Ball Head

[Genessi]

Can anyone suggest a good replacement? I have a Sirui Tripod with the 20 ballhead. Looking for something smooth

 

[Hali]

I have a Sirui Tripod with a reall right stuff ball head. They are pricey but smooth!

 

[Genessi]

I have a Sirui Tripod with a reall right stuff ball head. They are pricey but smooth!

I was looking at those, Which one didn't you get.. I also saw these ones called Flex Shooter while I was out photographing owls. Two guys each had them and they looked good.

 

[Hali]

I was looking at those, Which one didn't you get.. I also saw these ones called Flex Shooter while I was out photographing owls. Two guys each had them and they looked good.

I have both the BH-40 and the 55. I like the 55 because it barely slips with a big lens on it but the 40 is much smaller and light weight

 

[slclick]

So many good options, we are lucky.
Sirui, Feisol (my choice) RRS, Vanguard, 3 Legged thing..... The thing II like about Feisol products is you get nearly the quality of Really Right Stuff at 1/3 the price. You know to size up with a ballhead right? Sagging under weight is the worst

 

[Genessi]

So many good options, we are lucky.
Sirui, Feisol (my choice) RRS, Vanguard, 3 Legged thing..... The thing II like about Feisol products is you get nearly the quality of Really Right Stuff at 1/3 the price. You know to size up with a ballhead right? Sagging under weight is the worst

I have the Sirui A-1005 I think tripod is strong enough for my R5 and 600mm don't know much about ballheads.

 

[Genessi]

I have both the BH-40 and the 55. I like the 55 because it barely slips with a big lens on it but the 40 is much smaller and light weight

Would the 40 be good for my set up? R5 RF 100mm Sirui A-1005 or that 55 be better

 

[slclick]

I have the Sirui A-1005 I think tripod is strong enough for my R5 and 600mm don't know much about ballheads.

Size up the ballhead. I guess you took it to size up the tripod, even though I never mentioned tripods.

 

[slclick]

FEISOL Ball Head CB-50D

FEISOL Ball Head CB-50D

www.feisol.net

This is my choice. I have used it in extreme conditions for years without an issue. Go ahead and get a Gitzo or RRS, but you can get the same functionality for hundreds less. Feisol is not like Benro or Manfrotto... it's top shelf quality at reasonable prices. Ok, I'm done, better scram before I become the Feisol fanboi on RFShooters or something.

 

[Genessi]

Size up the ballhead. I guess you took it to size up the tripod, even though I never mentioned tripods.

Ballhead!! thanks for the help

 

[DaveTX]

Can anyone suggest a good replacement? I have a Sirui Tripod with the 20 ballhead. Looking for something smooth

I have owned and used extensively an Acratech GP ballhead on my Giottos tripod for the past 10 years. I have not regretted the purchase and it still looks and operates like it is new. I still like my tripod (purchased at the same time), but haven't used it much since I bought my R5 since I can crank the ISO or trust the IBIS and don't need to use the tripod to shoot the way I did with my old setup.

 

[Genessi]

I have owned and used extensively an Acratech GP ballhead on my Giottos tripod for the past 10 years. I have not regretted the purchase and it still looks and operates like it is new. I still like my tripod (purchased at the same time), but haven't used it much since I bought my R5 since I can crank the ISO or trust the IBIS and don't need to use the tripod to shoot the way I did with my old setup.

Well thats good to know! Have only taken my R5 out once so far.

 

[Genessi]

Well thats good to know! Have only taken my R5 out once so far.

I just purchased a used Acratech ball head but think I might need a little stronger tripod. also need the quick release plate not included.

 

[TonyB]

Nothing but compliments for Kirk’s BH-1. I’ve been using this on a Feisol CT-3472 tripod for about 10 years and it held up to anything I’ve thrown at it.