Made to create an omnidirectional spread of soft, diffused light, the 18" China Ball with E40 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. 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: 2. I heard that it's hard to detach camera from it. Is it true?

A: Untrue. I have a D750 and its a piece of cake to put it on and take it off. The trick is to leave your camera offset from the final position you want to set it too. Tighten down the knob until you can't turn it anymore, then physically twist the camera the last 45 to the final position. This makes it extra tight. To remove, just reverse the order. Very very simple. This is an awesome ball head. Don't give it a second thought, you will not be disappointed.

Q: 3. Could this support a MacBook Pro on a tilting tray fastened to a 5/8" baby pin - 1/4-20 end screwed into a tripod?

A: While the CAMVATE Magic Arm Ball Head with 5/8" Light Stand Socket could receive the baby pin and the 1/4"-20 end could screw into a 1/4"-20 female thread on a tripod, a Macbook Pro and tray would likely be too heavy for this arm.

Q: 4. 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: 5. how much weight can this support?

A: 6-8 lb.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Can anyone that owns the kit confirm whether or not you can fit an additional 18"x24" flag in the case (like a solid)?

A: It will be tight but you can fit another 18x24 flag into the Kupo Open-End Flag Kit (18 x 24").

Q: 8. I have a luxli fiddle light. I think think the scre is 3/16. Is there a way to adjust this ballhead for that?

A: The Luxli Fiddel has a 1/4 20 female thread Impact Small 3/8"-16 Female Threaded Adapter to 1/4"-20 Male Threaded Post will let you. This will let you use the Kupo Super grip ball head.

Q: 9. What is this made of? I just purchased one, and it feels like plastic. I'm afraid it will break

A: The Kupo ball head adapter is metal.

Q: 10. How many watts can this socket take?

A: The socket can handle up to 250 watts.