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2011-10-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

I hated tripods because it took forever to set them up. I mostly take annoying family photos in busy places so quick set up and break down are very important. This attachment allows me exactly that. I use consumer DSLRs, 35mm and medium format film cameras with average size lenses. The only down side is the price. If your are a casual user like me you will never have to replace this item.

DOUGLAS M.

2009-05-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

worth it

My first tripod set up was a [@] special. I thought that cheap and light meant I would take it places. It was so troublesome to set up I rarely used it. Then I bought a set of decent legs and this head and it made all the difference in the world. This thing works great. It is fast and easy to set up. I wish it did not cost so much, but in the end it is worth every penny.

DOUGLAS M.

Acratech Ultimate Ballhead with Quick Release / Left Sided Rubber Main Knob, Supports 25 lbs Specifications

  • Head Type

    Heavy Duty Ballhead

  • Load Capacity

    Easily holds 25 lbs. / 11.33 kg
    Supports Large format cameras

  • Height

    4.1" (10.4 cm)

  • Quick Release

    Yes

  • Tension Control

    No
    Combines with Wimberley Sidekick for exceptional gimbal-type control

  • Plate(s)

    Required

  • Tripod Mount Thread Size

    3/8"-16 (supplied with a 1/4"-20 reducer bushing)

  • Controls

    Fully Captive

  • Special

    Full access to 25% of a sphere at any time

  • Weight

    0.99 lb / 450 g

  • Acratech Warranty

    Two Year

About Acratech Ultimate Ballhead with Quick Release / Left Sided Rubber Main Knob, Supports 25 lbs

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great product

By DOUGLAS M.

I hated tripods because it took forever to set them up. I mostly take annoying family photos in busy places so quick set up and break down are very important. This attachment allows me exactly that. I use consumer DSLRs, 35mm and medium format film cameras with average size lenses. The only down side is the price. If your are a casual user like me you will never have to replace this item.

worth it

By DOUGLAS M.

My first tripod set up was a [@] special. I thought that cheap and light meant I would take it places. It was so troublesome to set up I rarely used it. Then I bought a set of decent legs and this head and it made all the difference in the world. This thing works great. It is fast and easy to set up. I wish it did not cost so much, but in the end it is worth every penny.

Acratech Ball Heads are perfect for nature photographers, landscape photography,outdoor photography, and any situation which requires rugged, high quality and light weight photographic equipment.

Acratech Ultimate Ballhead with Quick Release / Left Sided Rubber Main Knob, Supports 25 lbs Features

  • Weighs less than 1 lb (.45kg) with quick release clamp.
  • Easily holds over 25 lbs (11.4kg) at any angle.
  • Full movements allow any camera position.
  • Precision C.N.C. machined.
  • Shown with left side controls (right side available).
  • Acratech quick release plates are compatible with all Arca-Swiss type quick release clamps (Foba, Arca, Kirk, Wimberly, etc)
  • Beautiful satin black anodized finish.
  • Fits all standard tripods (1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads).
  • Engraved degree markings.
  • Solid precision feel.
  • Made in U.S.A.
  • Ball will not shift when tightened.
  • Oilless and greaseless ball will not attract or hold dirt and debris.
  • All knobs are secured so they cannot vibrate loose and fall off.
  • Patent pending.