Manfrotto 155BKL Double Ball Joint without Camera Platform
When you need to clamp onto a support at odd angles, the Double Ball Joint Head provides the solution.
Twin swiveling 5/8" spigots and single lever lock.
Height: 5.7" (14.5 cm) without camera mount plate.
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attaches firmly (6)
- Large range of motion (6)
- Stable (6)
- Strong clamp (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (4)
- Weddings (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 155BKL Double Ball Joint without Camera Platform:
It does exactly what it's designed for. It increase the possibility of angle to what you have attached it to. In my case, I attach umbrella adapter or a Four square to it so I have lots of flexibility for the angle I shoot the light to my model.
This item seems indestructible. Very nice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Multi-use
Cons
- Low Max Weight Capacity
- Two male ends
- Unweildy if left unlocked
Best Uses
- Studio
Comments about Manfrotto 155BKL Double Ball Joint without Camera Platform:
I am using this as a top end connector on a Boom to allow easy changes in orientation of the strobe & modifier combo when used overhead.
I am Locking down the joints only slightly past the friction point, this allows me to easily change the angles and have it stay that way without having to unlock/relock anything.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
- Complicated Controls
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Manfrotto 155BKL Double Ball Joint without Camera Platform:
This takes a little while to get used to since you now have two points of articulation and they're both ball joints. In essence, you have to support the weight of the light modifier as you articulate it. Possible improvements would be to have one end equipped with a mount and maybe keep the bottom joint fixed in place, but that would limit its range a bit. I've attached a regular head on top of this. With that much extra height from the bottom joint to the soft box it now allows me to more easily table top my larger softbox while on location.
Oh, and this is super sturdy once you crank down on it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Manfrotto 155BKL Double Ball Joint without Camera Platform:
I bought this to attach my modified 3 flash mount, and then use it with the Manfrotto super clamp. This is an awesome set up! I have been using this set up at my sons indoor baskeball games, to attach to handrailing on the bleachers. Extremely well built - how could it not be - it's Manfrotto ;) Get this along with a super clamp. A must have in you gear bag!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Manfrotto 155BKL Double Ball Joint without Camera Platform:
I hang my studio light from an overhead system and this has been an irreplaceable tool to allow the positioning of light units. Love the flat part of the stud so when you tighten down on the flat part your instruments don't slowly slide out of place
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Long Exposures
- Photography
Comments about Manfrotto 155BKL Double Ball Joint without Camera Platform:
I use this with suction cups and superclamps for camera rigging. Sturdy clamp!
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This item is backordered by the manufacturer.
What's in the Box
- 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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