The BE-108 Ball Head from Oben is a lightweight aluminum ball head with a load capacity of 8.8 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: 8.8 lb    Height: 3.2"    Weight: 10.6 oz    Arca-Type Compatible Quick Release Set    360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock    Ball Diameter: 24mm    2x Bubble Levels    Portrait Angle Selector

The BE-108 dual-action ball head boasts smooth and effortless operation and features separate locking knobs for independently adjusting the ball and panoramic base.

The BE-108 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. What is the minimum & maximum dimension of arca-style head opening? My camera's arca-style base is 38mm wide. I want to find out whether I can drop it off or I have to slide it in. Thank you.

A: the range is about 36-38.5mm. I have one plate that drops in and one that needs an ever so slight tilt.

Q: 2. I currently have an Oben AC-1420 tripod which came with an Oben BA-1 ball head and two RP-20 quick release plates. I mount a Canon 5D Mark II on this rig, but the plate allows the camera to twist. I am considering an anti-twist plate made by Kirk: B&H# KIPZ128, but Oben tells me that the BA-1 will not work with any plate requiring an Acra-Swiss technology, which this one does.MY questions to you are (1) If I buy the BE-117 ball head plus the Kirk Anti-twist plate above, will everything work together on my existing Oben tripod with no further adaptations? With my camera? Will the quick release function be compromised in any way by the Kirk anti-twist plate?Is there a cheaper way to do this? I set out for buy a simple anti-twist plate and suddenly seem to be knee-deep in more new equipment.Thanks.

A: The Oben BE-117 ballhead is designed to accept the Arca-Swiss style plates and accessories. It is compatible with the Kirk plate, B&H # KIPZ128 and your camera. It will not compromise the fit to the head or of that of the camera. This set up is of the least expensive methods to get the tripod outfitted with an Arca-Swiss type head and anti-twist plate.

Q: 3. How does the Arca Swiss secure to the camera? Is it a key, or do you need to use a coin or screw driver attach the ball head?

A: It is an allen wrench that comes with the head, screws the quick release plate to the camera

Q: 4. Will this work just as well if it is ceiling mounted?

A: Yes, the Oben BE-117 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release can work if ceiling mounted.

Q: 5. Will this fit 501pl plate?

A: This will not fit the 501PL plate.

Q: 6. Will they BE 117 ballhead fit in they Silk Pro 340DX?

A: Yes, unscrew the Silk head and screw this one on.

Q: 7. Can you use this window mounting kit in the portrait position? If so, how?

A: The Oben BE-117 Ball Head & CWM-01 Car Window Mount Kit is not recommended for use in portrait mode as this may interfere with attachment and weight distribution of the accessory.

Q: 8. Will the Sunwayfoto Macro Focusing Rail with Screw-Knob Clamp BH #SUMFR150S • MFR #MFR-150S slide on this Oben BE-117?

A: Yes, the Sunwayfoto Macro Focusing rail will slide through the Oben BE-117 as the rail has an arca-style dovetail which the head will receive.

Q: 9. is this compatible with a platypod?

A: Yes, the Oben BE-117 Ball Head with Arca-Type Quick Release can be mounted on the Platypod Ultra Plate Camera Support and on the Platypod Max Camera Support.

Q: 10. is this compatible with an Oben ACM-1400 4-Section Aluminum Monopod?

A: Yes, the head will work on that monopod. Most prefer a tilt head when using one on a monopod.But it is somewhat subjective. For a tilt monopod head this is very good one Sirui L-10 Monopod Tilt Head B&H # SIBSRL10 MFR # BSRL10.