Tripod Ball Heads
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Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head with PC-LR-40 Panning Clamp
- BH-40 Ball Head: Strong locking, precise control.
- Arca-Swiss compatible clamp for quick setup.
- Smooth movement for professional photography.
- Lightweight ball head; ideal for travel shoots.
- High capacity: Supports up to 18 lbs (8.1kg).
Arca Swiss Monoball P0, Panning System and QS Slidefix (Plate Not Included)
- Arca Swiss ball head: Securely holds up to 44.1 lbs.
- Achieve smooth movement with this professional tripod head.
- Compact size: The Monoball P0 is ideal for travel.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release system ready.
- Strong build: Ensures stability for sharp photography.
Vanguard ALTA BH-100 Aluminum Alloy Ball Head
- Supports up to 22 lbs: Ideal ball head tripod.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release system included.
- Durable aluminum alloy build for lasting quality.
- Smooth fluid movement for precise adjustments.
- Compact ball head design; weighs just 1.0 lbs.
Benro IB0 Triple Action Ballhead with PU50 Plate
- Secure your camera with this 13.2lb capacity ball head.
- Achieve smooth panning with the separate panning lock.
- Arca-Swiss compatible PU50 plate ensures quick setup.
- Compact ball head design; Height: 3.5" & Weight: 11.3oz.
- Durable build quality ensures long-term reliability.
Acratech GXP Ball-Head with Knob Quick Release Clamp
- Securely supports up to 50 lb with this ball head.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release clamp included.
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with pro tripod head.
- Compact ball-head design; weighs only 1 lb (0.45kg).
- Durable Acratech tripod head with strong locking.
Gitzo GH4383QD Series 4-Center Ball Head with Screw Knob Lock
- Supports up to 66 lbs: Secure tripod head.
- Arca-Swiss plate ensures rapid camera mounting.
- Smooth 360° pan: Precise panoramic tripod head.
- Compact ball head: Weighs only 1.9 pounds.
- Aluminum build: Durable tripod head design.
JOBY BallHead 5K, Black/Red
- Secure 11 lb load with this durable ball head.
- Achieve precise control with smooth pan & tilt.
- Arca-Swiss compatible for quick camera mounting.
- Lightweight design; ideal for travel photography.
- Robust aluminum build ensures lasting tripod use.
Really Right Stuff BH-30 Ball Head, Full Size Release Clamp, 15 lb Capacity
- Compact ball head: 13 oz, 2.9" height, easy to pack.
- Arca-Swiss clamp ensures rapid, secure camera mounting.
- Independent pan lock for precise panoramic photography.
- Durable build supports 15 lb; stable tripod head.
- Smooth movement for fluid adjustments, better control.
Manfrotto 322RC2 Improved Grip Action Ball Head
- Securely supports up to 17.6 lbs with strong locking.
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with this Manfrotto ball head.
- Arca-swiss compatible quick release for fast setup.
- Compact ball head design; ideal for travel photography.
- Durable build quality ensures long-lasting tripod head.
Arca Swiss Monoball Z1+ DP Tripod Head, Quick Set Classic (Plate Not Included)
- Arca Swiss: Secure lock for precise control.
- Smooth movement with this lightweight tripod head.
- Strong build supports 132 lbs payload capacity.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick set classic device.
- Double pan tripod head for panoramic photography.
Novoflex Small Ball & Socket Head 19P with Base Panning
- Compact ball head: portable, lightweight design.
- Supports up to 4.4 lb: secure camera mounting.
- Arca-Swiss compatible: quick setup, versatility.
- Smooth movement: fluid panning for video work.
- Durable build quality: ensures lasting performance.
Benro B3 Double Action Quick Release Ballhead
- Secure your camera with the Benro B3 Ball Head.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release for fast setup.
- Enjoy smooth 360° panning with this tripod head.
- Supports up to 66lbs with robust locking system.
- Lightweight build at 1.5lbs for easy portability.
Arca Swiss Monoball p0+ 60mm Hybrid Tripod Head with Quickset FlipLock Device
- Arca Swiss tripod head supports up to 44 lbs.
- Ensures smooth movement with a 360° panning range.
- Compact tripod head; dimensions: 4.92 x 3.26 x 2.36".
- Features secure Quickset FlipLock quick release system.
- Lightweight ball head design; weighs only 20.8 oz.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Pro Ball Head, 88 lbs Payload, Metallic Slate Gray
- AirHed Pro: Secure 88 lb Tripod Head Payload.
- Arca-Swiss Compatible Ball Head for Quick Setup.
- Smooth 360° Panning for Perfect Photography.
- Compact, Lightweight Tripod Head: Only 0.71 lbs.
- Precise Control: Pan, Tension & Clamp Knobs.
Benro VX30 Three Series Arca-Swiss Style Aluminum Ballhead
- Secure 66 lb load with Arca-Swiss ball head.
- Smooth pan, precise control for perfect shots.
- Durable build: aluminum Benro tripod head.
- Compact, lightweight ball head: 13.4 oz.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release system.
Barska Ball Joint Tripod Head with Quick-Release Plate
- Secure your camera with this tripod head's quick release.
- Achieve smooth movement with this ball head design.
- Boasts a robust build quality for lasting durability.
- Compact size ensures easy portability for travel.
- Supports up to 5 lb; ideal ball head for smaller cameras.
Benro VX25 Two Series Arca-Swiss Style Aluminum Ballhead
- Secure 55 lb load with this Benro ball head.
- Arca-Swiss compatible for quick camera mounting.
- Achieve smooth movement with pro tripod head.
- Compact, lightweight aluminum ballhead design.
- Durable build quality ensures lasting support.
K&F Concept KF-25 Series 25mm AL Alloy Panoramic Ball Head, 17.6 lbs Load
- Secure your shot with 17.6 lb capacity ball head.
- Achieve smooth pan with this panoramic ball head.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate included.
- Precise control with 25mm aluminum alloy ball head.
- Lightweight tripod head at only 7.23 oz (205g).
K&F Concept KF-35 Series 35mm AL Alloy Panoramic Ball Head, 33 lbs Load Capacity
- 35mm Ball Head: Achieve smooth, precise movements.
- 33 lbs Load Capacity: Securely mount your camera.
- Aluminum Alloy: Durable, lightweight tripod head.
- Arca-Swiss Compatible: Quick setup, enhanced workflow.
- Compact Ball Head: Ideal for travel photography.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Pro Ball Head with Detachable Twist Clamp, Darkness
- Supports 88 lbs: Pro ball head load capacity.
- Arca-Swiss clamp: Fast, secure camera mounting.
- Compact ball head: Portable, lightweight design.
- Smooth panning: 360° tripod head movement.
- Durable build: Reliable tripod head support.
Benro B2 Triple Action Ballhead
- Secure your shot with a 35.3 lb capacity ball head.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release for fast setup.
- Achieve smooth pan & tilt with drag control system.
- Compact ball head design; weighs only 1 lb (0.5kg).
- Durable Benro B2 ensures stable, strong locking.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Pro Lever Ball Head, 88 lbs Payload, Ocean Blue
- Secure your camera with 88 lb payload ball head.
- Arca-Swiss compatible for quick setup changes.
- Enjoy smooth movement with this tripod ball head.
- Durable build ensures long-lasting tripod support.
- Compact size makes it ideal for travel photography.
Gitzo GH3382QD Series 3 Aluminum Center Ball Head
- Arca-Swiss compatible ball head ensures secure mounting.
- Lightweight aluminum Gitzo head; ideal for travel shoots.
- Smooth movement with independent pan lock feature.
- High capacity supports up to 40 lb camera setups.
- Compact size: 5" working height for easy portability.
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Benro B1 Double Action Quick Release Ballhead
- Secure your shot with the Benro B1 Ball Head.
- Arca-Swiss compatible quick release tripod head.
- Smooth 360° panning for perfect panoramas.
- Lightweight ball head; weighs only 0.8 pounds.
- Supports up to 31 lbs; strong tripod support.
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Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head, Full-Size Screw-Knob Clamp, 18 lb Capacity
- Secure 18 lb load capacity for reliable support.
- Arca-Swiss compatible clamp ensures quick setup.
- Smooth pan and tilt via the professional ball head.
- Compact, lightweight design at only 16.1 ounces.
- Independent pan lock for precise panoramic shots.
Ball Heads
Tripods are among the most beneficial photography accessories on the market. When you want to stabilize your camera for a long exposure, take the weight off your neck and shoulders, or ensure that you take multiple images from precisely the same location, tripods are an ideal solution.
Selecting a tripod head is an important step. Some tripod heads are better for video, others are better for stitching panoramas, and still others are designed for a range of situations.
What is a Ball Head and How Does it Work?
A ball head is a type of tripod head that uses a ball and socket structure for support and flexibility. Ball heads offer quick and easy adjustment and fine tuning. They’re also much more compact than pan-tilt tripod heads that require multiple bulky levers.
Most ball heads feature a ball that’s attached to the camera and a socket that’s attached to the tripod. Notches in the socket make it easy for photographers to shoot in either portrait or landscape orientation.
Ball heads feature compact lever locks so you can position your camera exactly where you want it and lock it in place. Some ball heads also feature a 360-degree rotation plate so you can fine tune your positioning even more.
Quick Releases for Ball Heads
Spontaneity is important when it comes to most photography applications. You want to be able to take your camera off the tripod or mount and position it on the tripod efficiently at a moment’s notice.
A quick release makes it easy to mount your camera to the ball head. There are a few different types of quick releases, from the common and universal Arca Swiss system, to a range of proprietary systems. In nearly all quick-release systems, a mounting plate screws into your camera’s universal threaded tripod mount so it’s there when you need it.
Load Capacity
When choosing a ball head, the most important step is ensuring that the ball head can support the full weight of your camera and lens. Small, compact cameras work well with smaller, less rugged ball heads, but if you’re using a large full frame camera with a telephoto lens, look for a robust maximum load capacity.
Top Brands for Tripod Ball Heads
Many of the most reputable tripod manufacturers also offer fantastic ball head options. Trusted brands like Arca Swiss, Benro, Manfrotto, FLM, Slik, Really Right Stuff, Gitzo, Induro, and Novoflex build solid, reliable ball heads to suit cameras of any size.