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Bogen 3265 Grip Action Ball Head

Bogen 3265 Grip Action Ball Head

Versatile quick and easy to use. Just grip the handle and you can position your camera anywhere within 180 degrees... more

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SLIK Standard Ball Head-II - tripod head

SLIK Standard Ball Head-II - tripod head

Slik Standard Ball Head II Slik Standard Ball Head I I Simple, inexpensive and highly reliable, Slik's Standard... more

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    • From:B&H Photo Video
    • Posted:Dec-31-2007
    • Not as good as claimed
    • I bought this ballhead for use with my Slik Carbon Fiber CF 714 tripod. I love the tripod legs but not this ballhead. The locking level is easy to use as claimed, but it isn't easily secured....
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Slik SBH-280 DQ Professional Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 8 lb (3.6 kg) - Grey

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Avenger D560 - Ball and Socket Flag Arm

Avenger D560 - Ball and Socket Flag Arm

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Bogen 488RC4 Midi Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System

Bogen 488RC4 Midi Ball Head with RC4 Rapid Connect System

With its solid aluminum construction and phenolic resin ball, this head is the ideal support for all traditional or... more

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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Sep-26-2008
    • Sturdy but HEAVY
    • After researching ball heads, I landed on this over the 486RC2 (no separate panorama) and the 488RC2 (no spirit level). It feels very sturdy while supporting my Canon Rebel XSi with the kit lens....
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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Aug-21-2008
    • Spend some more and get quality and longevity
    • Bogen/Manfrotto equipment is the poor man's solution in photographic equipment. That's fine. I got one because I was poor. But if I could afford better, I would get better. If we don't scrimp on...
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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Jan-08-2008
    • Nice ballhead, does the job, room for improvement.
    • I like this nice, not cheap but affordable, ballhead! It does the job, I like the quick-release plate (fits perfectly my BG-E4 battery grip) and the 2 level spirits! However, the design of the...
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Gitzo G1177M Ball Tripod head

Gitzo G1177M Ball Tripod head

The G1177M Center Ball Head is new to the Gitzo range. It is a perfect match for Series One tripods such as the... more

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Bogen / Manfrotto 222 Grip Action Ballhead - Supports 5.5 lbs (2.5kg) 222

Bogen / Manfrotto 222 Grip Action Ballhead - Supports 5.5 lbs (2.5kg) 222

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    • Posted:Dec-31-1969
    • INTRODUCTION Before releasing the X-Connect power supply and becoming a household name virtually over night, Ultra Products was slowly releasing more and more products and hitting the retail...
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Gitzo GH1780 Series 1 Magnesium Center Ball Head, Load Capacity 22.05 lbs.

Gitzo GH1780 Series 1 Magnesium Center Ball Head, Load Capacity 22.05 lbs.

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Slik SBH-280 DQ Professional Ballhead with Quick Release - Supports 8 lb (3.6 kg) - Black

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Bogen - Manfrotto Maxi Ball Head - Supports 26.4 lbs

Bogen - Manfrotto Maxi Ball Head - Supports 26.4 lbs

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Bogen 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with Quick Release

Bogen 486RC2 Compact Ball Head with Quick Release

The Compact Ball Head is strong enough to take 35mm SLR cameras with medium lenses, and light medium format cameras.... more

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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Oct-18-2008
    • A bargain - perfect first ball head
    • This ball head is highly-reviewed by so many people because it truly delivers a LOT of value for the money. I looked into it after reading suggestions in Scott Kelby's excellent "The Digital...
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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Jun-30-2008
    • Well made but has Downside
    • This product is sturdy and well made. However, as both the vertical and horizontal setting are controlled by one lever, it is difficult to really make sure your shots are level horizontally -...
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Gitzo GK3580QRS Series 3 Carbon 6X 3S and Head Systematic Kit with GH5380SQR Systematic Quick Release Ball Head and GT3530LS Tripod (Black)

Gitzo GK3580QRS Series 3 Carbon 6X 3S and Head Systematic Kit with...

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Gitzo GH3780 Series 2 Magnesium Center Ball Head, Load Capacity 46 lbs.

Gitzo GH3780 Series 2 Magnesium Center Ball Head, Load Capacity 46 lbs.

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Gitzo GS3750D Series 1 Magnesium Ball Head with a Safe Lock Disc, Supports 26.46 lbs.

Gitzo GS3750D Series 1 Magnesium Ball Head with a Safe Lock Disc,...

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Gitzo GH5380QRS Systematic Ball Head with 1/4"-20 Screw - Supports 66 lbs (30kg) GH5380QRS

Gitzo GH5380QRS Systematic Ball Head with 1/4"-20 Screw - Supports 66...

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Slik SBH-320 Professional Ballhead 320 with DQ-L Quick Release (Black) - Supports 15.4 lb (7 kg)

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Bogen / Manfrotto 3292 Car Window Pod with 482 Micro Ball Head

Bogen / Manfrotto 3292 Car Window Pod with 482 Micro Ball Head

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Slik Mini-Pro III Tripod with Compact Ball Head -

Slik Mini-Pro III Tripod with Compact Ball Head -

The most compact and versatile minipod. you can carry the MINI-PRO with your camera attached. Ideal for low angle... more

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Slik SBH-100DQ Ball Head with Quick Release, for Compact Point-and-Shoot Digital and Film Cameras, Maximum Load 3.5 Lbs.

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Bogen 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head

Bogen 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head

Take the versatility of a ball head, add true ergonomic control and you get the 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action... more

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    Bogen 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head

    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Oct-25-2008
    • high quality device
    • As usual this manfrotto ball head is excellent. I have owned the pistol
      grip version for years and I have loved it. Unfortunately, it's frozen
      on to the bogen aluminum tripod so that...
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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Aug-08-2008
    • Nice in theory, so-so in practice
    • While the concept of a ball head adjustable with a hand-held grip is nice, in practice I have found this head to be too heavy and obtrusive when traveling. The hand-grip also requires...
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    • From:Amazon
    • Posted:Feb-08-2007
    • Not usable
    • Based on the reviews of this product it sounded like a good choice, but it takes a great deal of force to squeeze the grip to allow you to move the ball head around. It's similar in force to one...
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