Acratech Ultimate Ballhead w/ Quick Release w/ Detent Pin & Left Rubber Knobs
Features
- Supports 11.3 kg
- Silky-smooth black anodised finish
- Open design
- Calibrated panning bed
- "Dry" ball
Description
The Acratech Ultimate Ballhead is the most efficient design ever created for combining low mass with incredible stopping power. Available with or without an installed Arca-type quick release clamp, it is an ideal head for those that do not require the progressive tension control of the heavier ( and more expensive ) Arca-Swiss B1. It can be combined with a Wimberley Sidekick to give exceptional gimbal-type control of all but the largest of 35mm & medium format supertelephoto lenses.
The innovative design of the Acratech gives the photographer full access to 25% of a sphere at any time, and it is entirely capable of providing support in any direction so long as your tripod legs are not overwhelmed. It may seem odd that such a small device would work well on a large tripod such as a 1500 series Gitzo, but in fact, it does just that.
Occasionally it is necessary to reorient the controls of the Acratech to access a particular angle, because the clamp is mounted at a 45° angle to the ballhead. Thus, if one needs to point straight down on one shot and then five degrees backward on the next, one must reorient the clamp 180°. This is quickly mastered and not a detriment to ownership, as the benefits of travelling with such a lightweight design are realised every time it is carried.
This version includes a quick release clamp, with safety detent pin, and all rubber covered left-side control knobs.
Note: A quick release plate is not included, and Acratech offers a range of camera-specific plates, as well as a standard 1/4"-20 plate. Or can be used with any "Arca-Swiss type" plate, available from Arca-Swiss, Foba, NPC, Novoflex & Wimberley.
Features
- Absolutely no migration after tightening the clamp
- Silky-smooth black anodised finish for precise positioning
- Open design facilitates quick maintenance
- Calibrated panning bed
- "Dry" ball does not attract dirt or dust
- Fully captive controls will not come off from prolonged vibrations
- 10-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
Specifications
General | |
Head Type | Ball Head |
Base Mount | 3/8"-16 Thread & 1/4"-20 with Bushing |
Load Capacity | 11.3 kg |
Number of Bubble Level(s) | None |
Friction Control | No |
Physical | |
Dimensions | H: 10.4 cm |
Weight | 450 g |
In The Box
- Acratech Ultimate Ballhead w/ Quick Release w/ Detent Pin & Left Rubber Knobs
- 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 Reducer Bushing
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Details
- Product: Acratech Ultimate Ballhead w/ Quick Release w/ Detent Pin & Left Rubber Knobs
- Manufacturer: Acratech
- Model: 1115
- SKU: 1115
- RM Product #: 35658