Archive 2012 · Best small (budget) tripod head

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p.1 #1 · Best small (budget) tripod head

So, I have the really cool Benro Travel tripod (the one that folds flat) and need a head.

I need a good head (not big like my Manfrotto), but compact and strong.

Really don't want to spend a lot, but need it to be solid.

Gear will be a 5d2 (no grip) and either 17-40 or 135L attached

Thanks

greg

Apr 14, 2012 at 12:47 AM

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p.1 #2 · Best small (budget) tripod head

I have the smaller kirk ball head (BH-3) and have been very pleased with it. I think it is rated to hold 15 pounds and it has full size knobs, good for winter in MN

I had also looked at the really right stuff ball heads. They had one similarly sized and one that was even smaller/lighter, with about half the load rating. Your 5D2 + 135L would be under 4lbs so I'm sure it would be strong enough.

Apr 14, 2012 at 01:40 AM

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p.1 #3 · Best small (budget) tripod head

Acratech Ultimate Ballheads are small and strong... but perhaps not cheap enough for your needs?

Apr 14, 2012 at 09:59 AM

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p.1 #4 · Best small (budget) tripod head

I have been in the same boat and have been looking hard at the Kick BH-3

Apr 14, 2012 at 12:49 PM

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p.1 #5 · Best small (budget) tripod head

Don't flame me, but these simple ball heads (tons like it) seem to have good reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSB5LI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p200_d0_g200_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0K2NJYY98X1DKZ661YG6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

I know, you get what you pay for, but for one trip (remember, I have a heavy-duty Manfrotto), I cannot justify spending more than $50 or so on a head

greg

Apr 14, 2012 at 12:51 PM


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