Vanguard BBH Ball Heads: BBH 100, 200, 300
| April 14, 2012 | Posted by admin under Tripods and Monopods |
For those who prefer ball heads over pan heads, the magnesium BBH series would be a fine choice because of its precision, convenience and ease of use.
Available in three sizes, each model is equipped with a Rapid Level System that makes it simple to guide a camera to be perfectly level and includes two bubble levels. That’s definitely useful, especially when shooting a series of images to be stitched together into a long panorama.
Pros
- Scratch-resistant, oxidized ball surface
- Magnesium and open body for light weight
- 1/4- to 3/8-inch adapter included
- Built-in quick-release clamp
- BBH 100 supports 10 kg (22 lbs)
- BBH 300 supports 30 kg (66 lbs)
Cons
- Larger/heavier than necessary for lightweight cameras
VANGUARD BBH-100 Tripod Head
| Load Capacity | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| Ball Sphere Diameter | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Tilt Range | -35°~90° |
| Quick Release | Yes, QS-60 included |
| Spirit Level | Yes, two bubble levels |
| Tension Control | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Separate Panning Lock | Yes |
| Height | 3.93″ (100mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | 15.87 oz (450 g) |
VANGUARD BBH-200 Tripod Head
| Load Capacity | 44 lb (20 kg) |
| Tilt Range | -35°~90° |
| Quick Release | Yes, QS-60 included |
| Spirit Level | Yes, two bubble levels |
| Tension Control | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Separate Panning Lock | Yes |
| Height | 4.33″ (110mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | 18.7 oz (530 g) |
VANGUARD BBH-300 Tripod Head
| Load Capacity | 66.1 lbs (30 kg) |
| Tilt Range | -35°~90° |
| Quick Release | Yes, QS-61 included |
| Spirit Level | Yes, two bubble levels |
| Tension Control | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Separate Panning Lock | Yes |
| Height | 4.52″ (115mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | 23.28 oz (660 g) |
Two bubble levels guarantee highly accurate 360° panoramic photography.