Made to create an omnidirectional spread of soft, diffused light, the 12" China Ball with E27 Socket from Kupo is a great, inexpensive way to fill in shadows, increase the ambient light level, or create overhead lighting such as you'd see at a restaurant. The ball itself is paper and is supported by a 3/16" metal frame that's attached to the socket. Optional bulbs are separately purchased by the user. The underside of the socket is tapped with 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 female threads for ease of mounting, and the light comes with a threaded 5/8" pin for attachment to standard grip gear such as a boom.

Soft Omnidirectional Beam Spread    Ideal for Overhead Applications    Optional Bulbs    Ceramic Socket    5/8" Threaded Pin

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many watts can this socket take?

A: The socket can handle up to 250 watts.

Q: 2. Can lever clamps from Really Right Stuff be used with this head?

A: Yes, the Novoflex Magic Ball 50 with Socket Head accepts the Really Right Stuff B2-LR-II Lever-Release Clamp (60mm). You will need this bushing adapter to connect one to the other though. https://bit.ly/487EyPx

Q: 3. This ball head looks like it can go easily in landscape position, what about portrait position?

A: Basic answer is that I could discard all my other tripods and keep this one. It's THAT good in any position even with a heavy camera and I use D4s and D3s bodies. Camera position is very fast and simple in every dimension.

Q: 4. The holes for bolts standardized or do have to get specific brand that are compatible?

A: The Kupo Universal Camera Ball Leveling Head uses 3/8" though-holes for mounting.

Q: 5. How much weight does this box support? I want to use it as a step stool for a heavy weight person.

A: The Kupo Apple Box (Full, 20 x 12 x 8") will support a payload of 225 with no issues.

Q: 6. Do theses Kupo apple boxes have bracing in the center?

A: Yes, the Kupo Full Apple Box has a bracing in the center.

Q: 7. I asked on a RE page on FB if anyone had experience using the MagicBall. I was told that a gear head would be what is needed for RE photography. Does anyone use it for RE work?

A: It all depends on how precise you wish to be with your RE photography. If just a then/now, you can shoot with this marvelous head in roughly the same spot of the original photography. Being honest, you could just handhold the camera for causal RE photography. On the other hand, If you are contracted to analyse soil erosion, then a more precise head will likely be necessary. Here is a selection of gear heads that B&H sells. https://bhpho.to/2WuDB3i

Q: 8. Does this work with a sony A7s3?

A: No, the following item is a ball head adapter and requires a ball head to attach. If you are looking to attach camera to a light stand or spigot please look into the following item. Impact Rapid Baby to 1/4"-20 Male Threaded Adapter https://bhpho.to/3iY61gw

Q: 9. how much weight can this support?

A: 6-8 lb.

Q: 10. Does this fit the end of a c stand ?

A: Yes you can use this item on a c stand.