Acratech Ballheads Information and Order thread

[Darren]

Hi all,

We will be bringing in some Acratech Ultimate Ballheads for sale to members. Proceeds from the sale of ballheads will go towards the upkeep of the site.

New Model : Acratech V2 Ultimate Ballhead

The Acratech range of ballheads are well known for their lightness and strength. Their unique design allows for almost unlimitless range of movements permitting extremely easy positioning of the camera/lens especially when performing macro and closeup shots. The Acratech V2 ballhead continues the tradition

Acratech V2 Ultimate Ballhead Features

• Weighs less than 1 lb (.45kg) with quick release clamp.
• Easily holds over 25 lbs (11.4kg) at any angle.
• Full movements allow any camera position.
• Fully adjustable tension control.
• Precision C.N.C. machined.
• Compatible with Kirk, Arca, R.R.S., and many other QR plates.
• Beautiful satin black anodized finish.
• Fits all standard tripods (1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads).
• Engraved degree markings.
• Solid precision feel.
• Made in U.S.A.
• Ball will not shift when tightened.
• Oilless and greaseless ball will not attract or hold dirt and debris.
• All knobs are secured so they cannot vibrate loose and fall off.

The Acratech V2 Ultimate Ballhead is priced at S$500.00
Specifications
- All Rubber knobs
- Quick-Release clamp with detent pin

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Acratech Ultimate Ballhead

Acratech Ultimate Ballhead Features

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• Weighs less than 1 lb (.45kg) with quick release clamp.
• Easily holds over 25 lbs (11.4kg) at any angle.
• Full movements allow any camera position.
• Precision C.N.C. machined.
• Shown with left side controls (right side available).
• Compatible with Kirk, Arca, R.R.S., and many other QR plates.
• Beautiful satin black anodized finish.
• Fits all standard tripods (1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads).
• Engraved degree markings.
• Solid precision feel.
• Made in U.S.A.
• Ball will not shift when tightened.
• Oilless and greaseless ball will not attract or hold dirt and debris.
• All knobs are secured so they cannot vibrate loose and fall off.[/SIZE][/FONT]

The Acratech Ultimate Ballhead is priced at S$450.00
Specifications
- All rubber knobs
- Quick-Release clamp with detent pin

Quick-release plates are also available as follows :-
Camera Body plates - S$60
Lens plate 2.5-inch length - S$60
Lens plate 4-inch length - S$65
Lens plate 6-inch length - S$70

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To place an order, please post a reply with the following information :-
Ballhead : <<indicate ballhead model wanted>>
Camera Body plate : <<indicate camera model here>>
Lens plate : <<indicate lens plate(s) here>>
Total cost : S$

You may send the order information via PM to me if it is not convenient to post here.

First shipment will arrive in about two-three weeks time.

 

[Darren]

Bump up for the weekend.

 

[Darren]

Bump up for the week.
Edited the price for the Acratech Ultimate Ballhead from $425 to $450 due to wrong spec quoted.
Added in specifications for both ballheads.

All our Acratech Ballheads have a Quick-Release clamp with detent pin

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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica][SIZE=-1]At Acratech we have developed a spring-loaded detent pin that projects into the pockets or windows that are cut into the bottom of most manufactures (Acratech, Kirk, Really Right Stuff, etc.) quick release plates. Our detent pin will prevent the plate from accidentally sliding out in the event that the knob is partially loosened.[/SIZE][/FONT]

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[Darren]

New Model : Acratech GV2 Ultimate Ballhead (Gimbal)

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica][SIZE=-1]The new Acratech GV2 Ballhead is uniquely designed to function both as a ballhead and as a Gimbal head.
Traditional ballhead designs work well for most photography but when longer lenses with tripod collars are used; it can be difficut to control them. In the past it was necessary to carry a separate Gimbal head or Gimbal attachment for your ballhead. Our Acratech GV2 Ballhead solves this problem by functioning as a Gimbal head simply by rotating the ball into the Gimbal slot on the side of the ballhead. We put a bushing on the stem of the ball and a pin on the bottom of the ball to provide smooth rotation. It provides total ease of use and freedom of movement. The Ultimate GV2 Ballhead works well with lenses up to a 400f4.0.
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View this video to see the new GV2 ballhead in action and also an explanation on how the detent pin works.

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The Acratech GV2 Ultimate Ballhead is priced at S$585.00
Specifications
- All Rubber knobs
- Quick-Release clamp with detent pin

 

[szekiat]

guys, how long is this sale going on for? Won't be back till dec at the earliest.

 

[Darren]

guys, how long is this sale going on for? Won't be back till dec at the earliest.

We will be bringing in the Acratech ballheads on a regular basis.

 

[szekiat]

thanks for the heads up.

 

[Darren]

Up for the week. Shipment will be arriving by early next week. More than 50% of the units have been reserved, contact us now if you are interested.

 

[MountainMan]

what's the load rating for the Ball-Gimbal ?

 

[stinkyfoot17]

In the video, the presentor said the ball gimbal wieghs less than a pound and has a max loading of 25 pounds

 

[MountainMan]

In the video, the presentor said the ball gimbal wieghs less than a pound and has a max loading of 25 pounds

Thanks Stinky. I cannot load the video to view it... kena firewalled from my work PC

 

[surge]

hi, is there one without quick release? just screw direct to cam? tyhanks

 

[Darren]

hi, is there one without quick release? just screw direct to cam? tyhanks

We can bring one in on special order. The benefit of these types of tripod heads are really the QR system thus it defeats the purpose to not have the QR clamp.

 

[Darren]

We have completely sold out of the GV2 versions and we still have a couple of units left of the Acratech V2 Ultimate Ballhead together with an assortment of body plates for Canon and Nikon popular DSLR models.

PM me or post in this thread for more information.

We shall be getting another shipment of the GV2 ballheads soon as a number of members have enquired about it. If you want to reserve a unit of the GV2 from the next shipment, please PM me. Thanks.

 

[Frijj]

Hi Darren,

Been asking for the 6" lens plate for sometime now (PMed you a few times, but no reply after the initial correspondence). Any update? Thanks!

Weng

 

[JayKay]

Interested to get the GV2. Are you still taking orders?

 

[astroboy]

I have the older Acratech but the spring mechanism is spoilt. Is it possible to replace the just the top plate section as shown here? If so, how much?

Thanks.

 

[donchua]

I have the older Acratech but the spring mechanism is spoilt. Is it possible to replace the just the top plate section as shown here? If so, how much?

Thanks.

HI, will like to know whether got sell just the above Quick-Release clamp?

 

[achong111]

I have a version 1 Acratech. Is there a trade in price for the v2?

 

[Ecclesiasm]

Hi Darren, I'm sent you a PM regarding the Acratech GV2 Ultimate Ballhead. Please revert!