In the following test reports, we start from the top with the largest and most powerful Ball Heads Tripod from different manufacturers. As with any material selection, these heads do not offer the Best Price/capacity/functionality to a photographer, but they can show us what each company considers to be their reference.
The elements common to the ball joints of this group are a ball diameter between 52 and 58 mm and a quick release plate type Arca-Swiss dovetail type (the type of quick release most commonly used by professionals). By limiting the field to the heads corresponding to these specifications, we can roughly evaluate each head compared to others.
However, it should be noted that many Natural and Wildlife Photographer, as they record the unpredictable movements of subjects such as birds and small mammals. If you leave the locks and lose some patella settings, you can react quickly while maintaining stability on a tripod.
Oben BA-111T Single-Lever Ball Head
The BA-111T is a basic base well designed for Compact Travel Tripods. It features a unique lock button to control all movements, a vertical 90-degree notch for shots, a porthole and three tubular spirit levels for precise alignment, as well as a lockable quick-release plate. It has a scale of degrees for panning, but you cannot lock the ball and pan separately, as you can do with some of the models listed below.
Ball joint Vanguard SBH 100
Featuring a magnesium casing, the Vanguard SBH 100 combines the ball and stem in one unit to increase stability and allow smooth movement in a Best Lightweight Tripod body. It has a special 360-degree horizontal swivel with the calibrated quality plate (rare at this price), a double locking system on the quick release plate and two large levelers for precise alignment.
Manfrotto 496RC2 Compact Ball Head
The Manfrotto 496RC2 is a robust die-cast aluminum ball head that is strong enough to support DSLRs with medium-sized lenses or even medium-size cameras. The simple locking lever can be moved for ease of use, providing +/- 90-degree movement and friction control for precise positioning. It comes with a quick release RC2, a 200PL-14 plate with standard external thread and a safety system against unintentional tripping.
Surui K-20X Ball Head
The Sirui K-20X is a robust, high-capacity aluminum alloy spherical head with a ball tolerance of 0.01 mm. It has the separate rotation, tilt, and tension buttons, as well as a built-in tension button on the rocker switch. The head tilts at 90 degrees for vertical shooting and features an Arca-style clip for the quick release plate, as well as a graduated scale and two vials for precise positioning.
Benro B3 Double Action Ball Joint
Made from magnesium alloys, this high-capacity spherical tip features separate locking and resistance adjustment knobs, precise wide-range friction control, and a graduated scale. A circular bubble level next to the quick-change bracket ensures fast leveling. It includes an Arca-style quick disassembly adapter with a PU-70 QR plate with safety stops and a standard 1 / 4-20 camera/lens screw with a 5/32 "head for superior torque.
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