Benro Ball Head 36mm, Sep Drag Control, PU60 Plate

The Benro Ball Head 36mm, Sep Drag Control, PU60 Plate is a precision-engineered camera support mechanism built for landscape, portrait, and studio photographers who require fluid movement and unwavering stability without carrying excessive weight. Representing a specialized generation of Benro support hardware, this ball head utilizes high-grade magnesium alloy components to drop its physical mass significantly while preserving extreme structural strength.

With an advanced action interface that isolates tension tracking from main axis locking, it offers secure, drift-free support for professional DSLR and mirrorless camera configurations on location.

Product Features in Detail

Independent Double-Action Friction Control
This ball head features a professional dual-knob design that relies on separate controls for ball friction adjustment (drag) and main axis locking. This lets you set a baseline drag resistance tailored to the exact weight of your camera and lens combination, allowing for smooth, controlled framing adjustments without the risk of your camera flopping over unexpectedly when loosened.

High-Strength Magnesium Alloy Chassis
By incorporating premium magnesium alloy in its primary shell and internal casting components, Benro achieves an exceptional strength-to-weight advantage over traditional aluminum designs. This advanced metallurgy improves structural stability and vibration damping while keeping the physical weight of the head low for travel.

Arca-Type Quick Release Platform Compatibility
The head is equipped with an industry-standard Arca-type quick release clamp that guarantees out-of-the-box compatibility with a massive ecosystem of third-party camera plates, L-brackets, and long lens feet, ensuring fast and seamless mounting transitions on set.

Calibrated 360-Degree Panoramic Base
The bottom of the ball head features an independent pan lock dial coupled with a fluid 360-degree rotation base. A printed index scale around the lower rim enables landscape photographers to execute evenly incremented, multi-frame stitch matrices for high-resolution panoramic images.

Integrated Precision Bubble Level
To make leveling your equipment effortless on rocky trails, hillsides, or uneven pavement, a high-visibility bubble spirit level is integrated directly into the quick-release assembly. This allows you to check your camera’s horizontal alignment at a glance before locking down your composition.