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Large Ball and Socket Head

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Reviewed by: RickW
 (Expert)

Review Date
December 15, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Price Paid:  $125.00 from B&H

Summary:
This "large" ballhead is really quite small, light weight and compact. It is flawlessly made and the side knob easily locks the surprisingly small ball with only 1/4 turn. I was amazed to find just how securely this small ballhead holds a heavy rig. Just last evening, I used it on a Leica mini tripod to support my Nikon F5, a 28-70/2.8 lens, and SB80 flash with Stroboframe flash bracket. I shot a group shot using the self timer while I popped into the photo leaving the rig to stand alone on the tripod and head. Amazingly sharp results from an amazingly stable ballhead.

Strengths:
Typical Leica build (extraordinary). Surprisingly strong grip on ball and overall stability.

Weaknesses:
Expensive.

Similar Products Used:
Arca Swiss B1 Kirk BH-1 Kaiser

Customer Service:
not needed



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