Vanguard Alta BH-100 Arca Swiss Ball Head
- Never Waver – 3 independent knobs (easy-to-grip main ball lock, ergonomic friction control & 360° panning knobs)
- Rapid - Intuitive positioning in a matter of seconds
- Robustness - Aircraft aluminium for lightweight and long-lasting performances
- Precise: 2 Bubble levels
- Smooth: Oxidization anodized surface
- High Workload Performance – 10kg (22 lbs) safety payload for multi-gear options
- Safe - "Arca-Swiss" quick release system compatible, and a built-in safety pin
- Ball Head Base - 55mm with dual 3/8 to ¼ reducer bushing
ALTA BH-100 is a multi-action Ball Head that features three independent knob adjustments: the micro-adjustment fine-tuning knob gives you total control over ball friction for precise adjustments when composing your images. Need to reposition your camera quickly, easily, and accurately?
The main locking knob has an easy-to-grip lever that's oversized and can be repositioned easily for comfortable use. The Alta BH-100 has a durable aircraft aluminium housing, just weighs 457g (16.1 oz) and features a 10kg (22 lbs) safety payload, 2 bubble levels for precision adjustments, universal 38mm arca compatible plate with D-ring 1/4” screw (ALTA QS-60 V2), a built-in safety pin to prevent the risk of accidentally releasing your camera.
The Alta BH-100 provides totally secure locking, so your gear stays in place, no matter the angle. An oxidization anodized surface on the ball ensures it will remain scratch free and provide ultra-smooth and precise movements. ALTA BH-100 grantees unwavering benefits to achieving the best photographic results.
- Head Style: Ball Head
- Handles: None
- Model Number: Alta BH-100
- Arca Swiss Compatible: Yes
- Quick Shoe: QS-60 V2
- Maximum Load Capacity: 10kg
- Separate Pan Lock: Yes
- Friction Control: Yes
- Swive:l 360 degrees
- Lateral Tilt: -91 to 35 degrees
- Spirit Bubble Levels: 2
- Length: 105mm
- Height: 115mm
- Base Diameter: 58mm
- Head Attachment Thread: 1/4 and 3/8 inch
- Weight: 460g
- Accessories: Quick Shoe and 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch adaptor thread included
- Suitable For Mirrorless: Yes
- Suitable For DSLR: Yes
- Suitable For PRO Kit: Yes
- Warranty: 2 Years
- Extended Warranty: 10 Years
- Series: Alta Heads
- Colour: Anthracite
- Never Waver – 3 independent knobs (easy-to-grip main ball lock, ergonomic friction control & 360° panning knobs)
- Rapid - Intuitive positioning in a matter of seconds
- Robustness - Aircraft aluminium for lightweight and long-lasting performances
- Precise: 2 Bubble levels
- Smooth: Oxidization anodized surface
- High Workload Performance – 10kg (22 lbs) safety payload for multi-gear options
- Safe - "Arca-Swiss" quick release system compatible, and a built-in safety pin
- Ball Head Base - 55mm with dual 3/8 to ¼ reducer bushing
- Vanguard Alta BH-100 Arca Swiss Ball Head
- Warranty: 2 Years
- Extended Warranty: 10 Years
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