dclay wrote: I did a lot of looking on the internet for ball head reviews and found expensive ones were great, cheep ones slipped so I settled for a mid range one. I purchased the Induro BHB2 Ballhead ($197.00) that is rated for a load of 39.6 Lbs. and weighs only 1.3 Lbs. It uses the universal Arca-Swiss style quick release plates so finding accessories is easy.
Once I took my Bogen 322RC2 off the tripod and replaced it with the Induro BHD2 I was amazed at how nice and smooth a ballhead is. I would recommend this for anyone who can not afford to buy top brands like Kirk, Arca-Swiss, Markins and Really Right Stuff.
Yasko wrote: I used Induro ballheads up intill a year ago, great quality for the price. Now I now use Acratech ballheads on my tripods, they're the best I've ever used!
Yasko wrote: I have 2 ultimate ballheads, and the long lens head is on my wish list for shots of the birds this autumn.
Vladimir, I just looked at the ballhead you're considering, and it looks very nice, as is all Manfrotto gear. The most important thing I'd consider is if you're going to switch out lenses or camera bodies often while shooting, in which case be sure to get a ballhead that allows a quick-release plate. Keep plates attached to your lenses/camera bodies, to make change-ups quick and easy.
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