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FOBA tripod heads – The plat quality made in Switzerland quic

Among a wide range of professional studio equipment for photographers, the Swiss company FOBA supplies four different tripod ball head lines offering optimal stability, ergonomics and safety. FOBA TILTING HEADS are built for the heaviest cameras up to BAL 8x10“ format, allowing precise positioning and secure locking. Quic quic The FOBA SUPERBALL head is the most popular of the FOBA (fits range. With its elegant design and sturdy construction, this Leng Widt head is ideal for all cameras Heig Weig All FOBA ball heads and all FOBA tilt-heads can be inclined more than 90° from the vertical axis. Consequently, pictures of objects on both camera positions can be taken easily.

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FOBA SUPERBALL® (BALLO) With its advanced technology is one of the most popular tripods among professional photographers. It is equipped BALPO with a friction clamp and a locking Camera plate with 1/4“ and 3/8“ threads lever. Together with a reversible camera (BALPO). Fixed to FOBA SUPERBALL plate, threaded 1/4” and 3/8”, it has a with two Phillips screws. 360° panorama calibrated in degrees BAL and a separate locking screw. Quic Diameter: 76 mm Appropriate for small-, medium-format ting Height: 8 mm and especially for professional BAL Weight: 50 g (0.11 lbs) cameras. (fits Diameter: 76 mm Leng Height: 130 mm Widt Weight: 1320 g (2.9 lbs) Heig Load capacity: 15 kg (33 lbs) Weig FOBA SUPERBALL® (BALLA) Same features as BALLO. With the quick-release mounting (BALSO), it offers maximum convenience and optimal security (two removable safety plugs). A wide variety of camera plates is available, all of which can remain on the camera. Appropriate for small-, medium-format and especially for professional BALSO cameras. Quick-release mounting for FOBA Diameter: 76 mm SUPERBALL. Takes various quick- release BAL Height: 130 mm plates. With two removable safety plugs. Quic Weight: 1400 g (3 lbs) Length: 84 mm ting Load capacity: 15 kg (33 lbs) Width BALTO BAL (without locking screw): 60 mm Panorama plate for installation between (fits Height: 15 mm camera plate and FOBA SUPERBALL. Leng Weight: 120 g (0.26 lbs) Full 360° rotation, calibrated in degrees, with clamping screw. Widt Heig Diameter: 76 mm Weig Height: 20 mm Weight: 250 g (0.55 lbs)

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The following quick release FOBA MINI SUPERBALL: for medium and small-format cameras The plates are available for BALSO plat The smaller FOBA MINI SUPERBALL is the perfect tripod mounting for small and medium format cameras. quick release unit: quic Both the FOBA SUPERBALL and MINI SUPERBALL are available either with camera plate or quick-release unit.

BA Sho BALPU form Quick-release plate with 3/8“ thread for (fits quick-release unit BALSO for SUPERBALL thre (fits also other FOBA quick-release units) Len Length: 80 mm Wid Width: 60 mm Hei Height: 11 mm We Weight: 110 g (0.24 lbs) FOBA MINI SUPERBALL® (BALLI) FOBA MINI SUPERBALL® Has the same technology as the FOBA PLUS (BALMI) SUPERBALL in a smaller version. Same features as FOBA MINI SUPER- Interchangeable camera plate with 1/4“ BALL, but additionally with a 360° pan- and 3/8“ mounting screws. Large, high oramic adapter calibrated in degrees precision spherical head, handy friction and a separate locking screw. clamp and locking lever. Appropriate for small- and medium- Appropriate for small- and medium- format cameras. format cameras. Diameter: 64 mm BA Diameter: 64 mm Height: 115 mm Qui and BALPI Height: 110 mm Weight: 740 g (1.63 lbs) Weight: 580 g (1.28 lbs) Load capacity: 12 kg (26.5 lbs) se u Quick-release plate with 1/4“ thread for ava quick-release unit BALSO for SUPERBALL Load capacity: 12 kg (26.5 lbs) (fits also other FOBA quick-release units) Len Wid Length: 80 mm Hei Width: 60 mm We Height: 11 mm Weight: 110 g (0.24 lbs)

BALSI BALTA BA Quick-release unit (BALSI) for FOBA Panorama adapter for MINI SUPER- Top ® MINI SUPERBALL® , with two remova- BALL . as w ble safety plugs. Takes various quick- Set Diameter: 64 mm release plates. Height: 23.5 mm Weight: 230 g (0.51 lbs) Length: 60 mm Width (without BALTE locking screw): 60 mm Quick-release plate with Hasselblad moun- Height: 15 mm ting and 1/4“ thread for quick-release unit Weight: 120 g (0.26 lbs) BALSO for SUPERBALL (fits also other FOBA quick-release units). Length: 57 mm Width: 50 mm BA Height: 11 mm Ada Weight: 90 g (0.20 lbs) with Upp Low Hei Dia We

FOBA MINI SUPERBALL® (BALLU) Same features as BALLI; with well-tried FOBA quick-release unit (BALSI) for various camera plates. The quick-release unit has two removable safety plugs BALPE to prevent the camera sliding off. Quick-release plate with Hasselblad moun- Appropriate for small- and medium- ® ting and 3/8“ thread for quick-release unit format cameras. FOBA MINI SUPERBALL PLUS BA BALSO for SUPERBALL (BALMU) Cam Diameter: 64 mm (fits also other FOBA quick-release units). Same features as BALMI but with Fixe Height: 105 mm quick-release unit (BALSI). Length: 57 mm scre Weight: 630 g (1.39 lbs) Appropriate for small- and medium- Width: 50 mm Load capacity: 12 kg (26.5 lbs) format cameras. Dia Height: 11 mm Hei Weight: 90 g (0.20 lbs) Diameter: 64 mm We Height: 120 mm Weight: 820 g (1.81 lbs) Load capacity: 12 kg (26.5 lbs) 3 4 www.foba.com 256805_FOBA_Stativkoepfe_e_FOBA_Stativkoepfe_e 15.09.10 08:42 Seite 6

The following quick release FOBA SUPERBALL M-Line: The small ball head that delivers high performance … plates are available for FOBA The M-Line is the «Light weight» of the SUPERBALL family. Lasting precision and functionality mark the key features of the quick release units: ball heads of the M-Line. The heads guarantee optimum stability, ergonomic operation and maximum clamping force and are designed to withstand many years of use under harsh everyday conditions. The FOBA SUPERBALL® M-Line is ideal for 35 mm SLR and medium-format cameras and ensures both precise camera movement and reliable locking.

BALPA Short quick-release plate with small- format camera mounting and 1/4“ thread (fits all FOBA quick-release units); toping thread for 3/8” also available. Length: 40 mm Width: 60 mm Height: 11.5 mm Weight: 55 g (0.12 lbs)

BALMA Quick-release plate with Mamiya mounting SUPERBALL® M-2 (BOLLA) and 1/4“ thread (fits all FOBA quick-relea- ® Same features as BOLLO, but with SUPERBALL M-2 (BOLLO) se units); toping thread for 3/8” also Including camera plate 1/4” (toping available. quick-release unit. The quick-release unit has on one side a very easily mani- thread for 3/8” also available). For 35 Length: 50 mm pulated adjustment (tilting) and on the mm and medium-format-cameras. Very Width: 60 mm other side it is removable. compact and sturdy application. New Height: 10 mm Appropriate for small- and medium- clamping system (first step friction, Weight: 60 g (0.13 lbs) format cameras. second step clamping). In order for photography to please you Diameter: 56 mm even more, the locking lever can be fol- Height: 95 mm ded downwards. Weight: 550 g (1.21 lbs) With full 360° panoramic rotation cali- Load capacity: 12 kg (26.5 lbs) brated in degrees and separate locking screw; incl. adapter 3/8” on 1/4” for tripods. BALME Toping thread of 1/4” to 3/8”, Diameter: 56 mm as well as 3/8” to 1/4” adapter. Height: 83 mm Set of 5 pieces. Weight: 440 g (0.97 lbs) Load capacity: 12 kg (26.5 lbs)

BALGI Adapter to connect stands and cameras with different connection threads. Upper screw thread: 1/4” Lower inner thread: 3/8“ Height: 23 mm Diameter: 67 mm Weight: 220 g (0.5 lbs) Because of the hollow spaces inside of the housing the M-1 tripod heads are very light weight.

SUPERBALL® M-1 (BENTA) including camera plate with 1/4" thread (toping thread 3/8” also available). For 35 mm and medium-format cameras. BALMO ® Camera plate with 1/4“ and 3/8“ threads. SUPERBALL M-1 (BENTO) Multifunctional locking system, high Same features as BENTA, but with Fixes to FOBA MINI SUPERBALL® with two clamping force (4,5 kg / 10 lbs - for a screws. quick-release unit. lever length of 300 mm), full 360° Appropriate for small- and medium- panoramic rotation, 3/8" and 1/4" Diameter: 54 mm format cameras. thread adapter for tripods. Height: 8 mm Weight: 50 g (0.11lbs) Diameter: 52 mm Diameter: 52 mm Height: 110 mm Height: 90 mm Weight: 405 g (0.89 lbs) Weight: 275 g (0.6 lbs) Load capacity: 8 kg (17.6 lbs) Load capacity: 8 kg (17.6 lbs) 4 www.foba.com 256805_FOBA_Stativkoepfe_e_FOBA_Stativkoepfe_e 15.09.1008:42Seite1 5 www.foba.com Aboutaquarterofturnisneededforthefixationorre- – thetiltaxescanbefixedinrotatingrotaryhandle – onlyasmallamountofrotatingforceisneededtoproduce – genious mechanismhasmanyadvantages: The tiltaxesarefixedorreleasedbyeccentricclamps.Thisin- FOBA tiltingheads leasing, allowingefficientinstallingandworkingconditions. both directions a greattensionforceandthustostopthetiltaxessecurely Weight: 61.5mm Height: locking screw): Width (without Lenght: thread for3/8”alsoavailable. plates. Fitsalltripodheads.Toping safety plugs.Takesvariousquick-release With shiftingdeviceandtworemovable Quick releaseunitincl.SLR-plateBALPA. BALSU oe hed 1/4“and3/8“ 1/4“ Weight: Lower thread: Upper thread: mm 175 Length withoutlateralscrew: cables tobetornfromthecamera. the bottomofcamera.Itprevents Block withcable-fix.Tobescrewedon STADI camera whenshootingbyfreehand. the tearingoutofcablesfrom The veryhandycable-fixSTADIprevents 175 g(0.39lbs) 21 mm 60 mm 8 g 280 Load capacity:20kg(44lbs) Weight: 1750g(3.8lbs) camera ishorizontal)115mm Height (when Diameter ofpanorama:80mm large-format cameras. Especially appropriateformedium-and fixed bypowerfuleccentricclamp. screws. Thetiltingaxesareeffortlessly bearings; incl.3/8“and1/4“tripod panorama platemountedonneedle with twotiltaxesthroughover90°and FOBA DualTiltingHead(ASMIA) egt 900g(1.98lbs) Weight: Height: 235mm Corner dimension: 3/8” Screw withthread: floor ortabletop. Base plateformountingtripodheadson BALGO Load capacity:20kg(44lbs) Weight: 1150g(2.54lbs) camera ishorizontal)110mm Height (when Diameter ofpanorama:80mm large-format cameras. Especially appropriateformedium-and fixed bypowerfuleccentricclamp. screws. Thetiltingaxisiseffortlessly bearings; incl.3/8“and1/4“tripod panorama platemountedonneedle with onetiltaxisthroughover90°and FOBA TiltingHead(ASMIO) 19 mm www.foba.com 256805_FOBA_Stativkoepfe_e_FOBA_Stativkoepfe_e 15.09.1008:42Seite2 STUDIO-TECHNOLOGY Camera mountingforclampmounting. ASNAO Weight: 450g(0.99lbs) 2 & CH-8907 Wettswil Friedgrabenstrasse 21 Studio-Technology FOBA AG www.foba.com [email protected] imtro h oe 25mm Weight: Diameter ofthehole: screw thread: Height without 54mm Diameter ofcameraplate: TUBE for mountingcameraonFOBACOMBI- Camera platewith1/4”and3/8”threads CESTU sbelnt:27cm Weight: Usable length: existing tube. piece orscrewedasanextensionon ting. Tobeeithermountedonclamping Additional tubeforASNEOclampmoun- ASNEU +41 447019001 +41 447019000 ® . 340 g(0.75lbs) 190 g(0.42lbs) 56 mm egho ue 0 mm g(3.2lbs) 300 1450 Weight complete: Length oftube: piece aswellhorizontallyorvertically. The tubecanbemountedontheclamping mounting arealsoavailableseparately. The ASNEAclampandASNAOcamera normal 3-leggedtripodscannotbeused. photography indifficultsituationswhere accessory isextremelyusefulforopen-air ladders, windowframes,tablesetc.This ras practicallyanywhere:onrailings, Clamp mounting(ASNEO)forfixingcame- ASNEO system checkoutwww.foba.com for moredetailsaboutthehandyCOMBITUBE- for tripodheadandcamera. Base plateandCOMBITUBEelementsused asstand Weight: and for60mmdiametertubes. Max. aperture:73mmforflatassemblies Clamp forclampmounting. ASNEA 7 g(1.48lbs) 670

Subject to technical changes without prior notice / 09/10 FOBA productlines: FOBA TÊTESDETRÉPIEDS FOBA STATIVKÖPFE FOBA TRIPODHEADS FOBA PIEDSÀCOLONNE,TRÉPIEDS FOBA STATIVE FOBA STUDIOSTANDS, TRIPODS FOBA COMBIROHR FOBA COMBITUBESYSTEM FOBA SYSTÈMECOMBITUBE FOBA SYSTÈMERAILSDEPLAFOND FOBA DECKENSCHIENEN-SYSTEM FOBA CEILINGRAILSYSTEM ® SYSTEM