Benbo ball and socket heads A range of high precision ball & socket heads turned from solid aluminium alloy on the latest CNC machines, ensuring superb quality of construction. Knurled aluminium knobs operate the unique locking mechanism ensuring positive locking and smooth operation of the ball joint. The most important feature of any ball & socket head is the diameter of the ball itself, which is directly related to the weight of camera it will carry, a factor which has played an important part in the design of Benbo Ball & Socket heads. A cork pad on the camera mounting plate ensures that cameras are safely fixed in position.

Benbo Compact Ball & Socket Head The standard ball & socket head supplied with Trekker Kits. Although compact in overall dimensions, its 25mm ball will support the majority of 35mm SLR and Medium Format cameras, The large textured locking knob ensures quick and positive adjustment of the camera angle.   Also available with a revolving base which can be adjusted and locked independently from the ball joint, so giving even greater flexibility to this popular ball & socket head. Benbo Professional Ball & Socket Head A highly specified ball & socket head with a 29mm ball capable of supporting both 35mrn SLRs even when equipped with long lenses and all current Medium Format Cameras. A separate adjustment knob allows the ball movement to be tensioned to suit the weight of camera to be supported. A further large knurled knob separately locks the revolving base. Benbo Quick Release Platform (Shown fitted to Compact Ball & Socket Head) For users who prefer faster camera attachment and removal, A large spring loaded lever ensures safe locking of the camera. The platform is easily fitted onto all three of the Benbo Ball & Socket heads. Extra camera plates are available enabling easy interchange of additional cameras. Model Code Weight Height Diameter Base Loading Maximum Fitting Base Compact BEN299 175g (5.6oz) 8cm (3.2in) 3.6cm (1.5in) 8kg (17lb) 1/4in Compact with revolving base BEN300 250g (8oz) 9cm (3.6in) 3.6cm (1.5in) 8kg (17lb) 1/4in Pro with revolving base BEN306 360g (11.6oz) 10cm (4in) 5cm (1.9in) 12kg (27lb) 1/4 & 3/8in Item Code Description Quick Release Platform BEN310 Complete with camera fixing plate Spare Camera Plate BEN311 For use with quick release platform

 

Benbo Carry Bags Designed to carry its respective tripod with a ball & socket head fitted. The bag has two handles plus shoulder strap.
Case Code Carry Case for Trekker Tripod BEN503 Carry Case for Benbo No1 Tripod BEN501 Carry Case for Benbo No2 Tripod BEN502