NEEWER Low Profile Camera Tripod Ball Head, 36mm Metal
NEEWER Low Profile Camera Tripod Ball Head, 36mm Metal Panorama Ball Head Compatible with Arca 1/4″Quick Release Plate for Tripod Monopod Slider DSLR Camera Camcorder, Load Capacity: 33lb/15kg
| Weight: | 12.38 Ounces |
| Dimensions: | 10 x 9.3 x 7.3 centimetres |
| Brand: | Neewer |
| Model: | 10101297 |
| Part: | 10101297 |
| Dimensions: | 10 x 9.3 x 7.3 centimetres |
There are knobs. One for holding the camera in place, one for the ball joint and one for the rotation of the whole mount. Each one feels different for identifying in the dark and the ball joint one is oval in shape to get a good grip even when wearing gloves.
Movement is smooth and the lock mechanism holds firmly. The camera is held very securely at any angle. The base rotation is damped a bit which makes it nice for video panoramas.
Overall I am very impressed. This is a very well designed product made to a very high standard which performs exactly as advertised. Highly recommended.
Works well and feels pretty heavy. Easy to use and very easy to adjust. Adjustments are smooth and easy but solid when locked. The product appears to be sturdily made with a good fit and finish. Overall, Solid and well-made. Recommend it.
Nice ball head. Well constructed and robust. Lower profile a bonus.
Hierbei handelt es sich um einen Kugelkopf mit Quickrelease Platte fr Kameras. Der Kugelkopf ist eher Kompakt und sollte auf einem kleineren Stativ genutzt werden. Er soll angeblich 15 Kg Tragkraft haben. Ich habe nicht das Equipment um das auzureizen. Meine Panasonic G9 wird jedenfalls sauber gehalten.
Die Qualitt ist Neewer-Typisch sehr gut. Der Kugelkopf ersetzt problemlos einen dieser Billig-Kugelkpfe auf einem kompakten Stativ.
Ich habe den NEEWER 36mm Metall Panorama Kugelkopf kostenlos zum Testen erhalten. Das Produkt wurde schnell geliefert und war sicher in einer passenden Verkaufschachtel verpackt.
Wie von NEEWER gewohnt ist das Produkt sehr hochwertig gefertigt. Sehr stabile Materialien, saubere Verarbeitung. Die Klemmschrauben sind allesamt massiv ausgefhrt und halten die Schnellwechselplatte und den Kugelkopf bombenfest. Brauchbar fr alle Kameragren und bezahlbaren Objektive.
Der Drehteller fr die Panoramafunktion ist weich mit ausreichend Widerstand eingestellt. Leider gibt es keine Einrastfunktion.
Perfekter Kugelkopf mit Panorama Funktion fr alle gngigen Kamera-Gewichtsklassen. Tolles Produkt zum fairen Preis. Ich wrde fast sagen dass 44 hier ein absolutes Schnppchen sind. Ab jetzt mein Favorit auf dem Stativ.
I have been looking for a ball head for my tripod for a while and this one looked just the job so I ordered it and I haven’t been disappointed.
On opening and inspecting this unit, it looks very well engineered with a full adjustable range of motion and tidy, easy to access thumb screws for locking the set position. Around the base are markings for a full 360 turn and any angle required in-between and at the top but away from anything that can block the sight is a handy bubble level for accurately setting up the tripod.
Unfortunately for me I seem to have misplaced my base plate for my tripod without which I haven’t been able to mount this unit however when connecting it to a camera and testing it, I found the actions to be beautifully smooth and once nipped up it locks firmly in place ready for a master shot. Once I manage to find my missing plate I will be able to test this in the field but just by looking at how well this has been built and how smooth the action is I don’t see any issues arising.
Superb tripod ball head, compact and very smooth.
Recommended.
This ball head mount arrives in a plain looking, Neewer branded cardboard box. Inside is the mount itself, a 3/8″ to 1/4″ adapter, an adapter screwdriver plate, hex key, an instruction manual, and a customer service leaflet.
The ball head mount feels very well made and sturdy, with a good finish throughout. The dimensions given in the description are accurate, so I won’t repeat them here.
On the underside of the base is a 3/8″ socket for attaching it to your tripod. A 1/4″ to 3/8″ adapter is included, should you have a tripod with a 1/4″ mounting thread. The adapter has slots in it, so that you can use the included adapter screwdriver plate to tighten/loosen it.
The base itself has a panoramic plate that allows the whole head to rotate 360 around its axis. There are markings around the base to allow you to precisely line up your shot. These markings are at every 5, with a longer marking and numeral placed at every 15. The panoramic plate is locked by a single locking knob.
The ball joint is locked in place by a single locking handle. This handle is spring loaded, so can be repositioned, should your equipment impede your ability to turn it fully. There is no secondary friction control, as found on certain other ball head mounts.
The ball socket allows you to tilt the head about 40 in all plains, except one, where a ‘U’ shaped cut in the body of the mount, allows you to tilt the head a full 90. This is great for portrait shots, or for shooting straight down.
The clamp for the quick release plate is tightened and loosened by a single locking knob, which has knurled sides and as is easy to grip. On the opposite side of the clamp is a spirit level to help level the plate. Disappointingly, there is no spirit level built into the side of the knob, which would allow you to also level the camera when shooting in portrait fashion. Along the top of the jaws of the clamp are measurement markings, in 1mm increments. The clamp section is attached to the ball section with a socket head screw. A hex key is included to help tighten this screw should you ever need to, or should you wish to replace the clamp/quick release plate with an alternative.
The top of the Arca Swiss compatible quick release plate measures 3.3cm wide by 4.9cm long. There are 4 textured rubber pads on the upper surface which provide grip and protection when the plate is attached to your camera or other equipment. There is a 1/4″ D-Ring screw for attaching your camera or other equipment. This can be tightened and loosened by hand using the D-Ring, or by using a screwdriver or coin. On the underside of the plate, at each end, are two tiny safety bolts. These prevent the quick plate (with your expensive equipment attached) sliding out of the clamp and potentially falling on the floor, just as soon as you loosen it.
In use the mount worked really well. It was able to deal with the 5.5kg camera, lens and flash combo I tried it with, without any issue. The controls were easy to access and use, and both the controls and ball and socket joint had a smooth action to them. I must admit though, for some shots, especially macro, I did miss the extra level of control that a secondary friction control gives when moving the camera by very small amounts.
In conclusion I found this ball head mount to be very well made. It worked flawlessly, offering a solid platform from which to take photos at all angles. The only negative I have with it is that lack of a separate friction control. Whilst you can adjust the friction with just the main knob, for some kinds of shooting, I do like the extra level of control that separate friction knob gives you. However, given the price, the fact that this is a low profile mount, and the fact that less and less ball head mounts have this extra control these days, I can’t really knock it down a full star for that. If I could I’d give it 4.5 stars, however as I can’t, 5 stars it is.
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I have this quick release system to replace the lightweight plastic one that came with my tripod. Initial impression is that this is a fairly decent quick release system with some limitations.
It takes a few minutes to set up properly and to get the base aligned straight and I had to use the screw adapter as mine is the smaller fit. This was easy enough to fit and the system comes with a cheap tool to tighten it in.
The quick release is a clamp system rather than the pull lever type on my old one. The lever type is similar to quick release on a bicycle wheel or seat. I like lever type as its quicker but not always as stable. This one takes an extra second or two to release as you have to undo the locking knob to release the camera from the tripod. So long as you have a couple of seconds to spare, this works fine.
If you want to use the tiny bubble leveler it’s easier if you mount this at the back as I can’t see it even under a short lens when at the front. This does mean the numbers will be upside down but not an issue for me.
The build of this product is better than expected. All the moving parts feel well machined and solid. The only weakness I’ve found so far is that the paint has come off the camera base clamp after just a few uses — I can live with that though.
I’m an amateur photographer so budget is a real thing for me, and 36.99 is pocket friendly. Overall, this quick release system meets all but one of my needs — it’s just the extra couple of seconds to undo the release knob that are an issue and a necessary compromise for me.
Vielseitige Verstellmglichkeiten und gute Feststellung ohne Kraftaufwand. Stabile und gut verarbeitete Ausfhrung. Ich kann nicht meckern und gebe 5 Sterne.
This camera head has a smooth range of motion and an ideal way of securing an expensive camera in place securely.
The camera head is made of CNC-machined aluminium alloy that supports a load of up to 33lb and comes with 3/8″ bottom thread with the 3/8″ to 1/4″ screw which fits most tripods. Also, it is equipped with a 38mm Arca-type quick release plate which ensures safe and rapid camera mounting. It also has 360 tilt and 90 tilt placed in the U-shaped notch, as well as the three lock knob for better adjustment.
I must say that the security that this one gives is trustable. It is well-made and solid, and when I place my camera, it is secured and locked properly.I also appreciate that the rotatable ball is very smooth and easy to swivel. Yet, it is locked in a certain direction which ensures that the camera will not fall down.
All in all, I must say that the entire equipment appears to be of high quality and should last a lifetime. I would recommend this one.
I have a few ball-heads by Neewer – I think this is by far the best of them.
It’s heavy duty gear – the max load of 15 kg makes it perfect for stationary photography, where quality and precision matters over speed and quick, multiple adjustments. It can handle a full-on camera with heavy lens and additional equipment.
The quality of make is high as usual for Neewer. There are some important improvements though. The use of a large ball diameter with low center of gravity, as well as a PTFE layer between the ball and the base – that allows for very high stability levels and very smooth, dampened adjustments. Again, this is precision over speed.
From the bottom – the hole is typical ” which can be converted to ” using the included adapter. I love that the key is also provided in the set.
The pano mechanism is great as usual for Neewer, with scale, enough resistance and nice adjustment using the big metal knob on the side. There’s a bubble spirit level located on the top plate, which for me completes this part.
The ball head angle is adjusted by a large and convenient lever. It’s properly shaped to not interfere with the head. You can also pull it out and change the position in case any additional equipment is in the way. Perfect.
Finally the top plate is Arca-Swiss quick release style. Now some reviewers complained it’s not quick enough to removeAgain it’s not about speed with this ball-head. You can remove the camera without having to unscrew it from the plate, then mount it onto another Arca-Swiss compatible plate. That’s comfortable and speedy enough for me. The rest is about keeping your equipment secure. By undoing the knob a bit, you can move the plate back and forth between two locking screws underneath (which can be screwed in or removed, but they make sure the plate won’t just slide out), to balance out the set. Further undoing will free the plate. It really takes seconds so I’m not sure what all the fuss is about. I’d rather not damage my equipmentBesides if you don’t like the plate, it can be removed and replaced by a different one by using the provided allen key. But I think the plate is great. It’s all metal, has a standard ” screw and rubberized, anti-slip pads on top.
The whole head is the heaviest I’ve had so far – 310g. Doesn’t sound like much, but it’s almost twice as heavy as the other heads I have. Perfect for full scale tripods and heavy equipment to mount. The 37 price is really good – it is an all-metal, quality made, precise head made by a proven brand. I’m very happy to recommend it.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope you found it helpful.
Schneller Versand und gut verpackt eingetroffen.
Wider ein Produkt von Neewer das seinen weg zu meinem Equipment gefunden hat.
Der Kugelkopf klemmt auch schwere Kamera/Objektiv-Kombis hervorragend und ohne
nachzusacken. So soll das sein.
Wer allerdings einen Kopf mit einstellbarer Friktion bevorzugt, wird hier nicht fndig.
Die Hauptklemmung macht einen guten Job. Ausreichend smooth einstellbar zum Bewegen und dennoch mit einem kurzen, knackigen Klemm weg. Ich bentige daher die Friktion nicht.
Die Bodenplatte fr die Panorama-Schwenkfunktion ist ausreichend steif und gut.
Die Arcaswiss-Klemmung ffnet weit genug um auch etwas grere Adapterplatten zu halten.
Auch mein Kamera Cages passen.
Alles Equipment von Neewer das ich habe ist gut. Ich benutze mein Equipment schon hufig
Fr meine YouTube und Foto Produktionen.
Meiner Ansicht nach hat dieser Kugelkopf ein richtig gutes Preis-Leistungsverhltnis.
Und bekommt fnf Sterne
I do product and macro photography most of the time and portrait sometimes. I do have good quality photography gear. What I like about this Neewer Swiss Arca quick release low profile ball head is it’s compact size yet rigidity to hold 15kg camera load.
I use my Manfrotto Xpro ball head with Manfrotto 055 tripod for sturdiness and piece of mind. I also have Manfrotto Monopod but the Xpro head is large and heavy so is my tripod. They are fine when I am at home but for travelling I do not take them with me.
This Neewer ball head is very solid built with low profile with acra Swiss quick release and under 36 with 20% voucher enables you to own a very decent quality ball head for all your photography needs. Ball head has absolutely fluid movements without any stickiness or drag. It has 360 rotation for landscape panoramic photographs and flexible 90 tilt for product, macro and portrait rotation. All the adjustable knobs are solid and hold the heavy camera equipments very well. I know that some people have committed that quick release should have a lever not knob but I have over 35 years of photography experience and I have seen accidents where people drop the camera from tripod due to lever either failed to engage or by accidentally touching it. I know that that even lever has a security pin to release the lever but that defeats the object. I am happy with a twist of a knob to release. How fast you want to unmount a camera? If you shooting sports then you would have monopod anyway. My only little niggle with this arca Swiss plate and head as well as other in the market is the way that quick release plate sits on the ball head. It would be far more sturdy and strong if was placed 180 angle on both cameras and ball head as tilting it to right angle for portrait orientation makes me cringe that if quick release arca Swiss plate slide off it will be a disaster. However if you have mounted 180 then it would be hard for gravity to pull. Apart from this I am very impressed with the design and quality.
My tripod and Monopod both have standard screw adapter so didn’t need 1/4 adopter but it is a very nice touch to include it with L key for those who have 1/4 tripods.
I am very impressed and pleased with this Neewer ball head at a very low price. If you are looking for a good quality quick release low profile ball head then look no further. Buy with confidence.
I will just make a quick, simple review: NEEWER products never fail to impress and are fast becoming my go-to company for photo accessories.
As usual this is well-made and the weight tells the quality as well as the smooth motion.
Now, straight to the niggle: as this is a quick-release plate why no quick-release lever? It is a bit counter-intuitive as the screw system used does make it a bit of a slow-release system?
However, it is a good quality product, easy to install on a variety of tripods and stands and makes an excellent replacement for what one may refer to as cheaper heads in both price and quality. Definitely recommended.
I’ve fitted this to my Manfrotto tripod, though the diameter of the Neewer ball head is smaller I had no problems securing the replacement head,
Attaching camera to the tripod I found a little fiddly, but I had a quick release on my old head, having said that once camera fitted all fine.
There is a small bubble level on the head, so there’s no excuses for wonky horizons.
The ball head moves seamlessly, making fine adjustments easy.
The camera rotates very smoothly from side to side , landscape to portrait.
The kit comes with a smaller thread screw replacement and spanner and hex key.
I love it and would certainly recommend if you are on the lookout for an update to your tripod.
I like my macro photography so when this tripod ball arrived I was looking forward to using it.
The main thing I was looking for was a smooth range of motion in the ball head and a way of securing it in place securely. This product does both of those proficiently.
The ball is beautifully machined from aluminium and is paired with a PTFA layer in the socket. This gives a wonderful, fluid and frictionless movement that is sometimes not matched by more expensive models.
The whole unit itself seems of good quality and should last a lifetime for a hobbyist photographer.
When I have found the desired angle for that perfect close up shot, I can easily secure things in place with a lever. There is no noticeable deviation between the intended angle and the actual angle and securing. This is a huge bonus because small increments become BIG increments when working with fine tolerances with macro photography.
This is a well recommended bit of kit for any new or experienced photographer.
This Neewer tripod or monopod tilt and pan head come packaged in a clear bag and inside a plain small retail box.
I do alot of photography and like working with professional equipment to get the best out of my work. I use and jump between tripod and my large monopod, depending on what I’m shooting and my environment. I needed a good large head to fit my large monopod and this particular one caught my attention. It comes with a 3/8 adapter piece, Allen key and tool for the 3/8 adapters, depending on tripod or monopod size.
I have much experience with this brand and tripod heads and when I held and operated this one, I was flabbergasted at the precision, the great ball joint movements and dampened actions of this head.
The micro-adjustable top which slides back and forth with measurements etched onto the unit. It also has a spirit level which is so useful.
The top release plate fits all 1/4 inch camera base screw thread and tightens up beautifully via the large knurled screw adjuster knob. All the knows and dials turn like high end professional level equipment that costs much more.
This item is nice and weighty and handled my DLSR easily and useful for regular shooting or product shooting via the appropriate tripod or monopod.
I like how the precision ball joint moves so smooth, slick and precise within the nylon ball joint sleeve. I can rotate and get the exact angle with ease before locking it.
This item is so good and I had such an n amazing experience using it with my DSLR and compact systems camera for different tasks.
It’s big and hefty enough to support a full-sized DSLR.
Whenever you loosen the head make sure you hold your heavy camera to prevent accidental damages to your equipment while making adjustments.
I like this product and highly rate it in every way.
I could see a lot of R&D went into making this tripod head.
Great amazing value!
Der Kugelkopf wird in einer neutralen Kartonverpackung geliefert.
Der Kugelkopf ist soweit sehr hochwertig verarbeitet, die Verstellung funktioniert butter weich. die Adapterplatte ist passgenau knnte aber etwas lnger sein. Sind die Fixierschrauben festgezogen hlt der Kugelkopf Bombenfest.
As per usual, NEEWER have created another superb photographic accessory and on this occasion in particular it’s a price tag of just under 37 sounds quite expensive but when you consider the build quality and precise engineering that has gone into this product then I think it warrants the cost.
The quick release plate is basically an add-on for a tripod and in the photos I have posted I used a fairly cheap small tripod I have had for many years and it was literally transformed into a very sophisticated tripod when I added the NEEWER. I think it’s the best quick-release adapter I have used to date. I think that one huge factor that sets it apart from similar products is the really large ball head that has been built in. The comnbination of the large ball and the easy-grip lever affords very quick adjustments without much physical effort and the position is held easily – it really is a joy to use.
In the box you get the Quick Release adapter, allen keys and a spanner/screw wrench, a 3/8″ to 1/4″ bush screw adapter and an explanatory booklet. The action of the adapter feels smooth and damped and in fact there’s no part of the device that isn’t as near perfect as you could expect. Even the rotating knob that releases the plate is large and allows removal of the plate with very little turning effort. There are various printed scales and measure markings around parts of the product. A small bubble spirit-level is a nice addition but in practice I would seldom refer to it as I find that my eye gives me all the levelling assessment I require… it just comes with practice and many years using cameras.
I used to have large SLR cameras but these days prefer compact cameras such as the one used in the images here. Therefore the ball head doesn’t have to work as hard as it might have to with a full sized DSLR but I really don’t think that any camera would be a problem with this quick release plate adapter.
The base of the adapter defaults with a standard 3/8″ tripod bush but there’s a 1/4″ thread-size adapter which you can quickly fit and that’s what I used.
I have decided that the NEEWER Quick Release Plate has made such a difference to my small tripod that it will likely become a permanent partner.
A feature of the NEEWER device is that, helped by the large ball head, it’s possible to get an almost immediate orientation switch from landscape to portrait camera mode. In addition to that you can easily get all manner of weird angles and it’s great fun to experiment.
I can only say that if you have a tripod that needs a bit of help then the NEEWER Quick Release Plate adapter is probably going to be the ideal device. At the price it’s a considered purchase but I think it will last for many years and it’s difficult to imagine how it could be made any better. Because of the difference it has made to my very basic tripod I have to give it 5 Stars.
Der NEEWER Kugelkopf mit niedrigem Profil” ist kompakt und leicht und eignet sich insbesondere sehr gut fr unterwegs. Gerade, wenn man eine leichte spiegellose Kamera hat, mchte man gerne bei allen Teilen an Gewicht und Gre sparen. Er wiegt nur 305 Gramm.
Mit den angegebenen 8 kg Belastbarkeit kann er schon viel. Meine spiegellose APS-C-Ausrstung — Kamera mit Batteriegriff und Telezoom 100-400 mm — wiegt etwa 2,6 kg. Ich habe den Kugelkopf auf meinem Stativ und mit den 2,6 kg getestet: Alles funktioniert prima. Wenn man die Kugel arretiert hat, hat sie bei diesem Gewicht nicht nachgegeben. Ich traue ihm deutlich mehr als dieses Gewicht zu.
Die Verarbeitung macht einen sehr guten Eindruck. Die Kugel lsst sich leicht und ohne Spiel drehen und auch gut arretieren. Alle Hebel und Knpfe lassen sich gut bedienen und fest drehen.
Er hat eine 360 Skalierung am unteren Rand, angegeben in 15-Grad-Schritten (ausgeschrieben) mit weiteren 5-Grad-Strichen dazwischen.
Die integrierte Libelle ist sehr praktisch, insbesondere bei Architektur-, Landachafts- und Panoramaaufnahmen.
Die Kugel kann man an einer Stelle um ganze 90 nach unten schwenken, um Hochformataufnahmen zu machen.
Meine Arca Swiss Schnellwechselplatte eines anderen Fabrikats hat er problemlos angenommen.
Der Kugelkopf macht insgesamt einen sehr gut Eindruck und ist unschlagbar gnstig.
I’ve paired this head with my Manfrotto 190 tripod and I’m very impressed with performance. There are a couple of niggles which I will summarise later but first the positives.
The head is supplied with an adapter allowing you to mount it on a variety of tripods having differing standard threads. It should easily fit on most tripod bases on the market. In operation, the ball and socket allow you to get your camera into just the right orientation to get the shots you’re after. The head makes use of the Arca-Swiss standard quick release plate and if you have a selection of camera bodies this will allow easy swaps including with the Top Lock plates I already have. There is a niggle here, heads from other manufacturers I have using this design have a quick release lever, while this uses a screw to tighten up the plate slowing down camera changes.
In use the ball and socket locks securely and the camera is rock solid once locked in place. There is also a 360 degree facility allowing you to capture a series of images to stitch into a panorama. My only niggle with this is that the nut to lock and unlock the ball joint can be fiddly to access and the spirit level on the head is difficult to see in some orientations and is only configured for use in the horizontal plane. With a large telephoto mounted, you can’t see the spirit level.
Overall, a well made tripod head with a few compromises you need to work with. However those compromises are made up for with the savings you will make compared with the more well known alternatives.
Wie meine bisherigen Neewer Produkte besteht der Kugelkopf hauptschlich aus Aluminium und macht einen sehr hochwertigen Eindruck. Auch in der Anwendung kann er berzeugen, der Kugelkopf lsst sich przise bewegen und wird mit der Klemmung ohne Kraftaufwand sehr stabil gesichert. Der 360 drehbare Fu ermglicht perfekte Panoramen und das Arca Schnellspannsystem ermglicht ein schnelles und zuverlssiges Befestigen der Kamera.
Den Preis von aktuell knapp 44 halte ich im Anbetracht der Qualitt fr gerechtfertigt, sodass ich den Kugelkopf klar weiterempfehlen kann.
This is a very well-made ball head and whilst low profile there is nothing low profile about the load capacity of this beast, 8kg is enough to take pretty much most camera and lens combos, even my 1d with 70-200 is no problem, when locked too it locks into place solidly with no wobble, for those two aspects alone it is good value, overall a very good ball head for the price.
Der NEEWER niedrige Profil Kamerastativ Kugelkopf kommt sicher verpackt und bestens verarbeitet hier an. Er ist mit allen meinen Stativen kompatibel und sieht dazu noch wirklich sehr gut aus.
Alle Gewinde und Schrauben sind fest und lassen sich bei Bedarf sehr gut verstellen.
Das NEEWER niedrige Profil Kamerastativ Kugelkopf trgt meine Kameras und schweren Objektive problemlos und nichts verwackelt
Klare Empfehlung wie bei allen Neewer Produkte
NEEWER Kamerastativ Kugelkopf
Der NEEWER Kugelkopf bietet gute Qualitt und Verarbeitung. Alles bewegt sich sanft und geschmeidig. Besonders berrascht hat mich die Schnellwechselplatte die aus Metall gefertigt ist. Bei anderen auch teureren Kugelkpfen bekommt man billige Plastikplatten. Einen kleinen Punkt zur Verbessrung habe ich aber gefunden, die Schraube zur Arretierung der Kugel finde ich etwas zu gro.
Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit dem NEEWER Kugelkopf und kann Ihn gerne weiterempfehlen. Der Preis ist fair und gerechtfertigt.
I’ve been using this on a Smallrig tripod which made for an excellent combination after I inserted the includes 1/4″ adaptor in to the base of this head. The design and engineering of the Tripod Ball Head is tip-top; rotation is very smooth but once locked the ball-head doesn’t ‘creep’ out of position.
Swapping cameras fitted with Arca-Swiss plates is simple enough. You do however, need to undo and tighten the locking knob to change over; a true quick-release setup would use locking cam-lever. A plate is included so you can get up and running; Arca-Swiss compatible plates are about 5.
I did find the bubble-level rather small which made levelling the ball head fiddly. Also there’s no handle, which is little odd as the head has the 360 degree panning scale.
35 at time of review, I’d say very good value for money so recommended.
Hallo,
der NEEWER Low Profile Kugelkopf mit 36mm Kugel ist gut verarbeitet und ebenfalls gut in der Anwendung.
Der Kopf inkl. aller Bedienelemente ist komplett aus Alu, er verfgt ber eine Klemme fr die Horizontale ebene und eine Klemme fr die Kugel, eine Friktion bietet er nicht.
Alle Arca Swiss Platten die ich hatte haben gepasst und meine R5 mit RF 24-105 hlt er locker ohne das er nachsackt.
Ich habe ihn auf ein kleines Dreibein geschraubt und bin zufrieden.
This low profile ball head from Neewer is very well built. There is plenty adjustability on the ball head, which is nice and fluid, plus a locking knob for the quick release plate which measurement to deal in settings. Opposite to the locking knob there is a spirit level bubble and at the bottom of the ball head unit there is a 360 degrees panning scale with locking adjustment. Also at the base there is the normal 3/8″ screw hole to mount to various tripods/monopods, light stands and also a 3/8″ to 1/4″ screw adapter which is so useful. Of course the quick release plate can be used with DSLR’s camcorders, etc as It has the standard 1/4″ mounting screw.
I have always found Neewer accessories well designed and well made, and this tripod head is no exception. It’s a medium/heavyweight head which is a little shorter (more low profile) than many others which helps make it feel more stable and closer to the tripod.
The top plate is standard Arca quick release, with a silver metal thumbwheel requiring just less than one revolution from locked tight to fully released. Four non- slip pads on the top keep the camera from slipping/turning. Also on the plate is a standard spirit level bubble.
The ball and socket incorporates a PTFE sleeve between the ball and inside of the socket and makes for a super smooth movement, helped also by a lever (rather than wheel) to lock the joint.
Below this is the rotating plate, controlled and locked by a smaller black coloured thumbwheel. The plate is drilled with a standard 3/8″ thread for fitting onto the tripod, and there is also a 3/8″ to ” adapter for use if required.
Two features make this ball head really stand out:
1) All three controls are different such that they become intuitive to the touch and avoid confusing one with the other. Large silver thumbwheel/lever/small black thumbwheel.
2) The PTFE layer between ball and socket (reminding me a little of a hip joint replacement) makes for a silky smooth action with no slight judder or catches as sometimes found on metal-on-metal surfaces.
Excellent quality and great value for money ball head which will look after the most expensive of equipment with ease.
This ball joint arrived in its own branded cardboard box.
The box contains:
* The ball head.
* Allen key.
* 3/8″ to ” screw adaptor insert.
* Key for screw adaptor.
* Instructions.
* Customer service leaflet.
I have several devices made by Neewer and I’m always impressed by the quality they produce for the price. This is no exception.
The first thing that strikes you about this mount is the weight. It is very solidly built with an all metal construction.
The ball lock goes from easy movement to fully locked with just a turn and the lever doesn’t foul the tripod plate when fully turned (as some do). Similarly, a turn of the thumbscrew lock on the panoramic rotation base goes from fully locked to easy movement. Rotation is very smooth with a slight damping. It feels perfect.
The Arca-Swiss quick release plate locks/unlocks with just a couple of turns of the thumbscrew (see video). The quick release mount also has a small spirit level and when tested it was found to be true.
In the base there is a 3/8″ socket and the adaptor insert screws in to fit standard ” tripod screws and a key is provided for this (see picture).
For the purposes of this review I mounted the ball head on a small table top tripod but this will be going permanently on my heavyweight tripod.
This is a versatile, high quality, heavyweight ball joint and I wouldn’t hesitate to mount expensive equipment on it in full confidence it will be safe and solid. At 36.99 it is extremely well priced considering the high quality of the materials and workmanship. This mount definitely deserves 5 stars!