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Flashpoint F3 Magnesium Alloy Tripod Ball Head, 17.6Lbs
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Flashpoint F-3 Magnesium Alloy Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release Plate, Supports 17.6 lbs.

SKU: FPTH3 MFR: F3
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About the Flashpoint F-3


• Flashpoint Ball Heads feature smooth operational movement and positive locking. Made of magnesium alloy, they are 30% lighter than standard materials and that's a real savings for photographers on the go.

The quick release plate receiver has a safety catch to prevent accidental release of the Q.R. plate.

Flashpoint Ball Heads are available in several sizes to accommodate the various needs of photographers.



The Flashpoint F-3 is commonly used for Home, Landscape/scenery, Long exposures, Night shots, Photography, Portraits, Reducing noise (ISO reduction), Sports/action, Stabilization, Travel, Video, Weddings, Wildlife and more.The Flashpoint F-3 is most used by customers who consider themselves to be a Enthusiast, Photo enthusiast, Pro photographer, Semi-pro photographer among others.The Flashpoint F-3 is popular because customers like the following qualities of the Flashpoint F-3: Attaches firmly, Large range of motion, Stable, Strong clamp to mention just a few.

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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Attaches firmly (63) , Large range of motion (62) , Stable (60) , Strong clamp (51) , Lightweight (3) , Cheap (1) , Finish (1) , Good one for nikon D5100 (1) , Great price (1) , Great value (1) , Holds alot of weight (1) , I use F-4 wnikon D7000 (1) , Mated well with my tripod (1) , Not too heavy in weight (1) , Rock-steady (1) , Smooth (1) , Solid easy minor adjust (1) , Weighs half of F-4 head (1)
Cons:
Weak clamp (10) , Heavy (4) , Unstable (4) , Attaching camera is slow (1) , Cheap (1) , Complicated controls (1) , Creep creep more creep (1) , Difficult to pan smoothly (1) , Difficult to switch (1) , Doesn't support weight (1) , Larger knobs needed (1) , Locking camera plate slow (1) , Lower build quality (1) , Need wrench to fit to cam (1) , No head set screw holes (1) , No way to shoot verticle (1) , Only one friction knob (1) , Poor documentation (1) , Poor finish (1) , Release could use work (1)
Best Uses:
Portraits (43) , Landscape/scenery (37) , Night shots (31) , Photography (28) , Travel (28) , Long exposures (25) , Stabilization (25) , Home (19) , Wildlife (19) , Reducing noise (ISO reduction) (14) , Sports/action (10) , Weddings (7) , Video (4) , Build light weight system (1) , Easy to setup (1) , Occasional use (1) , Panaramas (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Photo enthusiast (36) , Semi-pro photographer (19) , Enthusiast (9) , Pro photographer (6) , Casual photographer (3) , Photography student (1) , Professional (1)

Flashpoint F-3 Specifications

Head Type Ball Head
Tripod Head Mount Removable ¼ x20 &3/8
Tripod Mount Thread 1/4-20 and 3/8"
Quick Release yes
Head Height 3.86"
Material Magnesium Alloy
Weight 16.1 oz.
Capacity 17.6 lbs
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