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Oben BA-108 Single Lever Ball Head

BH #OBBA108 • MFR #BA-108
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Oben BA-108 Single Lever Ball Head
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 8.8 lb
  • Max Height: 3.0"
  • Weight: 8.5 oz
  • One Locking Lever for All Movement
The BA-108 Single Lever Ball Head from Oben is a simple ball head with one locking knob to control all motion. The knob allows you to unlock the ball so that you can quickly orient your camera properly, retighten the knob, and return to shooting. This enables fast setup changes, and frees you to keep a finger on the trigger while you're making a quick adjustment to the head's orientation. The head has a 90° notch which facilitates shooting in portrait orientation. One bull's eye and three tubular bubble levels ensure your camera is level on both the horizontal and vertical axes.
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Oben BA-108 Overview

The BA-108 Single Lever Ball Head from Oben is a simple ball head with one locking knob to control all motion. The knob allows you to unlock the ball so that you can quickly orient your camera properly, retighten the knob, and return to shooting. This enables fast setup changes, and frees you to keep a finger on the trigger while you're making a quick adjustment to the head's orientation. The head has a 90° notch which facilitates shooting in portrait orientation. One bull's eye and three tubular bubble levels ensure your camera is level on both the horizontal and vertical axes.

The included quick-release plate has a retractable video pin, and attaches to your camera via its standard 1/4"-20 screw. With your camera attached to the quick-release plate, it easily snaps and locks into place on the ball head, and a safety lock on the release lever prevents it from being accidentally released.

UPC: 847628563407

Oben BA-108Specs

Key Specs
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 Screw (Quick Release Plate: Proprietary)
Head Type
Ball Head
Drag Control
No
Load Capacity
8.8 lb / 4 kg
Weight
8.5 oz / 240 g
Head
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 Screw (Quick Release Plate: Proprietary)
Head Type
Ball Head
Base Mount
Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Female
Counter Balance
No
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control
No
Independent Pan Lock
No
Vertical Tilt
No
Lateral Tilt
No
General
Load Capacity
8.8 lb / 4 kg
Bubble Level
Yes
Weight
8.5 oz / 240 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.74 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5 x 4.25 x 3.4"

Oben BA-108 Reviews

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question

Does this have a warranty? I have only used the head two times and it wobbles and busted now. Only a few months old.
Asked by: lisa s.
The Oben BA-108 has a five year manufacturer's warranty. You can contact them through the following link: <a href= http://bit.ly/1xu4MDm target= _blank >http://bit.ly/1xu4MDm</a>
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Would the Oben RP-10 base plate be interchangeable with a Giottos MH652 and vice versa?
Asked by: Anonymous
No. The Oben RP-10 will not fit the the Giottos MH652. However, the RP-20 will fit:Oben RP-20 Quick Release PlateB&H # OBRP20 ? Mfr # RP-20
Answered by: Chris L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Does this allow for camera rotation? More ...

Does this allow for camera rotation? More specifically forward and backward (up & down)?
Asked by: Phyllis
When a camera is mounted on the Oben BA-108 Single Lever Ball Head, the head will allow a camera to rotate for still photos. It would not work as well for video.
Answered by: Leonard E
Date published: 2020-04-02

question

Will the Induro PU-50 plate fit on the Oben ball head?
Asked by: Nicolaas
You will need the Oben RB-10 plate for the BA-108 ballhead.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Can I use this unit with the Benro A38FD Series 3 Aluminum Monopod with 3-Leg Locking Base without the reducing bushing? Or must I buy the bushing?
Asked by: Harvey
You don't need to purchase a reducer bushing, as the Benro A38FD has both 3/8 and 1/4 head mounts.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

I am thinking of buying this unit and connecting it toa Giottos QU 305B U-Pod Mini Tripod. Do I need to purchase a OBEN 3/8-16 to 1/4-20 reducer so I can attach the units together?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes. You would need a reducer bushing for those two components to fit together. Oben 3/8 -16 to 1/4 -20 Reducer BushingB&H # OB1039 ? Mfr # OB-1039
Answered by: Chris L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Is the ball head made of aluminum or plastic?
Asked by: Anonymous
The head is made of both. But it is mainly made of metal.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

what is difference between 108 and 108T? Description notes T=travel head but are they not the same specs? Secondly, the included photographs do not show the bottom of the head accepted screws that appear in the collars for various Oben tripods and monopods. Do all Oben heads have those screws for added stability or only some?
Asked by: Ron K.
The BA-108T is almost the same but has a thinner profile. This can be very good if the tripod you are attaching this to has a small base.The BA108T maximum diameter is 1.3 (3.3cm) and the BA108 has a maximum diameter of 1.5 (3.8cm).
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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