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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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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?
Yes this should be able to support the weight of both without any issues.
Date published: 2021-02-22
is this compatible with a platypod?
is this compatible with a platypod?
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.
Date published: 2022-11-02
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Is this ball head compatible with Benro - Classic A3580F Aluminum Tripod, and Nikon D810?
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.
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?
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.
Date published: 2021-02-06
Does the Falcam F38 work with this?
Does the Falcam F38 work with this?
I am the one that asked this. And while it does fit it does not hold the camera in place. When I put it vertically the camera slides out of place when fully tightened down
Date published: 2025-05-13
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Would this ball head be compatible with a Manfrotto 294 tripod?
Yes. The Oben ball heads have 3/8 threads. They also include a reducer bushing for 1/4 threads. The Manfrotto 294 is 3/8
Date published: 2018-08-28
Will this take the Kessler Crane Kwik Stand area ...
Will this take the Kessler Crane Kwik Stand area plate?
The Kessler Crane K-Plate Kwik Release Plate (B&H # KEMG1012) has an Arca-type dovetail that can be supported by the Oben BE-117 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release.
Date published: 2025-05-21
Will it tilt up and down while in ...
Will it tilt up and down while in portrait/vertical position?
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.
Date published: 2022-06-14