Vanguard BBH-200 magnesium tripod ball-head.
Hands down, the best ball head I've ever owned. Super smooth, easy to adjust and incredibly strong. Had no problems locking in my D4 with a 300mm f2.8 lens. Arca-swiss mounting plate for easy fitting and removal. I've given up on my DSLR photography hobby, so all my gear is going or gone.
The tripod has no issues but one of the locking tabs broke and was fixed. The fixed tab is probably stronger than the original and locks the leg in place perfectly. It's a Benro A-500EX and has a tough carry bag with a handle and a shoulder strap, big enough to accommodate the tripod with the ball head fitted.
Manufacturer's blurb:
VANGUARD’s top-of-the-line BBH Series ball head delivers in all of the key areas – accuracy, precision, convenience and ease of use.
No matter the camera’s position, its Rapid Level System enables you to guide the camera to be perfectly level with the base, quickly and efficiently. When the level position is attained, BBH holds your camera in place. This, coupled with use of its two bubble levels to ensure the tripod’s balance, enables perfectly accurate 360-degree panoramic photography and videography.
This magnesium ball head has a unique open body design that helps maintain a lighter weight. The ball also boasts a scratch-free, oxidized surface for ultra smooth moment. BBH can be positioned at accurate 90-degree angles in one second.
| Model | Load | Height | Weight | Tilt Range | Base Diameter |
| BBH-200 | 44 lb (20kg) | 4.33" (110mm) | 18.7 oz (530g) | -35°~90° | 2.44" (62.1mm) |