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(based on 4 ratings)
Brand: Vanguard
Located in: Tripods, Tripod Heads, Ball Heads
Vanguard SBH-50 Ball Head with Quick Release & Two Bubble Levels, Supports 13 lbs.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 4 reviews)
100% 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(4)
Best Uses:
Landscape/scenery(3), Night shots(3)
 
Good, solid item at a great price
By BostonSnapperVerified Reviewer from Boston, MA on 2/1/2011
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery, Night Shots, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Photographer
Was this a gift?:
No

Comments about Vanguard Vanguard SBH-50 Ball Head with Quick Release & Two Bubble Levels, Supports 13 lbs.:

Has a great feel to it. It supported my D90 w/70-300 zoom in portrait position with ease. Panning feature makes fine tuning easy when ball is set.

[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
good bang for the buck
By tlspilotVerified Purchaser from sonoma county, ca on 3/21/2010
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Best Uses:
Home, Landscape/Scenery, Night Shots
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Vanguard Vanguard SBH-50 Ball Head with Quick Release & Two Bubble Levels, Supports 13 lbs.:

I like to do macro work, and this ball head does a great job with my 7D with 100mm macro lens. Quick and stable.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Value
By JW ManthaVerified Purchaser from Belle River, ON on 1/11/2010
Pros:
Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Cons:
Nothing serious
Best Uses:
Home, Landscape/Scenery, Night Shots, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Vanguard Vanguard SBH-50 Ball Head with Quick Release & Two Bubble Levels, Supports 13 lbs.:

A very usfull ball head. My only complaint is the diameter of the base is not the same as my manfrotto.

[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

 
Pro quality - built like a tank
By Savage LandVerified Reviewer from Orlando on 4/25/2009
Pros:
All Metal, Attaches Firmly, Good Stability, High Build Quality, Large Range of Motion, Strong Clamp
Best Uses:
Long Exposures, Photography, Portraits, Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction), Stabilization
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Vanguard Vanguard SBH-50 Ball Head with Quick Release & Two Bubble Levels, Supports 13 lbs.:

I bought this SBH-50 ball head for it's stated support weight and levels but I was a bit weary that it might not be all that high quality because of the price. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box.

This ball head is built like a tank all major parts (90% of the entire thing) are solid metal.
The two pressure locking knobs are easy to use and hold a pro DSLR with a hefty lens with no effort even in portrait.

The quick release has both a pin lock and a backup pressure lock as well. The unit even comes with a little key to help screw the quick release plate onto your camera super tight.

The two bubble levels are such a great feature that I don't understand why all ball heads don't have them. You always know if your shot is straight.

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