Ive tried several different ball heads and of them, this little guy has been my favorite. Its light, has a simple construction and most of all is reliable. The bogen 3265 grip ball head, while it “looks” cool- will stop working after a year, and the 486 has twice the load capacity at 13lbs. For $70, its a a great investment! Check out the reviews at BH Photo.
Bogen 486 Ball Head with Quick Release Plate
I have the same one Michael and it works great!
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I’ve never tried this one, I do have the 3265, Love it, and have never had a problem with it. What kind of stop working issues did you have with yours? This one looks interesting, I just really like the quick grip.
it lost its tension after a year, couldn’t fix it. I tend to load mine up with battery grip, flash, L lenses and it becomes heavy. 7lb capacity wasnt enough for me with the 3265.
Once again, you anticipate interest and post just the right post at just the right time! Any interest in discussing further the benefits of this accessory? You’ve found that this can hold a heavy camera, with Speedlite, etc.?