3Pod H2 Magnesium Alloy Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release Plate,
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3Pod H2 Magnesium Alloy BallHead with Quick Release Plate,(Capacity 25 lbs)

SKU: FP3PH2

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Shopper : what is the diameter of the ball?JEFFREY D : The ball itself about 1.25 inches in diameter. The diameter of the top of the socket is just under 2-inches. Overall this is a great ball head nice and beefy (especially considering the price). I use it with my Canon 300 2.8 II + 2x TC + gripped 5D2 with no problems. I think it's a great value!NEIL N : I believe 1inch Love mineJAMES W : Tough to measure exactly but approximately 1-3/8" or 35mm
GABRIEL S : What is the weight of the head? is the quick release plate compatible with manfrotto heads?RUDY F : best ballhead for the money, It works great I would recommend to everyone. I use it on my Nikon d800 without any issues.JOHN B : Gabriel, I use the Ballhead with my Nikon D 7000 with a 18-105mm Nikon lens and have had no problems I plan to purchase a Nikon 70-200mm VRII lens and believe it will also work.I don't know weight of the head or if it is compatible with Manfrotto heads.ROBERT B : The hard is on the heavy side and I have no idea about comparability with other eq.
CHRISTOPHER H : What are the base diameters of the H1, H2, and H3 ball heads?

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2015-04-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Freed from the tyranny of knobs

I've recently made the switch to ball heads and like them so much better. I also really like the plate style on this--much more useable than the old manfrotto/bogen plates. So far this has met all my expectations. I've used it on the 100-400 lens and find it up to the task.

GAIL M.

2015-03-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fills a real need.

I use a Canon 5d on an old studio camera stand. The stand lets me adjust height and positioning instantly, unlike a tripod. The 3Pod H2 makes composing the shot smooth, quick, and easy...unlike any head I've ever used. And I use the dual controls, one for the ball itself and one for panning, far more than I thought I would. I use an older camera for composing on a large video screen. The 5d shuts off automatically when I take too long. The quick release plate lets me mount an older camera that stays on forever...and then just instantly switch in the 5d when I'm ready to make the shot.

PAUL S.

2013-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

3 Pod Magnesium Alloy Tripod Ball Head

A very smooth ball head with a very nice and secure quick release. It will work great on my monpod or tripod. With no handles to contend with it will make it much easier to use with my spotting scope or camera. A quality product.

MOforester

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3 Pod Magnesium Alloy Tripod Ball Head

By MOforester

A very smooth ball head with a very nice and secure quick release. It will work great on my monpod or tripod. With no handles to contend with it will make it much easier to use with my spotting scope or camera. A quality product.

Freed from the tyranny of knobs

By GAIL M.

I've recently made the switch to ball heads and like them so much better. I also really like the plate style on this--much more useable than the old manfrotto/bogen plates. So far this has met all my expectations. I've used it on the 100-400 lens and find it up to the task.

The 3Pod H2 professional ballhead is an elegantly profiled camera support head whose modern physic gives superior handling and rock solid reliability. The scratch-resistant hardened magnesium body employs advanced CNC forging technology and a hard protective finish for a wear-free appearance. Enhanced hydraulic damping brings a mastery of control to camera movement with precision.

2 bubble levels built into the quick release clamp facilitates angle adjustment independent of tripod tilt or uneven shooting environments. Ribbed control knobsallow for separate control of quick release locking, panning adjustment, and wide / fine adjustment of the ballhead. Positioning indication demarcations are painted directly onto the panning base.

The H2 can support camera weights up to 25 lbs.

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Key Features

  • Wear-resistant carbon construction
  • Load Capacity 25 lbs
  • Forged Magnesium with hard anodized finish
  • Dynamic hydraulic damping for fluid, accurate movement
  • Professional safe-spring quick release plate
  • Unique internal structure

What's in the box:

  • H2 Professional Ballhead
  • Sliding Quick-Release Plate
  • Universal 1/4" Mounting Screw
  • Velvet Travel Bag

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