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(based on 3 ratings)
Brand: Cullmann
Located in: Tripods, Tripod Heads, Ball Heads
Cullmann High Load Magnesit Ball Head 30 - (4.25" High) Supports 44.0 lbs
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
5 stars
(based on 3 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Large range of motion(3), Stable(3)
 
Nicely made with smooth, strong controls
By JJ FlashVerified Purchaser from NC foothills on 4/11/2010
Pros:
Good Stability, Large Range of Motion
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cullmann Cullmann High Load Magnesit Ball Head 30 - (4.25" High) Supports 44.0 lbs:

Changed the round mounting plate for an Arca-Swiss type quick release, which took about 30 seconds. Used the reducer bushing which came with the Cullmann head to mount it on my Manfrotto tripod, and it functions like a world beater at a very reasonable price. Very impressed with the quality of the Cullmann, as it is very well made and a joy to use. As much as I try to buy American, could not find anything from the USA like the Cullmann, for the price.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Extremely stable ballhead, but very big
By dlazzVerified Reviewer from Los Angeles, CA on 5/27/2009
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cullmann Cullmann High Load Magnesit Ball Head 30 - (4.25" High) Supports 44.0 lbs:

This ballhead is extremely smooth and is able to hold an almost 2 lb lens even when it is UNLOCKED -- if you set the friction control to almost max friction. Locked, it holds the lens very very tightly (no movement).

The one problem is that it is large. In fact my Manfrotto RC2 quick connect assembly DID NOT fit on this properly. A different quick connect assembly is required.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
sturdy - smooth action
By kmhpixVerified Purchaser from Los Alamos, NM on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Smooth action
Best Uses:
Long Exposures, Monopod, Support heavy lens
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Cullmann Cullmann High Load Magnesit Ball Head 30 - (4.25" High) Supports 44.0 lbs:

I have mounted this ball head on a Feisol CM-1471 monopod to support a Nikon 200-400 f/4 lens. They work great together. In fact, they are probably overkill for this 7-lb lens. The Magnesit 30 is rated for 44 lbs and is extremely sturdy. The friction adjusts over a wide range and works very smoothly.

The only problem I had was in getting the friction knob to turn initially; it just took a strong CW twist to free it up. After that, it has functioned great.

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