2017-02-04T11:38:35
Rated 5 out of 5
Well built and sturdy
I have the Acratech leveling base and pan head that I've used for years. Both have held up very well, neither showing any signs of wear. Needing a sturdier ball head, the first place I looked was Acratech. I also wanted a gimbal head, but I don't take enough photos needing a gimbal to purchase a stand alone. This ball head is said to handle gimbal functions. I have as yet not used it for such. It is rated to a 400 mm lens. I have the Nikon 200-500 mm lens and am assured by Acratech that this ball head will handle the lens as long as a tripod leg is under the weight of the lens.
The ball head is a beauty and all functions are smooth and knobs hold tightly, are rubber coated, and don't get in the way of other operations. My overall use will be macro and close up work, but also some gimbal-function needs.
STEPEHEN R.
2017-01-09T14:31:59
Rated 4 out of 5
Very well made
Very well made. Works as intended. Overpriced.
JIM P.
2012-05-06T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Outstanding
I love the dual control for tightening and releasing. It is very easy to set the tension for different camera/lens combination weights to get optimal control. It is also nice that the knob can't come off.
JOHN M.
2011-11-25T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Lightweight and very stable.
Light and easy to use. Would like the camera bases to have screws won't fall out when not in use.
RICHARD B.
2011-09-17T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
The definition of
I use this ballhead mostly for macro work with the fabuoulus Manfroto 055XPROB and a Novaflex CASTEL-Q precision rail. All angles - overhanging and up-side-down.. Solid support! Of course everything attaches with ARCATECH Arca Swiss mounts ! Very nice friction control - not on/off like some.... Smooth and Progressive. This is one of those products that are an absolute joy to work with. The price - yes high - but this is a porsche - and once you drive one you will not go back.
JOHN M.
2011-03-05T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
King of Ballheads
I love how light and well built this ball head is. The rubber knobs enable precision adjustments with ease. The ball and movement within the socket is ultra smooth. Overall well built and completely satisfied. If your thinking about it, get it! Easily holds my D700 and 70-200vr2 with ease. Totally dependable and flexible for all types of uses.
Potato p.
2011-03-05T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Beautifully Engineered
OK, I read many reviews and decided to pop for this model. The engineering is amazing; thoughtful and out of the box. I have only used a few times and pleased overall with it's performance. I have noticed that you must tighten the the knob holding the ball in place pretty well when using larger DSLRs (I use a D300). I assign my lack of familiarity with the controls. I am impressed with the design and uses enabling movement in all directions and leveling as an added bonus. So far, I am very impressed with this head. The range of motion is terrific. I have noticed that I will need to re-work the head where it attaches to the tripod because it has a tendency to loosen and unscrew. Again, it may be my lack of familiarity (it's been a long, cold winter here)
The G.
2010-09-04T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
beautiful engineering
Nicely engineered tripod head. Fully functional and well designed. With little practice, it becomes a wonderful tool to assist in recording images.
CHRISTOPHER V.
2010-03-20T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Ballhead
Compared to my other ballhead there is no drift when I use my Sigman 150-500mm zoom. It's balanced and very easy to use.
RICHARD B.
2009-08-08T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
A real winner
By far the best and most versatile ballhead I have ever used!
John Z.
