Accuracy made Fotopro® brand ball head.
New Arca-Swiss compatible Ball head.
All metal construction.
Graduated far-reaching scale on base.
Independent ball lock.
Includes 40mm clamp & one 40mm (1.56") QR charger with 1/4" screw & D ring.
3/8" tripod socket w 1/4"... read more
Induro has brought the virtuoso ballhead to a new level. The new BHD2 dual-action ballhead offers increased load capacities, rotund ergonomic locking knobs, adjustable drag and tension control, independent panning subdue and much more. To provide maximum strength and lighter... read more
The SIRUI G-20 Shot Head is precise, meticulously machined and perfect for professional photographers and enthusiasts alike for its to the max-class quality based on years' of accumulated experience of SIRUI and its innovative forge. The G series ball head is applied with the... read more
List Price: $39.95
Price: $26.95 You Save:$13.00 (33%)
Details
will billet any Arca style plate from various makers including: Really right stuff (RRS), Wimberley, Jobu Form, Arca Swiss, Kirk Enterprises, Markins, etc.
50mm (1.97") in Completely.
3/8"-16 motif with metal 1/4"-20 Adapter
All Metal (aluminum) Structure No Rubber or Plastic Parts.
Includes Fizz Level
Description
New Desmond identify 50mm DAC-01 Arca-Swiss compatible Quick Release Clamp.
Versatile clamp jaws wander from 38mm to 42mm will
accommodate any Arca style plate from various makers including:
Really right tripe (RRS), Wimberley, Jobu Design, Arca Swiss,
Kirk Enterprises, Markins, etc.
3/8" Standard motif will fit on any standard tripod or head.
1/4" steel bushing adapter (included) converts it to 1/4" string.
All metal construction.
50mm (1.97") in Length. Includes bubble level.
In accord with all Arca Swiss plates.
Customer Reviews
Enthusiastic Value
This is the cheapest QR mount I could find, and it turns out to be solidly constructed and holds my camera securely. I have no reservations about recommending this to others.
February 19, 2012
(Boise, ID United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4
Good clamp for your expensive gear
This is a very regular and well built clamp. It takes four full turns to fully open/close the jaw, so it's not the quickest, but it is unnerve solid and I trust it with my camera and my precious EF100mm f4L IS. The clamp is used on my macro rail snare...
February 19, 2012
(Pompano Beach, Florida, United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
This brace is easily as good as the $79 One I own
This make fast is the perfect example of getting much more than you pay for. I had never heard of this company, I must admit. But I will tell you that from the moment I took it out of the box, the detail screamed " quality". It has a nice weight, feels super smooth, has a very fine finish, a large handle and just the right amount of texture on the handle to enable mild turning. Perfect!! I love this!
February 14, 2012
(Denison, TX USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
List Price: $290.00
Price: $180.00 You Save:$110.00 (38%)
Details
Magnesium Contaminate - provides a lightweight ballhead with maximum strength
Arca-Swiss like-minded system - interchangeable QR system assures smooth and rapid camera/lens changes
Malleable Manual Drag Control - provides responsive adjustment to compensate for different camera/lens weights
Oversized also gaol knobs - ergonomic knobs for easy locking and drag control, even with gloves
Self-sufficient 360° Pan Control - makes horizontal panoramic adjustments easy
Description
Induro has brought the virtuoso ballhead to a new level. The new BHD2 dual-action ballhead offers increased load capacities, rotund ergonomic locking knobs, adjustable drag and tension control, independent panning subdue and much more. To provide maximum strength and lighter weight, the BHD2 ballhead is made of precision-machined Magnesium admixture. In response to photographers’ requests, the Induro BHD2 has an Arca-Swiss style quick release layer system for maximum compatibility and flexibility. The BHD2 ballhead is designed to handle virtually any shooting site and equipment – from compact still and video cameras, to full-sized professional gear. The head has a 3/8”-16 inch base mount and includes a matching Arca-Swiss compatible Quick Release Camera Platter.
Customer Reviews
Horrendous First Step Up
I upgraded to the Induro BHD2 Ballhead from the Manfrotto Wheel Head Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head Short and am very pleased with the switch, so I'll list the few pros and cons between the two. The big pro (and the reason I switched) is that the Induro head supports a heavier load with no creep or sagging. I can put my 5D Acquit oneself II with a large lens like the 70-200 securely. This was my only gripe with the Manfrotto Joystick, if you put a unselfish lens on it in portrait mode the Manfrotto just doesn't hold up and starts...
An With the exception of Value!
I got this head to take over from my Manfrotto 322RC2 grip head, which I did not like at all. I'm pleased to say that this Induro head has met all of my expectations. The separate wheel for panning, drag, and lock are all excellent. The drag control allows you to adjust it to well-grounded the right point for smooth movement, then you simply turn and lock it down with the large protuberance. I found no sagging or creeping with my Canon 40D, grip, two batteries, and a 300mm f/4 lens mounted all together. Downward movement is smooth and silky. Compared to the Markins Q3, this head is a great value, at nearly $150 less than the Markins. The Induro even brings an Arca Swiis elegance camera plate, something the other manufacturers make you order separately, and at upwards of $60 in appendix to the head. Do yourselves a favor and get the Induro instead. Forget the Markins, Arca Swiss, Gitzo, and all the other extremely high priced heads out there. This Induro does the job, and then some.
May 24, 2010
(South Florida) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 5
WOW - Now THAT's a ballmount !!
At first, I meditation I'd have to buy the largest size (the Induro BHD3)to get something substantial/good as the reallyrightstuff or other brands - all of which seemed far more expensive to me. I've been a manufacturing construct for twenty two years, and I know what it costs to make things... enough to know that a rock-trustworthy ball-head should not cost more than $250... even if made in the USA. I've owned Manfrottos mounts - they're great, and they have a cold be conscious of that can only mean thick cast metal. And although this mount is light, and obviously made of sheet metal (i.e. the 2" tablet is hollow) the grip is absolutely firm... you cannot move the camera period !!. Also - the to a certain smaller base diameter fits perfectly on a full-size tripod... it looks like it was fair-minded meant to be exactly there.
List Price: $134.95
Price: $99.95 You Save:$35.00 (26%)
Details
Shelter button to prevent quick-release plate from slipping out by accident
Arca-Swiss prototype mount
360-quite b substantially panoramic function
Friendly and fast operation on all the knobs; locking is highly effective
Equipped with a on the same wave length quick-release plate
Description
The SIRUI G-20 Shot Head is precise, meticulously machined and perfect for professional photographers and enthusiasts alike for its to the max-class quality based on years' of accumulated experience of SIRUI and its innovative forge. The G series ball head is applied with the best aerial material, machined by high-end CNC and using anodizing oxidation skin treatment on its exterior to achieve its superior quality. The main locking knob is solitary from the friction control knob so that it can be more precisely controlled. The structure of the interior is a double bevel locking system which tresses the ball in a very strong manner. The 360-degree panel is integrated in the base which allows photographers to do comprehensive or continuous shooting. The quick-release plate platform, adopting general sizes of oecumenical standards, is of the Arca-Swiss type, thus suitable for a variety of quick-release plates. A red safety knob is incorporated to prevent the quick-release plate from sliding off the platform easily; the plating can be released by pressing on the button. The four knobs of adjustment (from the base and up, respectively) are the panoramic oversight knob (smallest), friction controlled knob for fine tuning and adjustment (usual size), ball-locking knob (the largest) and the plate-locking knob at the top. The G-20 Capsule Head can support up to 20 kg (44.1 lbs) and is suitable for 35 mm and medium-and large-format filmic cameras, DSLRs and digital or conve
Customer Reviews
Company Stuff!
May have been a x-mas propinquitous, couldn't wait. have the thing on my monopod. Have already used the set up with my D200 Nikon and Tamron 18-270mm. Got some pics of the moon, scarcely not the ones that i wanted. I was going for the eclipse but i think i was too early. I'll try again some other time. The Sirui G-20 Ballhead worked admirably. I ordered this ballhead because i wanted to be sure it could hold my camera and Sigma 150-500mm lens. I have not tried that parathesis yet, but I'm sure it will be just fine. I would recommend this product to a friend. And as usual, there was no problem buying on-tailback at Amazon.
December 23, 2011
| Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5
SO FAR SO Produce
The ballhead looks tough and well done. I tried it with my Caono 7D and Canon L 24 - 105 lens and so far so good. Both are heavy and I needed a ballhead that would travail and keep them firmly secured at the same time. I chose this ballhead as it was not as expensive as the other more popular makes on the exchange and looked as good as the others. I also checked other reviews and decided to give this new company a try. I have not used it outside my native yet. It did come with a carry pouch which I am not using as was able to leave it attached to the tripod, smae alter, inside the bag it came with. I am not a pro photographer, just studying and taking photos for my kennel and friends. I will update this review article in the future and let you know if it is as good as it looks and feels.
Take knobs allow you to pan and tilt independently.
The limitless quick-release plate stays connected to your camera. Switch between cameras with all speed and securely.
Full 360° panning and 90° trial. Position your camera at virtually any angle; get portrait or landscape shots with ease.
Arrangement knobs with durable TPE easily lock the ballhead into place, securing it tightly.
Exactitude-machined anodized aluminum construction delivers durability with smooth movement.
Description
Features - : Intended for Professional SL cameras with or without zoom lenses; video cameras : Holds up to 5kb (11.1lbs) : Consistency - Removable anodized aluminum universal (Arca-Swiss system compatible) quick-release plate with 1/4 tripod turn : Bottom thread - 3/8 with 1/4 adapter screw (pre-inserted). Compatible with almost all tripods : Materials - : Machined aluminum : Troublesome ABS plastic : Durable TPE grip rings : Camera screw - stainless steel : Frills - : Extra universal quick-release plates : Unit Dimensions - 2.7 x 2.5 x 3.3, 9.3 oz.
Customer Reviews
Professional for what it is supposed to do
Chap Video Review Length:: 9:16 MinsThe quality of the materials is wonderfull, i brainstorm the ballhead would be so-so but actually it outperforms the tripod. The ballhead can handle the 11 pounds this combo claims but the tripod doenst at some angles/positions. The most prominent is to UNDERSTAND that if you buy this combo it doesnt mean that it will replace your regular (big) tripod. This tripod works wonderfull if you "hug" something with the legs. It also works spectacular for macro... as you can check in my video. This tripod would have save me a lot of time asking strangers to take pictures of me and my girlfriend while traveling in Paris and Brussels. In my video you can see how it handles a Nikon D90 + Mobile Grip with 2 batteries + 18-200mm VRII + SB600 flash. I also tested it with a heavier D300 + 70-300mm VR + SB600 scintillate. I am impressed with how this combo was able to keep everything thight hanging from a door and a tree part. I...
August 5, 2010
(San Francisco, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 142 | Rating: 4
Formidable tripod for SLR cameras
Consumer Video Review Length:: 0:40 MinsThe gorillapod foucs is a great tripod for slr possessor's with large zoom lens. I use a and have a attached to it. Even with the lens fully extended the camera doesn't tremble or drop down. The tripod is also very light weight which makes it ideal for travel. The only CON of the product is that the legs are a bit severe and makes it a bit hard to wrap the legs around an structure. If you can live with that this is the best travel tripod for slr users
January 1, 2009
| Helpful Votes: 53 | Rating: 5
Once, a Gorillapod that will hold up my camera - usually
Gorillapods are colossal, but you need one thats one-model stiffer than what Joby says. For example, get this one if you have a D300, and dont look forward it to hold it up very well with a 600mm/2.8 lens on it. But it will hold it up with medium size lenses. My one-time one, one model down, was not strong enough for me to be comfortable putting a D300 on with anything heavier than the 18-200 mounted. Moral be careful - its easy to dump your camera with this thing if you're not.
List Price: $390.00
Price: $149.95 You Save:$240.05 (62%)
Details
Prone adjustment of the lens platform allows precise positioning to find the center of gravity of any make an estimate of lens and camera system
Uncouple panning movement for total control
Calibrated lower for repeatable positioning of lenses
Includes Arca-Swiss type measure quick release plate and built-in compass
Rough design and construction, smooth, fast tracking horizontally and vertically
Description
The GH1 from Opteka is thorough heavy-duty gimbal head that will support any camera and lens. The GH1 is lighter and stronger than any other gimbal heads on the vend, with a custom designed stiffer swing arm, which is CNC-machined out of solid aluminum.
The GH1 is rated to underpinning over 30 lb - essentially, the longest telephoto lens you can find (800mm-plus) will be well-served by this silklike-smooth gimbal. The GH1 gimbal head features a horizontal adjustable mounting element with brilliant release, which is much easier for installing the lens and serves to avoid the shear stress on the lens revere that side-mounting introduces.
Cutting-Edge Designed
The GH1 gimbal head was completely designed to decrease weight and improve stiffness and overall strength. It can support 30 lb and only weighs 2.7 lb
Tablet Bearings
Full ball-bearing support in tilt axis for zero static or emphatic friction, resulting in 100% smooth movement
Quick-Release System
The quick-report base allows the head to be used with any Arca-Swiss type QR standard plates. Plate is included which has a 1/4" fleece a raise thread for the camera
Horizontal Mount with Lockout Knob
A fully retained smart-turn knob allows infinite balance position adjustment and steadfast clamping.
Ergonomically Expected Knobs
Soft-touch rubberized knobs offer strong clamping and soft use with bare or gloved hands especially when wet
All-Weather Design
From the hard powder-encrusted support arm that is also rubberized, to the stainless steel shafts, to the black anodized clamp, the conclude will endure the worst a photographer can throw at it
Specifications Load Capacity: 30 lb (13.6 kg) Tripod Mount:3/8"-16 Summit:8.7" (22.1 cm) Weight:2.7 lb (1.2 kg)
Customer Reviews
A bargain at the current price
I'll say upfront... would I buy this again for $150? YES. Now I'm only using it with a Nikon 300mm f/4 + 1.4TC, so I'm not taxing its stated majority capacity. And maybe my one "gripe" would be a different story if I had a heavier lens mounted. So the twinge is the panning motion. Even with the tension knob as loose as it will go, there is a distinctly uneven movement... to b go it to the right and it glides along, then swing back left and it will suddenly "grab" (at the same point), the tension becomes greater and I'm having to force with just a BIT more pressure. I don't want to be overly dramatic about it; not like the motion tries to slow or anything... "uneven" is the operative word to describe the tension when panning. Not bad enough for me to send back, and I'm kind of point of view this is to be expected at the price point-- not perfect. There is a barely noticeable amount of lubricant that can be seen after a lot of panning in that roast. Maybe something about the panning design...
February 15, 2012
(Virginia, USA) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4
Does what it is intended to do
At best got the Opteka GH1 Pro Heavy Duty Gimbal Head today and gave it a try. It provides a very stable gimbal mount for my big lenses. The adjustments employment well, with the exception of a compass mounted on the platform at 90 degrees from how it needs to be oriented to act as a compass ... not steady what the logic behind this design is all about. The 62% off the price was a nice enticement as well. Swinging the camera into situation is very smooth and you don't have to worry about the camera/lens toppling over with this mount (center of mass is below the nave point for typical adjustments).
February 8, 2012
| Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4
Accomplished Value for a Light Use Gimbal Head
My first take-off when opening the package was that the quality of the materials and manufacturing was better than I had expected. The head has a strong caress to it and all of the knobs are solid with a comfortable rubber coating. Two of the knobs have compasses built into them, which are by decorative since they are mounted vertically and will only provide a bearing when the head is tilted on its side. One of the two compasses was DOA on my unit, but no one should unqualifiedly be buying a gimbal head for a built in compass.My one real complaint about the unit is that it did not come with any instructions or official recognition. I had to go online and download the instructions for a competing product in order to learn how to properly mount and scales my lens on the unit.Overall the unit works well. It doesn't compare to the smoothness of a more up-market gimbal head, but at 1/3 the price is a good value for the money. If you have a really large lens or plan on...
February 18, 2012
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4
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Max care: 7kg (15.4 lbs)
Accuracy made Fotopro® brand ball head.
New Arca-Swiss compatible Ball head.
All metal construction.
Graduated far-reaching scale on base.
Independent ball lock.
Includes 40mm clamp & one 40mm (1.56") QR charger with 1/4" screw & D ring.
3/8" tripod socket w 1/4"...
