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The UBH-45XC Ball Head with X-Cross Clamp can support a maximum load capacity of 90 lb, making it suitable for heavy camera equipment.
The UBH-45XC Ball Head features a unique X-Cross Clamp that enables bidirectional (x or y) mounting of camera bodies and lenses. This enhances the flexibility and adaptability of your setup.
The UBH-45XC Ball Head is crafted from aerospace industry aluminium alloy, ensuring robustness and durability.
The UBH-45XC Ball Head has a tripod mount thread size of 3/8"-16, which allows for compatibility with a wide range of tripods.
The UBH-45XC Ball Head is a versatile tool suitable for all types of photography, including macro, wide-angle, and super telephoto shots.
Review Summary
2019-02-08T08:01:32
Got a new tripod that needed a good ball head that would fit it. Read about this ball head and thought I would give it a try. So far it is solid as a rock. I have been pleasantly surprised it holds in extremely cold conditions, unlike another brand I had been using. I quickly adapted to the outer and inner ball positioning. Now using it in pan and tilt mode more frequently than I thought I might. The only down-side is the finish on the sharper edges seems easily removed from rubbing of the inner ball base to the outer ball base.
Kevin B.
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90 lb (40 kg)
2.7" (69 mm)
None, Arca-type compatible
1/4"-20
Yes
3/8"-16
4.1" (10.5 cm)
1.6 lb (724 g)





Because precision and stability are paramount in photography, the UBH-45XC Ball Head with X-Cross Clamp is designed to meet these needs. This unique product is the world's only leveling ball head, integrating a built-in leveling base and pan-tilt head. Crafted from aerospace industry aluminium alloy, it boasts an impressive tolerance of 1/100mm, ensuring robustness and durability.
The UBH-45XC Ball Head is equipped with a precision bubble level, calibrated to an accuracy of 0.1 degrees, enabling you to capture perfectly aligned shots every time. This versatile tool is a universal solution for all your tripod head needs, accommodating everything from macro and wide-angle shots to action-packed super telephoto images.
It is ideally suited for use with a wide range of telephoto lenses, including but not limited to 600mm F/4, 800mm F/5.6, 200-400mm F/4, 500mm F/4, 400mm F/2.8, 300mm F/2.8, 100-400mm F/5.6, and 50-500mm F/6.3.
The X-Cross Clamp is a special feature of the UBH-45XC Ball Head, enabling bidirectional (x or y) mounting of camera bodies and lenses. This enhances the flexibility and adaptability of your setup.
For compatibility, this ball head accepts all accurately sized Arca Swiss style plates, including brands like Uniqball, Arca Swiss, Kirk, and RRS. This makes the UBH-45XC Ball Head with X-Cross Clamp a versatile and reliable addition to your photography gear, capable of supporting heavy camera equipment up to a maximum load capacity of 90 lb.
Whether you're shooting in extreme cold conditions or require a sturdy support for your camera, the UBH-45XC Ball Head with X-Cross Clamp is a reliable choice that delivers on performance and quality.