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Flashpoint 3-Pod H4 Ball Head with Quick Release Plate, Supports 33 Lbs.
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3Pod H4 Magnesium BallHead with Quick Release Plate, (Capacity 33 Lbs)

SKU: FP3PH4

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Shopper : Is The H4 system compatible with the older F4 flash point system?ANDREW R : No, I don't believe so.
MICHAEL S : I have a 3Pod V2AH tripod with a video fluid head. Can this be mounted on this tripod. Would it just fit in it's quick release plate?ANDREW R : I don't believe that this head would be a good fit with the 3Pod V2AH. It mounts via a standard 3/8"-16 mounting screw (not on the release plate). The bowl type mount on the V2AH would make a ball head somewhat superfluous.
Shopper : Will the ball head fit a Manfrotto 1/4 20 tripod top?CARY K : Yes with a 3/8-16 - 1/4-20 reducer bushing mine fits perfectly

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2016-04-07T14:02:39

Rated 4 out of 5

I like this unit but it does leak a bit around the adjustment knobs

I like this unit but it does leak a bit around the adjustment knobs. One of the other reviews said the same thing and I can confirm it. I have to say the older F4 ball head was a better unit and the new changes are not as good. With that said it is a decent ball head. I wish they kept the F4 Flash Point ones.

Craig L.

2014-03-07T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Leaks and Won't Work with Nikon DSLRs

I have a Nikon D7000 and D800 E. The screw that attaches to the camera is too long for the female mount on those two bodies. I too tried a washer only to discover that it would then not fit on the ball head. Worse, fluid of some sort is leaking from the main knob. I thought it was residue from manufacture and cleaned it. Sadly, every time I tighten or release the knob there is viscous fluid leaking between the main body and the main knob itself. Also as temperatures change I'm sure the leakage will become worse. I did take the screw out of an Enduro plate and that fit into the H4 and the Nikon cameras. Unfortunately, I need that screw for my Enduro pan head. How could the maker screw this up, so to speak? In the H4s defense, with the Induro screw it does hold well and is very easy to control and certainly lighter than most tripod heads. For now though, its simply a dud, especially for Nikon owners.

Dawnshooter

2014-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Purchase

Easy to lock and it holds like a rock! No camera movement after easy locking in position. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a good and stable head. Quick release operates with ease.

Stevegphotos

2013-12-21T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

The universal mounting screw is too long

I bought this device based on the description for it's max weight load and described quality. However, It's useless because its mounting screw camera is too long. I put my Nikon D800 on it with screw fully tighten, there is sitll about 2~3 mm gap between the quick release plate and the bottom of the camera. So, the quick release plate is sliding freely. I tried to put a washer between the scree head and the plate, it works (of course) but the screw head is now in the way of the base. This single screw makes this whole head useless. I hope Flashpoint can fix this problem

CHENGCHI L.

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Excellent Purchase

By Stevegphotos

Easy to lock and it holds like a rock! No camera movement after easy locking in position. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a good and stable head. Quick release operates with ease.

The H4 ballhead from 3POD is designed to max durability and to min weight.

The H4 aluminum ballhead from 3POD's H series employs an advanced hydraulic damping system for silky smooth movement. The 44mm ball floats in a superhard CNC forged aluminum shell, and is a prime choice for heavy-duty photography projects with a supported payload of up to 33lbs.

The smooth movement of the ball itself is controlled with adjustment knobs, and the panning base features 360° of movement with a highly visible positioning dial, perfect for techniques like panoramic splicing where exactness is a must.

The included sliding quick release plate features a universal ¼" mounting screw suitable for cameras of all sizes and locks independently to the body of the ballhead for a secure, protective mount.

The H4 can be fastened to a tripod body or center column for a wide variety of projects, or can be used alone as a tabletop mount for close-range photography.

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Key Features

  • CNC forged aluminum construction
  • Separate knobs for directional control & locking
  • Safe-spring quick release plate
  • 44mm diameter floating ballhead
  • State of the art hydraulic dampening
  • Unusually high load-bearing capacity

What's in the box:

  • H4 Professional Ballhead
  • Sliding Quick-Release Plate
  • Universal 1/4" Mounting Screw
  • Velvet Travel Bag

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