Dolica Upgraded Professional Dual Knob Ball Head, 17 lbs Load Capacity

SKU: DOB204

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KENNETH VAN W : is this arca swiss compatible? I have arca-swiss on my camera now.PETER P : Not sureJANEL M : No it is not arca-swiss compatible. Clamps look like it is but is wider than an arac-swiss plate.KENNETH VAN W : thanks Erick T, I just purchased the LumaLabs cinchII strap and it is mounted on my camera with their arca swiss compatible mount. It HAS to stay on my camera as the strap is attached to it also. I have a d5100 body & biggest lens is 70-300. I think it should handle it fine thenERICK T : Yes, this is Arca Swiss compatible. For the price is a great ball head.
Daniel J : how do you replace the original i see no screw heads?Adam T : I used mine for a monopod in which case, you just tighten all the knobs so that it doesn't turn, and then grip the bottom and essentially "force" it unscrewed. It doesn't have screw taps like a "real" tripod head.DANIEL R : The original tripod head should be mounted on a threaded stud. Unscrew head counterclockwise and thread on new head clockwise.DONALD K : I bought the wrong unit since this is the heavy weight model. I couldn't fit the ball unit on my tri-pod since the connecting screw was too small on my light weight tripod. However, i needed the camera connector which was the same size as my old light weight model. The unit fits atop your tripod without any further adjustment.
THEODORE G : I would like to change to ball tension knob to a lever type bolt. I can't find Dolica replacement parts anywhere. Any suggestions?DANIEL R : I changed out the pan head on my dolica proline tripod to the upgraded professional dual knob ball head. Although it is not a lever tension bolt, I found it to be a heavy duty, well made upgrade.ANDREW R : Unfortunately, the only spares that we appear to offer for Dolica heads are quick release plates. You may need to contact the manufacturer for further assistance.

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2020-08-06T08:40:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great service.

Excellent device!Excellentservice. .

STEPHEN C.

2017-07-11T12:04:22

Rated 5 out of 5

very satisfied

I've been using this new ballhead for a few weeks now and have come to appreciate the dual knob controls and the secure feeling of the increased load capacity.

Mike L.

2017-05-10T07:44:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Big Bang for the Buck Theory.

Being that these things can run the gamut price-wise, this little gem is more than adequate to any task. Smooth, built like an anvil and simplicity at its best. Even without regard to price I love this thing. When Price is a consideration, I love this thing. No hype, just quality delivered at a very surprising price-point.

LEO W.

2017-01-02T15:31:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little ballhead

I got this for my brother for Christmas to mount on a Manfrotto monopod, and he loved it. He was impressed with the quality.

Jim J.

2016-10-31T12:53:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Sturdy Head

Bought to replace a useless ravelli ball head and I might be buying a dolica tripod as well. Quality over quantity

Nnaemeka A.

2016-10-03T11:32:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Good buy

Solid build

Chuan H.

2016-09-05T08:31:03

Rated 3 out of 5

need work on quality control

While it appears sturdy, panning unscrews the base. Had to take it apart, clean the stiff lube out of it, and relube to get it to work properly.

TERRY O.

2016-06-20T09:04:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than previous Dolica ballhead.

Works great with my canon 70D and Tamron 150-600 mm lens (heavy). Tried it on the beach and held the weight stable. Very easy to adjust.

Nathan S.

2016-06-20T08:57:40

Rated 5 out of 5

So glad I found the Dolica brand

Bought the Ball Head after trying a Dolica Travel tripod. Bought their Pro Monopod as well and have absolutely NO regrets. Back to the ball head...good solid build quality, tight tolerances with the knobs making for a smooth pan and tilt. Safety feature keeps the plate on the head with a simple push button release. I am very happy with it and would highly recommend it as well as the Dolica brand to anyone looking for a tripod/monopod/ball head.

ANTHONY C.

2015-07-21T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dolica Upgraded Professional Dual Knob Ball Head by Dolica

I use this with a bank of LED lights I put on a lightstand. It allows me to position a soft light source in very dark areas.

RANDY G.

2012-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid Performer

The good: Easy to use quick release with spring loaded catch to prevent accidental detachment. The large ball clamp is very well designed, it does not take much pressure to lock it in place and it is possible to use varying degrees of pressure to smoothly pan / tilt small to large lenses. Ball head rotates smoothly with very little sticking. Easily handled my D300 with an older (ie heavy) 200mm lens, no creeping even when I put pressure on the front of the lens barrel. Very solid build. The Bad: The finish is not first class, but seems to hold up well enough. Some image shifting when locking down the ball. No matter how hard I tried I could not keep the image perfectly as framed once I locked down the clamp. Note that this shift is barely noticeable unless you are doing critical macro work. Not a deal breaker but something to be aware of. Also, the bottom pan knob needs to be pretty darn tight in order for it to be 100% locked down. All in all much, much better than I expected for a budget ball head.

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Dolica Upgraded Professional Dual Knob Ball Head Specifications

  • Max Operation Load

    17 lbs / 7.71kg

  • Quick Release Plate

    1/4" Screw

  • Ball Head Mounting Screw

    3/8"

  • Dimensions (H x W x L)

    3.75 x 3 x 3" / 9.52 x 7.62 x 7.62cm

  • Weight

    0.75 lbs / 0.34 kg

  • UPC Code

    814066014341

About Dolica Upgraded Professional Dual Knob Ball Head

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Great service.

By STEPHEN C.

Excellent device!Excellentservice. .

very satisfied

By Mike L.

I've been using this new ballhead for a few weeks now and have come to appreciate the dual knob controls and the secure feeling of the increased load capacity.

The Dolica B204 Professional Dual Knob Ball Head is an upgraded classic design ball head that utilizes a dual knob design to independently lock pan and tilt separately. The advantage of independent locking knobs is they are able to isolate tilt angle and pan across the same tilt angle. This is a great feature for horizontal panorama shots as well as shots that require the same tilt angle.

This heavy duty ball head can carry a camera load of up to 17 lb and makes it suitable for entry, mid and pro level DSLRs. It has upgraded features such as degree angle marks and anti-slip quick release lock. The Dolica B204 comes with a quick release plate with rubber padding and a 1/4 thumb screw to ensure a tight fit with camera.

Dolica Upgraded Professional Dual Knob Ball Head Features

  • Independent Dual Lock Knob Design for Tilt and Pan
  • 360 degree panoramic horizontal angle and 90 degree vertical angle position capability
  • Quick Release plate has convenient flip locking screw
  • Integrated Pan Degree Markings

Key Features

  • Quick Release plate has convenient flip locking screw
  • Integrated Pan Degree Markings

What's in the box:

  • Dolica Upgraded Professional Dual Knob Ball Head
  • Quick Release Plate
  • Dolica 5 Year Warranty