The Explorer TX-Pro Ball Head for Travel Photo & Videofrom Explorer TX-Pro Ball Head for Travel Photo & Videosupports up to 9.9 lb and features a 90° notched design of the ball socket, allowing you to easily switch from vertical to portrait orientation. It also allows full 360° panning.

The TX-Pro has a 3/8"-16 thread on the bottom and includes a 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 adapter for compatibility with virtually all tripods and monopods, as well as with most sliders and other gear. A quick release plate with dual safety stops and anti-slip rubber pads is also supplied and attaches into the Arca-compatible clamp.

Lightweight Aluminum Ball Head    9.9 lb Load Capacity    Arca Type-Compatible Quick Release Clamp    40mm Ball Diameter    360° Panning    Dual Safety Stops

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the ball head be replaced with a different type of tripod head?

A: Yes, the ball head is removable.

Q: 2. Can I use this Oben TVH-108 fluid head with a Nikon D850 and Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 telephoto lens ? Or do I need a fluid head that can handle more weight ?

A: The Oben Lander TVH-108 Travel Video Head would have large enough payload to handle the Nikon D850 and Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 lens.

Q: 3. Will this hold the camera with it mounted as an overhead, facing down over the surface? Thx.

A: Yes, the Explorer Photo & Video Magnetic Tripod iPhone Mount for MagSafe, B&H # EXMXMAG, can hold an iPhone mounted as an overhead facing down. Keep in mind that the iPhone must have MagSafe in order to use the B&H # EXMXMAG.

Q: 4. Can an Arca Swiss L-bracket be used on the supplied head?

A: An Arca-type L-bracket is compatible with the Neewer TP62 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head.

Q: 5. Can this be used as a main light/instead of a flash?

A: The Explorer Photo & Video AuraLED 915 Bicolor LED On-Camera Light offers about 80 watts of output and is commonly used as a main light for small environments.

Q: 6. What is the true load capacity? overview shows 22lb and specs show 10lb.

A: The legs in the Neewer TP62 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head are rated for 22 pounds but the head is only rated to support 10 pounds.

Q: 7. Will this support the weight of my canon rebel with a sigma 150-600 lens?

A: The National Geographic Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head will be able to support the weight of the Canon Rebel DSLR camera with a Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Canon EF, but we recommend a sturdier tripod (preferably with a gimbal head) for your set up.

Q: 8. Would this work with the Nikon d600 and a 600mm f4? Thanks.

A: No. As the lens a camera combination exceeds 10lbs.

Q: 9. Will it take the weight of Nikon Z50 50 - 250 mm lens?

A: The National Geographic Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head has a load capacity of 17.6 lb, so it will be able to support the 2 lb combined load of the Nikon Z50 Mirrorless Camera (B&H # NIZ50) and Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lens (B&H # NIZ50250).

Q: 10. does this have the Arca-Swiss mounting plate?

A: No, this does not have an Arca Swiss tripod quick release.