PERGEAR 36mm Aluminum Tripod Ball Head, Max Load up to 17.6lb/8kg

Picked this up to revitalize an ancient photo tripod that i have. The old tripod has a pan/tilt head but I am unable to level it without adjusting the legs. This ball head will allow me to level it easily. I have a true fluid head for my main video camera. This head will be used on the second one, entirely for static, locked off shots. But this will allow me to adjust and set up shots much more quickly than my older tripod head did. The build quality is every bit as great as the reviews say. All metal construction and nice rubber gripping on the adjustment knobs. The panning base seems fluid enough where i would actually trust it for some minor movements in video. Does not feel cheap or poorly made. Extremely well built. Only critiques I have: 1) There are three knobs on the base. Apparently for vertical lock, horizontal, and an all purpose one? The horizontal lock does as it's supposed to: it prevents it from panning left/right. I can't figure out why there are two others, because both of them appear to just lock the upper ball head part in the same manner. 2) I noticed, right after i ordered, that for two dollars more, you can get the one with 2 plates. Might as well do that. I can't confirm whether the plates/base are arca swiss compatable. Some are saying yes. Some no. Very happy with this product. *** be aware that you'll need an adapter bushing if you want to use this on some tripods/sliders/equipment. It has a 3/8" threading and many require 1/4"-20. But those are cheap and should be something you carry in your bag if you do photo or video work regularly.

So I was in the market for a new tripod mount because on my other mount I lost the little top piece that twists into the bottom of the camera. I was scrolling through Amazon and doing research on what I wanted and I stumbled across this one. To be honest I was a little hesitant at first because it was a relatively low price point, benchmarking from comparable tripod mounts. I had some reservations when it came to build quality and mechanical capabilities. I decided to go for it anyway because I needed a tripod mount for a tip I was going on and figured, worst case Id be out a relatively small amount of money. It showed up in two days, faster than the expected due date. When I lifted up the box, I was surprised by the weight. I opened it up and boy was I wrong. The build quality is what you would expect from a high end piece of equipment. The whole item has a nice, weight to it and gives you a nice state-of-mind while shooting because you know it is not going anywhere. It is a very stable piece of equipment. All the knobs are robust and allow for movement even with gloves on. Some of the knobs on this piece are also lined with rubber and ridges to allow for further efficiency in motion. When you unlock the swivel and rotate the tripod mount on the base it is very flush and allows for even continuous motion. The two air bubble levels on the top are also handy and accurate. There is also a little hinge that picks up off the camera screw on the bottom of the top plate to allow easier tightening and loosening of the screw without tools. Overall the attention to detail, build quality, mechanical fluidity, and overall aesthetic lends it to be a good addition to my gear. Highly recommend this mount. I am leaving on Saturday for this trip, so I will see how it performs under stress, but I have no doubts it will treat me well.

I have a small travel tripod that I have been using on several recent overseas trips. The ball head was OK but is getting worse; so I was looking for a replacement because the legs are still perfectly fine. I was going to buy a small ballhead from brands such Induro or Sirui. After checking the prices, I took a step back. I started looking for cheaper options and there were several. This Pergear is near the bottom in terms of price but not the cheapest but has decent reviews. Given the low price, I placed an order. It was delivered yesterday and I immediately replaced the old ball head. The ball is larger than the old one and so the whole head is larger; however, interestingly, it does not change much the tripod folded dimensions. In terms of performance, I am more than satisfied especially at this low asking price. Because of the larger ball diameter, it is more secure than the old ball head ever was. Panning is just as smooth as my much more expensive Induro ball head on my larger CF tripod (CT214); I was expecting worse based on previous reviews. The ball rotation, however, is not as smooth but not so bad to be a deal breaker. The clamp can accept Arca Swiss plates but the clamp opening is just a little smaller than standard. So, you can still easily slide the plate in; whether that is a deal breaker is subjective. I have a few AS clamps around, so I simply replace it with an AS compatible one. I highly recommend this ball head if you have a tight budget. I am not brand loyal. My acceptance criteria are strictly performance based.

Sturdy, apparently durable and well constructed, but, IT WILL NOT FIT MOST AMERICAN MADE EARLIER TRIPODS. I purchased this to use on a high quality tripod that is about 15 years old. This tripod was manufactured before the quick release interfaces and ball joints became standard equipment. I need it in time for a photo workshop and it did arrive on time. Unfortunately the screw on my tripod which connects to the camera was too small for the receiving threads on the device. I had to purchase adapters but they would not have arrived on time. So, I set up a return for this device. I subsequently was able to find the adapter in a local camera store (a dying breed of retailer) and it did the trick. So I canceled the return and I'm perfectly pleased with this now. The adapter you will need for this device is a 1/4" female to 3/8" male. The 3/8 screws into the hole on the bottom of the tripod mount, and if you buy one with the correct depth, it will fit flush with the base plate. The 1/4" female receives the 1/4" screw on your existing tripod. The result is a seamless, gap free installation between the tripod and the Pergear head. Note: The quick release plate on top has a 1/4" screw which is perfect for your camera. For the life of me, I can't understand why this is not consistent. A professional photographer that I spoke with suggested that this could be a difference between European and American sizing, but the more I think about that, it doesn't make sense since the European would be Metric and American ASA. The reason for the four stars instead of five is simply because of the hassle I had to go through. The seller should be providing that adapter with the tripod head. The adapter that I purchased from a local camera store was only $3. Amazon sells a set of these adapters of different depths. You will need the smallest one, not the entire set of five graduated reducer bushings.

Solid. Strong. No problems. Mounted Sony HDR-FX1 high definition broadcast cameras on these. One is mounted on an Interfit INT-309 boom arm, and the other two are on "L" shelf brackets, drilled out to accommodate larger diameter holes needed, then to the wall. I love the details on these. Also the two tone color looks cool to me. The numbered and notched guides are great for recording your set up for when you change a setup, then return. I can loosen and adjust the camera position easily on one axis without totally messing up all of them, and incrementally too. The bubble level looks cool, and is actually functional, although I haven't needed it yet. The quick release doesn't have a safety, but just pay attention, be careful. You will need to buy a small mounting bolt and some washers if it is mounted like I did, so just be sure not to go too deep, just look inside, only go as deep as the visible first set of threads, not deeper. Sorry I don't remember the bolt dimensions. Use one or more washers to take up any slack to keep from going too deep into inside past the heads threads.

A couple caveats to my review: I have never owned another ball head for comparison, and I use this a relatively lightweight mirrorless camera, not a monster DSLR. That said, it seems to be of very good quality - amazing for the price, actually - and does everything I need it to do. The two bubble levels are a nice touch. Just a few very minor quibbles: It would be better if the quick release plate operated with a cam lever than a knob (it would put the "quick" in quick release); the quick release plate lacks an indexing pin, so the camera can twist on the plate when the ball is locked down (not an issue for me since my camera body does not have an indent for such a pin, but it's something that others might miss); when using a long (450mm equivalent) telephoto lens, I notice just a little movement of the aim when I tighten down the ball. This last item is not noticeable with shorter focal lengths, and as far as I know may be an issue with all tripod heads to some degree. But at one half to one tenth the price of some high end ball heads, this is one is tough to beat.

So far I have used this with my DSLR and my smart phone. They handled the load with no problems. I also used this ball head with a device that attaches to my car window and took photos/videos as the vehicle was moving again with no problems whatsoever. I did however, have to order a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter to connect the ball head to the device I attached to the car window, but because its so well made and sturdy that's small potatoes to me. I have say the plate you take out to attach your device to it you do need a penny (or dime) to screw it in tightly but the plate screws into ball head tightly. I used this with a 4 wheel drive vehicle on the beach and not only did it hold everything securely there was virtually no camera shake with the photos I took. I HIGHLY recommend the Pergear TH3 Pro DSLR Tripod Ball Head. One other thing I should state: Let's say you're in passenger seat of a moving vehicle and want to take photos/videos thru the car windshield but you don't want to get a reflection from the car windshield, you can easily hand hold the Tripod Ball Head on the car's dashboard and not worry about it moving around.

Maybe more stars for value, but... It's big. It's HEAVY. It's not really smooth. The ball head doesn't keep constant pressure at all angles because it isn't truly spherical. The adjustments are not super precise. It's just a cheap adequate ballhead. I only use it on a motorized slider so smoothness isn't an issue. But I'm not thrilled with its performance even in that situation, but it works and its cheap. Oh, the plate isn't really secure. That is the only true "flaw." At this price point I would recommend finding a lighter weight option. This one just has tons of reviews, but there are lots of decent affordable ballheads to choose from - find a lighter one- and a consistently round smooth one. That's what I recommend.

This camera tripod ball head is a great addition to my photo gear. With the included 3/8inch female to 1/4inch male adaptor I was able to remove the pan head on my tripod and screw on the ball head. The ball head firmly supports a DSLR with 18-135mm zoom lens on any angle without any slippage.

I needed this for a monopod and found it to all be working like you'd want. The ballhead is fluid in movement and when unlocked the body rotates 360 deg. All locking features turn nicely. Excellent value, good product.

I purchased this use it with my Dolica Proline GX650B204 Tripod to support a D7200 with max. Nikon AF-S 70-300 VR (full frame lens) and this ball head supports the weight of them very well. The finish is of very high quality and the ball head quite smoothly. It's difficult to get good tripods here in Kolkata and the well known brands are hugely expensive. This Pergear tripod is as good as any of them and provides a superb value for money. It's perfectly ok to go ahead and purchase this ball head is one looking for a quality product. It beats Digitek ball head tripods by a mile.

Good product to use on Camera tripod

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