Oben BE-117 Ball Head & CWM-01 Car Window Mount Kit

Oben BE-117 Ball Head & CWM-01 Car Window Mount Kit
B&H Photo Video (992)
89%

Great head for the money

Nov 10, 2016

Very nice photography head for the money. I use it all the time on my monopod with any heavy lens. The action on it is much smoother than its price would tend to imply.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Waste of Money

Oct 31, 2016

This is the worst tripod head I have ever owned and I've been a full time pro for about 30 years. Its impossible to make fine adjustments making it useless for architectural photography. The knobs are so big around and short it feels very clumsy to use for anything. I went back to the cheep ball head that came with my tripod then ordered a much nicer geared head from Manfoto.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Solid good tripod

Oct 20, 2016

Ive only had the opportunity to use this tripod for 2 consecutive days, used to take photos of birds of prey migration through southern Ontario (Canada) At 6.1 I needed a tripod that reached eye level without extending the centre column, this was the one and for $300 how could you go wrong. I had a gimbal head my Canon 70D and a rented Canon 300mm 2.8 lens mounted on this tripod. That day there was a bit of wind and the tripod held its own, it wa... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Excellent value and quite smooth after I got used to it.

Oct 10, 2016

I used this tripod for a few weeks, several hundred sittings. There are a few differences from the more expensive brand that I have used for years. This was after liking the Oben monopod that I got last summer. After the first few hours I was thinking this would never work, but I persisted. I really wanted to like it. By the end of the day I was getting more comfortable. After a few weeks I do like it, a lot. It is lighter than the more expensive... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Smooth, simple and compact.

Oct 10, 2016

I am a portrait photographer that shoots a couple hundred sittings a week. Smooth and durable are important attributes. It is very smooth and reliable. Because I have used it only a few weeks, I cannot attest to its long term durability but I think will hold up. The real test will be if it can survive some of the gorillas working for me from time to time. Some of them can beat up heads costing twice as much in a couple days. Overall, a very good value. It seems to perform as well as brands costing much more.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Poor build quality leads to dead camera

Oct 9, 2016

Bought one and exchanged it because one of the bubble levels was missing. Used the replacement for a couple shoots and on the most recent outing the quick release screw backed off enough to drop my E-M1 and 7-14 Pro. While testing it back home, I discovered that with just the plate mounted you can wiggle it enough to back the screw off. Oh, and one of the bubble levels popped off while testing, so Oben can't even get the simple things right.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Solid!

Oct 5, 2016

Does what I need it to do, with no fuss, for a good price. Bought 2, so far they seem very durable. Camera clicks in with a satisfying sound and feel, making me feel confident that when I let go it will stay in place. They hold up well even with a large telephoto lens hanging off the front. Bubble level is awesome. Would buy this again!

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Would buy again.

Sep 25, 2016

I haven't given it a lot of use yet, but it seems very well built and easy to use. No problem attaching it to my Sunpak Ultra 7000M tripod. Great ball head.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Don't spend more. Buy this.

Sep 9, 2016

If you need a good sturdy ball head, buy this one. Period. Don't ask questions. Don't buy more expensive heads just to buy them. This one does what you need and does it well. BUY IT!

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

A good ball head

Sep 8, 2016

I got this ball head to attach to a c-stand to make a tripod that gets very high. It is good quality and heavy duty. The only thing I really wish was different was I wish it had locking mechanisms

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Oben 1431 - the right choice

Aug 29, 2016

As a new, amateur photographer I was looking for a basic affordable aluminum travel tripod and quickly became overwhelmed with the number of choices on the market. Who would have thought there could be so many manufacturers and models? I was willing to pay for a decent one for under $200. After much exhausting research, I had settled on a Mafrotto Befree. I ordered one, but the e-tailer sent me the wrong color -- twice. Yes, twice. They clearly d... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

My first Arca-type ball head

Aug 8, 2016

I'll start by saying that Obein branded ball heads delivers excellent value for the price. This ball head is not my first Obein ball head so for me to return to them to upgrade speaks volumes. I've found that I am constantly switching camera bodies and lenses with tripod collars so I wanted a system with a standard plate across multiple tripods so I decided to move into the Arca type ball heads. I'm not disappointed with the BE-117, albeit it's s... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Very pleased

Aug 2, 2016

Was a bit weary to purchase because the price was pretty low compared to other brands with same load capacities, but am glad I bought it. The tripod is very sturdy and built nicely, the head handles my sigma 150-600 super telephoto and canon 80d with ease. Very minimal creep when drag adjusted for movement and no creep when locked. Very good tripod combo

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Great product for the price

Aug 1, 2016

I needed a ball head to go with the FEISOL TT-15 Mark 2 Mini Carbon Fiber Tabletop Tripod and the Oben fit the bill perfectly. While this one is my own, my employer has bought dozens of these ball heads and they're a quality product.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Better Than Expected

Aug 1, 2016

Purchased this ball head to replace the pistol-grip head on my Sunpak UltraPRO 423, which had begun to slip when tilted. I was immediately impressed with the quality of construction and overall ease of operation. The pan operation is very smooth and the rotation scale is a nice feature. The ball head requires a bit of torque to lock it firmly into position, however, there is no slippage, which is exactly what I was looking for in a replacement tr... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Love it

Jul 28, 2016

Shipping was fast. It's a great buy. it's well built nice and sturdy. The ball head is smooth and the quick plate is secure feeling. Only issue (which its not a huge deal) is you have to loosen the whole ball head mechanism to use the 360 pan feature. Which can leave your camera loose or cause drift especially with a larger lens. No biggie just a minor inconvenience. Love this whole set up though well worth it.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Great sturdy head

Jul 18, 2016

It's better than the cheaper ones I've used, glad to upgrade to something more solid. Simple, straight forward and easy to use. I wish it had a separate lever for just the pan, that way you could do controlled panoramic sweeps. When you unlock the lever, all axis get loose so just keep that in mind.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Great Ball Head

Jul 18, 2016

I have had it for a month now and it works perfectly. I've used a Canon 40D with 18-55 and 75-300 kit lens with exposures up to 10 minutes. Rock solid.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Perfect travel tripod

Jul 10, 2016

An impressively light and well-made tripod. Perfect for traveling with small cameras. Took this hiking the other weekend and it never weighed me down or got in the way. This tripod is truly feature-packed and I've come to appreciate each little detail for the versatility they lend me. Shooting stills, video, macro shots, pans- the craftsmanship and little details like the integrated bubble levels and notches on each adjustment knob makes fine tun... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Sweet spot of cost/performance

Jun 28, 2016

This one's good. Smooth tension control, QR plate doesn't require an allen wrench, more than enough support for a dslr with 300mm, not too heavy. Larger units in the line look good too, but are probably overkill for general applications, plus added weight and cost. Cheaper units may be ok for small cameras. Better performance ball head exist, but the price will jump significantly from this one. Lower cost units I've tried have disappointed me and... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Terrible mechanical design

Jun 27, 2016

When designing this tripod they neglected to add proper end stops to prevent the legs from falling out when extending them. Even worse, when a leg does pop out (and it will), you get a yard sale of parts. There are two plastic shims that sandwich the leg section and if the leg comes out, these two pieces go flying. Imagine having hiked 5 miles with 4000+ vertical feet of climbing, and then, the very piece of equipment you are depending on to get ... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Excelent Tripod

Jun 21, 2016

I was looking a tripod of this characteristics and the seller recommended this tripod to me . I am delighted. I think its an excellent tripod for thar price. Im using it with an edelkrone Slider Plus.

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

A solid ball head worth the money

Jun 20, 2016

The Oben BC-166 ball head is well built and holds my Canon 5D Mk3 steady with my 24-105 lens. My first photo shoot with the new head was long exposure night shots at a carnival. The head kept the camera so steady, I found I didn't really need a cable release or timer to trip the shutter. There is only a very slight change in camera and lens position afte tightening the head. Once in position, it doesn't move. I like the QR-40 quick release plate.... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Simple, sturdy, and easy to use.

Jun 19, 2016

This is my first ball head. I bought this to go with a Oben CTM-2500 monopod which I bought at the same time. The ball head is being used with a LUMIX GX-8 and so far it's been steady and quite easy to use. The construction is all metal. It takes a bit of getting used to on how to remove/remount the camera mounting plate every time you take it off the ball head. The ball head has levels, but once the camera is mounted they are hard to see (so the... Show More

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Page: 8 / 22
41 Prices
Oben Car Window Mount
$17.95 International shipping In Stock
(3)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BA-108 Single Lever Ball Head
$42.95 International shipping In Stock
(39)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BA-111 Single Lever Ball Head
$46.95 International shipping In Stock
(24)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BA-113 Single Lever Ball Head
$59.95 International shipping In Stock
(19)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BE-108 Ball Head
$69.95 International shipping In Stock
(22)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BA-117 Single Lever Ball Head
$69.95 International shipping In Stock
(23)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben PD-117 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head
$79.95 International shipping In Stock
(52)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BA-126 Single Lever Ball Head
$79.95 International shipping In Stock
(10)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BE-117 Ball Head
$84.95 International shipping In Stock
(185)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BE-117 Ball Head & CWM-01 Car Window Mount Kit
$92.5 International shipping In Stock
(185)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BE-126 Ball Head
$109.95 International shipping In Stock
(38)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BE-126 Ball Head & CWM-01 Car Window Mount Kit
$114.95 International shipping In Stock
(36)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-2341 Aluminum Tripod
$119.95 International shipping In Stock
(3)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-1431 Aluminum Tripod with BA-108 Ball Head
$119.95 International shipping More on the Way
(4)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BC-126 Ball Head
$129.95 International shipping In Stock
(17)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-2361 3-Section Aluminum Tripod Legs (Flip Lock)
$129.95 International shipping In Stock
(39)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-1441 4-Section Aluminum Tripod with BA-111 Ball Head
$139.95 International shipping More on the Way
(86)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BC-139 Ball Head
$149.95 International shipping In Stock
(23)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-1451 4-Section Aluminum Tripod with PD-117 Pan/Tilt Head
$159.95 International shipping In Stock
(73)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-1451 4-Section Aluminum Tripod with BA-113 Ball Head
$169.95 International shipping In Stock
(14)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben BC-166 Ball Head
$169.95 International shipping In Stock
(19)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-2341 Tripod with BA-117 Ball Head Kit
$179.95 International shipping In Stock
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-2361 Tripod with BA-117 Ball Head Kit
$189.95 International shipping In Stock
(1)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-2341 Tripod with BE-117 Ball Head Kit
$194.5 International shipping In Stock
(1)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2331 Carbon Fiber Tripod
$199.95 International shipping In Stock
(7)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben AC-2361 Tripod with BE-117 Ball Head Kit
$203.95 International shipping In Stock
(6)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2331 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BA-108 Ball Head Kit
$218.5 International shipping In Stock
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2431 Carbon Fiber Tripod
$229.95 International shipping In Stock
(2)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2331 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BE-108 Ball Head Kit
$242.95 International shipping In Stock
(1)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2431 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BA-108 Ball Head Kit
$259.5 International shipping In Stock
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2331 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BE-117 Ball Head Kit
$269.95 International shipping In Stock
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2431 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BE-108 Ball Head Kit
$284.95 International shipping In Stock
(2)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2431 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BE-117 Ball Head Kit
$298.95 International shipping In Stock
(1)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2361 Carbon Fiber Tripod
$299.95 International shipping In Stock
(3)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2491 Carbon Fiber Tripod
$299.95 International shipping In Stock
(42)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2361 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BA-117 Ball Head Kit
$349.95 International shipping In Stock
(1)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2361 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BE-117 Ball Head Kit
$364.95 International shipping In Stock
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2361 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BC-126 Ball Head Kit
$408.5 International shipping In Stock
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2491 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BC-139 Ball Head Kit
$427.5 International shipping In Stock
(3)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2491 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BC-166 Ball Head Kit
$446.5 International shipping In Stock
(4)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT
Oben CT-2491 Carbon Fiber Tripod and GH-30 Gimbal Head Kit
$549.9 International shipping In Stock
(4)
B&H Photo Video B&H Photo Video
SEE IT