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Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head
- Price: $12.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # OBBD0
- Mfr# BD-0
Product Highlights
- Single-Lever Adjustment
- Supports Loads Up to 6.6 lb
- 90° Tilt
- Accepts 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Studs
- All Aluminum Construction
- Perfect for Table-Top Tripods
- Weighs Just 1.8 oz
The Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head is the perfect topper for a miniature or table-top tripod model. Constructed of aluminum, the BD-0 functions like most full-sized ball heads but features a supremely low-profile design. A single-action lever loosens the ball and allows it to move freely in all directions, and in addition, a groove allows it to tilt 90° in one direction.
The BD-0 head can serve as a replacement head for an Oben TT-100, TT-200, or TT-300 table-top tripod. Or it can allow you to properly orient your camera on any other tripod model, whether it has a 1/4"-20 or a 3/8"-16 stud – the head has a 3/8" thread and comes with a reducer bushing to make it compatible with the 1/4"-type stud.
- Low-profile yet strong for its size – supports up to 6.6 lb
- Supports most 35mm and DSLR cameras, as well as point & shoot models
- Ball platform tilts 90°
- 3/8"-16 mounting thread
- 1/4"-20 reducer bushing
| Load Capacity | 6.6 lb (3 kg) |
| Ball Sphere Diameter | 0.62" (16mm) |
| Quick Release | No |
| Spirit Level | No |
| Tension Control | No |
| Separate Panning Lock | No |
| Tripod Mount Thread Size | 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 |
| Height | 2.0" (52mm) |
| Base Diameter | 0.94" (24mm) |
| Weight | 1.8 oz (52 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 22 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches firmly (17)
- Large range of motion (15)
- Stable (15)
- Strong clamp (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (8)
- Wildlife (5)
- Home (4)
- Portraits (4)
- Video (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (11), Semi-pro photographer (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (20)
Most Liked Positive Review
Works with Gorillapod SLR Zoom
I bought this for my Jobi Gorillapod SLR Zoom because I didn't ant to spend $30+ for a ballhead from Jobi. This is compact, works well, and sturdy enough to hold my heavy ...Read complete review
I bought this for my Jobi Gorillapod SLR Zoom because I didn't ant to spend $30+ for a ballhead from Jobi. This is compact, works well, and sturdy enough to hold my heavy camera equipment.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
OBEN BD-0 Mini Ball Head
I purchased two of these for an in-car camera support I built for time lapse video. It looked spec-wise
(holds 6 lbs.) like it should hold my Nikon D800 or my Sony...Read complete review
I purchased two of these for an in-car camera support I built for time lapse video. It looked spec-wise
(holds 6 lbs.) like it should hold my Nikon D800 or my Sony cam. It turned out that the ball head lock is way to weak for anything full size. I would not put anything bigger than a "small" point-n-shoot on this. I wound up returning these and purchasing Manfrotto 492's for 3.5 times more. A bigger OBEN might have worked as well but I already have good experiance with Manfrotto products and knew that they would be great albeit a little expensive.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 22 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
Turns a wlking stick into a monopod for steady camera shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I use this on a Gorillapod to support a Panny GH3. While this combination is not a replacement for a full tripod, it's a very nice travel combo.
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
- No quick release
Best Uses
- Monopod
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I bought this to support my 60D with my monopod. It's small, lightweight and sturdy. Love it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- easy to use
- Inexpensive
- Large Range of Motion
- Small
Cons
- Has A Tendency To Slip
- Not Very Strong
Best Uses
- Home
- Lightweight cameras
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I use this head in a camera rig for specialized photography. It says it's strong enough to hold a fairly heavy camera, but one of mine (I use two at the same time with different cameras) has a hard time holding the camera up. I think it would work great for pocket point-and-shoots, but not for DSLRs (not even Micro 4/3 cameras).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I am using this BD-O Mini Ball Head by Oben to mount a Kestrel wind vane. It stands up to strong winds and easily keeps the vane level so that accurate measurements are taken.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
works great with my small point & shoot, and is sturdy enough to use with my Nikon D90 DSLR
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I bought this in a kit with the Megagrip tripod (on sale for the same cost as the tripod alone). I didn't expect much, but this tiny ball head is perfect for this tripod and works surprisingly well. Sturdy and well-made.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Magnus MegaGrip Flexible Tripod
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
- Unstable
- Weak Clamp
Best Uses
- Mini Video Cam
- Small Point-n-shoot
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I purchased two of these for an in-car camera support I built for time lapse video. It looked spec-wise
(holds 6 lbs.) like it should hold my Nikon D800 or my Sony cam. It turned out that the ball head lock is way to weak for anything full size. I would not put anything bigger than a "small" point-n-shoot on this. I wound up returning these and purchasing Manfrotto 492's for 3.5 times more. A bigger OBEN might have worked as well but I already have good experiance with Manfrotto products and knew that they would be great albeit a little expensive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
This is the ticket for using the Joby style tripods with flash. I love the functionality of the "stick-on" lightstand by using the Joby style flexible tripods for off camera flash. However, getting the most secure spot for the legs to stick onto something, requires a third degree of freedom to swivel the flash attachments. This ballhead functions well even with a Pocket-wizards remote and attached Canon 580 EXii flash. This is a small movable head, my DSLRs will not be used with this head.This also works well with flexible tripods for the GoPro and similar small video cameras as well. Lots of good uses for a small lightweight ballhead. This might show up as a stocking-stuffer during my holiday shopping...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
A good little ball head for flashes and audio recorders. Well built and holds tight.For mounting on a flat surface, I got some ½" round black nylon spacers to put between it and the surface so my fingers could grip the knob easier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
great product at a great price, i am using mine on a custom macro bracket to attach the two flash heads and adjust their angles. couldn't ask for a better piece of equipment for the job, perfect!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I'm really impressed with this little ball head.I created my own Justin clamps by using this with a Manfrotto 175 clamp and a Stroboframe general purpose flash shoes.It's an excellent value and seems sturdy enough to hold a lot more than a flash.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
holds a decent weight. Not as smooth as i'd like, but ok for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
Pretty basic but was just what I needed for an older tripod I had laying around. Using it with a Canon T2i at the present and have had no issues thus far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Good Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Make-shift flash holder
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I use these in conjunction with 175 Manfrotto clamps and Stroboframe flash bracket to make my own Justin clamps. I greased the ball head with small amount of spray lubricant as they were a bit stiff. Good price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
- Unstable
- Weak Clamp
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
On a monopod doing scenic photography
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
This is a very useful addition to the monopod I propose to use on my travels. It is compact and light weight and enhances the usefulness of the monopod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- ACM-1400 monopod
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
Holds flash steady, might trust it with 5D MK II and short prime lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
- Small Range
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I purchased the BD-0 Mini Ball Head to use with the Oben ACM-1400 monopod.It is small and easy to carry and serves the purpose. It works well with the monpod which can be moved to make final adjustments. The small size makes it a bit awkward to adjust, and the adjusting knob is too close to the monpod base plate to be used easily. However the plate can be easily removed, alleviating this problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
This unit was purchased for use on my macro flash bracket to allow precise flash adjustment. Very sturdy positive locking ball head for such asmall size.1/4" and 3/8" attachment points on base and 1/4" thread on top. Light weight, Well machined parts with nice finish. Fill's my needs perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 22 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches firmly (17)
- Large range of motion (15)
- Stable (15)
- Strong clamp (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (8)
- Wildlife (5)
- Home (4)
- Portraits (4)
- Video (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (11), Semi-pro photographer (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (20)
Most Liked Positive Review
Works with Gorillapod SLR Zoom
I bought this for my Jobi Gorillapod SLR Zoom because I didn't ant to spend $30+ for a ballhead from Jobi. This is compact, works well, and sturdy enough to hold my heavy ...Read complete review
I bought this for my Jobi Gorillapod SLR Zoom because I didn't ant to spend $30+ for a ballhead from Jobi. This is compact, works well, and sturdy enough to hold my heavy camera equipment.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
OBEN BD-0 Mini Ball Head
I purchased two of these for an in-car camera support I built for time lapse video. It looked spec-wise
(holds 6 lbs.) like it should hold my Nikon D800 or my Sony...Read complete review
I purchased two of these for an in-car camera support I built for time lapse video. It looked spec-wise
(holds 6 lbs.) like it should hold my Nikon D800 or my Sony cam. It turned out that the ball head lock is way to weak for anything full size. I would not put anything bigger than a "small" point-n-shoot on this. I wound up returning these and purchasing Manfrotto 492's for 3.5 times more. A bigger OBEN might have worked as well but I already have good experiance with Manfrotto products and knew that they would be great albeit a little expensive.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 22 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
Turns a wlking stick into a monopod for steady camera shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I use this on a Gorillapod to support a Panny GH3. While this combination is not a replacement for a full tripod, it's a very nice travel combo.
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
- No quick release
Best Uses
- Monopod
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I bought this to support my 60D with my monopod. It's small, lightweight and sturdy. Love it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- easy to use
- Inexpensive
- Large Range of Motion
- Small
Cons
- Has A Tendency To Slip
- Not Very Strong
Best Uses
- Home
- Lightweight cameras
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I use this head in a camera rig for specialized photography. It says it's strong enough to hold a fairly heavy camera, but one of mine (I use two at the same time with different cameras) has a hard time holding the camera up. I think it would work great for pocket point-and-shoots, but not for DSLRs (not even Micro 4/3 cameras).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I am using this BD-O Mini Ball Head by Oben to mount a Kestrel wind vane. It stands up to strong winds and easily keeps the vane level so that accurate measurements are taken.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
works great with my small point & shoot, and is sturdy enough to use with my Nikon D90 DSLR
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I bought this in a kit with the Megagrip tripod (on sale for the same cost as the tripod alone). I didn't expect much, but this tiny ball head is perfect for this tripod and works surprisingly well. Sturdy and well-made.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Magnus MegaGrip Flexible Tripod
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
- Unstable
- Weak Clamp
Best Uses
- Mini Video Cam
- Small Point-n-shoot
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I purchased two of these for an in-car camera support I built for time lapse video. It looked spec-wise
(holds 6 lbs.) like it should hold my Nikon D800 or my Sony cam. It turned out that the ball head lock is way to weak for anything full size. I would not put anything bigger than a "small" point-n-shoot on this. I wound up returning these and purchasing Manfrotto 492's for 3.5 times more. A bigger OBEN might have worked as well but I already have good experiance with Manfrotto products and knew that they would be great albeit a little expensive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
This is the ticket for using the Joby style tripods with flash. I love the functionality of the "stick-on" lightstand by using the Joby style flexible tripods for off camera flash. However, getting the most secure spot for the legs to stick onto something, requires a third degree of freedom to swivel the flash attachments. This ballhead functions well even with a Pocket-wizards remote and attached Canon 580 EXii flash. This is a small movable head, my DSLRs will not be used with this head.This also works well with flexible tripods for the GoPro and similar small video cameras as well. Lots of good uses for a small lightweight ballhead. This might show up as a stocking-stuffer during my holiday shopping...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
A good little ball head for flashes and audio recorders. Well built and holds tight.For mounting on a flat surface, I got some ½" round black nylon spacers to put between it and the surface so my fingers could grip the knob easier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
great product at a great price, i am using mine on a custom macro bracket to attach the two flash heads and adjust their angles. couldn't ask for a better piece of equipment for the job, perfect!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I'm really impressed with this little ball head.I created my own Justin clamps by using this with a Manfrotto 175 clamp and a Stroboframe general purpose flash shoes.It's an excellent value and seems sturdy enough to hold a lot more than a flash.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
holds a decent weight. Not as smooth as i'd like, but ok for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
Pretty basic but was just what I needed for an older tripod I had laying around. Using it with a Canon T2i at the present and have had no issues thus far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Good Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Make-shift flash holder
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I use these in conjunction with 175 Manfrotto clamps and Stroboframe flash bracket to make my own Justin clamps. I greased the ball head with small amount of spray lubricant as they were a bit stiff. Good price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
- Unstable
- Weak Clamp
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
On a monopod doing scenic photography
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
This is a very useful addition to the monopod I propose to use on my travels. It is compact and light weight and enhances the usefulness of the monopod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- ACM-1400 monopod
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
Holds flash steady, might trust it with 5D MK II and short prime lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
- Small Range
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
I purchased the BD-0 Mini Ball Head to use with the Oben ACM-1400 monopod.It is small and easy to carry and serves the purpose. It works well with the monpod which can be moved to make final adjustments. The small size makes it a bit awkward to adjust, and the adjusting knob is too close to the monpod base plate to be used easily. However the plate can be easily removed, alleviating this problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Wildlife
Comments about Oben BD-0 Mini Ball Head:
This unit was purchased for use on my macro flash bracket to allow precise flash adjustment. Very sturdy positive locking ball head for such asmall size.1/4" and 3/8" attachment points on base and 1/4" thread on top. Light weight, Well machined parts with nice finish. Fill's my needs perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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