The Sirui K-10x Ball Head is an extremely sturdy head with control knobs for pan, tilt, and tension, plus an Arca-style clamp for the included quick-release plate. The pan, tilt, and quick-release knobs are all separate, while the tension knob is integrated into the ball-locking (tilt) knob. The head tilts 90° for portrait orientation, and the quick-release plate features two pop-up pins that prevent camera twist when it's tilted 90°. There's also a video pin on the plate to keep camcorders from twisting.

The interior ball locking of the K-10x head has a sphere tolerance of 0.01mm, and it's equipped with an orientation-memory locking dial. This helps yield a high load capacity of 44 lb. The quick-release clamp features a secondary release button that prevents any inadvertent disengagement of the camera/plate from the clamp, thereby adding to the head's overall security & stability. The Arca-style platform conforms to standard sizes, so you can use compatible plates from other manufacturers.

The three control knobs allow a photographer to exercise extremely fine control over the orientation of the camera, whether it's a DSLR, 35mm, medium-format camera, or even a camcorder. Pan, for instance, can be adjusted while the tilt stays locked, enabling precise movement that's measurable – there are degree markers at the panning base for panoramic photography.

The K-10x is CNC-machined from an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and anodized with an oxidation treatment that ensures a durable, high-quality finish.

Load Capacity: 26.5 lb    Maximum Height: 62.6"    Max Ht w/o Center Column: 50.6"    Minimum Height: 15"    Folded Length: 20.0"    Leg Sections: 5    Weight: 2.6 lb    8x Layer Carbon Fiber Legs    Waterproof Twist-Lock Joints    K-10X Arca-Type Ball Head with QR Plate

Arca-style quick-release clamp with secondary safety lock

Two bubble levels (horizontal and vertical) on the quick-release platform ensure that your framing hews to the horizon in either portrait or landscape orientation

The friction-control knob, integrated into the ball-locking knob, allows the operator to adjust the resistance of the ball's movement

Quick-release plate is aluminum alloy with a rubberized surface

Stainless steel camera screw

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this fit on a Manfrotto Beefree? If yes it appears the diameter of this ball head is 49mm and the manfrotto base is 40mm. Will this affect the stability?

A: Sure it will fit. The top of the tripod and base of the ball head are both milled in the factory to be perfectly flat. They don't need to match perfectly. If they do, that is a plus for looks only. Tripods and heads use either 3/8 or 1/4 inch thread and adapters are very inexpensive.

Q: 2. Are the threads holding the ballhead mounting plate to the tripod made of plastic or metal?

A: The whole ball head is made of metal.

Q: 3. Would this ball head hold a Canon 7D MkI and Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens steady without creep when locking in place? I've heard good things about this ball head, but want to make sure it will stand up to the weight of a super telephoto lens. Thanks in advance for any help!

A: This is an amazing product it will hold what ever you need it too hold. It all depends on the tripod but i have this product and it does its job well. This product does its job well.

Q: 4. Does the plate from the surui c-10s fit on this head?

A: It will fit, however the TY50X is the exact replacement.

Q: 5. Is this the same exact tripod that comes in the ST125 + K10x kit?

A: Yes it is the same tripod that is sold in a kit with the K10x head.

Q: 6. Is this ball-head (without the supplied Arca-Swiss plate) compatible with SmallRig L-bracket for Canon EOS R5?

A: The Sirui K-10x Ball Head is compatible with the SmallRig L-Bracket & Shoe Mount Kit for Canon EOS R5 and R6.

Q: 7. Would this head fit on Manfrotto tripod base?

A: As the Sirui K-10x Ball Head uses a standard 3/8 -16 Female tripod socket, the ball head would fit all Manfrotto tripods which have a standard 3/8 -16 male tripod head screw, which would be indicated under the Specifications tab on our website.

Q: 8. what is the difference between Sirui G-10KX vs Sirui G-10X Ball Head ??

A: The only DIFFERENCE that I can figure out is that the Sirui G-10KX is included with the Sirui T-1205X bundle.Bought mine in Thailand and that was how the bundle came.

Q: 9. Does this head come with a quick release plate included?

A: Yup!

Q: 10. Will this fit 501pl plate?

A: The Sirui G and K series heads all use an Arca compatible plate. the Manfrotto 501pl plate is not an Arca comaptible plate