The Alta BH-250 Ball Head from Vanguard is a 1.25 lb Arca-type head that can support cameras that weigh up to 44 lb. Located inside the clamp is a safety pin that prevents the plate from sliding out if the clamp is partially opened. Moreover, the 4.6" tall head has three separate knobs to control it; the main locking knob governs the movement of the ball, the friction control knob adds or decreases drag on the ball per your comfort level, and the third knob enables the ball head to pan a full 360°.

A single-cut notch on the side allows a mounted camera to move in a 90° vertical angle. Mounting the ball head to a tripod is easily done via the 3/8"-16 thread, but a 1/4"-20 bushing adapter is included for those tripods with a smaller thread. Additionally, a QS-60 V2 Quick Shoe is also included with the ball head.

Load Capacity: 44 lb    Maximum Height: 4.6"    Weight: 1.25 lb    Arca-Type Compatible with Safety Pin    360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock    90° Vertical Tilt    Friction Control    Two Bubble Levels    Includes QS-60 V2 Quick Shoe    3/8"-16 Mount with 1/4"-20 Adapter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. For macro work, when my D7500 with 100mm macro (about 3 lbs total) is pointed downwards, there is a bit of drift initially on my Alta BH-100 head that came with my tripod. Does this model do better with that sort of angle, and prevent the drift?

A: There are certainly better heads to use than this head. I would recommend the Sirui K30X ball head, click the link below to view; https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822264-REG/Sirui_BSRK30_K_30x_Ball_Head.html

Q: 2. Will the BH-250 replace the SBH-100 on my Alta Pro 263AT tripod?

A: Yes, you can use the BH-250 in place of the SBH-100.

Q: 3. Can I mount this upside down with a robo camera mounted on it??

A: The Vanguard Alta BH-100 Ball Head is designed to be mounted on a tripod.

Q: 4. I can't seem to get my plate off because of the screw. Without unscrewing the screw from the bottom how do I depress the screw to release the plate?

A: Tilt the plate slightly upwards from the side that doesnt have the little pin. And when I say the side, the plate slides front to back when the screw is loosened

Q: 5. Is this ballhead compatible with the Peak Design standard plate?

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

Q: 6. Will this ball head fit on REDGED RTA 424 tripod legs?

A: Yes this head can fit a REDGED RTA 424 Tripod.

Q: 7. Aside from the increased load capacity, how is this different from the BH-100?

A: The Vanguard Alta BH-300 is stronger, slightly larger in size/base diameter, as well as heavier than the Vanguard BH-100.

Q: 8. WHAT IS THE RELEASE PLATE PART NUMBER?

A: Vanguard Alta QS-60 V2 Quick Shoe Release Plate B&H # VAQS60V2

Q: 9. 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: 10. What is the diameter of the head at the base?

A: The diameter of the base of the Vanguard Alta BH-250 Ball Head measures 2-3/8" in diameter.