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The rule of thumb for choosing a ball head is the capacity of the ball head should be 3 times greater than the combined weight of camera, lens, flash, flash bracket, flash extender, etc. I think James has a lens, camera, flash set up that weighs more than 6 lbs. My 80-200 and my 300mm on my cameras weighs more than 6 lbs. On the 4 ball heads I mentioned, the cheapest is $355 and the most expensive is $455.



This rule of thumb I have never heard of (not that I think your wrong..sounds like good advice) Can you show me where that is a reccomended standard?

Wonder how conservitive RR stuff is in rating their load capabilitys?

My ballhead is rated at 17.6 lbs and holds my D2X with the 70-200 or 80-400 fine.

Roman

Roman Johnston
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