The good is that it's very convenient to move your camera around the ball head - whatever angle, or direction you want. But, that is also a curse. You work to get a level shot, then the second you try and pan your level is off, and you spend the next few seconds trying to level everything again -...

Well made, easy to use and makes using a tripod a joy!

I was a bit worried as I did not purchase as a kit with a tripod. I wanted the 327RC Pro Joystick Ball Head which was a step up and a bit heaver to go with my Manfrotto carbon 190Pro3 Carbon tripod. Well, zero problem with my Fuji and heavy 50-140mm f2.8 zoom.

Very smooth quick and easy to adjust.<br /><br />Has a friction control wheel under the grip for adjusting the tension required on the ball.<br /><br />Find it holds a D810 with battery pack and f2.8 70-200 attached without any problem at all.

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  Easily Adjusted, Good Stability, Solid Build, Strong Clamp

Was looking to add another Manfrotto ball-head for a new camera stand, but the model we already have is discontinued. This one doesn't seat the shoe as tightly/as easily and there's a slight shift when you release the grip. The tension seems like it should be tighter than the unit allows.

I used this on a spotting scope worked great

My only complaint is that the quick release lever is actually TWO levers. They have a safety lever which prevents the quick release from unlocking by itself, or as I like to say, an extra lever which takes the quick out of quick release.

easy to use great for changing angles

Returned it, head have always little creepy movement or slack when dslr + lens are on it even with friction control at max.

Bought one of these a while back, and it is *very* good at what it does. It's light, fast, rugged, solid, and fast. Yes, fast twice. I've been able to get rock solid tripod shots off using this that I never would have been able to get with a traditional head, given the need for much more adjustment...