KangRinpoche Professional Ballhead

King Tiger · 18th January 2005

Been to Cathay Photo today and notice that they have another type of Professional ballhead : KangRinpoche NB-3 Professional Ballhead.
Made in China, but very very good handling and extremely good quality.
An competitive match to Markins and AUB.

Website as below.
http://www.kangrinpoche.com/main.asp

http://www.kangrinpoche.com/bookpic/...3445870090.jpg

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King Tiger · 18th January 2005

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King Tiger · 18th January 2005

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XXX Boy · 18th January 2005

I only knew that in Tibetian the word "Rinpoche" means "precious wish-fulfilling gem"!

Cheesecake · 18th January 2005

the killer qn...

how much does it cost?

Clown · 18th January 2005

OMG! china does it again!

King Tiger · 18th January 2005

Anyone owns this ballhead before?

I have today hands on between KangRinpoche NB-3 Professional Ballhead and Markins M-10. All I can say is both are equally good.
KangRinpoche NB-3 Professional Ballhead is heavier than Markins (220 grams) more and slightly bigger in size.
But it have a slightly better grip (due to longer plate at quick shoe), more weight load capacity (6 kgs more) and a slight better friction control at ballhead movements.
And better design to prevent dust/sand from getting into the ballhead (the edge between the ball body and the main body)

Cheesecake · 18th January 2005

Originally Posted by King Tiger

http://www.kangrinpoche.com/uploadpi...1223410887.jpg

shucks...

i find it too heavy...

but good attempt from China!

i think i'll keep my manfrotto ballhead...

weg · 18th January 2005

waah looks like they r realli emerging everywhere....

how much how much??

espn · 18th January 2005

It's a clear cross between AUB and M10.

Cheesecake · 18th January 2005

Originally Posted by King Tiger

Anyone owns this ballhead before?

I have today hands on between KangRinpoche NB-3 Professional Ballhead and Markins M-10. All I can say is both are equally good.
KangRinpoche NB-3 Professional Ballhead is heavier than Markins (220 grams) more and slightly bigger in size.
But it have a slightly better grip (due to longer plate at quick shoe), more weight load capacity (6 kgs more) and a slight better friction control at ballhead movements.
And better design to prevent dust/sand from getting into the ballhead (the edge between the ball body and the main body)

i guess most of us will not be using the ballhead for Large Format cameras, are we?

i'm comfortable with max load of maybe 10kg.
jus buy what we need! and that is a light ballhead with an equally light price tag... hehe

happy searching KT!

locksley · 18th January 2005

may i know how much is it ?

AJ23 · 18th January 2005

U don't need the extra 6kg+ load capacity, u'll probably need the weight savings or the Markins or the Acratech.

Friction control? Both Markins and Acratech are also good in their own right. So I say go for the lighter one. (M or A)

Originally Posted by King Tiger

Anyone owns this ballhead before?

I have today hands on between KangRinpoche NB-3 Professional Ballhead and Markins M-10. All I can say is both are equally good.
KangRinpoche NB-3 Professional Ballhead is heavier than Markins (220 grams) more and slightly bigger in size.
But it have a slightly better grip (due to longer plate at quick shoe), more weight load capacity (6 kgs more) and a slight better friction control at ballhead movements.
And better design to prevent dust/sand from getting into the ballhead (the edge between the ball body and the main body)

RossChang · 19th January 2005

Originally Posted by AJ23

U don't need the extra 6kg+ load capacity, u'll probably need the weight savings or the Markins or the Acratech.

Friction control? Both Markins and Acratech are also good in their own right. So I say go for the lighter one. (M or A)

Acratech Ultimate Ball no friction control... thoou fine with me...

popeye · 19th January 2005

OT a bit..

the name of the ballhead sounds like Everest's sherpa's name

dkw · 19th January 2005

Originally Posted by locksley

may i know how much is it ?

Yes, million dollar question, how much?

RossChang · 19th January 2005

Originally Posted by popeye

OT a bit.. the name of the ballhead sounds like Everest's sherpa's name

Oh it is i think...

... go read the chinese website...

Dennis · 19th January 2005

Looks really good but too heavy for me. If price is right than it may be a good buy. Seriously take the spec with a pinch of salt. KT what innovation does it use to prevent dust from getting into the ballhead ?.

Garion · 19th January 2005

Go for the lighter ballheads (i.e. Markins or Acratech). At the end of the day, you will find that that 220 grams does make a difference to your overall weight load. You have to achieve a balance between tripod + ballhead weight and overall stability of your setup, not too heavy + stable = good.

A good CF tripod and either the Markins or Acratech would give you that.

Dennis · 19th January 2005

KT just realised we were all wrong about the weight. NB3 only weight 350g and max load of 15kg ?? not the one you mentioned. That was for the NB1.
I am interested !!.

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locksley Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Area Posts: 565	may i know how much is it ?

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popeye Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 503	OT a bit.. the name of the ballhead sounds like Everest's sherpa's name

19th January 2005	#18
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,862	Looks really good but too heavy for me. If price is right than it may be a good buy. Seriously take the spec with a pinch of salt. KT what innovation does it use to prevent dust from getting into the ballhead ?.

19th January 2005	#19
Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,512	Go for the lighter ballheads (i.e. Markins or Acratech). At the end of the day, you will find that that 220 grams does make a difference to your overall weight load. You have to achieve a balance between tripod + ballhead weight and overall stability of your setup, not too heavy + stable = good. A good CF tripod and either the Markins or Acratech would give you that. __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]