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JOBY Ballhead for SLR-Zoom Tripod- Ballhead Attachment for Cameras w/ Zoom Lenses Up To 3kg (6.6 lbs).

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Color	Black
Brand	Joby
Compatible Devices	Camera
Item Dimensions LxWxH	2.7 x 1.8 x 2.5 inches
Item Weight	150 Grams
Maximum Weight Recommendation	3 Pounds, 3 Kilograms

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QUICK RELEASE. This JOBY quick release ballhead with an attached bubble level, means you’ll get clearer shots and straighter lines with less effort. The quick release design allows to transition seamlessly as you capture every image.
CAPTURE SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVES. Position your camera at virtually any angle with the JOBY Ballhead for SLR-Zoom Tripods. Easy maneuverability and precise positioning with a 360 panning and 90 tilt for those flawless portrait or landscape shots.
LOCKING ADJUSTMENT KNOB. Easily lock the ballhead into place with the locking adjustment knob. Be confident that your equipment will stay secure and sturdy as you step up your standard with JOBY.
USE WITH ANY TRIPOD. Hold on tight with the 1/4” screw and 3/8” adapter, so you can use this with almost any tripod and a wide range of other products. The compact and versatile ballhead is a must have for any photographer.
MADE TO LAST. Made of durable stainless steel, aluminum, it’s made for the wear and tear of everyday life, or the rigor of your favorite adventure. Get the tools you needs, for the photos you want with the JOBY Ballhead for SLR-Zoom Tripod.

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Product Dimensions

2.7 x 1.8 x 2.5 inches

Item Weight

5.3 ounces

ASIN

B002CVU4G0

Item model number

JB00131-BWW

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4.2 678 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#688 in Tripod Heads

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

October 2, 2001

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Joby

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CRISPER PHOTOS, SMOOTHER VIDEOS. Line up your shot, and capture crisper videos and smoother videos with the JOBY Ballhead with Bubble Level for SLR-zoom tripods. The quick release plate allows for easy and seamless transitions between shots, so you can spend more time in the moment, and less time fussing with equipment. This lightweight, professional ballhead is designed for use with you DSLR, mirrorless DSLR, Pro DSLR, external flash and camcorders, all up to 6.6 lbs. (3kg.), you can stabilize your images, for a crisper, clearer click. A NEW POINT OF VIEW. Make the once impossible photograph, possible. The locking adjustment knob easily locks the ballhead into place as you position your camera in virtually any angle. The 360 pan and 90 tilt knobs tighten allow extra-versatility as you capture your image or pan your video footage flawlessly. COMPATIBILITY OPTIONS. Made out of durable, yet lightweight stainless steel and aluminum, the JOBY Ballhead for SLR-Zoom with a bubble lever will secure your equipment time and time again. Designed for SLR cameras with zoom, weighing up to 3lbs. (6.6kg.), you’ll get the sturdy structure you need, for the images you want. With a ¼”-20 thread, you can easily use it with other JOBY tripods and stands. Give yourself the tools you need to take better photos and smoother videos

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David Jonas

Almost required for use with the GP3 Gorillapod, great quality with one annoying flaw.

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014

Style: Ballhead for gorillapod SLR ZoomVerified Purchase

In the age where nearly everything seems to be made with limited-life and disposability as considerations, it's nice when you find a quality-built item. This is one of those items.

First off, it's metal - real metal. At least, most of it is. It's got heft to it. The mechanism feels smooth and solid. The friction knob operates well and there's plenty of room for adding enough friction for keeping still what seems like a camera setup three times the weight of what the max specification is (6.6 lbs/3 kilos). The azimuth mechanism is smooth, viscous, completely without any notice of metal to metal contact - it feels like the whole thing is moving in a bath of creamy oil. In short, the function of all the mechanisms leaves this user with no complaint.

The whole thing isn't without fault, however. It may seem that I'm getting nit-picky here but I feel these are design issues (dare I say flaws) that should be addressed with the next iteration.

The main complaint (actually, only of any note) I have is with the positioning of the level. It's not so much WHERE it's placed, but more with how it's left exposed. You'll note from the pictures that the release button for the mounting plate is on the opposite side of the bubble level. So, when I'm attempting to mount or unmount the plate, my natural hand position places my thumbs right on top of the plastic tube. I need to be aware of this as there is about a 1/8" gap between the level tube and the rest of the plate. It seems to me that this is a bit of an oversight. What would make this much better is either re-positioning the level, putting a protective guard over it, or incorporating some other place for one to place their hands. I've figured out a way to work around it - it's not a huge problem - it just requires a certain amount of awareness since the level isn't a structural piece, nor are its mounting ears, and an overzealous thumb-push to slide the plate in or out of the mount could easily break this piece.

Overall, however, this item does exactly what it was intended. I also purchased the GP3 Gorillapod for SLRs and, when that arrived the day after I got the Ball Head, I realized how important it was to have this. In order for the Gorillapod to support the specified 6.6lbs, the legs must be pretty stiff. Because of this, they're only good for course adjustments. You're not going to be able to get the camera sitting perfectly without a significant amount of twisting and adjusting. The Ball Head takes all that out of the picture. Get the legs set close to where you want, then make final adjustments with this. As far as I'm concerned, it's almost silly to sell the GP3 without this.

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M. Shults

Bang for the buck means maximum versatility...

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2013

Style: Ballhead for gorillapod SLR ZoomVerified Purchase

My biggest camera is a heavy Nikon D800 DSLR which I sometimes use with good sized / fairly heavy lenses (e.g. Nikon's 14-24mm F2.8, and this ball head handles that load, and all the lighter ones of my other cameras and flash units.

Because these ball heads are affordable, and Joby offers extra quick-release-clips and "flash-shoes" at similarly reasonable prices (though not easily found even on Joby's own website), I've put one of these heads on every one of my tripods (and monopod). I keep clips screwed onto all my still and video cameras, even my GoPro Hero, AND have them with all my flashes. with extras in my camera bag just in case.

Because this gives me ONE, STANDARD system for clicking any / all my cameras onto any/all of my pods, this saves me LOTS of distracting, time-consuming screwing-and-unscrewing when setting flashes and cameras on tripods for still shots in the studio, and/or when setting cameras on tripods for multi-camera video shoots. Want to click out of one and into another to change camera and/or flash angles? A breeze!

I suppose (not that I've ever been able to afford one) that those $300 to $1,000 ball heads you see in the catalogs must be really, really great, and very necessary for aircraft-carrier-sized zoom lenses, but are you really going to lay out that kind of money for multiple devices? I find that these do the job nicely, without cleaning out the bank account.

ADDED BONUS: These heads are nice and compact, so they fit in my monopod and tripod carrying bags; --unlike other ball heads I've seen, which are too big to zip into a sling case or cover.

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JOBY BH1

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014

Style: Ballhead for gorillapod SLR ZoomVerified Purchase

After looking around on web sites couple days to replace my old swivel ball head for my monopod. I was debating to buy this Joby BH1. It look sturdy & well made base on the photos but I was suspicious. After reading few uncertain comments I decided to purchase the item & Im glad I did. The Joby BH1 is indeed well made product, and I quckily put it to the strength test. I used my Nikon D300 with a battery grip and a heavy Rokinon 14m lens. After moving it around differnt positions the Joby BH1 ball head definitely locks in place. The down size is Joby BH1 isn't exactly easy 360 degrees for tripods since it only has one loop. Two loops on opposite sides would've solve this problem. But if you're using it on a monopod it's a easy 360 by just twirling the monopod. The bubble level is about useless for me. I bought this item knowing that , but I did see if the bubble is accurate. And it is. The pros about the item. It's well made. Has a quick release. A screw down to tightening the camera to the quick release device. The swivel mount & the ball head is metal. The turning tightening nob has a nice grip. The Cons is the upper have is plastic and it's not Exactly 360 degrees. For the overall price under twenty bucks. It's worth buying.

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Scott Chou

Great ball head for ANY tripod!

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2009

Style: Ballhead for gorillapod SLR ZoomVerified Purchase

I own a Velbon Carbon Fiber tripod and I instantly shaved a pound or more off that system by removing the large 3-way magnesium head and replacing it with this little gem. Ball heads are already popular tripod heads for their small size and easy maneuverability, but they typically cost a lot more than this Joby.

Pros:
- price point may seem high for small tripods but this is a bargain compared to name brand quality equipment used on large tripods by photo enthusiasts.
- Feature rich including the quick release plate and bubble-leveler.
- Works as advertised.

Cons:
- the coin screw attachment on the quick release plate is not easy to attach quickly unlike other systems.
- only rated for 6 lbs but this is reasonable for the price range.
- Even for cameras under the 6 lb rating, positioning will sag a bit after locking. This is a common problem for heads as high as $200, but the Joby sag is less than many more expensive heads.
- does not support panning since lock screw freezes all degrees of freedom. More expensive Ball heads normally come with a separate lock for the panning direction.

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S Shoults

Very nice accessory

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2016

Style: Ballhead for gorillapod SLR ZoomVerified Purchase

This product solved not one, not two, but three issues I had with my Gorillapod tripod.

1. I had to get an adapter screw to fit it to my compact camera - this has a two-part adaptable thread (although a bit of a fiddle to remove - you'll need a tiny tiny allan key and another screw to remove the 3/8 thread insert) that fits either DSLR or compacts, no more annoying adapter.
2. It comes with a built-in quick release plate, saving cash on buying separate parts and the annoyance of either having to unscrew the camera, or cart it about attached to the tripod.
3. I can now set up the tripod any which way and THEN straighten up the shot - rather than making any number of clumsy adjustments to the legs to try and level the camera, with an often limited range of options due to the angle/surface on which the tripod is set. The ball allows for a full range of movement in a 180 hemisphere - full 360 rotation on the vertical axis, and 90 in any direction on the horizontal.

The quick release plate is slightly bigger than the base of my compact which is only a minor annoyance for the benefit - plus I get the spirit level benefit whether or not it's attached to the tripod. The whole thing feels high quality and solid (it's much heavier than I thought) yet it's small and compact.

Time will tell how it fares in the wild, and its longevity - I've only yet tried it out briefly in my living room.

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APreviews

My favourite camera accessory.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2016

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I love this. Because it's so small, lightweight and useable it massively increases the chances of me carrying it around and therefore getting those steady shots or awkward angles that would be missed if I was hand holding. I happily take it places where I'd feel daft or inconvenienced by a large tripod. I'm so glad I went for the ball head attachment, it holds my DSLR with macro lens really solidly with no 'creeping' and has made this my most useful and most used camera accessory...even more used than my camera bag. About 2yrs on it shows no signs of weakening. Absolutely worth the money.

I find it really useful for taking photos through windows as well, using the tripod against the glass to help me balance and not slip down, which is especially useful for doing videos (I like to cloud and weather watch, but don't always want to be outside if it's cold or wet).

I'm really hoping for a version of this to hold large iPads as it would be great for doing timelapse and video on them. If they make it, I'll buy it because they are a reliable brand with good solid products that I've always found meet my needs. Plus I really love un-clicking the 'joints' when you first get one, it's like popping bubble wrap but for grown ups. They are initially stiff so you get a satisfying click, though for someone with arthritis or weak hands you might want to get someone else to loosen each joint before you use it so it will be easier to move.

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S. WATSON

Get one - you'll want it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2011

Style: Ballhead for gorillapod SLR ZoomVerified Purchase

Well I bought this before I got a 'gorilapod' & I think using one of these tripods without a ball head, is very difficult. I actually bought a cheap copy tripod, but when 'clamped' on something, moving the camera direct on the tripod - to frame stuff, prises it loose. A ball head avoids all this, allowing easy framing adjustment without loosening the tripod. I've no experience of any other ball heads to compare this with, but it moves easily & locks up firmly. The removable plate is easy /secure to attach / remove & is secure when attached allowing easy adjustment. My only criticism is if the level was on the top of the head (not the removed plate) it could be positioned easily without the camera, then the camera attached. Anyway it's a bit of a specious comment as you want to frame not just level. Similarly a bigger ball would make locking more secure, but it locks up securely with my Nex 5 - though this is not a heavy camera. So really it worked very well - I have no real criticism of the head, but the tripod is poor without one.

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Dominique Sablons

Un coup de main à prendre

Reviewed in France on May 6, 2010

Style: Ballhead for gorillapod SLR ZoomVerified Purchase

Produit d'excellente fabrication, ça se voit au premier coup d'oeil, ça se confirme à l'usage.
J'ai dû m'adapter à son utilisation car une seule molette verrouille l'articulation de la rotule du plateau et du sabot qui pivote à 360° sur sa base graduée (10°). Au début, celle-ci semble même collée au sabot. Je me suis dit : « Pourquoi n'ont-ils pas mis deux clés ? La première pour la rotule, la deuxième pour le sabot ! »
Mais non, il faut prendre le coup ! Madame ne se donne pas au premier venu !
Question de rodage et de doigté ! Pas évident avec un gros appareil...
Ingénieux, le plateau-clip mais on a toujours peur de casser le niveau.

J'ai testé la rotule sur trépied léger, sur trépied lourd et paradoxalement sur monopode MAIS pas sur les trépieds gorillaPod...

Je suis satisfait de la livraison.
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Mars 2012 - Petit bémol
Après une plus longue utilisation, je constate que le bouton poussoir de la griffe verrouillant le plateau-clip fini par se bloquer, au point d'être obligé de dévisser l'appareil de la rotule, surtout par grand froid (-15°).
Une plaque métallique de maintien, située sous le bouton-poussoir, fini par se voiler et laisser le verrou dévier de son axe.
M. JOBY, deux vis empêcheraient cette plaque de prendre du jeu !
Le comble, c'est que j'adore cette rotule. Je vais procéder au bricolage recommandé à M. JOBY et si je rate mon coup, j'en achète une autre.

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MrSC

Joby BH-1 Ballhead - Pros and Cons

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2010

Style: Ballhead for gorillapod SLR ZoomVerified Purchase

I bought this item based on a lot of good reviews.

I would return it but I stupidly threw the packaging so I can't therefore; I can't complain too much and have tried to just be objective here.

Pros:
Sturdy steel construction
Smooth action
once tightened (see cons below) and set will hold steadily
Compact (for camera bag)

Cons:
-Single adjustment knob means fiddling (very awkward) with orientation of entire setup for adjustments in a single plane.

-Cannot drop fully to portrait mode as my tripod head is too big (tripod head is not particularly big) - I think this ballhead is just too low.

-Slot is at 90deg to the adjustment knob. I drop my camera to the left for portrait layouts, which means having to reach, blindly round the front to tighten up as I do so - this is very awkward! My fault for not noticing but the knob is best placed opposite (180deg) the slot, which would also make it easier to pan - again not at all easy with the knob in front.

-Total weight of my camera and lens is less than 1.5kg but I need to tighten very excessively to ensure steadiness.

-Very difficult to make slight adjustments as there is always a bit of relaxation meaning you need to 'over adjust' and anticipate the settlement.

In conclusion, it has its uses but has not really solved my problem of needing to do quick reliable adjustments. I think I will need to consider a geared head and/or larger, sturdier and easier to adjust ballhead.

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