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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Probably buying this tripod/ballhead combo | |
With one notable exception, few tripod manufacturers also make good ballheads. This BHL-2 has the main locking knob on the right side with the drop slot facing forward, which means when you are holding the camera to orient it you must use your left hand. To me that's inconvenient as most grips on cameras are on the right side so I would want the ball locking knob on the left side of the ball housing.
The stem on the ball of this head has a boss that appears to be a copy of the boss on the Arca-Swiss Z1. It can be tough to find clamps to fit on that stem, I know as I use a Z1. That's something to consider if you want to get a lever release clamp for it.
Also I think it's expensive at around $250-260, and I have no idea of the ball diameter as the manufacturer doesn't specify it. You're in the Acratech or Photo Clam 40-44mm ball diameter range at that price.
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