not be suitable for a professional.
1980169
It's plastic. We have been very happy with it. We have had it a few months, and before that had a conair for about 9 years. Good product for the price point.
1365852
It's plastic. Fairly well constructed, but it does have some fiddly bits and weak points that you need to watch while using it in a game.
151570
Everything appears to be metal. I was cautious about plastic units breaking, which is why I went with this one. So far, it has held up really well, and is very sturdy (and heavy). I could probably use it as a weapon in a pinch. :)
2069393
The reel wheels are metal and the winding mechanism is plastic. So far, both have held up well.
1376112
It is not metal, but it is certainly not a cheap plastic. It is a high quality, light weight, well made bow. My 12 year daughter still loves it. Hope that helps!