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ProMediaGear BH1 Ball Head
The ProMediaGear BH1 Ball Head is not your average ball head. At 2-lbs, this tripod head is hefty but for a good reason. The BH1 is made of an aircraft-grade CNC-machined aluminum head mixed with steel insides. ProMediaGear designed this to be durable, fairly lightweight, and easy to use.
ProMediaGear BH1 Ball Head Overview
Key Features
- The heavy-duty build quality handles any terrain perfectly making it great for outdoor and wildlife photography.
- Millimeter marks on the clamp for easier measurement
- Black Anodized Scratch-Resistant Finish
- Made in the USA
Operation
- The ball head can be operated easily through the large main locking knob. Twist it open to move the ball smoothly
- Unlike traditional tripod heads, there is no drop notch. The head has a rotating slot that allows for free movement.
- At 5.5" tall, the ball head rotates a full 360° via its independent pan lock.
What's Included
- ProMediaGear includes a PX3 Universal quick release plate that fits the tripod clamp perfectly.
- Any other Arca-Type plates are compatible as well.
Specifications
- Load Capacity: 50 lbs
- Weight: 2.03 lbs
- 5.5 x 4.25 x 4.5 in. (HxWxL)
- Mount: 3/8-16 Female Threaded Adapter
- Base Diameter: 2.80 in.
MAX
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
The CNC machining quality is really nice! I am also suprised that the ball head can provide a such high load capacity of 50LB with this ball diameter not over 45mm. However, here also are some minor improvement should be expected in the future. First, the bag for this BH-1 is too soft to protect this precisely CNC machined product, and a nylon padded protective bag with a sufficient thickness can be an alternate choice for a buyer willing to pay an additionally few bucks to get more protection. Second, the semi-spherical shell, laid down horizontally toward a side direction and encompassing the ball, lacks an independent lock control mechanism so it cannot vertically tilt with the ball tightly locked in an unrotated state, which is a pity. More independent control mechanisms should be considered maybe in ver. 2 of this product in order to release its 100% potential. Third, a stronger and non-detachable stainless steel cylinder should be considered to be put in the bottom of BH-1, as designed in PMG BH-50. The current 5/8'' to 3/8" busher should be barely stronger enough but is also easily screwed off and detached inadvertently from BH-1. Fourth, Promediagear (PMG) should put more product lines to Amazon online store because too less products of PMG can be picked here, Amazon is a very well internationally trading and both-parties-highly trusted online platform and PMG should use it better.
Skexzies
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
Ball head has no equal as far as I'm concerned. I prefer it to RRS (Really Right Stuff) because the main ball tightening knob is easier to use. That said, I don't care for the lens foot Arca-Swiss tightener. I like the RRS latch better. Don't waste your time on lesser brands - this is definitely worth the money. Holds my camera and 800mm lens at odd angles. Is it perfect? No. There is a small amount of creep when tightening, so astrophotography can be frustrating. But all ball heads do this, so I live with it.
Sushil
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
I love that I don't have to use two control knob. Easy to change the camera into a portrait orientation. The only thing that would have been nice is if there was a levered flip release clamp like the RRS BH-55.
Jack E. Sisk
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020
This company makes their products here in the USA. They are as good as it gets. Be for you buy, check them out.
Dan
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
Like all PMG products, this is as good as it gets. Top quality professional gear.
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