The Slik SBH-400AS Ball Head for Tripodsfrom Slik SBH-400AS Ball Head for Tripodsis a low profile and compact ball head. Weighing just 9.7 oz, this ball head boasts an 8.8 lb load capacity, making it suitable for small to medium-size digital cameras. A pan locking knob enables you to pan the head a full 360°, and degree markings surround the base of the unit for stitching together panoramic photos. The head has a 90° notch for shooting in portrait orientation, and a bubble level is provided to assist you with composition. A quick release plate is included, and the ball head's cam lock quick release system allows users to attach the camera from the top of the platform without sliding in or out of the grooves. The base of the unit features a 3/8"-16 tripod socket, and a 1/4"-20 thread adapter is included so you can mount the ball head on your tripod of choice.

Low-Profile & Compact Head    8.8 lb Load Capacity    Ball Lock & Pan Lock    Weight: 9.7 oz

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. hello; we are interested in the Slik 150, but want to use a larger ball head for a Sony A7s camera. Can the 150 ball head be removed and another installed?thank you, tom and marj green, los altos hills, CA

A: Yes, the standard ballhead can be unscrewed and another used. It takes a standard 1/4 -20 ballhead socket. Note that the tripod is rather light and might be topheavy with a bigger ballhead though. Just fine with standard head and mirrorless cameras with smaller lenses.

Q: 2. Can the pan and tilt head from the Slik U9000 also be used on this tripod?

A: No, the head from the U9000 is not removable.

Q: 3. What is the thickness of the mount base? Is it compatible with a 1/4 - 20 Thread mount head?

A: Yes this is compatible with 1/4-20 thread

Q: 4. Can the quick release clamp be removed from the ball head and replaced with an Arca type clamp?

A: No, the quick release platform cannot be removed from the ball head. However, you can replace the head with Slik's Arca Swiss compatible ball head, the SH-180 DS.

Q: 5. Are additional Quick Release plates available to purchase with the tripod?

A: I'm sorry that plate is discontinued. The mfr # is 618740.

Q: 6. Does the maximum height include having the center column raised all the way?

A: Yes, the maximum height of the fully extended legs is 50 with the center column at full-extension adding another 14 to get to the maximum 64 height. This is best as a travel or backpackers tripod for a mirrorless camera or DSLR with a compact zoom. I would classify it as light duty and perfect for micro 4/3 cameras like mine.

Q: 7. Can it be uses without the removable quick-release plate - that is use the standard screw only to mount point and shoot camera?

A: No, it cannot. The Slik Sprint 150 Aluminum Tripod with SBH-150DQ Ball Head requires the use of the included quick release plate to connect a camera to the tripod. Without the quick release plate, there is no screw onto which to connect a camera to the tripod.

Q: 8. can this be converted into monopod?

A: Unfortunately no, it cannot.

Q: 9. Which country is this made in?

A: The Slik SBH-100AC Arca-Type Ball Head country of origin is Thailand.

Q: 10. Do the legs on this tripod lock in the closed position? I don't mean extending them, I mean at the pivot point. Do they lock closed or can they be swung to open without pressing the release?

A: The legs do not lock closed, but they also don't need to be unlocked in order to swing into the primary position. Wider leg angles can be achieved by released the lock on the top before spreading the legs apart further.