Novoflex Magicball Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by:

wtvanhest
( Beginner)

Review Date
July 13, 2007

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 1 of 10

Price Paid: $140.00 from Craigslist user

Summary:

I bought the magicball used with Carbon One 440 legs and it is smooth and seems to be of a very high quality.

The problem is that I bought it used and it is not exactly what I see in the picture. It is very similar but instead of the wheel down screw shown in the picture it has a quick release mechanism. Does anyone know what part I need to conect my camera to the head. I have tried the camera store and I have looked on a ton of websites. Any suggestions would be greatly apprecaited.

Thanks,
Bill
wtvanhest@gmail.com

Strengths:

Build Quality. I have looked at a bunch of different heads and this one is by far the most solid I have seen.

Customer Service:

I have not heard back from them yet, but other then my specific problem I can't imagen what you would contact them for, it is built like a tank.

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Rating
Reviewed by:

fwcetus
( Intermediate)

Review Date
May 26, 2004

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 2 of 10

Price Paid: $100.00 from eBay (bought used)

Summary:

As smooth and as stable as can be. The unique design (which almost looks "upside-down") makes for almost unrestricted movement. (And, it's quite a "pretty" design, too...)

Strengths:

Smooth as silk motion, superior freedom of movement.

Weaknesses:

None (for my purposes).

Similar Products Used:

A Slik ball head.

Customer Service:

n/a

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Rating
Reviewed by: Steve McWilliams
(Professional)

Review Date
November 30, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 3 of 10

Price Paid: $285.00 from ONLINE

Summary:

I photography babies with a device of my invention that holds their eye contact, and love the magic ball because it doesn't require me to 'channel' a post into a slot to tilt down in any direction. With babies, it is a must because the move so quickly.

Strengths:

Design allows for tilting in any direction without having to 'key' a camera plate support post into a channel

Weaknesses:

Hard to find. Slightly heavy.

Similar Products Used:

I've used all the ball heads... and this is the one.

Customer Service:

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Rating
Reviewed by: bing111
(Expert)

Review Date
February 15, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Review 4 of 10

Price Paid: $210.00 from Helix camera (Ebay)

Summary:

I use the Magic Ball with the optional Novoflex panaramic plate and quick release. The quality of all is very high and the smoothness of the panaramic plate equals the Magic Ball, which is as smooth as one can expect. They both mate together well and look as if they were made for each other. The Novoflex Quick-Connect works well despite the smallish coupling that attatches to the camera. The release needs the user to move two levers together to release, which adds a bit of confidence. I have no regrets with any of this equipment.

Strengths:

Novoflex quality. Holds extremely well. Will start more conversations than any other piece of equipment you own. Trust me.

Weaknesses:

Releasing the ball is smooth but sudden. Must be careful if you are using front heavy equipment. Not easy to find, price.

Similar Products Used:

Arca,Benbo

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Rating
Reviewed by: Alex Ng
(Intermediate)

Review Date
August 12, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.50 of 5,
4 votes

Review 5 of 10

Summary:

This is the best looking ball head that I've ever seen, besides it's one of the best ball heads that I've ever used. Great and improved friction control, better looking anodized finish, and last but not least it costs only abt half the price of the Arca Swiss B1. Extremely stable with my Contax 645 and 350 F4. I also have the mini magic ball, excellent for most 35mm systems.

Strengths:

Great looks, new version with darker anodized finish and a little handle on the friction knob. Look s better and feels better. Smooth friction control, handles extremely well.

Weaknesses:

Heavy for the normal Magic Ball

Similar Products Used:

Mini-Magic Ball, Gitzo 1377, Arca Swiss B1

Customer Service:

None Required

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