The Vanguard Alta BH-100 is an Arca-type ball head that has a load capacity of 22.0 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount.

Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 mount can be connected to the included QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate. The quick release plate can be attached or removed from the integrated clamp located at the top of the head's ball-and-socket joint by tightening or loosening the clamp's knurled, locking knob. Within the recessed surface between the clamp's jaws is a retaining pin. This pin prevents an installed QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate from accidentally sliding off when the clamp is opened. The quick release plate features a rubberized, non-slip platform while two built-in bubble levels along the edges of the clamp accommodate landscape or portrait orientations.

By loosening the ball head's primary locking knob, the head's ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. Variable tension can be applied to the ball-and-socket joint's movements by rotating the friction knob located above the primary locking knob. Toward the side of the ball head opposite the primary locking knob is a secondary locking knob, which controls the ability to rotate the head 360°.

Load Capacity: 22.0 lb    Ball-and-Socket Tension Control    360° Pan with Independent Lock    Up to 90° Portrait Angle Tilt    Arca-Type Compatible Clamp    Dual, Built-In Bubble Levels    Quick Release Plate Retaining Pin    QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate    1/4"-20 Mount, Non-Slip Surface    Aluminum-Alloy Construction

• Arca-type ball head with 22.0 lb load capacity
• Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8"-16 mount
• Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility
• Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° angle, and can be locked into place
• Large, primary locking knob with knurled surface allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position
• Knurled friction knob located above the primary locking knob applies variable tension on the ball-and-socket joint's movements
• Secondary locking knob with knurled surface allows head to rotate 360°
• Integrated clamp on top of on the ball-and-socket joint is compatible with included QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate
• Two built-in bubble levels along the edges of the clamp accommodate landscape or portrait orientations
• Integrated retaining pin on the clamp prevents QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate from accidentally sliding off when the clamp is opened
• Durable, aluminum-alloy construction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this ball head fit on Vangaurd 265AB tripod ?

A: Yes it will fit.

Q: 2. What is the diameter of the ball?

A: The ball of the Vanguard Alta BH-300 Ball Head (B&H# VAALTABH300) is approximately 2" in diameter.

Q: 3. What is the base diameter?

A: It is 2 7/16 inches.

Q: 4. What is the diameter of the base plate?

A: The Vanguard Alta BH-100 Ball Head has a base diameter of 2.3 inches.

Q: 5. Will a Peak Design standard plate fit the Vanguard Alta BH-250 ball head?

A: The arca compatible Peak Design Standard plate should fit the arca compatible ballhead.

Q: 6. Is this ballhead compatible with the Peak Design standard plate?

A: Yes, this ballhead is compatible with the Peak Design standard plate.

Q: 7. Will any standard Arca swiss plate fit this tripod?

A: Reported incompatibility of Arca-Swiss components usually centered around a lever activated clamp. Since this one has a knob clamp, you should have no issue.

Q: 8. What is the dimension of the base?

A: This head has a base diameter of 2.6 inches / 66mm.

Q: 9. I'm wanting to replace an older SBH-100 ball head that is on an Alta Pro 264AT tripod with the newer Arca-Swiss Alta BH-100 head but I wanted to know if I can attach the "three legged thing" (QR-11 LC) L bracket to it without any issues?

A: There should not be any issues. This head has an Arca-Type Compatible Clamp, the QR-11 LC L Bracket has an Arca-Type Compatible Plate. This head and that plate are compatible.

Q: 10. Anyone have a problem with the rubber texturing coming off?

A: We have not had any reports of the rubber coming off of this head.