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Oben BE-117 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release

BH #OBBE117 • MFR #BE-117
Oben BE-117 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
  • Height: 3.7"
  • Weight: 13.4 oz
  • Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Set
The BE-117 Ball Head from Oben is a lightweight aluminum ball head with a load capacity of 17.6 lb, a large locking knob to control the movement of the ball, and a separate knob for the 360° panning movement. The individual knobs enable higher-precision adjustments to the head than are possible with single-lever heads. Taking panoramic photos is simple thanks to the panoramic scale at the base of the head. A notch in the ball head allows orientation to quickly change between portrait and landscape.
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Oben BE-117 Overview

The BE-117 Ball Head from Oben is a lightweight aluminum ball head with a load capacity of 17.6 lb, a large locking knob to control the movement of the ball, and a separate knob for the 360° panning movement. The individual knobs enable higher-precision adjustments to the head than are possible with single-lever heads. Taking panoramic photos is simple thanks to the panoramic scale at the base of the head. A notch in the ball head allows orientation to quickly change between portrait and landscape.

The included Arca-type quick release plate attaches to any camera and is secured in place with the receiver's locking knob, simply and reliably. Two removable safety screws on the bottom of the plate help prevent your camera from accidentally being released prematurely. One bubble level on the clamp and another on the locking knob ensure that the camera will be level with the horizon.

Dual Action Ball Head
The BE-117 dual-action ball head boasts smooth and effortless operation and features separate locking knobs for independently adjusting the ball and panoramic base.
Arca-Type Quick Release
The BE-117 Ball Head includes an Arca-type quick release plate for easily mounting and dismounting a camera. Adding a compatible Oben quick release plate to all your cameras facilitates camera swapping so you can exchange cameras without interrupting your shoot.
Dual Bubble Levels
The ball head features two integrated bubble levels to help make sure the camera is perfectly aligned with the horizon.
UPC: 847628563476

Oben BE-117Specs

Key Specs
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 Screw (Quick Release Plate: Arca-Type)
Head Type
Ball Head
Drag Control
No
Load Capacity
17.6 lb / 7.98 kg
Weight
13.4 oz / 380 g
Head
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 Screw (Quick Release Plate: Arca-Type)
Head Type
Ball Head
Base Mount
Flat Base with 3/8"-16 Female
Counter Balance
No
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control
No
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Vertical Tilt
90°
Lateral Tilt
No
General
Load Capacity
17.6 lb / 7.98 kg
Bubble Level
Yes
Weight
13.4 oz / 380 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.13 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.05 x 4.25 x 3.45"

Oben BE-117 Reviews

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will the BE-117 and/or the BE-117T handle/ ...

will the BE-117 and/or the BE-117T handle/ support the weight of a cannon d80 w/ a 70-200 f4/f2.8 0r 100mm macro lens mounted on an oben AC-1400?
Asked by: Scott
Yes this should be able to support the weight of both without any issues.
Answered by: Zachariah
Date published: 2021-02-22

is this compatible with a platypod?

is this compatible with a platypod?
Asked by: Susanne
Yes, the Oben BE-117 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release can be mounted on the Platypod Ultra Plate Camera Support and on the Platypod Max Camera Support.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-11-02

question

Is this ball head compatible with Benro - Classic A3580F Aluminum Tripod, and Nikon D810?
Asked by: Dee V.
Hi Dee, Although I don't have a Benro tripod, I believe that most tripods have a standard size screw that the heads screw into, so I'm guessing it would probably work. I would defer to the experts at B&H to answer that question with authority. Regarding the D810, I have several Nikon cameras and they all work because there is a plate that you screw into the bottom of the camera and it fits into the top of the ball head. So, I feel quite confident your D810 would work. Hope this helps.
Answered by: Michael O.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Can you turn the top clamp 90 degrees for either ...

Can you turn the top clamp 90 degrees for either a camera base or for a tripod collar foot?
Asked by: Diane
I mainly use this ball head on my platpod plate, it is very easy to use and light weight. I have my L bracket on my camera, so I don't need to make 90 degrees turn.
Answered by: James
Date published: 2021-02-06

question

Would this ball head be compatible with a Manfrotto 294 tripod?
Asked by: Rita W.
I am sorry. but I don't know.
Answered by: robin b.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Will it tilt up and down while in ...

Will it tilt up and down while in portrait/vertical position?
Asked by: Blake
Yes with Oben BE-117 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release you can tilt up and down while the camera is set to portrait orientation.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2022-06-14

question

I currently have an Oben AC-1420 tripod which came with an Oben BA-1 ball head and two RP-20 quick release plates. I mount a Canon 5D Mark II on this rig, but the plate allows the camera to twist. I am considering an anti-twist plate made by Kirk: B&H# KIPZ128, but Oben tells me that the BA-1 will not work with any plate requiring an Acra-Swiss technology, which this one does.MY questions to you are (1) If I buy the BE-117 ball head plus the Kirk Anti-twist plate above, will everything work together on my existing Oben tripod with no further adaptations? With my camera? Will the quick release function be compromised in any way by the Kirk anti-twist plate?Is there a cheaper way to do this? I set out for buy a simple anti-twist plate and suddenly seem to be knee-deep in more new equipment.Thanks.
Asked by: Anonymous
The Oben BE-117 ballhead is designed to accept the Arca-Swiss style plates and accessories. It is compatible with the Kirk plate, B&H # KIPZ128 and your camera. It will not compromise the fit to the head or of that of the camera. This set up is of the least expensive methods to get the tripod outfitted with an Arca-Swiss type head and anti-twist plate.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Will they BE 117 ballhead fit in they Silk Pro 340DX?
Asked by: Fernando R.
Yes, unscrew the Silk head and screw this one on.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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