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Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead
- Price: $217.00
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # BEB3
- Mfr# B3
Product Highlights
- Separate Drag Adjustment and Lock Knobs
- Magnesium Alloy Components
- Load Capacity of 66 Lbs (30 kg)
- Weighs Just 1.5 Lb (0.7 kg)
- Long, Precise Friction Adjustment
- Graduated 360° Panning Scale
- Arca-Type Quick Release Adapter
- Includes PU-70 Quick-Release Plate
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A member in good standing of Benro's new generation of B Series professional ballheads, the B3 Double Action Ballhead uses magnesium alloy components for better performance and lighter weight. The B3 has a dual action design featuring separate drag adjustment and lock knobs, long, precise friction adjustment, a graduated panning scale, and an Arca-type QR adapter with a PU-70 QR plate. It can handle weights up to 66 lbs (30 kg), and only tips the scales at 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) itself.
- Professional ballhead designed for use in harsh environments
- Long, precise friction adjustment, combined with a strong locking mechanism
- Accurate panoramas can be easily orchestrated using the 360° graduated panning scale for accurate image alignment
- Arca-type quick release adapter
- Includes anodized aluminum PU-70 quick release plate (50 x 38mm) with rubber upper surfaces, safety stop screws to prevent accidentally falling out of loosened clamp, and a standard 1/4"-20 camera/lens screw with a 5/32" head for superior torque
| Load Capacity | 66 lbs (30 kg) |
| Quick Release | Yes, Arca-Swiss Style (PU60) |
| Spirit Level | Yes |
| Tension Control | Dual independent manual drag and locking controls |
| Tilt Range | -45°/+90° |
| Separate Panning Lock | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Thread Size | 1/4"-20 |
| Base Mount Thread Size | 3/8"-16 |
| Height | 4.3" (110mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | 2.9" (74mm) |
| Weight | 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Stable (7)
- Attaches firmly (6)
- Large range of motion (5)
- Strong clamp (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Night shots (4)
- Portraits (3)
- Weddings (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 8 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-8
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Just got home from eight days of outdoor photography and used the head with 5D Mark 2 with three different lenses including 70 to 200 f4 and the head functioned very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Ballhead is solid and keeps a Nikon D3s with a 70-200 lens immovably in place at any angle, regardless of whether the PU70 plate is on the camera or screwed onto the lens' tripod foot. Works great with Arca Swiss plates and with my Really Right Stuff L-plate. In other words, the B3 does what it's supposed to do, no muss no fuss. Value is all right. I subtract half a star for it being "up there" in price (chances are any ballhead over $100-120 will do what this one does just as competently); and another half a star for the boneheaded absence of a D-ring on the PU70 plate, which means you need a screwdriver to attach it to the camera or lens. I bought replacement (knockoff?) plates that DO have D-rings and which can be finger-tightened, no tools needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- L-plate
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Very easy to set up. It is stable and well built.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Really pleased with this head so far. It's very fluid and responsive. Not much else to say really. It does well what it's supposed to do!
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
This is as good or beter as any of the so-called brands. I do not believe that the $400 + heads are twice as good as this. There is no extra accesories needed - Just works out of the box.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
I just got my B3 Double action Ballhead several weeks ago. I have only used it once so my review might not be the most accurate at this point, but so far I LOVE it! It is very easy to use and the quick release plate makes life so much easier!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Seems like a quality made product and solid as a rock even with large telephoto lenses and a gripped body.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
This ballhead can hold my 1D mark II N, with 70-200 IS, and 580EXII flash with no problem at all, even in portrait mode. Solid like a rock
Displaying reviews 1-8
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Stable (7)
- Attaches firmly (6)
- Large range of motion (5)
- Strong clamp (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Night shots (4)
- Portraits (3)
- Weddings (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 8 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-8
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Just got home from eight days of outdoor photography and used the head with 5D Mark 2 with three different lenses including 70 to 200 f4 and the head functioned very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Ballhead is solid and keeps a Nikon D3s with a 70-200 lens immovably in place at any angle, regardless of whether the PU70 plate is on the camera or screwed onto the lens' tripod foot. Works great with Arca Swiss plates and with my Really Right Stuff L-plate. In other words, the B3 does what it's supposed to do, no muss no fuss. Value is all right. I subtract half a star for it being "up there" in price (chances are any ballhead over $100-120 will do what this one does just as competently); and another half a star for the boneheaded absence of a D-ring on the PU70 plate, which means you need a screwdriver to attach it to the camera or lens. I bought replacement (knockoff?) plates that DO have D-rings and which can be finger-tightened, no tools needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- L-plate
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Very easy to set up. It is stable and well built.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Really pleased with this head so far. It's very fluid and responsive. Not much else to say really. It does well what it's supposed to do!
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
This is as good or beter as any of the so-called brands. I do not believe that the $400 + heads are twice as good as this. There is no extra accesories needed - Just works out of the box.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
I just got my B3 Double action Ballhead several weeks ago. I have only used it once so my review might not be the most accurate at this point, but so far I LOVE it! It is very easy to use and the quick release plate makes life so much easier!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
Seems like a quality made product and solid as a rock even with large telephoto lenses and a gripped body.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Benro B3 Double Action Ballhead:
This ballhead can hold my 1D mark II N, with 70-200 IS, and 580EXII flash with no problem at all, even in portrait mode. Solid like a rock
Displaying reviews 1-8
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