Vanguard Alta BH-100 Ball Head

The Vanguard Alta BH-100 is an Arca-type ball head that has a load capacity of 22.0 lb and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8″-16 mount. A reducer bushing is provided, which allows this ball head to be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 1/4″-20 mount.

Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4″-20 mount can be connected to the included QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate. The quick release plate can be attached or removed from the integrated clamp located at the top of the head’s ball-and-socket joint by tightening or loosening the clamp’s knurled, locking knob. Within the recessed surface between the clamp’s jaws is a retaining pin. This pin prevents an installed QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate from accidentally sliding off when the clamp is opened. The quick release plate features a rubberized, non-slip platform while two built-in bubble levels along the edges of the clamp accommodate landscape or portrait orientations.

By loosening the ball head’s primary locking knob, the head’s ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. Variable tension can be applied to the ball-and-socket joint’s movements by rotating the friction knob located above the primary locking knob. Toward the side of the ball head opposite the primary locking knob is a secondary locking knob, which controls the ability to rotate the head 360°.

• Arca-type ball head with 22.0 lb load capacity
• Compatible with tripods or support systems that feature a 3/8″-16 mount
• Reducer bushing included for compatibility with tripods or support systems that feature a 1/4″-20 mount
• Uses ball-and-socket joint to help maximize pan-and-tilt flexibility
• Ball-and-socket joint provides 360° of swivel control, is tiltable down to a 90° angle, and can be locked into place
• Large, primary locking knob with knurled surface allows ball-and-socket joint to be quickly swiveled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position
• Knurled friction knob located above the primary locking knob applies variable tension on the ball-and-socket joint’s movements
• Secondary locking knob with knurled surface allows head to rotate 360°
• Integrated clamp on top of on the ball-and-socket joint is compatible with included QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate
• Two built-in bubble levels along the edges of the clamp accommodate landscape or portrait orientations
• Integrated retaining pin on the clamp prevents QS-60 V2 Quick Release Plate from accidentally sliding off when the clamp is opened
• Durable, aluminum-alloy construction