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Pergear TH3 Pro DSLR Camera Tripod Ball Head 8KG 17 6lbs Loading Capacity 360 Degree Swivel Metal Build Quality Fine Tuning Damping U Shaped Groove Design for Easy Switching Into Vertical Mode
Last Updated: October 20, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Build Quality
75ball head, ball, plate, knobs, build quality
+84%
-16%
" ... Very solid heavy metal build, i was expecting some cheaply made hardware that i was just going to have to deal with but was very pleasantly surprised and impressed by the quality. ... "
" ... I haven't had any problems with it coming loose, it has a very positive lock that stays in place. ... "
" ... This is a heavy but strong, flexible, adjustable ball head. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and well worth the $. ... "
" ... Saddle is stout and sturdy. ... "
" ... It is easy to adjust the pan and how loose or tight the movement is. ... "
" ... They were digging into the cheap pot metal thats used to press on the ball. ... If you use two its locks pretty rock solid. ... "
" ... It's like 95% all metal . ... So it feels durable ... "
Fit
47ball head, tighten, plate, ball, arca
+79%
-21%
" ... Fits nicely on my walking sticks and trekking poles with screw adapter (sold separately). ... "
" ... Just about all of my "stuff" uses Arca-Swiss mounting plates, and I didn't want to have to mount an Arca-Swiss top onto my existing ball head. ... "
" ... This is a sturdy and reliable little tripod ball head. ... "
" ... This tripod mount is very sturdy and well built. ... I purchased three of them to mount on different tripods which makes it very easy to interchange cameras between them. ... "
" ... It moves smoothly and clamps tightly. ... "
" ... So I mounted this onto a previously-purchased tripod that I use for stills, and took that tripod's fluid head (with short arms) and attached it to my new Neewer slider. ... "
" ... Fits on tripods, sliders. ... "
" ... All locking knobs work smoothly and ball grip action is very strong. ... "
Comfort
40head, tighten, price, slider, tightening
+88%
-13%
" ... For such a small head it is very sturdy ... "
" ... Great Ball head for the price this is my 2nd. ... "
" ... Did a little research on this ball head before purchase, and virtually everyone said what a killer head it is for the price. ... Now I have a multi-directional, locking ball head on sticks for stills, as well as a very nice fluid video head for my slider. ... "
" ... I was very pleased with this ball head. ... "
" ... This is a decent adjustable head. ... The shoe design is decent, and my other ball head shoe fits interchangeably. ... "
" ... How can they make such a well made ball head and sell it for so little if I payed $40 I would be happy, works perfectly ... "
" ... Outstanding quality and everything you would ever want in a ball head. ... "
" ... This is a solid ball head but the 17.6 lbs. ... "
Price
36value, money, ball head, especially, ballhead
+100%
" ... For the price definitely worth it. ... "
" ... great item for a good price ... "
" ... This thing is rock solid and well worth the price, love it! ... "
" ... Not a bad gooseneck for the money. ... "
" ... I was surprised at the quality of this ball head given the price. ... I have used others of similar quality that cost several hundred dollars. ... "
" ... This ballhead does everything that other ballheads that cost thre or four time the price. ... "
" ... Overall, it’ll do what I need it to and the price was right. ... If you need a decent ballhead, you can’t do much better for this price. ... "
" ... The quality of this head is unmatched at this price! ... "
Lens
23300mm, nikon, ball head, zoom, 70
+87%
-13%
" ... Whether you're a photographer or film maker, this will come in handy, especially if you're in a budget and can't yet afford the more expensive fluid head solutions. ... "
" ... This product is best used for small lenses. ... I found it worked pretty well for landscape shots using my wide angle. ... "
" ... This held my canon rebel t7i very well. ... "
" ... Small enough to carry but sturdy enough for my Canon 80D with lens! ... "
" ... I used this, a heavy duty tripod, and monopod to make a counterbalanced astronomical binocular mount. ... "
" ... Perfect ball head for my Canon 70D. ... "
" ... Lightweight, durable and I'm comfortable with my D750 with a 200-600 Tamron lens mounted. ... "
" ... Holds my SLR with telephoto zoom securely. ... "
Camera
19tripod, camera slider, shots, landscape, photography
+100%
" ... This held my canon rebel t7i very well. ... "
" ... I’m using this for real estate photography with a crop sensor camera. ... "
" ... It is resistant and keeps our camera secure. ... "
" ... Just what I needed for filming and photos ... "
" ... Would work well for any camera, telescope, binoculars, etc. ... "
" ... I plan to use this for still photos. ... "
" ... I found it worked pretty well for landscape shots using my wide angle. ... "
" ... so far so good, this is pretty handy for ladnscape / portrait / panaromic mode of operation. ... "
Product Reliability
10working, months, worked, slider, problems
+70%
-30%
" ... This unit worked great and was stable. ... "
" ... I've been using it for over 3 months and very happy with it. ... "
" ... Got to hold up a Canon C100 and have been using it for a few years now and had no issues. ... "
" ... I've had this for a few months not and it hasn't failed me yet, and I really don't expect it to. ... "
" ... No problems yet. ... "
" ... Will last under heavy use. ... "
Marketplace
9thank, shipped, product, picture, good
+100%
" ... no big deal right? ... THANK GOD I was able to get it off myself . ... "
" ... only reason that I dont give 5 is it clearly shows 2 adapters on the picture of the product while it does not come with one . ... "
" ... Thank you for a wonderful product. ... "
" ... Good for a cheaper product. ... "
" ... Shipped quickly and arrived in good order. ... "
" ... Thanks to Jane from Pergear. ... "
" ... I plan to use this for still photos. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Setup
8pretty, instructions, use, really, make
+75%
-25%
" ... Installation was a breeze. ... "
" ... I have a pretty lightweight setup, and it does the job. ... "
" ... The 3 knobs make this head incredibly easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... After receiving it and putting it together, this may become my new match setup. ... "
Ease of Use
8easy to use, knobs, adjustments, use, setup
+100%
" ... Great product with a lot of options for adjustments ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... The small one controls how easy it is to move around, and the larger one locks it in position. ... "
" ... Great quality easy to use. ... "
" ... The rotation of the base is easy to turn with a heavy camera without turning the nob which is annoying but similar to two others I have. ... "
" ... Easy adjustment, nice looking for the price too. ... "
" ... The 3 knobs make this head incredibly easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... a simple dot would lock nicely in place ... "
Overall performance
8solid, job, done, works, well
+100%
" ... Solid build and lockup. ... "
" ... Smooth tightening, and very strong. ... "
" ... It's rock solid. ... "
" ... Very smooth and works perfectly-used with a slider-excellent product! ... "
" ... I have a pretty lightweight setup, and it does the job. ... "
" ... Smooth and well built. ... "
" ... I have done several tests before making a review. ... "
Design
8feels, design, th3, price, looks and feels
+100%
" ... It looks nice, but it's just OK. ... "
" ... Feels more premium than what the price suggests. ... "
" ... This piece of equipment even looks great. ... "
" ... Very nice form, fit, and finish. ... "
" ... Looks and feels good! ... "
Features
7features, place, dot, position, panning
+71%
-29%
" ... All other features, especially panning left to right are excellent. ... "
" ... An insert describing all it's features would be a good add. ... "
" ... I haven't had any problems with it coming loose, it has a very positive lock that stays in place. ... "
" ... It has the features i need. ... "
" ... a simple dot would lock nicely in place ... "
Weight
7sturdy, heavy, price, nice, hold
+100%
" ... It is a sturdy ballhead and has some weight to it. ... "
" ... It will support a substantial amount of weight with no problems at all. ... "
" ... It has a bit of weight but I'm ok with that. ... "
" ... It is great for my light weight stuff as in the picture, but I did notice it had a tougher time when I mounted a full size DSLR camera and heavy lens. ... "
" ... It is also able to hold the gear that has moderate weight. ... "
" ... You can imagine the weight of the rifle is about 8 lbs, and this supports it easily. ... "
Size
7sturdy, handy, gear, well, travel
+100%
" ... The three knobs come in handy. ... "
" ... I thought it was the size I needed at the bottom but had to get an adapter so I can hook it up to my tripods, sliders, other rigs, etc . ... "
" ... For such a small head it is very sturdy ... "
" ... It is also able to hold the gear that has moderate weight. ... "
Shave Quality
5works, well, built
+100%
" ... The whole thing is metal and smooth moving. ... "
" ... Smooth tightening, and very strong. ... "
" ... Very smooth and works perfectly-used with a slider-excellent product! ... "
" ... Rotation movement is smooth and fluid damped. ... "
" ... Smooth and well built. ... "
Delivery
4good, delivery, arrived, product, time
+100%
" ... Shipped quickly and arrived in good order. ... "
" ... great product, good value, and arrived on time and in perfect condition ... "
" ... Delivery is very fast. ... "
For Travel
3travel, tripod, trip, make, leaving
+67%
-33%
" ... Although I have had this for only a few days, it seems well-made with good adjustments for all planes. ... "
" ... We are leaving for Europe soon and this in combination with tri-pod feet device make a great traveling table tripod. ... "
Product As Described
3come, product, advertised
+100%
" ... only reason that I dont give 5 is it clearly shows 2 adapters on the picture of the product while it does not come with one . ... "
" ... I plan to use this for still photos. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Storage
3perfect, holds, heavy, gear
+100%
" ... holds my 4/3 Oly very well! ... "
" ... This also is able to handle your heavy gear (or a camera cage loaded up with gear) - up to 17 pounds. ... "
" ... The tripod is perfect for someone 6'-7" tall. ... "
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