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Oben BA-126 Single Lever Ball Head

BH #OBBA126 • MFR #BA-126
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Oben BA-126 Single Lever Ball Head
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 26.4 lb
  • Max Height: 3.8"
  • Weight: 1.1 lb
  • One Locking Lever for All Movement
The BA-126 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-126 Overview

The BA-126 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: 847628563445

Oben BA-126 Specs

Key Specs
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 Screw (Quick Release Plate: Proprietary)
Head Type
Ball Head
Drag Control
No
Load Capacity
26.4 lb / 12 kg
Weight
1.1 lb / 490 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
26.4 lb / 12 kg
Bubble Level
Yes
Weight
1.1 lb / 490 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5 x 4.2 x 3.5"

Oben BA-126 Reviews

good as ever

By Ruben
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-06

good as ever

What A BARGAIN!

By James
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-22

Have been looking for a head for my Benro and this works perfectly. Use mostly with my 200-500 Nikon lenses, had the Gimbal but it did not feel secure as the BA126 Oben. I thank B & H lost money on this sale.

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Can this head be attached to a Small rig ...

Can this head be attached to a Small rig Selection T200 tripod?
Asked by: Vicki
Yes, the Oben BA-126 Single Lever Ball Head can mount on the SmallRig Selection T200 Tripod as these both use a 3/8"-16 mounting connection.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-01-26

Is the QR planet an Arca-Swiss plate? Can you ...

Is the QR planet an Arca-Swiss plate? Can you provide the size?
Asked by: David
The QR plate for the Oben BA-126 Single Lever Ball Head is a specific Oben plate measuring about 50mm wide. We suggest Oben RP-20 Quick Release Plate for best compatibility. https://bhpho.to/3JIruaR
Answered by: ericsc
Date published: 2023-03-11

question

I have a Canon 28-300mm lens and a Canon SL1 camera,will my Oben AC2310LA tripod and my Oben BA-O ball head support this set up or should I get a larger ball head or tripod? If so what do you suggest?
Asked by: Anonymous
Your tripod legs and ball head both have an 11 pound load capacity, which will suffice for the Canon 28-300mm and Rebel SL1 camera.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

There is some loose play in the single lever on mine and I don't know if they all do that or if mine is a problem. I do not like the feel of it. I've tried to tighten via the one hex nut holding it on but it won't budge. Is this loose play normal or do I have a bad Oben? BTW, I'm talking about very little movement, maybe 1 to 2 sixteenths of an inch but it's enough for it not to feel right to me.
Asked by: chris
My oben is lock-tight. Granted i haven't put it through major use, i have used it a lot and have no problems so far. I think you may have a bad ballhead.
Answered by: Luke W.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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