The BE-126 Ball Head from Oben is a lightweight aluminum ball head with a load capacity of 26.4 lb, a large locking knob to control the movement of the ball, and a separate knob for the 360° panning movement. The individual knobs enable higher-precision adjustments to the head than are possible with single-lever heads. Taking panoramic photos is simple thanks to the panoramic scale at the base of the head. A notch in the ball head allows orientation to quickly change between portrait and landscape.

The included Arca-type quick release plate attaches to any camera and is secured in place with the receiver's locking knob, simply and reliably. Two removable safety screws on the bottom of the plate help prevent your camera from accidentally being released prematurely. One bubble level on the clamp and another on the locking knob ensure that the camera will be level with the horizon.

Load Capacity: 26.4 lb    Height: 3.9"    Weight: 16 oz    Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Set    360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock    Ball Diameter: 38mm    2x Bubble Levels    Portrait Angle Selector

The BE-126 dual-action ball head boasts smooth and effortless operation and features separate locking knobs for independently adjusting the ball and panoramic base.

The BE-126 Ball Head includes an Arca-type quick release plate for easily mounting and dismounting a camera. Adding a compatible Oben quick release plate to all your cameras facilitates camera swapping so you can exchange cameras without interrupting your shoot.

The ball head features two integrated bubble levels to help make sure the camera is perfectly aligned with the horizon.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can tension be adjusted on this head to hold a camera in place??

A: The Oben BE-126 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release does not have tension control. There is only the single main locking knob for the ball and a separate pan lock.

Q: 2. Is this compatible with the Peak Design Slide Strap base plate?

A: Yes. The QR plate included with the Peak Design Slide Strap is an Arca-Swiss style. The Oben ball head uses Arca-Swiss style plates.

Q: 3. Will the BE-126 ball head work on a http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486856-REG/Induro_460_113_C113_Carbon_8X_C_Series.html tripod?Or what ball head would you recommend (in a similar price range) for that tripod?

A: Yes, the Oben BE-126 Ball Head will work on an Induro C113 tripod.

Q: 4. I have a Canon 28-300mm lens and a Canon SL1 camera,will my Oben AC2310LA tripod and my Oben BA-O ball head support this set up or should I get a larger ball head or tripod? If so what do you suggest?

A: Your tripod legs and ball head both have an 11 pound load capacity, which will suffice for the Canon 28-300mm and Rebel SL1 camera.

Q: 5. Can this head be attached to a Small rig Selection T200 tripod?

A: Yes, the Oben BA-126 Single Lever Ball Head can mount on the SmallRig Selection T200 Tripod as these both use a 3/8"-16 mounting connection.

Q: 6. There is some loose play in the single lever on mine and I don't know if they all do that or if mine is a problem. I do not like the feel of it. I've tried to tighten via the one hex nut holding it on but it won't budge. Is this loose play normal or do I have a bad Oben? BTW, I'm talking about very little movement, maybe 1 to 2 sixteenths of an inch but it's enough for it not to feel right to me.

A: We have had ours for at least a year now and use it on average 2-3 times per week. Nothing is loose.

Q: 7. What is the difference between the BE-126 and the BC-126 heads?

A: The Oben BC-126 ball head features tension control, whereas the BE-126 ball head does not.

Q: 8. Will this fit 501pl plate?

A: This will not fit the 501PL plate.

Q: 9. Hi, I've owned a BE-126 Head for a few years and overall I'm very happy with it, however from time to time it will come loose on the base if I rotate it slightly anti clockwise, and it isn't safe. I've tried to tighten it as much as I possibly can, however it still manages to come loose shortly afterwards! Did I fail to attach it properly to the legs, or are all the Oben Heads like this?(I have it attached to a Oben Tripod, AC 2361)

A: You may want to try a dab of Loctite 242 removable blue.

Q: 10. Is the quick release system detachable? I have manfrotto plates and I'd like to know if i can attach my own system to the ball. Thanks!

A: Yes, the plate is removable on mine. There is an recessed Allen head screw in the mount plate. But if you want to use another companies proprietary plate I'd suggest you just buy a whole head from them. The mount plate for that would have to bolt on the same way. Personally I like the universal aspect of the Acra-Swiss system. I've converted all my tripods and mono-pods to that. 1 plate to rule them all!