Name: Acratech Ultimate Ballhead with Quick Release, Detent Pin and Left Sided Rubber Knobs
Brand: Acratech
SKU: ACR1115
Price: 379.95 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.9 (17 reviews)

Acratech Ultimate Ballhead with Quick Release, Detent Pin and Left Sided Rubber Knobs

Acratech Ultimate Ballhead

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Acratech Ultimate Ballhead with Quick Release, Detent Pin and Left Rubber Knobs

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Acratech Ultimate Ballhead 

Shop the Acratech Ultimate Ballhead for smooth, precise adjustments & strong 25lb holding power. Lightweight, Arca-Swiss compatible. Order yours today!

A masterpiece of precision and durability, the Acratech Ultimate Ballhead stands out in the realm of photography equipment with its innovative design and robust construction. Engineered to support an impressive load of up to 25 lbs, this ballhead is an essential tool for photographers and videographers who demand reliability and versatility in their gear.Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Ultimate Ballhead features a unique open structure that prevents dirt and debris from compromising its functionality, ensuring a long-lasting and maintenance-free experience. Unlike traditional ballheads with horizontal clamps, the Ultimate Ballhead boasts clamps set at a precise 45-degree angle, enhancing its range of motion and eliminating the need for a slot to switch to portrait orientation. This thoughtful design allows for seamless transitions and adjustments, making it an ideal choice for dynamic shooting environments.The Ultimate Ballhead is not only sturdy but also remarkably lightweight, tipping the scales at less than 1 lb (0.45kg), which makes it a perfect companion for outdoor adventures such as hiking and backpacking. Its left-sided rubber main and pan knobs provide a comfortable and secure grip, facilitating smooth operation and precise control over camera movements.Photographers specializing in macro work will find the Ultimate Ballhead's forward and downward range of motion particularly beneficial, as it elevates the quality of close-up shots. Additionally, the ability to rotate the ballhead 180 degrees opens up a world of possibilities for capturing the night sky, making it a top choice for astrophotography enthusiasts.The quick release feature, complete with a detent pin, ensures a fast and secure camera attachment, streamlining the setup process and allowing photographers to focus on capturing the perfect shot. With its high-quality construction and unparalleled flexibility, the Acratech Ultimate Ballhead is a versatile tool that caters to the needs of serious photographers who require the utmost in stability, reliability, and ease of use.

Excellent tripod especially if doing macro work.  The  mobility of the head works well if macro photography is your need.  Light weight, well built, easy to use. Highly recommended by Mike Moats - tiny landscapes - great tool!!

Excellent tripod head

Excellent

I purchased an Acratech because I was looking for quality and versatility and this ball head delivers big time. The 45% housing allows for quick adjustments in any shooting situation and the open design is a huge benefit. It doesn't move when you snug it down which was a problem I had with cheaper ball heads. Well worth the investment.

Ultimate ball head

This ball head is absolutely fantastic. Over the years I have used several brands of ball heads and this one is a keeper. It's light and I do not have to worry that It will freeze up like my other ball heads had done in the past. I highly recommend it.

Best there is

I love this tripod head. It is so versatile and it doesn't "drift" after I set it. It stays where I set it.

Best tripod head for the money

I was frustrated with my previous ballhead because of slippage; friend recommended Acratech. Great improvement for shooting macro shots with my Nikon D7000 + 105mm lens.

Super for macro!

If you are having problems with stability on your tripod, especially in the portrait mode (forward or downward lens creep on your ballhead because your camera rotates on its mounting screw), this will solve that problem handily. This head is a tidy, light ballhead for all uses.  Be sure to order the right, camera specific quick release plate.

Pro Ballhead

I've been doing photography awhile now and used 2 different heads prior to this one but none compare to this ingenious design for quick set up and stability.  When used with a good tripod the photographer is all set for any angle any time.

The Perfect Ballhead

I have only recently received this head. I use it on a Manfrotto tripod. The quick release is great; however, the head did not come with the quick release plate, which was quite annoying. I used it this past Monday for my grandson's graduation at a large arena where I was seated a good distance away from the stage and nearly at the top of the seating area. My camera was mounted at a sharp angle and it held steady once it was set.

Rock steady ballhead

It takes a bit getting used to but once I got my technique down with this ballhead, it just became an extension of me.  The friction adjustment on the ball works extremely well and you can dial in just how much resistance you want very easily. When you tighten it down, it doesn't move, period.  Very well made and built to last.  I consider it a good value for the price.  I use it with an old Manfrotto heavy aluminum studio tripod and it is rock solid stable.

Great Ballhead, exceeded expectations

This is a very solid ballhead.  It easily locks in any position with no sag.  The gimbal design does take some getting used to.  Sometimes you have to rotate the head to get it into the position you need.  The quick release is very convenient and quick to operate.  Custom quick release plates are a bit expensive.  The detent pin has saved my camera at least once.

Great ballhead, very solid

I use this BH atop my Induro C213 tripod. Together they provide a solid base for my Canon 5d Mk2 using a 70-200 f/2.8L with a 2X TC. I love the simplicity of this ballhead which has only one tension control knob. A real pleasure to use and to carry, as it adds less than a pound to my rig. I only wish that the detent pin worked with the QR plates I already own from a Giotto BH.

A simple, sturdy, stable ballhead

A rock solid ball head at a fair price.  Its specs are very conservative -- it can hold more than 25 lbs.  It is so smooth in its operation.  I have tried a lot of ballheads and this is by far the best for the money

Incredible ballhead at a fair price

The Acratech ballhead is perfect for macro photography. It has taken my macro shots to a new level.

Makes Macro photograghy much easier.

For landscape and micro photos of insects The great thing is its compactness. Its G shape and factory setting of angle I cannot comprehend.

Small with firm grip

Great for hiking, backpacking and serious photography--light,solid, and simple

Excellent value, great design

Could not believe the strength of this ballhead, will not move on you, but smooth operation for adjustment.  Pair this with an L-bracket, you will need little else.

Acratech Ultimate Ballhead with Quick Release, Detent Pin and Left Sided Rubber Knobs

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