Brendan Getchel Offline Upload & Sell: Off
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I own or have owned the following heads:
Kirk BH-1
Kirk BH-3
Arca Swiss B1/QR
Acratech "Ultimate"
Foba Superball
Gitzo Ballhead (forgot which number)
Novoflex MagicBall
Hands-down, period, finished business, no question about it, the Arca Swiss B1 is the best-of-breed. It's head and shoulders above all others. The Novoflex is a beastie and is pretty sweet as well, but very "odd" (if not the coolest head on the planet) and a little tough to use, especially when flopping into portrait with a camera mounted.
I started with the Kirk BH-1, but once I tried the AS B1 I was hooked and dumped the Kirk, even though it's a very nice head -- just don't try the AS after you get one
I also had a BH-3, which I bought after I got the Acratech Ultimate to check it out. Immediately I preferred the Acratech and ditched the BH-3 (which is also a good head).
However, if you want to buy your LAST ballhead -- EVER -- spend the few extra bucks on the Arca-Swiss B1 "Monoball."
Nothing else compares.
Brendan
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