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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Height: 3.3"
- Weight: 5.1 oz
- Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Plate
Supporting equipment weighing up to 11 lb, the BallHead 5K from Joby uses a standard 1/4"-20 threaded screw to mount compatible DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and speedlights. It features full 360° panning and 90° tilting for nearly unrestricted movement, complemented by a separate panning lock for precise adjustments along a single axis. An Arca-type compatible quick release plate is employed for quickly attaching and detaching your gear while you work.
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Will this fit the 3k stand?
Will this fit the 3k stand?
Yes this head will fit the Joby 3K legs. The base of the head is wider than the leg base though.
Date published: 2022-04-25
Can I use a standard ARCA plate (such as Peak ...
Can I use a standard ARCA plate (such as Peak Design) instead of the Joby supplied plate?
Yes, you can.
Date published: 2020-02-21
Will this Head fit on my Gorillapod Focus - ...
Will this Head fit on my Gorillapod Focus - Flexible MiniTripod?
Yes, it will work on the Gorillapod Focus.
Date published: 2019-07-31
What is the diameter and depth of the slotted ...
What is the diameter and depth of the slotted flange? I have to machine a hole in a mount so that the reducer is flush.
Those dimensions are not published by the manufacturer.
Date published: 2022-01-14
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Can this be used on a gorillapod 1k stand & is it compatible with Peak Designs capture clip? Thanks
The 5k head is compatible with a 1k Gorrilapod, but the 1k stand is not as capable as the 5k head.
Date published: 2019-08-01
Is this rc2 compatible?
Is this rc2 compatible?
No this is Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Plate , and RC-2 is 200pl plate
Date published: 2021-01-12
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What is the diameter of the base?Not shown within specs.
about 1.5 inches
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Will the Joby BallHead 5k support a Manfrotto 501 style plate?
I use both and NO, the throat on the Joby BallHead 5K is too narrow for the width of the Manfrotto 501 plate.
Date published: 2018-10-24