Benro B2 Double Action Ballhead

The Arca-Swiss quick release plate makes swapping between my gimbal and tripod effortless. Panning is buttery smooth with just the right amount of drag, though I wish the locking knob was slightly larger.

The dual independent controls let me set drag and lock separately, which is a game-changer for precise framing. The Arca-Swiss plate locks on instantly and feels rock solid under my medium format setup.

The panning lock feels buttery smooth when I’m tracking birds, and swapping the Arca-Swiss plate between my camera bodies takes seconds. Solid build, zero creep even with a heavy telephoto hanging off it.