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Brand: Flashpoint
Located in: Tripods, Tripod Heads, Ball Heads
Flashpoint F-9 Compact Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release. Supports 40 Lbs!
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.3 stars
(based on 6 reviews)
50% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attaches firmly(4), Large range of motion(4), Stable(4), Strong clamp(3)
Best Uses:
Home(4), Landscape/scenery(4), Night shots(4), Portraits(3)
Describe Yourself:
Photo enthusiast(5)
Was this a gift?:
No(3)
 
Unsure
By CarlosVerified Purchaser from Miami, FL on 3/6/2011
Cons:
Small Range, Unstable, Weak Clamp
Best Uses:
Home, Landscape/Scenery, Night Shots, Portraits
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint F-9 Compact Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release. Supports 40 Lbs!:

I am thinking of returning it. It's weak and the quality is fair at best

 
You get what you pay for
By Finger Lakes JohnVerified Purchaser from Upstate NY on 1/28/2011
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion
Cons:
Poor quick release
Best Uses:
Home, Landscape/Scenery, Night Shots, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
Yes
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint F-9 Compact Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release. Supports 40 Lbs!:

The quick release is anything but quick. It's a rather poor design that does not automatically center the shoe in the mount as most others do, and it takes two hands to use. Otherwise, this is a decent ball head for the price and is very light weight.

 
my first ball head
By abe402Verified Purchaser from Richmond, Ky on 1/13/2011
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Best Uses:
Home, Landscape/Scenery, Night Shots, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint F-9 Compact Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release. Supports 40 Lbs!:

Excellent ball head. I had problems on deciding which ball head to choose. I do landscape, portraits, and some macro photography and wanted to upgrade from my pan and tilt. This works great and can be adjusted to still allow movement unlike a pistol grip. It is strong with precision construction. Excellent product at an excellent price.

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Daisy, taken with a Nikon D90 mounted on the F-9

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great product
By rancheropersonVerified Purchaser from Buena Park Ca on 10/31/2010
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Home, Landscape/Scenery, Night Shots, Wildlife
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint F-9 Compact Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release. Supports 40 Lbs!:

Great product for the price

 
Did not lock tight at all
By BiftonVerified Reviewer from Stillwater, MN on 7/24/2010
Cons:
Weak Clamp
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint F-9 Compact Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release. Supports 40 Lbs!:

I returned this after finding that no matter how hard I tightened it down, the nikon d300 would still move.

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Sturdy Ball Head
By ChuckVerified Purchaser from Raleigh, NC on 11/2/2009
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Best Uses:
Long Exposures, Photography, Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction), Stabilization
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Flashpoint Flashpoint F-9 Compact Tripod Ball Head with Quick Release. Supports 40 Lbs!:

This is a very sturdy, well made ball head, that can handle the weight of a pro-level camera and super telephoto with no problem. It does not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive models but is everything I need at a great price

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