Ball head

[DCB]

I am looking to get an good inexpensive ball head for my tripod. Any recommendations?

I can't see spending 2 or 3 hundred dollars for one because I will not use it very much on my smaller tripod.

Thanks

Peace

 

[Bill Clark]

Take a peek at this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Tripod-Heads/ci/15920/N/4232861049

This is the product I use:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/303591-REG/Manfrotto_322RC2_322RC2_Grip_Action_Ballhead.html

I look at tools like this as an investment. I have a Manfrotto over 15 years old and it still works great.

Your choice and decision. Then you have to live with it.

 

[jbielikowski]

496RC2 is what my tripod came with, and it works well, but 498RC2 with separate panning lock would be even better.

 

[DCB]

Thanks for the advice so far.

I have a larger tripod with a great 3 way head on it, but was looking for something for my smaller one.

Peace

 

[Darthfeeble]

Take a look at the Vanguard lineup. From very small to large and reasonably priced. I have a total of 4 of them.

 

[sebastel]

i use the novoflex ball 30.
no complaints.

 

[plummerl]

I just picked up a "very" inexpensive ballhead to use with a new astrophotography mount (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CK8ZXLQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H3XZ22/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It actually is pretty decent (I also have a much more costly Markins Q-Ball, which is extremely good). And the cost is definitely inexpensive.