Need new Ball Head - Anyone use Acratech?
Apr 30, 2012 08:57:57 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
I'm in the market for a new ball head. The Acratech Ultimate Ball head looks quite good - anyone here own one - or have experience with one?
If so love to hear your thoughts
If so love to hear your thoughts
May 1, 2012 18:38:51 #
CSI Dave
Loc: Arizona
docrob wrote:
I'm in the market for a new ball head. The Acratech Ultimate Ball head looks quite good - anyone here own one - or have experience with one?
If so love to hear your thoughts
If so love to hear your thoughts
I bought one about six months ago, and so far I really like it. It's my first ball head of this price/quality, so I don't have any direct experience comparing it to other reputable heads like Really Right Stuff or Arca Swiss. I do a fair amount of hiking, so I liked that the Acratech is lighter, but still well made, smooth and sturdy. Note that it isn't sold with a quick release plate, you'll have to add that to the price if you don't already have one (it wasn't clear on their website when I selected my quick release clamp option). I don't like the screw on their plate, it doesn't have a retaining clip so it can get lost easily. They claim it's stronger that way, but if you don't like it, any Arca Swiss style plate will work.
May 1, 2012 19:15:25 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
CSI Dave wrote:
quote=docrob I'm in the market for a new ball hea... (show quote)
thanks! I ordered one today - the ultimate ball head and I did order a quick release plate. I had a similar innovative ball head I loved - lasted 20 yrs. Am pretty sure this one will too - i shoot alot of close to the ground work and appreciate a ball head with unlimited movement.
We have good taste!
May 1, 2012 19:43:07 #
docrob wrote:
quote=CSI Dave quote=docrob I'm in the market fo... (show quote)
I'm curious what and where you purchased. I'm looking for a ball head that will mount on top of my existing tripod. I found one for cheap, but....it kinda looks cheap and I'm not fond of the knobs used to adjust its position.
May 1, 2012 19:52:38 #
CSI Dave
Loc: Arizona
docrob wrote:
We have good taste!
We have good taste!
Agreed!
:thumbup: /pats self on back/
I do think their quick release plates are very good - very solid and secure. I think you'll be happy with it. If you figure out a clever way to keep the screw from getting lost when the plate's not on the camera, let me know.
May 1, 2012 19:59:47 #
CSI Dave
Loc: Arizona
bawlmer wrote:
I'm curious what and where you purchased. I'm looking for a ball head that will mount on top of my existing tripod. I found one for cheap, but....it kinda looks cheap and I'm not fond of the knobs used to adjust its position.
I'm curious what and where you purchased. I'm looking for a ball head that will mount on top of my existing tripod. I found one for cheap, but....it kinda looks cheap and I'm not fond of the knobs used to adjust its position.
They sell direct from their website, www.acratech.net
They are certainly not cheap (at least by my standards), but less than some of the other premium products out there, and very well made.
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