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BH-50 Traditional Ball Head - 45mm Base

BH-50 Traditional Ball Head - 45mm Base - Main image
$44.2 $65 In stock

Category: Tripod Heads

The BH-50 Ball Head is a designed for travel tripods or monopods. 

This ball head has the traditional pan axis on the base of the head, with an oversized locking knob, separate pan lock and spirit level for precise control. These have been CNC machined from blocks of solid aluminium for maximum quality, and the smoothest movement.

The head is Arca compatible and includes a QS-45H quick release plate that fits to the base of  your camera, and can be tightened by hand using the D-ring, or with an allen key or coin.

Weighing in at just 307g it performs, with up to a 4.5kg load capacity, perfect for most small to medium size camera equipment. Whether you are trying to get great portrait or landscape shots, this light yet strong ball-head delivers an incredibly solid grip. 

The base of this ball head is 45mm and uses a standard 3/8” thread with a 1/4" adaptor that allows it to be fitted to any travel tripods or monopods with a removable heads

Here you can see a comparison of the BH Series or traditional ball heads for travel tripods:

So if you're looking for a simple, solid ball head for your travel tripod or monopod, look no further.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Brian Q. ★★★★★

I've been using this ball head with my travel tripod and the separate pan lock makes adjusting the horizon quick and easy. The spirit level is a nice touch for keeping things straight when I'm shooting landscapes.

Thomas ★★★★★

The oversized locking knob is a game-changer—even with gloves on, I can tighten it without fumbling. The spirit level sits right where I need it, so leveling the horizon takes seconds. It’s rock solid on my travel tripod, and the pan base moves butter-smooth.

Joseph Q. ★★★★★

The separate pan lock makes precise adjustments easy without accidentally shifting the ball, and the base feels solid even on a lightweight travel tripod. I've used it on a few hikes now and it handles my camera steady.